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Blogs > toothysmile > the bright side of the moon

singing...
 

toothysmile 57M
9181 posts
5/30/2007 4:36 pm

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singing...
singing...
I am generally a happy person. I don't ask for very much, I love my work... All in all there aren't many things that I'd like to change... Except perhaps one... I can't sing to save my life. I am totally tone deaf. And sadly, music plays a major part in my life, I work while listening to music, I drive the same way, I go to concerts every chance I get... I have a sizable record and cd collection, more than 8000 albums by now and I download a lot. But even though my voice is pleasant enough, I just can't sing...

I wasn't always aware of that. It isn't a matter of genes. Much to my shame my grandmother was a classically trained voice major... Much to my relief she never heard me sing. The stark reality of my singing limitations came in elementary school. There were two incidents...

The first was when our music teacher was auditioning boys for the school choir. He would come by our desks, one by one, and ask us to sing 'Jingle Bells' for him. When he came near me, I had barely gotten to 'J..." when he tapped me on the shoulder and said "That's fine, thank you". Funnily enough the boy sitting next to me turned out to be the class star singer. And by an odd coincidence I saw him today and reminded him of that little story. We both burst out laughing...

The second incident occurred a few weeks later. I was a cub scout and we had gone out caroling on Christmas Eve. We would go from house to house and sing and they would give us treats, sweets and toys etc... After the second or third house, our leader approached me. He handed me a small object and as discreetly as possible he said, "Why don't you just jingle the bells?"... I didn't say a word, just obediently went on with them, silently jingling the bells from house to house... I never told my parents, never told any friends. Nor did I ever complain, it just isn't within my nature to do so... I just never sang in public again.

Nowadays I don't even sing in the shower. I'm sure my neighbors would complain!... I only sing when I drive alone... with the windows rolled up to avoid any major traffic accidents... or maybe even getting a ticket for offensive behavior!...

As always... my love... my kisses.
steamyandsexybi 51F
2783 posts
5/30/2007 5:17 pm

 Although, I dont sing in the shower (lol), I do sing at any other given chance. I cant function without music!......except for Opera....I just cant make myself do it. lol

Spend a few days with me....and I can make ya sing the "higher notes!" hehe....


pretty_blue_eyes 45F
2091 posts
5/30/2007 6:07 pm

 Wow, thats kinda harsh for your scout leader to do. It should be fun for everyone, no matter if a child can sing or not. We enjoy each and every one of our kids during our programs. Even the ones that come in late or still sing after the song is over! They are kids!


SexxyT73 50F
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5/30/2007 6:43 pm

 My voice can break glass darling! However, if a song comes on that I enjoy...I let her rip! Who cares! I was on the phone with a friend tonight, just chatting while I packed boxes up. I was listening to 80's tunes, pretty loudly because that's my thing. Anyway, I started to sing and he said he was gonna be saved by the fact that the battery in his cell phone was almost dead! AWWW! It's all good though! Serenade us darling! Go for it! xoxo T
Everything has a voice and wants to communicate


nakedarkangel 49F
5127 posts
5/30/2007 6:56 pm
my dear..a song coming from the heart is the sweetest tone one can hear- in tune with love...your song is always sweet as your kisses! let me hear it..mmuah!

"Ne te quaesiveris extra."


MrsStoriesofMe 56M/51F
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5/30/2007 7:19 pm

 you can cyber sing pretty good


heavenlylove105 62F

5/30/2007 8:04 pm

 Go ahead and sing........to hell with anyone who would complain!


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
5/30/2007 8:30 pm

 I sing in the car too I'm sure the people passing me on the freeway think I'm NUTS.

Have you ever tried karaoke? The one time I did it, I was amazed at how accepting everyone was. If someone got up and sang, there were lots of pats on the back and 'nice job's as they went back to their seat - no matter HOW dreadful they were. Kind of a 'we're all in this together' attitude.


bad_assed_witch 109F
33758 posts
5/31/2007 3:33 am

 I couldnt sing even if my life depended on it .
~ The New & Improved Cocksucker ~


LustyTaurus 55M
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21250 posts
5/31/2007 11:37 am

 Hello Mr. Toothysmile...I saw the wall and the party notes, I'm sorry I wasn't here sooner...but congratulations. I have very much enjoyed your blog at least from time to time, and for some time now.

Thankyou...


_RoSe_ 54F
994 posts
5/31/2007 8:00 pm

 Sing, Sing and sing some more.
"A life without passion is not a life; it is merely an existence."
~Rose~


Yours_2_Corrupt 46F
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5/31/2007 9:21 pm

 I do so love these little stories and insights into the man behind the smile...xoxo, s


countrygirl0903 60F

5/31/2007 9:49 pm

 YOU should always sing from the heart ,i would roll that window down and belt something out ,,who cares what they think ,,
I love music ,, any kind ,and i dont think i can carry a tune ,, but I always sing ,,lol ,, If they laugh at me well i just blow them a kiss ,,

hugs
Country
A friend is someone that reaches for your hand and touches your heart !


BusyBeauty2 64F
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5/31/2007 11:17 pm

 Oh my gosh, you were given a bell to ring? That's harsh.


laydee2 45F
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6/1/2007 10:24 am

 Lol.. I always managed to bag the lead in the school choir but I have an horrendous voice! Nowadays I can't bare to sing in front of people but I have started over coming the fear of embarrassment by singing along to my mp3 player whilst walking down the street! It's a very liberating feeling I can tell you
~Shhhhhh.... I'm not really here~
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redlipsprincess
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6/1/2007 12:55 pm

 you can sing in the shower with me anytime babe...
TTFN


Notfunanymore 112F
10277 posts
6/1/2007 4:31 pm

 Brings my work o' the day to mind! Diana had rinsed a pt. back, the machine needed to be stripped, I came up behind her singing, "I'm here!"
Told the story of being in grade school, the teacher calling out the attendance and us having to sing, "I'm here!" She did that in Germany as well, she said!
The patient laughed! The next pt. to come off zeroed out and I sang, "I'm here!" Started giving him his blood back, and said something to him. He said, "What!" I said, "Oh, I sing to ya and now you can't hear?!!!!"

I totally know the feeling man! I don't care though! Have fun singing!!! It's cool!


sexymermaid6956 70F
26383 posts
6/2/2007 3:37 am

 ever thought of voice lessons....you might enjoy it....sing to your hearts content....huggggggggggggggggs to you..
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Seduce my mind and my body


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:34 am
stormyonegoodaw... beaware of what you wish for hun!... thank you. kisses


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:35 am
mmm... wanna coach me?... kisses


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:37 am
jolovesloveyou know i have the fondest memories from this... the band was practicing right by the field we played soccer, lol... and it seemed like every time we scored they sang for us...
thanks. kisses.


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:42 am
i guess you're right... it wasn't anything tragic, i survived, lol... thank you for coming by, it's good to see you here again.
kisses


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:43 am
serene0ne4umaybe you can 'sing' for me too then?... in the shower is fine...
kisses


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:45 am
sexxyT73~smiles~ you are bolder than me, lol... thank you for stopping by, it's good to see you here.
kisses


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:46 am
mmm... i hear angels singing!... thank you. kisses


toothysmile 57M
16539 posts
6/2/2007 6:47 am
mrsstoriesofmecan i now?... probably because you can't hear me, lol... kisses.


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