or this....
Sigh...
But... Over the last few months, I keep hearing a song about fireworks. I didn't know who sang it but I just loved the lyrics. I would find myself humming along to the little bits I knew ... "dee dee a firework, come and show em what your worth.... Make em go ah ah as you shoot across the sky dee daa dee" etc....
I finally made the connection that it was Katy Perry (thanks to Logies build-up ads), so yesterday I bought it on iTunes. I then went out to fold washing with my iPod (knowing Mr Cool was 'babysitting' aka watching football) and found myself listening to it over and over and over again. At one point I was even in tears, this was great stuff. How amazing to have something so affirming.
This song has come to me at just the right time. Being a stay at home mum has been tough. I am such a people person and love having goals and plans and things to research and things to do. But being at home with a baby again has not been all that I imagined it to be. Throw in a school run and a naturally stressy personality, the last few weeks (or even perhaps months if I am honest) have been a bit rough.
But, I know that this is going to sound really corny, but I think yesterday saw a turnaround for me. I don't want to put the beginning of my recovery down to Katy Perry, that would be, like, so, like, 8th grade.... But, alas, I needed affirming and I got it through this teeny-bopper-pop song.
I then thought that I had best look into this Perry character and find out a bit more about her. I was imagining a Lady Gaga story of spoilt little rich girl who was allowed a bit too much freedom with wardrobe (or lack thereof) and make-up. But, there was nothing all that dodgy in Perry's background. True, she sings songs about kissing girls and her film clip for 'Firework' has boys kissing boys, which in this day and age is unfortunately accepted. Surprisingly, I found a girl who was raised by a Pastor and even recorded some gospel songs. She is known for wearing fruit themed jewellery and accessories and uses ProActiv. She has married a bit of a weirdo (but who hasn't) and she does like to get her kit off.... So, I don't know if I will 'like' her page on facebook or follow her on Twitter, but... 'Firework' is a cool song.
I am pretty selective about the music my kids listen to, therefore the music I listen to. I love that I can buy single songs on iTunes and just allow my kids to dip their toes into the modern pop music scene with my ever watchful eye.
