The Music Tag

Hello Everyone!

I wrote this post a while ago, sort of like back in September, and forgot to upload it. Please don't hate me 🙈

It seems I've been tagged by my friend Meg (http://megangoodier.blogspot.co.uk/) to do the 'Music Tag'. I was immediately interested in doing this because I really do enjoy my music but have quite a strange and varied taste. Just like Meg did, I'm going to (try) to link all of the songs I talk about so that you can at least give them a go before you judge me...

1) The Last Song You Listened To

The last song I listened too was 'All Again' by Ella Henderson. I've been spending way too much time on trains this week listening to music and wanted a change so stuck her album on. And I think, after Hard Work, this is my favourite on her album.

 

2) Last Song You Purchased

My last purchase was on iTunes but it was actually an album. My main motivation for getting the album was the song 'Fire and Gasoline' by Sia.

 

3) Song You Discovered on YouTube

So you're not going to believe this one but you know the song 'Fight Song'? I first discovered that on YouTube before Taylor Swift got her hands on it. Not that I'm complaining. I think I was linked there from one of Emma Blackery's videos. Other songs discovered on YouTube include 'The Way That We Were' by Carrie Fletcher and 'Everything Is Ending' by Chameleon Circuit.

 

4) Favourite Song from a Musical

So many musicals and so many songs. Choosing one is gonning to kill me. It changes frequently but at the moment either 'There's a fine, fine line' from AvenueQ or 'Quiet' from Matilda 

 

5) Favourite Band

So this often surprises people but I do have quite a few favourite bands. The 1975 are one of them but my favourite has to be The Fray. 

 

6) Favourite Solo Artist

Janet Devlin. All I need to say on the topic 

 

7) Favourite Album

There are so many albums I really like and this varies from time to time but an all time favourite would probably be English Rain by Gabrielle Aplin.

8) Best Live Gig

You're gonna kill me. I know you're gonna kill me. But I haven't actually been to a live gig! It's a long story. So who's gonna take me to my first one?

 

9) Guilty Pleasure Song

'Naive' by the Kooks because it always improves my mood and 'Vienna' by Billy Joel. Is that kind of embarassing? There's a problem with the CD shuffler at work and it just plays this album on repeat and this is my favourite on it

 

10) Song You Used To Hate But Now Like

I honestly can't think of any, sorry

11) Song You Used To Love But Now Can't Stand

You probably know by now that I work in the leisure industry. As much as it has it's perks, it has the odd disadvantage too; the music that they use for Zumba, fitness classes and aqua aerobics classes, I hear it most days. And my god, they never seem to change their playlists. The music they use tends to be 'pop' music that I enjoy to hear maybe once every so often on the radio. Then it gets overplayed. So add Dear Future Husband, Crazy Stupid Love, Cheerleader, Love Me Like You Do, Black Magic and Don't Be So Hard On Yourself to the bottom of a very long list. I think I'd miss them if I didn't hear them though. Call it a love/hate relationship. And you're not getting links to any of those, just switch your radio on

12) A Group You Wish Had Never Split

Ahahaha, easy one. S Club 7. I think I cried for a week when they split up. Obviously a 6-year-olds worst nightmare. It'd be quite nice for things like that to be my biggest worry now!

13) Favourite Cover of a Song

Dodie Clark and Tessa Violet covered All Star a while ago and it's still my favourite 

14) Favourite Song from a Film

I could answer this one in one word. Disney. But to be a little bit more descriptive and helpful...I really like Steady As A Beating Drum from Pocahontas, and Suspicious Minds which was used in Lilo and Stitch. I've changed my mind since the last time I wrote this and it's 'Feels Like Home' used in My Sister's Keeper

15) Favourite Song From an Advert

I think Tom Odell's song 'Another Love' was used in an advert at some point. If I'm right, that's my favourite 

16) A Song you Grew Up With

'Thank you for the Music' by ABBA is the first piece I can remember playing in a concert, probably when I was about six and since then it's found its way back in to my life many times in dance shows etc. But it also started my crazy little obsession over ABBA and that's not something I'll ever regret

