Saturday 9- Teenage Dream

Teenage Dream

Saturday 9: Teenage Dream (2010)

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


1) Much of the video for this week's song takes place in a convertible and on the beach. How's the weather where you are? Would you be comfortable riding around with the top down today?  It has been near 90º and will be next week too.  We have high humidity, so no.  I would not want to the top down.

2) This video was filmed all around Katy Perry's hometown of Santa Barbara. Amtrak runs through Santa Barbara via The Pacific Surfliner. Tell us about a memorable train trip.  My husbands Grandmother's last wish was to take a train ride, so we all got together and the whole family went on a short ride into Arkansas from Missouri.  My son actually was a baby and started taking his first steps that were not wobbly on that train.  It was sad because Grandma Ray was dying, but it was nice having all of his family together for her.

3) Katy sings that her boyfriend thinks she's funny, even when she gets the punchline wrong. Do you think you're a better joke-teller or audience?  audience for sure.  I love to laugh at jokes, even if they are stupid.  I mess up punch lines too.  Not much of a joke teller.

4) Her "teenage dream" lover is shown working out with a heavy bag. When is the last time you visited a gym?  Oh dear lord!  It has been years!  I have a treadmill at home and workout videos.  I workout at home...when I workout that is.  It was before I got married that I worked out in a gym, so 21 years ago.

5) Katy changes her hair a lot. She's gone from long black hair to cropped blonde hair with stops at red, green and purple. Today, are you having a good hair day?  My hair is naturally curly, it does what it wants.  It doesn't look awful today though.

6) Katy thinks dimples are "irresistible" and can't help poking a finger when a dimpled friend smiles. Do you have dimples?  not really

7) Two of Katy's fragrances (Meow and Purr) are sold in cat-shaped bottles. Are you wearing a scent as you answer these questions?  I do not like to wear purfume...my son has sensitive skin and I stopped wearing it when he was a baby and never started wearing it again as he got older...so no.  I do not even have my smelly good lotion on.

8)  Katy's favorite dessert is ice cream (specifically Cold Stone Creamery's Birthday Cake Remix). What's the last dessert you ate?  I think I had some oreos last night.

9) Random question: How often do you change your bedsheets?  every week

checking in...

I ended up taking the day off on Tuesday after Labor Day because I was still sick.  I am doing much better now, but I still have a cough.  I felt so terrible last weekend.  I just wanted to sleep.
Josh quit taking his medicine this week.  He said it was making him sleep too much and it was making him sick.  I am not sure what he means by that.  He has a more normal sleep cycle now, but he is back to staying in his room all of the time.  The doctor said he could prescribe another medication or he could wait to see his psychiatrist.  Josh wants to wait.  He does not go to see him until October.  This all stresses me out.  I just pray about it and hope that one day he will be better.
I finally got to go and visit my mom on Friday.  I have had that training for the past two weeks for work and have been coming straight home.  We had a nice visit.  She has made me a wreath for my birthday.  I am excited to see it.  She is going to bring it up on Tuesday.  She is coming up to get Josh and they are going to go eat lunch together.  I will share a picture of it next week.
It is so funny.  Toward the end of the week I started really looking forward to blogging over the weekend!  I always enjoy it, but I was excited to get home and blog.  I am so glad to have this outlet again. 
My birthday was yesterday-9/9.  I did not do too much.  We did eat my favorite Chinese though and that was really good!

Sunday Stealing- Food Again

1.   Ever had ramen noodles? How do you fix yours? Do you add anything to them?  I had them when I was in college, I just warmed them in the microwave if I remember right adding water of course, but nothing else.
2.   Do you like spicy foods?  maybe a little spicy, I love Mexican food, but if it is too spicy I will not eat it.
3.   Crispy or grilled chicken on your salad?  I do not think I have had either.  I was not able to eat salad for the longest time because of my gallbladder, and still not sure if I can eat it now or not.
4.   Do you like corn on the cob?  YES!  I love it.
5.   Pumpkin or apple pie?  Pumpkin, but I love both.  Coconut cream is my favorite though.
6.   Dinner rolls or crescent rolls?  Dinner rolls
7.   How do you like your eggs?  over easy
8.   Most expensive meal you have ever eaten?  probably one I did not pay for...not sure.
9.   Do you like stir fry?  no
10.  What kind of pots and pans do you use?  Paula Deen, my mom got them for me.
11.   Do you like Brussel sprouts?  no
12.   Canned or fresh tomatoes? canned, I am not a huge fan of tomatoes
13.   BBQ Chicken or Ribs? ribs, but we have chicken more often
14.   Do you like coffee? no, but I love the smell of it.
15.   Cupcakes or ice cream cake? ice cream cake
16.   Hot dogs or polish sausage? hot dogs
17.   Do you like cinnamon toast? Oh yes!
18.   Do you eat dinner at the table or in front of the TV? in front of the tv
19.   Do you like to BBQ?  love it!
20.   Do you like cold cuts? yes
21.   Do you like rice?  it is ok, I like it with Chinese food and Mexican food.
22.   Macaroni and cheese? yes!
23.   Key Lime Pie?  no
24.   Favorite Fair/Carnival Food?  corn dogs
25.   What kind of gravy do you like?  why do I have to choose, I love gravy
26.   Jalapeno Poppers?  no
27.   Broccoli/Chicken Alfredo?  I have not had this, but it sounds really good.  I looked  it up on google, I would love it!
28.   Do you like cottage cheese?  no
29.   Do you like lasagna?  love it!
30.   Do you like hard boiled eggs?  yes

