First of all, I am a huge...HUGE, American Idol fan! After watching the first few seasons (and secretly dreaming of becoming a singer all my life), and with the support of our loving husbands (who voluntarily babysat all weekend) Robyn and I decided to put our singing skills and desire to the test and traveled to Denver, Colorado to audition for American Idol.Here are some life lessons we learned along the way...
- Don't EVER book a hotel room 1 mile away from Invesco Field with plans of walking to the stadium at 4am! Upon your arrival you will seriously wonder why you valued saving money to rent a car over your personal safety. Thank goodness for thoughtful in-laws who allow you to borrow their car so you don't have to worry about getting mugged at 4am.
- Take an extra pair of comfortable shoes to wear while waiting in line...5-7 hours to be exact! Even if the camera captured you, at a glance, it probably wouldn't see your shoes anyway.
- Be prepared to make new friends who swear you have the best singing voice they've ever heard and vow to be your best friend for life.
- Also, take ear plugs to avoid having to listen to your new friends sing for you, while waiting in line, over and over and over again.
- Know how to tell a good lie when someone asks you to compliment them on their horrific singing skills.
- Always walk through downtown Denver whenever there to visit. The shopping is quaint and super fun!
- Don't plan on getting any sleep in your hotel room. You will be kept up almost all night by sounds of others practicing and singing in the hallways.
- Make sure to ask Chris Daughtry for his autograph while riding on the shuttle with him...he will be one of the biggest stars of the season!
- Just sing your heart out and have fun even though there are practically thousands auditioning at the same time.
- Try not to snap at your BFF and sister when the process is over. Rather, realize you are both really, really tired and anxious to get home.
- Last, but not least, don't EVER wear your new pink American Idol t-shirt in the airport because it will make annoying boys think you want to sing your heart out to them and everyone else in the lobby.
So. Here's to a new season! Can't wait to watch tonight at 7pm!