17) First Song/Album Bought

I'm not sure if this was the first one I bought or if it was bought for me but it was Taller In More Ways by the Sugarbabes. At the time I was a little bit obsessed with the song 'Ugly'

18) Song You Found Accidently and Love

This wasn't quite accidental but a friend introduced me to First Aid Kit a couple of years ago and I heard one of their songs in a coffee shop the other day and remembered just how much I like them. So my favourites are Master Pretender and Silver Lining

 

19) Favourite Foreign Language Song

Well this just has to be 'Lo Qué Soy', Demi Lovato's Spanish version of 'This is me' from Camp Rock. And yes, I know all of the words. 

20) A Song from the Year you were Born

I had to Google this one too Meg! Okay, so Wannabe be Spice Girls or one version of Candle in the Wind. Big contrast

 

21) Song you will always get up and dance to

Lean On

22) Artist your Parents Introduced you too

Okay, from my mum...Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston and Queen. And my dad...Duffy, Oasis, Amy MacDonald, Jack Johnson and The Beatles

 

23) Song you would Recommend to Everyone

Angels on the Moon by Thriving Ivory which, coincidentally is another band that I'd recommend you checked out. I really do love them

24) Song that reminds you of a Specific Event

I'm afraid that this is going to be a bit of a sad one...

The song is 'Lady in Red' and it reminds me of my Grandma's funeral because it was played as the curtain went down. Okay, sob story over

25) Song that you can't help but sing along to

Lots for here...Teenage Dirtbag, 1973, Human, Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls. Need I continue?

 

26) Happy Song

Okay, I'm going to call this a 'motivational' song more than a happy song. It's the song that I always put quite close to the end of my running playlist as it really keeps my going and it's 'Shut Up and Dance' 

27) Favourite Slow Song

A long-time favourite of mine would probably be 'Hometown Glory' by Adele, but also 'Concrete Angel' by Martina McBride, 'I'll stand by you' or 'I hope you dance' 

28) Song that will never get old

This is going to be a song that will never get old for me so a few of you may not know it well but it's 'Human' by Christina Perri. It's one of those songs that always reminds me it's okay to be affected by things.

 

29) Favourite Song At The Moment

 Florence and the Machine's 'Ship to Wreck'. Go and listen! Now!! 

30) All Time Favourite Song

Drops of Jupiter by Train or LIFEGOESON by Noah and the Whale. Both of these songs just have lots of good memories attached to them.

 

Hope you enjoyed that and maybe got to listen to a few songs that you've not heard before/for a while. I tag anyone who wants to take part and if you don't want to do a full post, type your answers in the comments below. 

Also extremely sorry I've not been around for so long. Been a very busy bee but promise you'll be hearing more from me in the coming weeks.

Keep smiling, 

Kathryn x

100 questions that no one ever asks tag

Recently I've been really enjoying this sort of blog. It's so great to allow you to get to know me a little bit better and it would be nice if you'd like to leave a comment if there's anything you agree with or disagree with. Hope you don't find it boring!

1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? 

Closed. I cannot sleep with doors open!

2. Do you take the shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels?

Well I do if they're nice, if they're not what's the point? I do, however, make a habit of taking whatever biscuits and tea bags they have! Vanilla Chai tea bags are the best

3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? 

My bed is wedged into the corner or my room with one side next to the wall so that side is tucked in. The other side is left out so half and half

4. Have you stolen a street sign before? 

What? Is there even a valid reason for doing this?

5. Do you like to use post-it notes?

I love post-it notes! I have a small obsession with stationary and pretty much anything that can be used for organisation. And I have a nice little colour-coding system for different types of tasks and their importance

6. Do you cut out coupons but never use them? 

To be honest I don't ever use coupons but I don't cut them out either so no

7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?

