Saturday 9: We Belong Together (2005)

 

We Belong Together

Saturday 9: We Belong Together (2005)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

This month we're going to recall Summer Songs. These will all be records that topped the charts during August.

1) Number 1 on the charts in August 20 years ago, "We Belong Together" is about the end of this romantic relationship. Mariah sings that now she won't have anyone to talk to on the phone until the sun comes up. That was then. Today many people prefer to text than to talk on the phone. Are you one of those people?  Yes, it is so weird, because I used to love to talk on the phone and now I hate it.  I think it is because it seems like I get caught on the phone for a long time and I have things to do.  I text a lot though.

2) The video for this song features an elaborate wedding. Tell us about the last wedding you attended.  It was my nephew's wedding and that was a few years ago.  They are expecting a baby now.  Here is a picture of them.  I go to more funerals these days.

3) Mariah believes she inherited her musical gifts from her mom, who was an opera singer and vocal coach. When things were hectic in their household, Mariah recalls that music helped bring her and her mom closer together. Share a happy childhood memory featuring you and one of your parents.  I have a lot of fond memories of my dad taking me to the gas station and we would get me an orange soda in the glass bottles.  He would also take me to the grocery store to get candy.  I miss him so much.  Here he is walking me down the aisle.

4) After graduating from high school in Long Island, Mariah Carey went to Manhattan in search of stardom. While waiting for her big break, she enrolled in beauty school and waited tables. Both stylists and servers receive gratuities for their services. Do you consider yourself a good tipper?  yes

5) The Fresh Air Fund operates six camps in the New York area to provide kids with a chance to learn and explore outdoors. They named Camp Mariah in Ms. Carey's honor to thank her for her support. Here's your chance to toot your own horn. Tell us about an honor you received. (Anything from a major award to a handmade drawing that says "World's Best Mom" counts. We want to hear about it.)  I have won employee of the month in the past and several music awards for singing when I was in school.  I have lots of World's Best Teacher mugs.

6) Mariah has mentioned she enjoys pizza and red wine. Will you be enjoying either pizza or red wine this weekend?  no

Let's look at the summer of 2005.

7) The biggest news story that summer was Hurricane Katrina. This deadly and destructive storm killed over 1,000 people and did more than $100 billion in damage. Have you ever endured a natural disaster (such as hurricane, flood, landslide, tornado, blizzard, wildfire)?  We have floods and tornados here a lot.  We have so far not had damage from any of that weather.  I did have hail damage on my car about two weeks after I got it, but we got it fixed.

8) Popular that summer was Kingda Ka, the new roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Jackson, NJ. At the time, it was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Have you been to any fairs or amusement parks this summer?  no

9) Award-winning American figure skater Alysa Liu was born in August of 2005. NBC Sports and their Peacock network report that figure skating events get high ratings. What's your favorite sport to watch on TV?  KC Chiefs football.  I love the St. Louis Cardinals also, but I haven't watched them much the past couple of years.  I am hoping that changes some starting next year.

Some of you know I started school on Tuesday.  I was really nervous because my class last year was very difficult.  Well, my group this year is amazing.  I love these kids so much.  Don't get me wrong, I loved my kids last year very much, but they made me so tired.  I am praying for a really fun year.  I just wanted to update those of you that knew I was experiencing some stress about starting school.