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April 3, 2011 in Uncategorized

Karaoke rules!

I didn’t realise when I came to East Asia that I would be asked to sing quite so much – in South Asia one is expected to sing, especially with communities who use songs as a means of communicating important messages, and so I had one song – Ten Green Bottles (if you don’t know it google it – its simple, without much of a tune and everyone can join in….) which I brought out on request.

But here in East Asia it is a different ask – pick a tune (but it has to be on the computer), stand on a stage, read the words from a TV screen whilst at the same time trying to make it look like you are comfortable with hearing your voice through a microphone. But what I learnt from my recent experience at the RC staff retreat, is that you can do almost anything with the right kind of support – being part of a team should give you the kind of support you need to try anything. So me singing ‘knowing me knowing you’ IS possible with the backing support of my colleagues! and of course some humour added into the mix helps everyone feel better (well done Cherian!)

So as we go into a period of change I want to put into practice my karaoke rule – try something new and different, even if it’s not comfortable, with the support of your colleagues!

Oh, and do more karaoke!

Have a great month,

Sarah

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