Confession

So there I was cleaning the kitchen when Natty pops in with something in her hand.  "What is this?" she asked whilst holding my new Xanadu DVD.  Oh my goodness, I started to laugh.  I really don't recall if I made comments about this back at Christmas and I am not going to go back and look for it right now so I will just tell the story.  If it is a repeat then I apologize.

I explained that this movie was a Christmas gift from her aunt Laura.  Then I had to tell the story behind it.

When I was somewhere around 5 years old I fell in love with Olivia Newton John.  Yes I had a little bit of a crush on her.  I don't know how accurate my recollection of these events actually is but there are a few things that I remember.  We were in Salt Lake City for some reason and I remember being with my cousins Darren, Brian and Carrie.  I am sure Jim was there also but I cannot be sure.  Anyhow I recall going to see this movie with them, Xanadu.  Seriously I don't even remember what the movie was about or any other details with the exception of this really hot blonde woman - Olivia Newton John.  She was amazing and I was in love. 

We were living in Carson City at the time on Woodcrest Lane - at least I think that was the name of the street.  I was really excited when I found the Motion Picture Soundtrack for sale at the local K-Mart (back in those days the local K-Mart was located in the same location that Lowes is today).  I had to have it.  I don't know how I did it at 5 years old but I found out the price and then went to work to secure the needed funds. 

So how does a 5 year old "secure the needed funds? "  Lets just say I have some stealthy moves or had some stealthy moves anyway.  Okay, I stole the funds from my parents.  They had the resources and I could get the album.  Done.  Then I had some explaining to do.

I knew then that Olivia and I could never be together.  Ultimately I don't know what happened to that motion picture soundtrack.  I seem to think it was taken back to K-Mart  and my little heart was broken. 

Well Natty just thought that little story was hilarious.  She opened the movie and pulled out a soundtrack on CD.  Fabulous.  We had to give it a listen and I'm pretty sure Natty has determined that I am crazy.  She did have a good laugh about it and enjoyed the songs. 

So there you have it, Xanadu confession .