Hmmm, I'm thinking the bear but I'm not sure. I'm not really a fan of conflict of any sort so I'd hope it was someone dressed up as a big bear to give me a big bear hug 

8. Do you have freckles?

Yes, a lot! I sometimes made jokes that one day all of my freckles will join up and I'll look permanently tanned 

9. Do you always smile for pictures? 

I try at least; I've got the worst smile going. Just very unphotogenic 

10. What is your biggest pet peeve?

I shouldn't admit to this but I have quite a lot. In fact, I'm going to struggle to pick one. Maybe when people leave a door open part way. Close it properly or leave it fully open, is it so hard? Or people watching me eat. Please, is it really necessary?

11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

Yes, I'm not sure why though; I always lose count. Maybe it's just the comfort that numbers never change when everyone and everything around me is

12. Have you peed in the woods?

I have done. You learn that it's not too much of a terrible thing after D of E! I lasted through bronze and silver but at gold you go away for a week

13. Have you ever pooped in the woods?

I have not 

14.  Do you ever dance even if there's  no music playing?

All the time

15. Do you chew your pens and pencils? 

I do, unless they're borrowed

16. How many people have you slept with this week? 

Do teddy bears count?

17. What size is your bed?

Just a single

18. What is your song of the week? 

Oooh, good question. I listen to so much music but none of it will really interest you. Right now I'm enjoying James Blunt's 'Carry You Home'. I know it's quite old but I'm entitled to my own music choice, just as you are :)

19. Is it okay for guys to wear pink? 

Yes, they can wear whatever they like just like I'd want to. I don't like pink so don't wear it but wouldn't want to be.

20. Do you still watch cartoons? 

I didn't ever watch cartoons. Just not a fan.

21. Whats your least favorite movie? To be honest I don't watch too many movies. But one film that I don't particularly like is Twilight. I think the book was great but the film was a little bit of a let down

22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?  

Now if I told you it wouldn't be hidden would it

23. What do you drink with dinner? 

I'm very fussy about what I eat and drink and at dinner it's just water

24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in? 

I just don't eat chicken nuggets. Like I said, a VERY fussy eater!

25. What is your favorite food? 

Carrot. Sticks of carrot. I'm sure I must have been a rabbit in a previous life

26. What movies could you watch over and over and still love? 

All of the Harry Potter's and Mamma Mia

27. Last person you kissed/kissed you? 

Probably my mum

28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

We don't have Girl Scouts here but I was a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and now I'm a Young Leader

29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine? 

I wouldn't even pose fully clothed. I absolutely hate photographs and what I look like

30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? 

Yesterday. I love writing letters. So much nicer than sending an email.

31. Can you change the oil on a car?

Nope

32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket? 

I don't even drive yet!

33. Ever ran out of gas? 

SEE ABOVE!

34. Favorite kind of sandwich?

Okay I'm not the biggest fan of sandwiches but I do like a good cheese and tomato toastie. If it has to be a sandwich though, I only like Warburtons Sandwich Thins so it would be one of those with cheese, salad and sweet chilli sauce  

35. Best thing to eat for breakfast? 

I don't like eating breakfast. I physically can't eat before I swim in a morning but I've started forcing myself to on a college morning. So I don't mind banana in yoghurt or Nature Valley bars. And that's it.

36. What is your usual bedtime? 

It depends. Some days I only get in from swimming at ten but as sad as this is, I try to be in bed by ten when I can. I'm a morning person.

37. Are you lazy? 

I certainly hope not!

38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? 

Usually some variety of witch

39 What is your Chinese astrological sign? 

Absolutely no idea

40. How many languages can you speak? 

That depends on how you define speak. I speak English obviously, then I've studied Spanish for 9 years so know enough for most things and I know just about enough Turkish to get by if I need to

41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

I don't

42. Which are better legos or lincoln logs? 

I'm going to have to say Lego on the basis of 'What are Lincoln Ligs?'

43. Are you stubborn? 

I try not to be and don't think so but its probably better to ask someone else

44. Who is better…Leno or Letterman? 

Who or who?

