Last week I was tagged to do two memes. I think I might be the last left to do these two: the music questionaire and the “10 things I’ve never done.” My translation of these particular memes is: How to make me appear to be a complete dork. This is not intended as an insult to the people creating the memes, but more of a statement about me.
I do like the two people who tagged me very much, so I am going to do my best here.
Kismet tagged me with the “10 things I’ve Never Done” challenge. I’m going to add my own twist. After each thing I’ve never done I’m going to add a “but……”
1. I’ve never taken illegal drugs, but I don’t judge people who have. If you are under the influence around my children, though, don’t expect to get near them.
2. I’ve never danced with a lampshade on my head, but I can see myself doing it one day to entertain a group of kids.
3. I’ve never jumped from an airplane, but………nothing. I never will…unless the plane is taking a nose dive, and then I’m still not sure I would.
4. I’ve never sung the blues with a good band behind me, but that would be a dream fulfilled.
5. I’ve never been to Australia or Brazil, but my sister has. Hi Sis!
6. I’ve never liked goat cheese, but I love feta cheese and use it as a substitute.
7. I’ve never broken a bone, but this recent sprained foot I acquired is driving me nuts.
8. I’ve never given a talk/lecture without getting a good case of the nerves first, but…..there’s always the hope.
9. I’ve never liked standing really close to a mirror and looking at myself, but maybe that would help matters. I’m more of a big picture person. I stand a good 3-5 feet away.
10. I’ve never been comfortable at large parties, but I like hanging with a small group of friends.
Now, the next to tackle is the dang music meme, which really isn’t going to make me look good. Vicki tagged me for this one because she wanted to get to know me better. I’ve decided to be a little free-wheeling with this one, so I don’t look as bad.
First of all, I have three songs on my computer. Most of the CDs I listen to are store bought, unless my husband (who loves burning music and is the one with the ipod), makes one for me.
Second, I haven’t been listening to a lot of adult music lately. I’m not sure if this is because I’m too lazy to put a CD in or I have been enjoying silence when the kids are sleeping.
The last CD I bought was the soundtrack from the movie, Ray.
Some of my favorite artists: Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Suzanne Vega, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Mary Black, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits, Carly Simon, Fleetwood Mac, The Chieftans… I like singers with soul.
When I was a kid, I loved musicals: My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Sound of Music, and Fiddler on the Roof were some of my favorites. I wanted to play Annie on broadway…..like every other 10 year old girl. Now that I am older I have a huge appreciation for The Music Man and Singing in the Rain.
When I was a teenager I was a huge Billy Joel fan. My favorite album was The Stranger. I believe I owned all of his albums until 1985 and then I stopped collecting. My family was also big into Simon and Garfunkel. I went to their concert in Central Park when I was 12 years old. Their music still makes me happy.
When I was in college: James Taylor, Carly Simon, Traci Chapman, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens. Groovy stuff.
I’m a sucker for any song with a good melody–whatever genre. I don’t like anything that sounds too noisy. Not a fan of electric guitar solos.
My husband is way cooler than me on the music front, but I just can’t seem to get into Neil Young and the Grateful Dead in a real way, as much as I respect his taste in music. I do enjoy Young’s later stuff a lot. If you listen to Neil Young, answer this question: Do you think man needs a maid?
Okay. That’s it. I’m not going to tag anyone, but If you want to pick either of these memes up, please do, and tell me that you’ve done it so I can read about you. Off to listen to music while I clean my office.
