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Open Mic Night was inspired by one of the newest poses from the one and only Be My Mannequin? Pose Store called: Dark Matter. It is a singles, unisex pose that I found to be exceedingly versatile! It comes with these epic, modifiable spotlights which make it super easy to catch that perfect lighting!

I found Dark Matter to be a well done pose and the hand placement allows you to add props to shots quite easily as well if it suits you. I modified the pose to look up slightly, though it usually looks straight ahead. So yes, this pose is copy/mod (as are all of Be My Mannequin?'s poses).

You'll LOVE adding Dark Matter to your collection, so run down to Be My Mannequin? Pose Store today and DEMO this awesome pose in the Stands section! Yes, it is an in store release!

Also a shout out to Gloom for these amazing new eyes: the Hades Collection! I'm wearing the blue color but there are 20 other colors to choose from! You can find them right now down at the Man Cave Event for 75% off the fatpack!

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For a long time, I'd always wanted to sing at the Open Mic Night at the little bar around the corner from my place. However, history taught me that many people didn't really like the sound of my singing voice. I often practiced but no matter what, I was teased every time I sang around friends or family.

I'd discovered the little bar a while ago and had started going over on Friday nights. I watched as week after week, people went up there and did their best. They were so good! I wanted to try it so bad but I was too embarrassed.

So...I practiced. I would practice on my ride home from work, to the grocery store, whenever I had some time alone. After a couple of months, I decided I was as good as I wanna gonna get.

So Friday night rolled around as it did every week. I sat at my usual table and fidgeted as other singers went up to put in their requests. Feeling nervous as all hell, I got up before I convinced myself otherwise! I strode up the to DJ and she smiled and winked. "I was wondering when you were going to come up here, sweetheart," she teased, offering me the paper to write down my song requests. "You can put down up to four." I smiled nervously and nodded, writing down only the one before sitting back down.

Finally after about twenty minutes, it was my turn. I heard my name called out by the DJ. Blushing, I made my way up to the stage and stared out at the faces. 'Ignore them. Ignore them,' I told myself silently.

As the music began to play, all the lights dimmed and the spotlight shined down on me. My cue was very suddenly upon me and without thinking, I began to sing.

I closed my eyes and let the swells of the music move through me and I began to get really into the song; ignoring all else as the emotions filled me. And as I sang, I began to realize that I wasn't singing half bad. It...actually sounded good!

As I began to approach the bridge and go for the final chorus, I opened my eyes just a touch...and saw that everyone was on the edge of their seats, listening to me sing so wonderfully. Between that and the emotion of the song, I began to feel tears slide down my cheeks in the light as for the moment, I felt like I could do anything and that I was a star!

When the song began to end, there was a super loud applause and lots of cheers as the lights came on. I couldn't help but smile and laugh, wiping my eyes free of tears. It had truly been a wonderful experience after all. I'm glad I jumped.

MIC* by @Memefull

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Pisces-mate :'D

hoping you enjoy your sweet 16 to the fullest :')

o just a hint: growing old is essential, but growing up is not! :P

Mhawy, such a cheerfull spirit, a beautiful soul, o the cutest smile :O (y)

you sure made the world the 'rockest' place just by being in it :P

love u so darn much ma new pal! :@

may you enjoy hundreds of birthdays to come :*

(13.03)

MIC_2302 by michel larreguy

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