I was an impressionable 10-year-old who'd swoon in adoration when he appeared on our TV screen. Elvis movies were usually aired late nights on weekends, which suited me well because everyone in the family would have retired into their rooms by then. And I had free reign over the TV remote.
One fine day, curious me pulled out my old folk's record player. It had been left unused for sometime. FuhhH! A dusty affair. I wiped it clean, flipped through stacks of records and discovered a piece by Elvis. There was no turning back. I had to try!
While kids in my class were on the Sony Walkman cassette player with Michael Jackson's Thriller on play, I enjoyed getting home to my record player with songs from the old days. I don't know if I was more excited about the discovery of an old gadget or the cool idea that I listen to The Beach Boys and I was different.
Well, just look at me! I've gotten carried away. This post was supposed to be about how I spent my Birthday. How embarrassing. Aah..but I cannot not share a quote and a couple of my favourite song scenes from these Elvis movies before I end my nostalgic meanderings down memory lane.
When things go wrong, don't go with them. ~ Elvis Presley
I pretty much glided into my 41st Birthday with several dates out in mall/s with friends. We chatted, ate and laughed over the silliest things.
The night before was spent with family members who dropped by for a visit. Chocolates and Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rose was my present.
Friends and family, nothing more perfect than that.
Early that morning, I had also received a call about a flower delivery. Roses are red ..they truly are. Deep red. Well, these are and they're from my parents.
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| Red Roses |
The roses were so beautiful that I felt my home had been blessed with something magical. ♥ ♥ ♥ With that, I bid adieu to forty.
Are you planning anything special for your Birthday this year?
Keep the old record. It is priceless!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you. All the best wishes to you.
Lovely roses. They are so beautiful.
Thank you, Rose! Are you a fan of old records too? ^.^
DeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHappy Birthday! Those roses are sooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo red kan? I am totally in love with them ❤
DeleteHappy belated birthday! What lovely roses, Sharon. My mother and youngest sis are HUGE Elvis fans. I grew up listening to many an Elvis song and watching his movies, too. :) T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteAww..thank you, Tina. I had hoped that they (the TV station) would air some Elvis movies on my Birthday, but that was only wishful thinking on my part..haha!
Deletethe roses so lovely!!! Blessed Birthday to you Sharon. Elvis??? So legendary...I love his voice. So unique
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindyrina! High 5! :D
DeleteHappy Birthday Sharon! I can just imagine you as a ten year old swaying to Elvis' music. You must be a romantic at heart.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Trishie. Wow..a few people have said the same thing to me ..about being a romantic at heart ..lol..!!
DeleteHappy belated birthday, Sharon! Don't know why but I'm never a fan of Elvis......
ReplyDeleteYour parents are so sweet! Lucky gal! Oh wow, I'm surprised to see Królowa Karo here too; we've been stalking each other's blog for quiet some time. Certainly great to see familiar names here :D
Thanks, Shirley. Ah well... but surely you like his deep voice....? ..lol..lol!!! ^.^
DeleteYes, I think we connected via your blog, Shirley! ;)
Happy belated birthday my dear ^^
ReplyDeletewish you stay youthful from inside out
Thanks, Emily. Best wishes to you too! ^.^
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