Happy Thanksgiving
This day was long, but really nice. I woke up early so I could wash clothes and make some minty brownies for my fellow coworkers. The morning was nice and the day seemed to be warming up nicely. Work went better than expected and I only ran into one crabby person. After the long day, we all sat down and ate turkey dinners. It was kinda nice. I guess it is better than the Carls Jr I had last year!
I got home and practiced a little. Then I got a nice call from my mom. We talked about everything from dating to stupid kids to me admitting that I might want to become a voice major. This was always my mother's dream to become a vocalist. She sang when she was younger and did quite a few competitions. She played piano for a little over 10 years and probably would have like to go into music, but at that time, that wasn't considered a real job. I can still see that part of her come back once and a while when I talk about music. But mostly she supports me. I think she was surprised though. That reminds me of the time I took her out to dinner a few months ago and we ended up sitting at the bar. My mom NEVER drinks so I told her, have a drink and I'll drive. Well, the guy sitting at the bar next to me was hitting on me big time and it really embarrassed me. Then she starts going off about the last time she.....and I was just like "lalalalalala......" THat is one thing you never, ever, ever.....ever want to hear. I'm still trying to shake that one off! No more drinks for my mom. We have a pretty good relationship though. You know, the older I get, the more I look up to her and ask for her advice. There was a time we couldn't live in the same house...well, we probably could never do that again. I just need my space. But, I think once you realize that parents aren't all that stupid, you can really learn a few things. It just sucks she isn't in good health. I would love to be able to meet her in Vegas for a weekend or something. But I definately have the best mom anyone could ask for! She is the one I run to when shit happens in my life.....I'm very lucky. :)
I'm glad I have a weekend alone. I really needed it. I've learned to enjoy the free time I have more. I use to always want to do something or visit with someone or hang out with the boyfriend, etc. OH MY GOODNESS! I have to see Les Miserables. It is in LA for the next month. I am dying to see that. I just love One My Own. Here are the lyrics if you don't know them:
On my own, Pretending he's beside me.
All alone, I walk with him 'til morning.
Without him, I fell his arms around me.
And when I lose my way, I close my eyes and he has found me.
And I know, It's only in my mind
that I'm talking to myself and not to him.
And although, I know that he is blind,
Still I say there's a way for us.
I love him, but when the night is over,
he is gone, the river's just a river.
Without him, the world around me changes.
The trees are bare and everywhere the streets are full of strangers.
I love him, but every day I'm learning.
All my life, I've only been pretending.
Without me, his world will go on turning.
The world is full of happiness that I have never known.
I love him, but only on my own.
I got home and practiced a little. Then I got a nice call from my mom. We talked about everything from dating to stupid kids to me admitting that I might want to become a voice major. This was always my mother's dream to become a vocalist. She sang when she was younger and did quite a few competitions. She played piano for a little over 10 years and probably would have like to go into music, but at that time, that wasn't considered a real job. I can still see that part of her come back once and a while when I talk about music. But mostly she supports me. I think she was surprised though. That reminds me of the time I took her out to dinner a few months ago and we ended up sitting at the bar. My mom NEVER drinks so I told her, have a drink and I'll drive. Well, the guy sitting at the bar next to me was hitting on me big time and it really embarrassed me. Then she starts going off about the last time she.....and I was just like "lalalalalala......" THat is one thing you never, ever, ever.....ever want to hear. I'm still trying to shake that one off! No more drinks for my mom. We have a pretty good relationship though. You know, the older I get, the more I look up to her and ask for her advice. There was a time we couldn't live in the same house...well, we probably could never do that again. I just need my space. But, I think once you realize that parents aren't all that stupid, you can really learn a few things. It just sucks she isn't in good health. I would love to be able to meet her in Vegas for a weekend or something. But I definately have the best mom anyone could ask for! She is the one I run to when shit happens in my life.....I'm very lucky. :)
I'm glad I have a weekend alone. I really needed it. I've learned to enjoy the free time I have more. I use to always want to do something or visit with someone or hang out with the boyfriend, etc. OH MY GOODNESS! I have to see Les Miserables. It is in LA for the next month. I am dying to see that. I just love One My Own. Here are the lyrics if you don't know them:
On my own, Pretending he's beside me.
All alone, I walk with him 'til morning.
Without him, I fell his arms around me.
And when I lose my way, I close my eyes and he has found me.
And I know, It's only in my mind
that I'm talking to myself and not to him.
And although, I know that he is blind,
Still I say there's a way for us.
I love him, but when the night is over,
he is gone, the river's just a river.
Without him, the world around me changes.
The trees are bare and everywhere the streets are full of strangers.
I love him, but every day I'm learning.
All my life, I've only been pretending.
Without me, his world will go on turning.
The world is full of happiness that I have never known.
I love him, but only on my own.
posted by Jenn & John at 2:30 AM
1 Comments:
Wow.... a musical.. (who woulda thought the great lyrics? Just kidding)
Lately I find myself very much into lyrics. I've always been a strictly instrumental music lover but lately that has changed very much. I wish I had the ability to come up with lyrics or music of that quality.. but I'll just leave that to the masters....If you've never listened to Jimi Hendrix before.. check'm out. He was the poet extraordinaire....
AS
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