Was I ever actually THAT cool? I posted it upon request from my friend Jim at The Busy Dad, mostly because he thought is was cool that I used to sing Skid Row and stuff like that.
Let me clarify, however, that behind this business suit with boogers on the lapel beats the heart of a rocker chick. So what if I can't stay up past 9 on a weeknight, 10 on the weekend? So what if I am more Eddie Bauer than Eddie Van Halen? I am still the same person. I am still fun, still cool as heck and obviously still trying not to swear by inciting the strange Christian ritual called Lent. I never was a drinker. In fact, contrary to what most bands lead singers do I was, in fact, 100% sober in this picture. Why waste a great memory, right? Did that mean I wasn't cool and couldn't rock? No.
What all of it means to me is that I am still the same person that I was 9 years ago on St. Patrick's Day when my band, Moneyshot, played our last gig. But I'm so much more. I am now ROCKING motherhood. In my Eddie Bauer clothes, with my sensible shoes, no spikes to be found. And I love every single moment of my time with my Bam-Bam. Even more than the rush of the cheering crowd. Much more.
Best name for a band. Ever. I was in a band in high school. I have no photographic evidence. Thank god.
ReplyDeleteJim, you would say that. Every guy loves the name. I was outnumbered with 4 male band members! Wish I could see your pics from the band days.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny the things that I used to think were cool and oh so much fun- you know like bar hopping and the like- are nothing compared to a good carnival with my kids!
ReplyDeleteYou still rawk it Mommy X!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mommy X,
ReplyDeleteI think you're blog is awesome and wanted to pass on to you the Honest Scrap award! But I just noticed you've already received it, oops! Hope you will accept it twice...Nic :)
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