Happy Weekend friends. I hope you are having a good weekend. The weather man tells us we will have a ton of rain this week. It's Friday as I write this and rainy today as well. Hurricane Epsilon is just off the coast . Joining with Saturday 9.
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here I had never heard this song or of the singer until now. I listened to a few seconds of the song. Maybe you will enjoy it more than I did.
1) This song was inspired by a young Ellie Goulding's fear of the dark. What scared you when you were a kid?
My brother. He was old enough to be my father. He would pretend to be a monster and chase me through the house. While I laughed, I was really very frightened by it. I thought he really did become an evil monster. I was just too little to know real from fake. So when I see people scaring kids and chasing them, I know that even if they are laughing, its simple their nerves making them laugh and scream and they are really very afraid. Don't do it! It is cruel.
2) She thinks back to the room where her brother and sister slept and she felt safe. Did you share a room when you were growing up?
Yes. I shared a room with my maternal grandmother until I was about 12. She was my roomie and pal. I got my own room when I was around 12.
3) Ellie Goulding grew up in public housing and worked her way through the University of Kent in Canterbury. Back in those days, her favorite job was theater usher because it offered her the perk of seeing plays for free. What's the most recent "freebie" you scored? (This includes a buy one/get one deal, extra points on your credit card, etc.)
Nothing I can think of and frankly most of the time nothing is free. You are paying for it in some way or other.
4) Even though today she is an international music star, Ellie still lives modestly. She describes herself as "still in university mode," and limits herself to $10/day for lunch. Where do you economize?
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I economize by not buying paper towels which I find too expensive and wasteful. I use rags and bar mops.
5) Ellie has proclaimed herself "a cat lady" and often posts pictures of her cats to her Instagram account. What's the most recent photo you took? I took a photo of the woods in the back yard. You can click it to see it full size.
6) Ellie appeared on Sesame Street. She, Elmo and Abby thanked clouds for raindrops, lakes, and the water we drink. Would you be thankful for a little rain this weekend? It is raining as I write this (Friday morning) but I don't know if I am grateful for it or not. We've had a lot of rain and next week is going to be very rainy.
7) In 2011, the year "Lights" was a hit, Prince William married Kate Middleton. Ellie not only attended the wedding, she sang Elton John's "Your Song" for the couple's first dance. Tell us a song that reminds you of a romance in your life.
I suppose the song Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by the Platters, though I never had a "song" with anyone.
8) Also in 2011, AT&T abandoned their attempt to buy T-Mobile. Which company is your cell phone carrier? Are you happy with them?
Google Fi. It is a very good system.
9) Random question: What recent experience made you feel old?
I never feel old. I always feel the same as I did when much younger. I know more, have more wisdom but, I don't feel "old" and never have. Not sure when that might happen either.
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You offer beautiful photos , thought provoking questions and a glimpse into your gorgeous area...bountiful gifts ! May your day bring joy from unexpected places...
We've come to find out our daughter was afraid of her older brother when they were young. We never had any idea as they hid it and she never said until the last few years. But we started to get an idea after he moved out when we found a hole in the bathroom wall behind the door where he'd driven a sword through from his room, apparently trying to spear his sister. And when we moved our daughter from her room into his old room, we found a huge hole in the wall behind a picture. She said he'd hit the wall with his fist when he'd tried to hit her. Sheeesh. I wish we had known at the time, but like I said...they acted just fine when we were around. We're supposed to have "rainy" week next week, too, but the chances look so low that I doubt we'll see more than a sprinkle here and there. We need it. We are still several inches below normal for the year.
ReplyDeleteAfter a night at work and the night from hades, I feel old today...just saying. But overall, nope, don't feel 53. ANYWAYS, I hope you have a beautiful day. It was 81 yesterday, it rained overnight and dropped the temps like 40 degrees. smiles
ReplyDeleteMy mind think I am young. Hee, hee. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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Interesting answers. I don't remember too much about being scared as a kid except once my sister and I were afraid someone would break into our house when we were there alone, and we figured out where we could hide. I also didn't like the story "Peter and the Wolf", which we had on a record and the music and story scared me as a little girl, and I didn't like The Wizard of Oz either. Your photo of the back yard is lovely. So much color! I didn't realize there was a storm off the coast. I guess I haven't been paying attention. It is sunny and hot here today. We've had ran off and on all week, however, just not any today. I still feel young at heart, but my body tells me I am probably old...I just can't do the things I used to do, and I sure enjoy my afternoon nap. LOL. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat fall tree is so pretty! That is in your backyard?
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