45. Ever watch soap operas? 

Nah, I waste my time watching The Great British Bake Off. Unless you count Waterloo Road, Casualty or Holby City but they're dramas really

46. Are you afraid of heights? 

Nope

47. Do you sing in the car? 

I sing everywhere 

48. Do you sing in the shower? 

I said EVERYWHERE 

49. Do you dance in the car? 

I like to dance but is there really enough room in the car?

50. Ever used a gun?

Actually, yes. Yes I have. Scared yet?

51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer? 

Probably my last school photo which was 12 months ago. Unless you count the school photographer, in which case it was Wednesday for the college council

52. Do you think musicals are cheesy? 

Some are and some aren't but I do love musicals

53. Is Christmas stressful?

Yes, but it's usually close to worth it

54. Ever eat a pierogi? 

I don't know what that is but I'll assume not. I'm such a fussy eater so it's unlikely 

55. Favourite type of fruit pie? 

Cherry or rhubarb (but not together!)

56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid? Doctor, lawyer, journalist, writer, blogger/youtuber (hmmmm) and (the one that I haven't grown out of) a maths teacher

57. Do you believe in ghosts? 

Sometimes I like to but I'm not sure

58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling? 

Once

59. Take a vitamin daily? 

Yes, which sucks but I guess it's important for me

60. Wear slippers? 

I prefer slipper socks

61. Wear a bath robe? 

Dressing gown? I do, but only when it's very cold

62. What do you wear to bed? 

Pyjamas!

63. First concert?  

Not been yet! Please someone change that ;)

64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart? 

Where, where or where? I'll assume they're the American equivalent of ASDA

65. Nike or Adidas? 

It depends what for but usually Nike

66. Cheetos Or Fritos?

I don't eat crisps; really don't like them

67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds? 

Both! Finally found something I do eat

68. Ever hear of the group Tres Bien? 

Yeah

69. Ever take dance lessons? 

From the age of two to fifteen: ballet, tap, modern, jazz, disco, street, cheerleading

70. Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?  

Not really, I don't mind as long as he's happy

71. Can you curl your tongue? 

Yes

72. Ever won a spelling bee?

We don't have them but I think I might be able to. Everyone comes to me for spellings 

73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy? 

Yes, a few times but usually at work

74. Own any record albums? 

I do. ABBA and Bon Jovi

75. Own a record player? 

Again, yes I do!

76. Regularly burn incense?

I don't but I forever burn candles. My salted caramel Yankee candle is nearly finished :(

77. Ever been in love? 

I'm not sure

78. Who would you like to see in concert? 

Imagine Dragons, Demi Lovato, Gabrielle Aplin, Amy MacDonald. I could go on...

79. What was the last concert you saw? I've not :(

80. Hot tea or cold tea? 

Hot green tea with lemon

81. Tea or coffee? 

Both but if I had to choose I'd go with coffee

82. Sugar or snickerdoodles?

Neither

83. Can you swim well? 

I'm a competitive swimmer who swims for fifteen hours a week, a lifeguard, coach and teacher so I'd like to think so

84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose? 

Yes

85. Are you patient? 

I really do try to be

86. DJ or band, at a wedding? 

DJ I think but I've never really thought about it

87. Ever won a contest? 

Yes, I've won odd things like creative writing competitions and a bookmark designing competition. I was such a cool kid

88. Ever have plastic surgery? 

Nope

89. Which are better black or green olives? 

Eewwww! Neither

90. Can you knit or crochet? 

Nope, my grandma tried to teach me but I don't have very good hand eye coordination 

91. Best room for a fireplace? 

Bedroom or living room 

92. Do you want to get married? 

Yes

93. If married, how long have you been married?

I'm not married

94. Who was your HS crush? 

Why would I answer that?

95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way? 

Nope, I know it's not the solution

96. Do you have kids? 

No

97. Do you want kids? 

Yes, but I'd also like to foster or adopt

98. What's your favorite color? 

Purple!

99. Do you miss anyone right now? 

Yes

100. Who do you tag?

I tag my wonderful Nutmeg megangoodier.blogspot.co.uk

Hope this has helped you to get to know me a little bit better! And until next time...

Keep smiling,

Kathryn x