Because Joyce told me to

Memes aren't usually my thing, but how could I turn down the lovely Yankeediva?

Rules:

The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
Each player answers the questions about himself or herself.
At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

Ten Years Ago:

10 years ago I was preparing for high school graduation, at which I sang "Take Me to the World." I had horrendous short hair that I was convinced looked like Meg Ryan's. My favorite outfit was denim shortalls, a purple tank top, and a matching purple bra with the straps showing. I was head over heels in love with my high school boyfriend, who was planning to get married the summer after our junior year in college, a feat he subsequently accomplished without me. My family was preparing for a summer vacation through Europe with my Aunt and Uncle Bossy, along with one of the Bossy cousins who was at the obnoxious age of 12 (although, to be fair, 16 wasn't much less obnoxious). I was über-excited about going to college, so much so that I was corresponding heavily with my roommate in order to coordinate bedding colors, etc.

Five Things on Today's "To Do" List

• Finish making my Bohème score pretty. And my Flute score. Hey, I never claimed to be anything but a procrastinator.
• Brush my kitten. She's shedding like crazy now that it's summer.
• Listen to some friends sing/play a recital.

Umm…I'm on summer vacation. My "to do" list isn't long enough for 5 things. 3 will have to be enough.

Things I'd Do If I Were a Billionaire:

• Travel, travel, and more travel.
• Buy a home and make it perfect.
• Donate to the Obama campaign and assorted charities.
• So many gadgets I cannot even begin to list them.

Three Bad Habits:

• Procrastinating. See above.
• My iTunes addiction. It's getting out of hand.
• Spending far too much time on the internet.

Five Places I've Lived:

• Westerly, RI
• Salem, OR
• Appleton, WI
• Greensboro, NC
• Houston, TX

Five Jobs I've Had:

• Writing tutor
• Retail clerk at The Limited
• Voice teacher
• Assistant stage manager
• Director!

Five People I'm Tagging:

The Carters
Melissa
Photine
CaliBoy
KT

Welcome Me

So, I'm not usually a huge fan of memes, which seem like a blogging cop-out (not that that's stopped me before), but I was inspired by one of my new faves, Hope dies last. I even followed the rules.... mostly.

MEME Rules:

1. Put your iTunes/ music player on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT

1. If someone says ‘Is this OK?’ you say?
"Must be Dreaming" Frou Frou

Euphoria I can't take any more of
Yeah, I'm losing it

2. What would best describe your personality?
"The Kite" from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Little less talk, little more skill,
Little less luck, little more will

3. What do you like in a guy?
"Vicious World" Rufus Wainwright

(I like Rufus Wainwright. He's a guy.)

4. How do you feel today?
"Smile" Lily Allen

I was so lost back then,
But with a little help from my friends,
I found the light in the tunnel at the end.

5. What is your life’s purpose?
"L'ennemi s'avance" from La Fille du Régiment

(Umm... opera? Yeah, I can't really make this one work for me.)

6. What is your motto?
"Easy" Lauren Kennedy

Life is easy, but seldom fair.

7. What do your friends think of you?
"Blue Eyes" Cary Brothers

Blue Eyes, you are all that I need,
Blue Eyes, you're the sweet to my mean

(Haha, all my friends are rolling their eyes.)

8. What do you think of your parents?
"Jingle Bells" Diana Krall

(Classic, Christmassy thoughts.)

9. What do you think about very often?
"Did You Get My Message?" Jason Mraz

Why not try this for a fact,
Should you ever come back
I'd relax and be relieved of all my panic attacks

10. What is 2+2=
"Hold On" Sarah McLachlan

(Hold on while I do that math.)

11. What do you think of your best friend?
"Green Eggs & Ham" from Suessical: the Musical

(Ahahahahaha.)

12. What do you think of the person you like?
"I'll Be There" Jackson 5

Just call my name and I'll be there.

13. What is your life story?
"Maison des Lunes" from Beauty & the Beast

(Ah, yes, a song about an insane asylum. Perfect. Thanks, iPod.)

14. What do you want to be when you grow up?
"Quant au douaniers c'est notre affaire" from Carmen

(A gypsy. Pretty please.)

15. What do you think when you see the person you like?
"Failsafe" The New Pornographers

We both had a hand in it.
You and me both cared.

16. What do your parents think of you?
"Give Judy My Notice" Ben Folds

(Apparently my parents "don't want to be my bitch anymore." Hmm.)

17. What will you dance to at your wedding?
"Many the Miles" Sara Bareilles

Send me the miles and I'll be happy
To follow my love

18. What will they play at your funeral?
"Secrets and Lies" Jonatha Brooke

(Cheery.)

19. What is your hobby/interest?
"Dancing Virginia" Jump, Little Children

The grey elephant folds of adventure,
The blue oasis of meditation

20. What is your biggest secret?
"Suicide Blonde" The Weepies

(Oh, yeah, my hair isn't naturally red, did you know?)

21. What do you think of your friends?
"The Minnow and the Trout" A Fine Frenzy

We are tied in history
Connected like a family

22. What should you post this as?
"Welcome Me" Indigo Girls