May 9th: The Saturday 9

 Thanks to Crazy Sam, The Gal Herself, for today's questions!  

Like My Mother Does

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post
9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so to speak. We encourage you to visit other participants' posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: Like My Mother Does (2011)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Lauren Alaina tells us she knows she's beautiful and strong because she sees herself as her mother does. Who in your life consistently sees the best in you?  My mom, first of course.  Then Joe.  Miss them both!!

 

2) She sings that her mother is her "rock." In this context, what do you think that means?  The person who is always there for support, trust, and respect.

 

3) When Lauren performed this song in concert, she brought her mother, Kristy, up on stage and held her hand as she sang. Kristy said she was touched, but also embarrassed because her daughter was the entertainer, not her. Do you get shy when all eyes turn to you?  I do not like being in the spotlight or even the lowlights.

 

4) Lauren began reading in pre-school and always read well above grade level. As a child, were you a big reader? Are you a big reader today?  I was a big reader all through elementary school and always got my "Readers' Circle" stars.  I've been an avid reader all my life, until the last couple of years.  I've lost my reader's mojo.  I need to get it back!

   

5) According to the National Restaurant Association, we like to eat out on Mother's Day, and brunch is especially popular. If you could have whatever you want for brunch, what would you order?  Eggs Benedict with crispy hash browns, orange juice, dark roasted coffee... Unless it's a buffet, at which I would hope to see shrimp, bacon, and maybe some pasta!!  LOL

6) Mother's Day is the third biggest card-sending holiday in the US, just after Christmas and Valentine's Day. Who received the last card you purchased?  A birthday card for my neighbor.

 

7) While flowers are the most popular Mother's Day gift, jewelry comes in second. Are you wearing any jewelry as you answer these questions? If yes, did you receive it as a gift or buy it yourself?  I am, and I bought them for myself.

 

8) According to the National Retail Federation, more and more of us are celebrating our mothers by taking her to a paint and sip event, a pottery class, or candle or soap making. Which of those four options do you think you'd enjoy the most?  My mom and I enjoyed a paint event (years ago), so I would choose that again.

9) While there's a spike in phone traffic on Mother's Day, these days it seems the trend is texting. On holidays, do you receive more calls or texts?  Probably texts.

Peace and Hugs!!

[Proverbs 31:25-28] (NIV): "Her children arise and call her blessed..."