Sadly, the first thought that came to mind when answering this question was, "My Hand Twin." Yes, all you Friends afficionados know exactly what I'm talking about. Ha ha.
I wish people had soundtracks that followed them just like the movies. I figure if they did then you'd know exactly what kind of mood they were in. Mind you, the lady in Jaws couldn't actually hear the music BEFORE the shark ate her, but what if she could? She might still be alive and would've fulfilled her destiny to be the mayor of Amittyville instead of becoming a shark snack. Although, I'm a little worried as to what my theme song might be. It would probably be something like "Living On A Prayer" or "Jaded" although "Mexican Radio" might be a better fit. My luck it would probably be something like "All By Myself" or worse yet, "Copacabana."
Who gets to come up with the pre-movie entertainment? I'd like to take over that job. First of all, I'd cut out the commercials because if I wanted to watch another commercial I'd stay at home and watch t.v. Second, I'd revive pre-movie trivia. I haven't seen that in awhile and I get a weird thrill out of answering the same question five times before the previews start. And last but certainly not least, I might do big screen karaoke. Could you imagine an entire theatre of people singing out loud to something like Islands in the Stream or even the theme song from Ice Castles? That would be mad genius. Finally! Ive found my calling in life.
This message is brought to you courtesy of the letter N. I attribute a lot of who I am to television. Its not that I spend hours in front of the t.v., but I can definitely say that it is a piece of the puzzle that is Nicole. For example, my cunning wit and sarcasm was nurtured at an early age as I studied the comic genius of Bugs Bunny and the entire cast of the Muppets. I learned about the value of friendship by watching the love between a giant yellow bird and his mammoth friend and I also learned that sometimes it's okay to be a grouch and hide out in your trash can just as long as you remember to come up for air every now and then. Mind you, watching Rocky has not made me a better fighter nor has giving hours of my life to the machine that is American Idol made me a better singer, but television is a mighty tool my friend. One day your kids could end up like me.
I feel that there are certain things in life that could or should require a reward system just like ones my parents and teachers used on me when I was a kid. You lose a tooth, you get some cash. You get good grades, you get to stay out later with your friends. You read so many books you would get a prize. I am going to reinstate this reward system in my adult life. Why? Because right now I am reading through the Chronicles of Narnia and it has been quite the feat for me. It's not that it's difficult reading, it's just having the time to actually do it. So WHEN I finish, not only will I proclaim my victory but I will reward myself--maybe with gummi worms and a gold star sticker just like the good 'ol days.
People who take a beating and get right back up and fight until they win. If only you could see me now jumping around, pumping my fists in the air and wiping sweat off my forehead.