You may think you speak “Standard English straight out of the dictionary” but when you step away from the Great Lakes you get asked annoying questions like “Are you from Wisconsin?” or “Are you from Chicago?” Chances are you call carbonated drinks “pop.”
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Mocha Momma participated in a meme in which she was to reveal 7 random facts, but she changed it to seven songs she was listening to.
I loved that idea so I’m a going to be a little copy cat, but with a twist. Below are seven favorite songs on my iPod that I sweat to on the elliptical machine.
But wait! Mom2Amara tagged me for the 7 Random Facts meme, so I’m including seven more really random things. It’s “All You Ever Wanted To Know About Dana” day. Lucky you!
First, the workout music:
1. Sleeping Single in a Double Bed – Barbara Mandrell. I know you all are laughing your heinies off about this one, but it’s got a great rhythm to it. I always move faster and I have to fight the urge to sing along to the song. I think the other ladies would think I’m CA-razy if I did that. You all know I am nuts, but they don’t need to know that.
2. My Style – Black Eyed Peas. The beat to this song is fab. This is the one that makes me sweat the most. Probably because I’m imagining dirty dancing with Justin Timberlake the entire time. (Why yes, he is featured in this song!)
3. Only in My Dreams – Debbie Deborah Gibson. What? This is my reality check. See song #2. Plus, it’s a little reminiscent of my elementary school years, and again, I have to fight the urge to sing it loud.
4. Memphis Soul Stew – Solomon Burke. This is a mostly instrumental soul song (Solomon does a little narration) with a great saxophone intro that reminds me of the sax player from The Muppet Show. Actually, the whole song reminds me of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and that’s just funky.
5. Lonely Teardrops – Michael Jackson version. It’s a more upbeat rendition of the classic Jackie Wilson song. I often shake my hips a bit while working out to this one. Picture it: Me on the elliptical, hip shaking and trying to look like I’m not. Good times.
6. She’s a Lady – Tom Jones. Need I say more? Okay, I confess: I feel sexy when I work out to this tune. Can you blame me? Don’t answer that. And one more thing; when I sweat to this song, I always imagine I’m dancing the Cha Cha Cha with Maxim Chmerkovskiy. Now that’s hot.
7. You Can Leave Your Hat On – Joe Cocker. You can laugh. Go on, laugh. I’ll wait. Done? I just like this song as my cool down on the machine. It’s slower and yes, it is from the soundtrack to the move Nine 1/2 Weeks. Blame it on the inner stripper in me.
On to the seven random blurbs:
1. My husband and I will celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary on October 13. Because Doug has to work that day, I decided to spend the day with Dawson. I’m taking him to see the show Go! Diego! Go! Live! in Appleton. We’ll also visit the Fox Cities Children’s Museum and we’re going to T.G.I Friday’s for lunch. I figure I should have one choice in the day’s plans, right?
2. Next weekend I must attend a work function. It’s a meeting/company picnic and my family gets to come along. We leave Friday, October 5th and stay overnight at the Heidel House Resort in Green Lake. I’m so excited I could pee green. I’m anxious to see the fall colors and take some hikes on the fabulous trails. The work part doesn’t even bother me that much! That cool thing is that Princeton is nearby, and they have the largest flea market in Wisconsin. I’m pumped to hunt for treasures there!
3. The last few weeks, I have been in a funk — musically speaking. I’ve been searching iTunes for old music from the 50s and 60s. My parents listened to the oldies a lot when I was a kid. I’ve been in an Everly Brothers mood, and Cathy’s Clown has been in my head all morning.
4. Bill Cosby is coming to our local university on October 12. I saw him when he was here four years ago and I had the best time. I really want to go again. Mr. Cosby is just….amazing. In so many ways, he reminds me of my father. The mannerisms, the sense of humor, the great facial expressions. Maybe it’s because I watched The Cosby Show everyday after school (by the time we got cable the show was in syndication). I get teary-eyed just thinking about it. I have no idea why. I just love him. Bill Cosby is a great man.
5. I’m making coffee in our office because The Big Boss is coming here today. Normally I love, love, love the smell of coffee brewing. Today it is making me sick to my stomach. Maybe I’m just nervous because THE BIG BOSS is on his way here!
6. I teach CCD at my church and the first class was last Wednesday. I’m teaching sixth grade this year. Last year I taught eighth grade. Let me just say, 11-year-olds are far less intimidating than 13-going-on-30-year-olds. I don’t know how junior school teachers manage! Perhaps it’s the reason why they’ve got the degree in teaching. Bless them for their courage!
7. I went to bed at 9:30 last night and woke up at 6:30 this morning. In between those hours, I got up five times to pee. This blood pressure medication is also known as a diuretic — and boy, oh boy, do I have to race like a pisshorse use the facilities quite often these days.
I’m supposed to tag seven people (or 14 in this case). I’ll just tag these peeps because I know they’ll do it. That is if they haven’t already!
Mary of Mom Writes participated in the Middle Name Meme, a while ago. I thought it was a fun idea, and I’m supposed to write a post using each letter of my middle name to describe something relevant in my life. I chose four words to describe me instead.
My middle name is Jane. Plain Jane, as my aunt Judy called me as a child. I would get so angry and tell her, “I’m not a plain Jane! I’m a beautiful Dana!” I was six years old and feisty. No one would call me plain. Years later, after getting married and having a baby, I do feel a bit plain but I don’t think there is anything wrong with that.
So, here are the four words to describe myself as anything other than plain, however!
Jovial – I chose this word because I have a hearty laugh, I love humor and being funny is just something I am. I suppose I inherited that trait from my dad. He can tell a good joke and he loves to make others laugh. I’m not as witty as some, but making someone laugh brightens my day.
Amiable – I’m a friendly person, I smile at strangers and I don’t get upset if they don’t smile back. I think it’s wonderful to be good spirited toward others and I try my best to be pleasant. This is most difficult on my chaotic days, but I do try!
Nutty – It should be obvious by now that I’m quirky and a little crazy. I often let my freak flag fly. I can’t help it. I think I get that from my mom’s side of the family. All of her relatives are a little insane.
Earnest – Even when I’m being silly or funny, I know when to be serious. My husband is always in comedian mode so I must be structured. This is probably why I’m the one who disciplines Dawson the most. My husband is always telling me to lighten up when he’s kidding around too much and I find that I have to be firm. There’s a time for fun and there’s a time to be serious and industrious. I think I’m like this because I’m the oldest of four kids. I had to be the “adult” all the time!
I’d tag people to do this, but I think it’s better to allow you to decide. It was harder than I thought, finding these four words! If you do this meme, please let me know! I’d love to read yours!
Dana began her Mom career in 2004 with the birth of her eldest son, Dawson, aka The Doodlebug. She spends her days catering to a 5-year-old, she denies her habit of compulsive vacuuming, and just recently gave birth to Owen, aka Monster Baby. She's definitely living La Vida Loca and wouldn't want it any other way. More About Dana.
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