I'm not exactly sure how to start this blog. I have a dirty secret that not many people in my life know about. I have an addiction. It's a secret I've kept from many people in fear that they will judge me. Especially here in San Francisco. I tried to give it up, and was successful the past 10 years, but it recently has crept back in to my life (I wish there was a patch I can wear or a gum I can chew, but sadly, there isn't).
That addiction is 90s R&B music. I have moved on to many musical genres, go to Coachella on a regular basis, and have a diverse musical library. Unfortunately, there is something in me that can not escape. And now, I'm afraid I never will. I figured this would be a great way to begin my healing. While others were listening to Nirvana and Green Day in the 90s, I was listening to TLC and Janet Jackson. Luckily, I had NO IDEA how uncool I was at the time. I feel like there is an alter in me (much like the show United States of Tara) that I can not run away from. This is the story of a 90s R&B Junkie addict. Let the healing being. Ready or not.
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hahaha I love this. I couldn't stop reading because you drew me in so quickly. Great way to start out and initially grab the readers attention and make them ask questions in their head. Initially I felt "whats the addiction?" then as you went on my curiosity grew tremendously. I also loved that it ended up being a genre of music. Great job taking a regular topic and making your reader extra interested. I found this post completely amusing and while I do not share your addiction of R&B music, everyone has their own music that we like to keep as our "private addiction." :)
ReplyDeleteThis blog is so sweet and funny and is definitely something a lot of people can relate to. We all have our guilty pleasures, but more power to you for admitting to yours in a such a public way! I really like the little personal story or memory from your childhood that comes along with each song, it is so endearing and makes the blog that much more relatable.
ReplyDeletewhen I first read this blog, I was thinking OMG, I wonder what's his addiction. I thought it might be something "bad". So I kept reading and reading to find out your addiction and once I did find out, I was like wow... Nice addiction. Great attention grabber. I will definitely use this technique for my next blogs.
ReplyDeleteYou had me lagging for a second because I was really curious what your addiction was. Then I thought if you were really going to share it. Kudos for sharing! That's a good addiction! Human beings have addictions, and they can definitely be a lot worse than that! That's a cute one! I'm not afraid to admit, I was into the Spice Girls back in the day! Go you! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments and feedback, they're greatly appreciated. Oh, and Regina, thanks for admitting your Spice Girls secret. It makes me feel better. - sporty spice ;)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this blog!! I can totally relate. I grew up listening to all of this music and I can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia just by looking at the song titles and even more so the videos. I found myself singing the lyrics to the songs even going back in time remembering where I was when I first heard it or the memories it would bring when I would sing it. I'm glad you found an outlet for your "secret addiction"!
ReplyDelete-Gayle