You could absolutely say I have spent the better part of my life completely immersed in the steaming hot world of show choir. There’s something to be said for the glamorous morning stops in a random city’s McDonalds, and the late night bus rides that always get a little... out of hand. Some may know show choir to be the same as TV’s "Glee," however, that doesn't even touch the surface. Here are a few things every “show choir kid” can relate to.

1. Sequins. Everywhere. Glitter. EVERYWHERE.

You would think through the layers of tights and lollies, glitter wouldn't manage to end up where it does... but you'd be wrong.

2. While we’re on the topic of sequins...

There is nothing worse than the last minute stressful, hectic dress rehearsals with sequin-coated risers. Sequins may not be big, but they are slippery!

3. Let’s talk about hairspray!

Almost like glitter, during a show choir performance, hairspray WILL end up in places you cannot even imagine. Girls spritz hairspray under their skirts to keep them from sticking to tights, on their faces to hold that god-awful makeup, and on the bottom of their shoes to keep from sliding on stage. Speaking of spraying character shoes, that’s a myth I'm still not convinced is true!

4. How about those “Show Choir Famous” kids!

I am really not kidding — this is a thing. Every once in a while there will be an outstanding performer in a group’s show, usually an incredible soloist, that basically everyone in the show choir world swoons over. In case you're wondering, these do usually tend to be the boy brand of human.

5. Arriving at a competition with no makeup on...

...then later emerging from the homeroom looking like you're about to step onto a runway, is yet another wonder of the performance world.

6. Setting 10 alarms for 3:30 a.m., 3:35 a.m., 3:37 a.m., and so on because you have to be on the bus at an ungodly early hour.

After that lovely, early morning wake up, you have a day jam-packed full of performing, finals and a very long bus ride back home. Goodness me.

7. The choreographer calling out random noises in the music as opposed to the words because they never really know them.

8. Not being allowed to eat or drink any dairy or soda products for one entire week prior to a performance is a super fun

Good luck to all my fellow Diet Coke addicts, I know what you are going through.

9. Coping with disgusting cafeteria food, but paying for a gourmet meal.

For those of us fortunate enough to attend the legendary Show Choir Camps of America, this point speaks for itself.

10. Finally, let’s not forget the feeling in the pit of your stomach before the curtain rises.

While standing on stage with a group of people you spent months sharing blood, sweat and tears with perfecting one 20 minute show, even the most confident of performers feel the pressure.

This list is comprised of 10 feelings every show choir kiddo knows very, very well. Looking back on the years I spent singing my heart out on stage, they are some of my fondest memories. I would not trade the early mornings and hash browns for the world. Sometimes I even wish I could do it all over again.