Today is my birthday!  I am going to use my birthday sig tag.  Have a great day!

Saturday 9- Gotta Travel On

Gotta Travel On

Saturday 9: Gotta Travel On (1959)

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

1) In this song, the Billy Grammer sings that "summer's almost gone, winter's coming on." When you look out your window, do you see any evidence that the seasons are changing?  There are a few dead leaves here and there, but for the most part the grass is green and so are the trees and still hot, although it is supposed to be cooler next week.  I am hoping.

2) He admits he has laid around and played around for too long. Do you consider lazy days to be wasted days?  not at all, I rarely completely waste a day though.  Even my lazy days are productive, I bet most people would say that.  It is hard for me to sit still very long.

3) Billy relaxed by fishing. Tell us about a visit you made to a pier, or a ride you took on a boat, this past year. (Bonus points if you went fishing!)  I haven't been fishing or boating in years and I live near a lake.   I saw Phantom of the Opera!  Does that count?  It is not really out in nature, I went to a baseball game too.

4) Born in 1925, Mr. Grammer was the eldest of 13 children. He and his wife Ruth were childless. What do you think is the ideal size for a family?  I think if I had not had trouble after delivery (I had seizures) I would have had one more.  So two kids.

5) This song was very popular on juke boxes back in 1959. When were you last in a bar or restaurant that had a juke box? Did you play it?  I remember a bar when I was in college that had a juke box and yes, I played it!  I love juke boxes.  That was in 1992 or so.

6) In 1959, movie tickets zoomed up in price to $1.00 and Ben Hur was the big blockbuster. What's the last movie you saw in a theater? Do you remember how much the ticket cost?  We haven't been to the theater in a while, so I am thinking the movie was Beauty and the Beast...the one with people a couple of years ago.  I can't remember ticket prices, but they are ridiculous...another reason we do not go very often.

7) Huckleberry Hound was a hit with the younger audience in 1959. What cartoon did you enjoy as a kid? Smurfs and Looney Toons!

8) In 1959, continuing dramas (soap operas) were still broadcast each day on the radio. When you turn on the radio, do you listen for talk, news, or music? mostly music, occasionally a baseball or football game if I am driving and every so often talk radio.  I like John Tesh, Intelligence for Your Life.  I used to listen to Focus on the Family.

9) Random question -- Which competition would you rather judge: The Pillsbury Bake Off, The Miss America Pageant, or Dancing with the Stars? Pillsbury Bake Off so I could taste the yummies!  I would not want to judge any of these though, I am better at vocals, so I am better suited for The Voice.

My Day so far #3

The date today:

Labor Day

September 3, 2018

How's the weather?

Partly Cloudy high of 88º, 
it is currently 75º as I type this.

What are you wearing?

my pajamas still, black top and bottoms

What chore around the house have you been putting off?

Cleaning out my closet

Is there anything in your fridge you need to throw out?

What?  Do you even recognize it?

No,we cleaned it out today.

What are you reading?

I just read She Believes by Debbie Lindell.  

It was amazing, it is a Christian book.

A scripture verse you'd like to share.

This is my favorite verse.

Is there a prayer request you'd like to share?

Pray for my son Josh.  He suffers from depression and anxiety and Friday he stopped taking his medication.  I just want him to be ok and it is scary for him to be off his medicine.

How about a creative project you are working on?

One in progress or one still in your head.

I am starting to think about fall decorating in my head.  

I decorated my blog, but I am sick, so outside will have to wait.

What special dish or baked item are you planning for this week?

I am not sure.

Your latest acquisition?

Nothing new lately. 

A photo you'd like to share?  

This picture is myself and my co-worker Kris taken at our professional development training 2 weeks ago, the picture we took this Friday was too silly to share.  I know this is silly enough.  I am on the left if you are new to my blog.

A funny graphic, photo or quote?

Any parting thoughts?

