Feb. 7, 2008 -
Music is something that is very important to me, something that is close to my heart. I love music and for those of you who know me in real life, I sing and dance all day, everyday. I love any and all types of music, except rap ( I tried it.... it just wasn't for me). Depends on my mood what is in my ears. I roll around between pop, dance, heavy metal, country, alternative, gospel and hymns, folk music, you name it, fast, slow just whatever I am in the mood for. I have a collection that spans decades....literally. When there is no music to sing along to....I just sing. Another thing about me....I know all the words to almost any song that I have ever heard. Even if I haven't heard it in years. I only have to listen to it a few times to get it down too. That is how you can tell I am truly happy, if I am singing when there is no music to sing with. I would like to say I have a good singing voice, not so awful on the ears as some. I mean I'm no Carrie Underwood, but I am a TOTAL karioke queen, lol. On the other hand, if I am sad, I can't listen to any music and I don't sing. I can't say I love any one genre more than another. I have favorites from them all. There is a sound track to my life, songs played at certain moments. Summers gone by, remembered when I hear a song, love shared, sadness, moments in time, special or not, just moments. My Matthew is just like me, sings all day. He's not bad either. He has the same gift..... words and music. Nathan also loves music, his taste is a little heavier than mine, he's my rocker! The girls LOVE music, I don't know if they ever had anyone share it with them before on this level. They sing along and love karioke too. I have to say...Hannah Montana was great the first 4 billion times, but now? I can do with out it.
I got a really cool MP3 player for Christmas. DH spoils me so...it is the best! I already have over 200 songs on it. I listen to it everyday. My heart is full when I hear music, so my heart has been pretty over flowed lately! It is pink and I also got a new pink cell phone under the tree. I love both gifts, even though I am not a huge person for "things". I prefer experiences actually, but this has enhanced a few experiences already.
One thing I have noticed about all this MP3 and IPOD stuff is that music was once something to be shared and now it has become more personal, more intimate. Just you and the music inside your head phones, alone in your brain. I sort of like it, but then again, I like rattling around in my brain anyways. (eye roll) I have caught myself a couple of times already not sharing music with the children, so I have to remember to put it on the CD player and share. I also had my first case of what I call IPODitis. When you have your headphones on, hair down and so no one can see you have them. You're listening to music and someone is calling your name. They get irritated when you take off the headphones after noticing them trying to get your attention and say "what?". Happened to me at Nathan's basketball practice the other night. MP3 and a good book? Nobody was interupting that, lol. But still....something to look out for.
Comments
Feb. 7, 2008 - Music is what....
Posted by Anonymous
has helped me get through alot of tough times in my life.I can honestly say i don't know where i would be without it in my life.Music takes you back to times you have spent with "FRIENDS AND FAMILY" A simple chorus in a song can change my entire mood for the day.The magical thing i find about music is that it brings Generations together with a simple song.I've noticed that the older i get the more i like slower music instead of the rockers i grew up on.
Feb. 9, 2008 - music
Posted by hsnana
I love your joyous spirit. We were just talking the other day about how Dad used to waltz with you to "Tiny Dancer" when you were 3 and 4...guess you started with music early. Also remember when your favorite song was Oscar the Grouch "I Love Trash"...
Feb. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CrossView
I so love to get lost in music! =D
I have the most amazing flashbacks of wonderful times when different songs come on.
And thanks for the warnings... I can see where that could be a problem for those around you! LOL!
Feb. 11, 2008 - Music To My Ears!
Posted by Jaimers
I have to agree with you. All types of music are important. It's like moods. Well all have different ones at different times of the day. As an Opera Major in College you had to have an ear. As a mom, I have to know that my kids are listening to the music as much as the lyrics (if appropriate).
Sweet Harmony my friend.
jaimers
