new things, hair issues, celebrities

Wow.  I've decided to write about three things tonight.  I'll try to keep it brief.  I was tempted to write about my experience riding up and down the elevator fifty some times today, but I need my other world time. 
So here it is...

1.  NEW THINGS

Last night I watched a great Ted talk that inspired me to try something brand new for at least thirty days.  I have had a long standing goal to learn Spanish, so I made that my thirty day goal.  It's funny how after you make a goal, you start to see things that remind you of your goal.  While working today, I heard many Spanish speaking folks, and on the bus ride home, I saw a woman beside me with Chinese flash cards quizzing herself. 
Yesterday I also talked to my friend J who is renting a cello and taking lessons next month, which I think is so cool.  She is very gifted musically, and I love that she's going after something she's dreamed about for a long time. 

I started listening to these cds last night...
To be honest, I was surprised by how much I ENJOYED listening and practicing, and I found myself thinking about the words today and feeling happy.  I don't expect to be fluent in Spanish in thirty days, but I do expect to know more than I did before.  And that's what I want- to move toward the dream, to make a step, and get familiar with the language.  I, of course, welcome you to consider something brand new that you would like to try.  Spice your life up! And don't let money be an excuse.  I don't have money to spare right now, but I found this wonderful tool at my local library.  Along with these cds, I plan to check out some children's Spanish learning DVDS later in the month. 


2.  HAIR

Have I ever written about beauty? Doubtful.  I'm a pretty low maintenance gal, but something has been seriously disturbing me lately.  My hair has been feeling slightly greasy in places, and it's been driving me crazy.  After a little internet research, I saw that hot water is not good for your hair and can contribute to greasy hair.  Warm water and a final rinse of cool water is actually best for your hair.  I tried that this morning, and my hair felt so much better. 

3.  CELEBRITIES:

Some of the gals at the Needle were talking about celebrities that have passed through on their duty, and it got me thinking about the celebs I've spotted in my lifetime.  I thought it would be fun to document them.

Keith Urban (way before he was super famous! I saw him sitting at the O'Charley's bar in Brentwood, TN having a beer.  I thought he was a "pretty boy".) 

Lorianne Crook from Crook and Chase  (I saw her when I was working at Sunshine Grocery off Belmont Blvd. in Nashville, TN.)   I confess- I was star struck.  She asked if she could return her meat and I said "Sure whatever you need to do..."

Dino, the wonderful pianist.  I also saw him at O'Charley's.  Very kind and expressive talking hands.  I liked him!

Cindy Morgan- she bagged her own groceries~!

Isaac Hayes- I didn't recognize him or know who he was, but the man behind him asked.  He was very nice, buying vitamins and water.  He went through my line more than once and was very happy to hear that I didn't have a t.v.  I think he was surprised I didn't know who he was... but he was nice! I was sad to hear of his passing not long ago.

Amy Grant- buying books at Davis Kidd

Vince Gill- signing autographs at Nashville Airport

Wynonna Judd- shopping at Wild Oats in a ball cap

Marty Stewart- easy to recognize

Pam Tillis-  beautiful eyes, also ball cap with ponytail.  very nice!

Jo Dee Messina- regulars at O'Charley's in Brentwood.  She and her then husband always ate in a bar booth... one weekend night a week usually.

Alan Jackson- I just spotted him in Murfressboro.  Tall and handsome!

Barry Williams (aka Greg Brady)- I served him lunch at TGIF's in West End Nashville.  It was so surreal.  I mean I grew up watching this guy every day after school, and he was my favorite Brady boy.  I admit I still remember what he ordered to drink and eat, and I noticed his CA license on the table as well as his nice head of curls.  And I was probably a bit star struck.  I smiled a lot and went home and tried to find more information out about him. 

Miranda Lambert- drinking a bloody Mary late Saturday afternoon... looking a little rough and hung over?

Vince Vaughn- I saw him at a gift shop in Yellowstone.  I remember noticing him and thinking he looked handsome and baffled by his dark black glasses.  Only later did I realize that he was right behind me- staring at me (or so I like to think!- ha!) And it occurred to me that he might be a famous person.  I couldn't identify "who"- and I kept thinking "Russell Crowe" then he mumbled something about "do you really believe that junk?" to cashier reading tabloid magazines and walked away. 

Glenn Close- beautiful woman.  short.  classy!

Martha Stewart- either very humble or true to her reputation, a bitch.  I picked her spinach. 

It is fun to meet "celebrities"- but they are just people like us.  My friends tease me about my celebrity knowledge (I love a good People magazine afternoon), but the truth is I love learning about all types of people from Presidents to nuns to ordinary people doing miraculous things.  We're all so unique, and every one of us offers something that will never come again.