Saturday 9 - Like My Mother Does

 

This week's tune? Hear it here.

1. In this song, Lauren Alaina tells us she knows she's beautiful and strong because she sees herself as her mother does. Who in your life consistently sees the best in you?
   
   JJ, a friend.
   
   
2. She sings that her mother is her "rock." In this context, what do you think that means? 
   
   The place where she can go to when she needs support.
    
3. When Lauren performed this song in concert, she brought her mother Kristy up on stage and held her hand as she sang. Kristy said she was touched, but also embarrassed because her daughter was the entertainer, not her. Do you get shy when all eyes turn to you?
   
   No, but I have a lot of experienced as a performer and public speaker.
   
   
4. Lauren began reading in pre-school and always read well above grade level. As a child, were you a big reader? Are you a big reader today?
   
   As a child: oh yes!!!
   Now I don't have enough time to read.
   
   
5. According to the National Restaurant Association, we like to eat out on Mother's Day, and brunch is especially popular. If you could have whatever you want for brunch, what would you order? 
   
   Here brunch is not very popular. We'd rather have dinner.
   
   I don't have any special wishes for brunch. Maybe scrambled eggs on toast... if I can find it here..
   
   
6. Mother's Day is the third biggest card-sending holiday in the US, just after Christmas and Valentine's Day. Who received the last card you purchased?
   
   Don't know... I buy them in bundles.
   
   
7. While flowers are the most popular Mother's Day gift, jewelry comes in second. Are you wearing any jewelry as you answer these questions? If yes, did you receive it as a gift or buy it yourself? 
   
   I always wear at least one earplug. Bought by me.
   And a pendant, bought by me.
   
   
8. According to the National Retail Federation, more and more of us are celebrating our mothers by taking her to a paint and sip event, a pottery class, or candle or soap making. Which of those four options do you think you'd enjoy the most?
   
   My mother doesn't live anymore.
   I like the pottery class, but I doubt if the children would organise such a thing.
   
   
9. While there's a spike in phone traffic on Mother's Day, these days it seems the trend is texting. On holidays, do you receive more calls or texts?
   
   Texts.

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About *Syl

Syl: "Life is a chain of challenges. Sometimes the largest challenges are we ourselves. Facing life, facing others and facing yourself requires either a worryless attitude or plain courage. Most of the time it is dealing with judgement. Maybe life is about getting rid of it."