Susan's Sayings

 

Saturday 9: Lights (2011)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? 

Hear it here.

1) This song was inspired by a young Ellie Goulding's fear of the dark. What scared you when you were a kid?  Does math count as an answer?
 
2) She thinks back to the room where her brother and sister slept and she felt safe. Did you share a room when you were growing up?
I  a room with my younger sister. We are 3 1/2 years apart. We did okay when we were young, but we could get into when we were teenagers. My sister that is 16 months younger than me had to have her own room because of her asthma.

3) Ellie Goulding grew up in public housing and worked her way through the University of Kent in Canterbury. Back in those days, her favorite job was theater usher because it offered her the perk of seeing plays for free. What's the most recent "freebie" you scored? (This includes a buy one/get one deal, extra points on your credit card, etc.) When I went to the beach with my friends, one of them bought my desert, a Balboa bar. A small block of vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate and then rolled in what you want. I chose chopped almonds and almond brittle.
 
4) Even though today she is an international music star, Ellie still lives modestly. She describes herself as "still in university mode," and limits herself to $10/day for lunch. Where do you economize? I color my own hair and I don't have my nail done. I buy things with coupons or on sale. We make meals last a few days.

5) Ellie has proclaimed herself "a cat lady" and often posts pictures of her cats to her Instagram account. What's the most recent photo you took? My son came over with his kids and Minne was so happy to see them! Elijah was playing with her on the bed and I had to take this picture. Look how she is looking at him ♥

6) Ellie appeared on Sesame Street. She, Elmo and Abby thanked clouds for raindrops, lakes, and the water we drink. Would you be thankful for a little rain this weekend? Yes I would! We have finally cooled down and rain was forecast for Sunday but it fizzled out.

7) In 2011, the year "Lights" was a hit, Prince William married Kate Middleton. Ellie not only attended the wedding, she sang Elton John's "Your Song" for the couple's first dance. Tell us a song that reminds you of a romance in your life. Color My World by Chicago.
It was the dance we did with our wedding party. I have a large wedding party. At the reception. Each couple walked in and formed a line and then they created an
arch that we went through. After we went through each coupe separated and then when they were done they formed a circle around us. Then toward the end they because couples and
dance around us until the song ended.
 
8) Also in 2011, AT&T abandoned their attempt to buy T-Mobile. Which company is your cell phone carrier? Are you happy with them? We have Verizon with my daughter's work discount. I am happy with them. I have had good reception over the years.

9) Random question: What recent experience made you feel old? My mind does not feel old but my body reminds me I am. I have lost a lot of muscle and my Dr said it is because of aging and dealing with osteoporosis. Hopefully I don't have to add heart problems to the list. I basically stopped exercising with this pandemic and I have know one to blame except my lazy self. Now that the weather is cooling off, I plan to go walking.

If you missed my last post, there are pictures from our Yosemite trip, October 2019.