Why I hated boy bands...

This is my very, very, VERY quiet return to my blog. I was struggling to get out of bed this morning and finally forced myself up at 11 a.m. :) I made some coffee and curled up on the couch to catch up on reading some blogs and finding new ones to enjoy, this always cheers me up. Slowly, I became jealous of everyone that actually updates their blogs and remembered that I too started a blog... over a year ago and never updated again. Over the past year a lot has happened and I often thought about blogging everything that was happening but I never got around to it. More on that later. I doubt anyone will be reading this post but that's okay. Once I know I can keep this up, I'll hold a press conference... or post something about it on facebook.

Today, I want to focus on the important stuff, bad pop music, more specifically, boy bands. One of the blogs I found today is written by Bobby Bones. He hosts the morning radio show that I listen to on my way to school everyday. I saw he kept a blog and decided to check it out, it was interesting so I looked at a few of his older entries and I stumbled upon this little jewel, Great boy bands. That's not an oxymoron. It was wonderful. Here's a totally normal grown man willing to admit he loves boy bands... Why can't I?!
So here's my confession: I enjoy boy bands.

So why did I hate pretend to hate boy bands?
Oh New Kids on the Block, how I wanted to love you! Elementary school would have been so much easier had I owned those binders, folders, pencils, stickers, posters, the list goes on. Why? Why was I cursed with 2 older brothers?? I blame them! NKOTB was not cool! They were gay *gasp*. Not that I really knew what that meant back then, so don't judge me! I was never allowed to bask in the glory of bad pop music. I couldn't be bothered to like NKOTB because my brothers would not have approved and I wanted their approval so very badly. My 80s childhood was lacking, yes.. I know. Thanks Leonel and Juan.

Fast forward to TRL and *Nsync and Backstreet Boys and LFO and and 98 Degrees! High school. You would think I'd be stronger then? Nope! Secretly I just wanted to dance in front of airplanes and do elaborate dances with hats and what not. But I couldn't! It was unacceptable! Luckily I was able to secretly enjoy TRL on my own many a days. I didn't even want the binders, folders, pencils, stickers, posters, I just wanted to enjoy the music. Sigh. Then college. Well, I was never going to admit to liking boy bands in COLLEGE! Come on? That type of music is for kids! Plus, my freshman year roommate was obsessed with them and there were posters from floor to ceiling and I refused to like/appreciate any of it! In fact, *Nsync and Backstreet Boys started to annoy me. I wanted them gone from my room and my life! I was tired of them! Most of the time. What a misspent youth.

Case in point. I was listening to *Nsync just a few minutes ago and my brother Juan popped his head into the room and looked me straight in the eyes and said "What the hell are you listening to?!" My reply? "NOTHING!" He then shook his head and looked away. I'm sorry *Nsync, I've denied you yet again. My inner teenager couldn't take the pressure... I'm now listening to Depeche Mode and The Cure. Juan says it's "too late now."
 
Maybe I missed my chance? My opportunity to be a boy band fan is long gone. I'm almost 30, I think it's unacceptable now, right? Sigh. Maybe in my next life...

But just in case it's not too late.. here's a couple of my favorites:

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Yeahhhh, that's the stuff!

I thought you wanted to blog about your ideals! Oh My God, I love blogging!

Ideals?
JayKay.
I watch too much tv.
I'm not feeling well today and haven't been able to sleep either. Great. So I spent my day just feeling cruddy, watching tv, finishing the internet and catching up on some blogs. I decided that it might be fun to have a blog of my own. I've been thinking about it for a while but now I'm completely inspired! Game on!
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I can't think of a single thing to write about. Is this common for bloggers? Will I have this problem always? Should I re-think my adventures in blogging?
Nah, I'll go for it.
So why should you read this?
Cause I said!
Okay, because seriously, my mommy totally thinks I'm funny and she would never lie to me.
Plus, you know, I'm kinda cool in that "quirky, crap, is something wrong with her?" kind of way.
Am I qualified to take on such a task? Yes.
I think a blogger should be completely knowledgeable about everything they put in their blog. You can rest assured that I know an incredible amount of information about absolutely nothing valid or important. Go on, ask me something important, I won't be able to answer! Ask me something completely stupid, I'm your man!
So who am I? What have done that qualifies me write a blog?

Well, my name is Nancy.

I was born in El Salvador.

I grew up in New Orleans and I will always call it home.

Slowly (very slowly), Kansas is home now too.

I am a daughter, a little sister and an awesome friend …unless you cross me, hurt my feelings, or belittle me.

I love my family.

I speak Spanish and English.

I respect my elders.

I can raise my left eyebrow.

I would do anything for the people I care about.

My favorite movie is The Princess Bride.

My world would not be the same without The Simpsons.

I cry during certain television commercials.

I have a quarter of a century under my belt.

I succeed at the things I set out to accomplish.

I truly enjoy throwing pots on a wheel.

I am a teacher.

My students piss me off and make me smile daily.

I am a comedian.

I am an accomplished woman.

I believe in a greater power.

I am a student.

I dig 80’s and 90’s music more than that new stuff.

I can type 70 words per minute.

I used to own a house.

I will not owe $30,000…eventually.

I still shut my eyes during The Exorcist and The Shining.

I love watching The Exorcist and The Shining.

I will age well.

I can build a web page.

I am a graduate of Texas Lutheran University.

I majored in Spanish and Psychology. No, I cannot psychoanalyze you.

I completed the Transition to Teaching program.

I am certified K-12 to teach your kid Spanish.

I have been to 9 countries and 33 U.S. states.

I love Skittles.

My nickname is Pants.

So are you ready? Are you excited? Will you read my blog, please?