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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.
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!
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!
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 🙂
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April 6th – F
Footloose
I’ve always loved this song! It always makes me want to dance. At wedding receptions, I’m usually on the first to jump up when this song starts. I know every word!
Admittedly, I didn’t see the original movie (1984) in full until 2010! Several sorority sisters were horrified that I hadn’t seen it all the way.
Then, when the remake came out in theaters in 2011, Al was so sweet and took me to see it. I bought the soundtrack, and I love listening to it in my car. On the first really warm day a few weeks ago, I rolled my windows down while leaving work and blasted the CD for most of the drive home.
What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with F?
Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
I’ve been following Sara’s blog for quite a while. Her poetry is beautiful. She does fun Questions of the Day every now and then.
She also makes the time to reply to every comment that is posted. She’s so sweet, and incredibly supportive!
I wanted to share this post of hers about support systems. It’s a long one, but she pours her heart out. I know I’m glad I took the time to read it.
Sara, you’re an awesome person!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
For a large portion of my life, I have felt that I have not had a very strong support system. Growing up, I was not taught how to talk about my feelings, I was encouraged to shut them down. It was not until I was living in “the real world” that I noticed the way I expressed myself was not normal, but it was the only way I knew. I did not have the kind of parents you could talk to about anything and everything.
I first experienced death when I just turned 10 years old and I did not know how to deal with such a thing. I was not talked through loss. I was given the news and then left to my own devices. I even remember some cruel kids mocking how this person died. I was lost at that point and from here is where I started building…
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April 5th – E
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You, Bryan Adams
This is one of many “classic” love songs for me. Several people I know have played it for their first dance at their wedding, and others have included it during their receptions. It’s a little sappy, but I love the message!
What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with E?
Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Thanks to Jim Kane’s recent comment on the blog, I found a new challenge to complete! Jim’s blog is titled Musings in the Middle… – Go, check it out!
I’m a few days behind already. The idea is to post once a day, during the month of April, using one letter of the alphabet for each post.
Here’s how the challenge got started: What Is Blogging From A To Z?
I was instantly drawn to Jim’s “theme” of using Hymns and Songs of the Faith, but I don’t want to copy him.
Here is the link to Jim’s first post of his challenge, published on March 31st:
So, for Hot Shot Headlines, I’ve decided to adapt my challenge into:
Favorite Music/Songs/Bands
This is gonna be awesome!
Now, here are the first four days of the challenge, rolled into one post.
Come back every day, through April 30th, to see my pick for Favorite Music/Songs/Bands. Enjoy!
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April 1st – A
Amazing Grace
I have always loved this song, ever since I was in children’s choir at church.
April 2nd – B
Backstreet Boys
I remember falling in love with the Backstreet Boys (BSB) in elementary school. There were so many boy bands! Hearing their music now, over 20 years later, makes me laugh, but also floods me with memories.
April 3rd – C
Clay Aiken
Although I wasn’t a big American Idol fan, I loved Clay Aiken from his audition on. After he was the runner-up, I knew I wanted every CD that he would release. I had my blue portable CD player, and listened to his first album, Measure of a Man, over and over!
April 4th – D
Don’t Stop Believin’, Journey
This song has so much significance for me. I’ve sang it several times for karaoke. I performed it once in a college talent show. The song made me fall in love with the show Glee. It was even the last song of our wedding reception!
Belting it out! We had so much fun. Image Credit: Stellar Exposures.
What are your favorite songs/music/bands that start with A, B, C, and D?
Let me know in the comments – I’d love to hear about it!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Thrice Read did this awesome tag!
Here’s the link to their post:
The Rules:
Red
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Orange
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Yellow
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Green
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Blue
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Turquoise
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Purple
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Pink
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Brown
Image Credit: Amazon
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White
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Black
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Tag – You’re It!
This was a fun tag! I love color, and I love the different covers that books have!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Hello, April! I’m so happy that you have arrived. Bring on the warmer weather!!
Here are my goals for the month of April:
Here’s the breakdown:
Give blood.
Celebrate Dad’s birthday!
Participate in Camp NaNoWriMo, April 2018.
Continue working on my Lady Lounge.
Read at least two books.
Enjoy time with Melissa!
Attend the TAPA Spring Luncheon.
Attend Olivia’s bridal shower!
Visit LanternAsia with Al, Casey, and Beth.
Attend the P.E.O. Family Gathering.
Update my TBR.
Do you have any goals for the month of April?
If so, I’d love to hear about them! Comment below!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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So far, 2018 is turning out to be very busy. Most of our weekends have been chock-full, although we have had a blessed few where absolutely nothing was on the calendar. March seemed to drag on a little bit, probably because of the crazy weather! At least now it’s a bit more spring-like. Temperatures in the 60s and 70s – I’ll take it!
Here’s the link to my March Goals post:
Ready?
Here we go!
Here’s the breakdown:
Work at least one hour on my Lady Lounge every weekend. — Semi-Achieved.
See A Wrinkle In Time. — Did not accomplish.
See Ready Player One. — Accomplished!
Attend a meet-and-greet with Old Dominion Greyhound Adoption. — Accomplished!
Update the Household Bills spreadsheet by the end of the month. — Accomplished!
Prepare for my P.E.O. officer transition. — Accomplished!
Make chocolate mousse for the office. — Accomplished!
Make at least one thrift store donation run. — Accomplished!
Continue to make progress with my 2012 NaNoWriMo endeavor. — Accomplished!
Final Thoughts:
What about you? Did you have any goals for the month of March?
Come back tomorrow to see my April Goals!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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