I have been sick this whole long weekend, so I am hoping I get to feeling better soon and will be able to go back to school tomorrow.  It is just a cold, but I feel miserable.

Thank-you Melanie for the meme!  Click on the "My Day So Far" graphic to play along!

Sunday Stealing- Freaky Poptart

1. What is one thing that you would change about yourself if you could?  I wish I were thin again. 
2. Name three exotic countries you would like to visit: Italy, France and Fiji 
3. What do you think the secret to life is?  happiness, contentment and peace...I feel have have that through Jesus.
4. Best concert:  I haven't been to many, but my favorite was The Beach Boys and I still love their music. 
5. Song you can listen to over and over and not get tired of:  Anything by The Cars.
6. Worst movie music soundtrack or score: not sure?  If it is bad, I have forgotten about it.
7. A song you wish wouldn't get stuck in your head but always does: songs we sing at the preschool  ...Baby Shark..doo, doo, doo, doo 
8. Who was your FIRST date?  Jeff, we went to dinner and a movie. 
9. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?  not really, we are friends on facebook though...not Jeff from above.
10. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? fuzzy navel and I liked them so much I got sick on them and I cannot even smell them now.  I do not drink anymore.
11. What was your FIRST job?  McDonalds, and I actually liked that job.
12.  What was your FIRST car?  Blue Ford Fairmont, it was my mom's and then mine. 
13. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?  I have only taxied on a runway with a boyfriend who's dad was a pilot, I have never flown in a plane...crazy right?  I actually like to drive and see places along the way.  We do not go far from home. 
14. Who was your FIRST best friend and do you still talk?  Britteny was my first best friend and we both changed a lot after high school, so we do not talk much, but we are still facebook friends. 
15. Whose wedding did you attend the FIRST time?  I was in a wedding when I was little Max and Carolyn.  I was the flower girl.
16. Tell us about your FIRST roommate.  Culleen, in college, but she basically lived with her boyfriend, so I was alone most of the time, I didn't mind, I had met a lot of friends.
17. If you had one wish, what would it be (other than more wishes)?  That my son would be ok, he suffers from depression and anxiety and we cannot find a medication that will help him. 
18. What is something you would learn if you had the chance?  How to cook better
19. Did you marry the FIRST person you were in love with?  Oh no!  I never wanted to get married, so it was later before I decided to settle down and get married. 
20. What were the first lessons you ever took and why?  I took some vocal lessons in high school so I could take a musical piece to contest. 
21. What is the first thing you do when you get home? change clothes, unless my dogs haven't been fed, then I feed them first, then change clothes.

Saturday 9- She works hard for the money

She Works Hard for the Money

She Works Hard for the Money (1983) 

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

1) This song is about a woman who works hard as a waitress. What's the hardest job you've ever had?  I guess teaching.  I love it though.  You have to teach to many diverse learners and that is not as easy as it sounds when you are teaching several children.  You also work with with many families.  It is a very rewarding job, but not easy.  Sometimes it is heartbreaking.

2) The lyrics tell us she has worked at this job for 28 years. What's the longest you stayed with one employer? 11 years

3) Donna Summer was inspired to write this song during an awards show. She ducked into the bathroom and met the elderly ladies' room attendant, whose job it was to make sure the room the spotless, the complimentary hairspray and moisturizer was abundant, and there was a hot towel for every celebrity who used the facilities. "Wow," Donna thought, "she works hard for those tips." Who is the last person you tipped?   It was a waitress at my son's birthday dinner.

4) Early in her career, Donna was in the touring company of the musical Hair. It played in Munich for so long that she became fluent in German. What's the longest you have ever lived away from home?  Like from my parents?  30 years.  I went to college (lived in that town 6 years,..Joplin, mo) and never really moved back home with  my parents.  Then moved to Kansas City, MO then back to Springfield, MO.  I do visit my mom every Friday now though. 
 

5) Sam's dad is naturally outgoing and enjoys striking up conversations with waitresses, librarians, the checker at the supermarket, etc. Sam is always polite but more private. Are you more like father or daughter?  daughter.  I do not give information easily and I am not chatty with people usually until I get to know someone.  I guess I am more private too.

6) A little more than 10% of the American workforce is self-employed. Have you ever been your own boss?  no

7) Labor Day weekend may offer a golden opportunity for napping and sleeping in. Do you snore?  I never did when I was younger, but I think I do now, I have gained weight and I am sure that is the reason.

8) Will you be attending a Labor Day picnic or barbecue? no

9) Labor Day traditionally marks the beginning of the fall. Will you be adding any new fall clothes to your wardrobe?  not just yet.  It is still really hot here.  My fall/winter wardrobe is always in my closet ready to go though.