I want to thank all who participated in the “give me one word to describe how nuts I am” contest. Well, not exactly a contest because nobody won anything, but it was very helpful.
I also thought about using the Venn Diagram for this writing. I mean, it has come in handy before. Anyone who has not had the pleasure of the Venn Diagram, it is pictured below sort out your thoughts and helps you write:
Let’s organize the words in the Venn, shall we? Ummm, hmmmm. Let’s see, do I put sparkly and hairy together? Or perhaps adorable should go with sparkly because sparkly is quite adorable. Maybe, I should put Shaun’s choice of erratic with unforgettable and hilarious! Yes! Because my behavior is unforgettable, hilarious and somewhat erratic! I do have to laugh at the word, erratic. Erratic mean unpredictable. Now those who really know me, know that I break a sweat when things don’t go in the right order. Talk about breaking out in hives!
I love when I was described as crazy, and not in the “lock you in a mental hospital” type crazy. At least I hope not! I think the craziness is because I love to make people laugh and to make them feel good. If I can make someone laugh each day, my goal is accomplished.
I loved all these words that described me, yet in my world I describe myself as…….I don’t know, it depends on the day. Never would I say, “Gee, Kathy, you are so wonderful, pat yourself on the back.” We are our own worst critics. I know if I ever got into a wrestling ring with myself, who knows which “self” would win. I think both would get beaten pretty bad.
My husband described me as an angel. I read the various definitions of an angel, and the one I like best is “messenger.” Maybe I am the messenger, to deliver laughs and make people smile. If I make someone smile, that in turn makes me smile.
I am my own messenger service, even though I didn’t know it. Delivering laughs to one and all. But don’t expect me to cruise around on a bike delivering these messages. Always stay tuned on the computer. If I crash my bike, I would be hurt. If i crash my computer, this would just hurt my purse. :P
I am a fan of all types of music. If you come into my realm, I am sure I can find something you would like. Then I came across Dub Step. I know, Dub WHAT? Let me school you.
To put it simply, Dub Step is a genre of electronic music. Upon my research, the tempo is about 138-142 beats per minute. Tap your foot to THAT, people. If I were describe Dub Step it is like this:
- Put on a strobe light at fast speed.
- Now, if possible, find an album or 45 record and put it on a 78 speed.
- Turn on another strobe light at fast speed.
- Clap your hands to the strobe light.
- When you can’t take it anymore, start slamming your head against the wall because it is a repetitive type music that can be maddening.
Okay, so maybe not do the last one, but hopefully you get the idea. I had tried several times to listen to this type of music and would have to turn it off because I thought my ears were going to pop off my head.
Fast forward to when the Columbia College son came home. Here I am sitting in the living room and heard electronic music that reminded me of the 80’s! WHAT?? I am so proud! Shaun has finally realized what great synthesized music we had back in the days of neon clothes (which are back, by the way. However, I can’t quite pull off the “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” shirt with George Michaels short, SHORT shorts).
Getting back to Shaun’s revelation of 80’s music, when I asked him what 80’s group he was listening to he didn’t say Duran Duran or The Eurhythmics. What he did say was, “Skrillex.” Not only was I shocked that he wasn’t listening to 80’s music, but I was shocked that I liked Skrillex, which happens to be Dub Step! Can I listen to it over and over? No, I can’t. But I can listen to it without wanting to slam my head into the wall.
Why am I writing about this? I never want to be a closed minded person who only listens to one type of music. BORING! I have enjoyed all genres. No offense to my parents, because I love them dearly, but I believe they came from the generation who only listened to a certain type of music. Therefore, when different things came out, it was probably kind of shocking. Yes, Marilyn Manson is kind of “shocking.” Do I have his music? You bet. I look past his “weirdness” and like his music. Great marketing by Marilyn Mason, by the way. Want people to listen? Shock them, etc.
I am proud to say, I will be rocking to music until the end. AND, I will always be plopped on my couch for each music awards! Why? Because I’m cool like dat!
