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So, I goofed. I’m all sorts of off with the daily writing challenge.

When I started, part of me was thinking, “Okay. So, there are 26 letters in the alphabet, and 30 days in the month of April. Hmm. How the heck is this going to work?”

Watching a few other bloggers indicate that there wasn’t a post scheduled for Sunday, April 9th, I did some digging.

Aside from Sunday, April 1st, there aren’t any posts on Sundays!

So that means you won’t see any writing challenge posts today, on the 22nd, or the 29th.

Come back tomorrow to see the next letter! I’ve been having so much fun with this!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 14th – N

NSYNC

If I gushed about the Backstreet Boys when I started this challenge, I’ll gush even more about NSYNC. This group was a staple in my childhood! I remember begging my parents to buy my the “cool” CDs for my birthday one year – I wanted Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC. I squealed when I opened the box from Limited Too. Yep, totally 90s!

I had the CDs, I had the “No Strings Attached” poster, I love it! I remember crushing, hard, on Lance!

This is gonna be a long list!

• Bye Bye Bye
• It’s Gonna Be Me
• Tearin’ Up My Heart
• I Want You Back
• Pop
• (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You
• Music Of My Heart
• You Drive Me Crazy
• This I Promise You
• Girlfriend
• Trashin’ The Camp (Tarzan soundtrack)
• Something Like You
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight
• Here We Go
• Bringin’ Da Noise
• Just Got Paid

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with N?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 13th – M

Mine, Taylor Swift

This is another sentimental, mushy post, for sure!

When I first heard this song and watched the music video in 2010, it was right before Al and I became friends. However, I knew immediately that this song was special. It was special to me. Little I did know, how significant it would become.

About a month after Mine was released, Al and I went on our first date. That one date changed both our lives forever. It was like magic!

When we got engaged in December 2014, I knew I wanted this song to be a part of our wedding, somehow. By that time, the Glee cast had released their CD with Mine on it (Season 4, Volume 1).

Sometime in early 2015, I decided that I wanted to sing the song to Al during our rehearsal dinner. I used that Glee CD and practiced every single time that I was in the car by myself.

I’m not the best singer in the world – I usually get really nervous if I’m singing solo. Knees knocking, shaking, sweating, the whole deal.

But, I knew this song was special. And, I wanted to be as confident as I could, knowing it would be a surprise to Al, and many others attending the dinner.

I got my bridal party involved, too. They helped make posters that spelled out “You are the best thing that’s ever been mine,” from the song. I had the bridal party and the groomsmen stand and hold them as I was singing, in the middle of the local Olive Garden. It was incredible! I asked my dad to videotape the whole thing, too.

It went off as perfectly as it could. Did I get nervous? Absolutely. I was sweating, could hardly still stay, and I could feel my knees knocking as I sang to him in my patterned dress and brown heels. But, it was awesome. I kissed him right afterwards. I think he was embarrassed, but also touched. It felt amazing! I was so proud of myself that I was able to pull it off.

Anyway, that’s my story!

Here’s the music:

• Mine – Taylor Swift
• Mine – Glee Cast

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with M?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 12th – L

Lady, Styx

I grew up listening to a lot of different music, but whenever a Styx song came on, my mom always sang along!

This is one of those songs that gives my goosebumps – Not many songs do that for me. I always sing along, although I definitely don’t sing well!

• Lady – Styx

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with L?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 11th – K

Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon

This is one of my favorite songs from the 1980s! A lot of the music I listen to you covers the decade. There are so many iconic songs, it’s hard to list them all!

• Keep On Loving You – REO Speedwagon

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with K?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 10th – J

Josh Groban

After Clay Aiken, I fell for Josh Groban. Hard. His voice is SPECTACULAR!

My mom and I share a love for the man, along with millions of other women. Haha!

I think we own every album that he has released. He’s performed in Norfolk several times, and we’ve been able to see him live twice!

• You’re Still You
• You Raise Me Up
• When You Say You Love Me
• Remember When It Rained
• You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)
• Machine
• Believe (The Polar Express soundtrack)
• O Holy Night
• To Where You Are
• February Song
• Higher Window
• Bells of New York City
• Brave
• If I Loved You
• Pure Imagination
• All I Ask of You
• Evermore (Beauty and the Beast soundtrack [2017])

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with J?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 9th – I

Imagine Dragons

Al and I first learned about Imagine Dragons when we heard their song Radioactive.

Ever since then, we’ve enjoyed most of their songs. We loved their performance on New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day! They bring so much energy and passion.

• Thunder
• Whatever It Takes
• I Bet My Life
• It’s Time

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with I?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 8th – H

Hooked on a Feeling

When I first heard this song in the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), I fell in love with it.

We saw the movie, and I bought the soundtrack.

While listening to it one day in the car, I told Al that I wanted the song to somehow end up in our wedding.

We entered our reception to this song. It was awesome!

• Hooked on a Feeling – Blue Swede
• Hooked on a Feeling – B.J. Thomas
• Hooked on a Feeling – Vonda Thomas

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with H?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

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April 7th – G

Ghostbusters

When I started this challenge, I knew the letter G was going to be a cinch. This was the first song that popped into my head!

I wasn’t alive yet when the first movie was released (1984), and I wasn’t old enough to see the sequel in theaters (1989). However, I do remember seeing episodes of the two animated series in re-runs/syndication, The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991) and Extreme Ghostbusters (1997). But, it remains one of my favorite franchises of all time.

Al and I went to see the reboot in theaters in 2016. I really liked it – Girl power!

I’ve also been lucky enough to have visited the Ghostbusters firehouse in New York City. Yes, it really exists! I don’t have my own photo to share, but it’s Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8. It opened in 1903! It’s currently undergoing an extensive two-year renovation, which started in 2016.

I knew it was really close to where my Great-Aunt Sherri lives, but I didn’t realize they were only a block and a half apart when I entered the addresses into Google Maps.

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I’ve enjoyed cosplaying as a Ghostbuster, too.

Halloween, 2014.

Special Ghostbusters Jamberry nail wraps. The thumbnail is a likeness of Slimer, and the rest of the nails are black with green lettering that reads “Who You Gonna Call?”

Tidewater Comicon, May 2015.

Recently, I visited the 2nd and Charles store with Al, near my office. This store has all things books, movies, music, and games. They also sell a lot of other memorabilia and gifts, such as Funko Pops, journals, art supplies, and more.

ECTO-1, Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman, Winston Zeddmore, Ray Stantz, and Slimer.

So, when I saw this Ghostbusters Micro Figure Set, I had to have it!

Okay, enough about my love of Ghostbusters.

Here’s the music!

• Ghostbusters – Ray Parker, Jr.
• Ghostbusters (I’m Not Afraid) – Fall Out Boy ft. Missy Elliott
• Ghostbusters – Pentatonix
• Ghostbusters – Run D.M.C.

What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with G?

Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