America's Got talent audition day!

As I pulled up to the most enormous building I have ever seen, the shock that I was about to do something I only dreamed about was about to become a reality. My heart was racing a hundred miles and hour and my husband could feel my anxiety. He was biting his nails and grasping the steering wheel like it was about detach from the column. We drove down a long narrow street with blinking signs and arrows pointing to three different areas of the Reliant Center. There was a gardening show, Sesame Street Live and America's Got Talent. Before going down the street that led to America's Got Talent parking section, Kevin wanted to get his hair cut. Afterall, this could be his first national televison debut! We arrived at a nice little salon and Kevin quickly ran inside to see how the long the wait would be. We absolutely could NOT be late to my audition. The wait was only 15 minutes! YAY! We went inside. I was wearing black stilletos that looked good, but didnt feel so swell, so I quickly found a spot next to a hispanic woman texting on her phone. I was in sheer agony, I was ready to get er' done and be on my way to the auditions. We finally got his hair cut and he looked mighty spiffy I might add! We hopped back into our car and pulled into the the section labeled "America's Got Talent' It was 10 dollars to park and I was so relieved that we had some cash on us! We found a spot in the very back of the parking lot. There were 2,100 participants so there was very limited parking unless it was in the boon docks!  I pulled off my high heels and slipped my simple black flip flops on and walked toward the front of the building. I entered the building and instantly came face to face with a man from the America's Got Talent staff. He had one of those curly clear headphones wrapped around his right ear and a tiny black microphone looking device that was attached to his headphones. As we approached him he quickly said "stand here and we will put you in your appropriate waiting line." I raised my hand and said "I am on the Q list, is there anything I need to do?" Instantaniously his whole demeanor changed. He said "Oh what is your name and time?" I felt like a celebrity walking into a private party! Everyone who had been waiting in line for hours looked at me like I took the last candy out of the candy jar! We signed our consent papers and I got registered. I took a drink of water and went out to practice my song. The halls were full of dancers, singers, instrument players, jugglers, people dressed in boots and some in slippers, high heels and go go boots! It was an amazing sight! I found a quiet place for me to practice so that only my hubby and I could hear. At this point I was shaking so hard my knees were about to give out from underneath me. I only had about 15 minutes and I was going to be called back to audtion in front Amber Debose! I swollowed a gulp of anxiety and put it away so that that I could belt out 'At Last' for my Fabio. I could hear a girl around the corner rehearsing and I remember thinking to myself. "wow I hope she doesnt think I am one of those girls that tries to updo everybody." I began singing and about mid song someone walked around the corner and kinda peeked at me in curiousity. It made my heart jump a bit!! In a strange way it made me feel good! I nailed it and I was ready to do this!
Kevin and I returned to the holding room where about 25 other contestants were sitting. I sat down and before I knew it I heard. "LAUREN BARKER and ----- ----- (Dont remember her name, I just know she was dressed like Tina Turner) your up." "Please follow me." Tina Turner and I walked down a seperate corridor and we sat down in two rows of parallel chairs filled with other participants. My heart was pounding as I watched six auditonees (is that a word?) go into the judges room together. 
I was not aware that I was going to have to auditon in front of the producers and the other participants. My heart jumped and my hands became sweaty. I waited for about 15 to 20 minutes and while waiting talked to the others in my group. There was one that reminded me of John Mayer, he carried his guitar and even dressed like him! There was a little boy named Sebastian, he was about 10 or 11 years old. He was there with his dad and their bond was evident the moment I saw them. He was such a nervous wreck and we talked and got to know each other. He was singing a song by John Legend. I am rooting for this little man!
The time finally arrived! We all stood up to go inside the room where producer was ready to hear what we had! As soon as we stood up I was immediately sat back down. The cordinator said "No, you stay here, your on the Q list, you will go in by yourself" I was ecstatic and a the nerves really set in! The other contestants looked at me like I not only stole the last piece of candy from the candy jar, but also took the actual jar. The time waiting on the others quickly flew by and it was my turn. I was directed into the room where Amber and  her assistant were sitting. Im a perfectionist so I put the point of my high heel right on the center of the blue X on the floor. Realizing that my chances of getting a call back were not based on where I placed my foot on the ex, I giggled in my brain. She said " Hi, Lauren" like we  had known each other forever. I instantly felt a little bit more comfortable, but had just the right amount of nerves to make me try my hardest. She asked me my age and what I would be singing. I confidently said "Im 25 and I will be singing 'At Last' by Etta James." "Whenever your ready" is last thing I heard. I took a deep breath and I belted through the song! I NAILED IT!! I was so relieved! When I was finished  Amber said "good job" then she said, "do you have another song prepared?" Thank goodness I did! I sang "My sweet Song." I hope she liked it! I was once again told "good job" and she said that I would find out by mid-March if I had made it or not!

For the past  two days I have attached my phone to my hip. Im praying that Amber saw my talents and decides to push me forward! If I get a call back I get to meet the celebrity judges! This will be my big break! Everyone put and extra prayer for me this month! Just typing this has made me jittery!

I also wanted to thank everyone for the most wonderful support! I have felt so loved by each one of you! Thank you from the bottom of my hearts and please remember that I wouldnt be here without your amazing support!

To my wonderful blessing Kevin, Thank you for doing this with me! For being my inspiration and backbone! For telling me that your my biggest fan! Most of all, for reminding me that God is in control and no matter the outcome, I should be pleased! Thank you for my babies and for always having hope in me! You amaze me everyday! Our weekend together was enough for me to fall even deeper in love with the man I call my husband! May the Lord be your guiding light! I am so proud of you in a way that words can and never will express! You are my best friend, confidone, and support! I love you!