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You don't get to my age and attend as many weddings as I do without hearing more than your fair share of 1980s' and Beatles' cover bands and a wide assortment of wedding singers.  Typically you groan, inwardly, and wish they would stop wailing into the microphone and let you plug in your iPod.  However, I cannot WAIT to compare my past experiences to the performer that has been scheduled for my grandparents' monster birthday bash next weekend.  I got a sneak preview from my cousin last week, who told me this particular gentleman is a "famous" Asian singer / entertainer and also leans toward the ancient side (appropriate as my grandparents will be turning 90).  Sounds like a ringing endorsement if I've ever heard one.

Famous to the over-75 Asian population in the Southern California region?  Check.
Croons old Chinese songs that no one except the above group will recognize or understand?  Check.
Dead certainty of a tambourine appearance at some point?  Check.

I'm literally bursting with questions.  What will he be wearing, formal wear or costumes?  Is he going to have on stage makeup?  Will there be back up singers?  Is he emceeing the evening as well and how many family members will embarrass themselves by trying to go onstage and sing with him?  Can I request "Call Me Maybe" or "Boyfriend"?

So, as excited as I am to see my extended family, I am truthfully anticipating the entertainment for the birthday party the most.  This is going to be way better than a stripper jumping out of a cake.
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  1. Theresa / InspirationCOOPMonday, September 17, 2012

    Yes, that description is a ringing endorsement. I can tell you I'm intrigued. Your grandparents are turning 90?! What a major life accomplishment. I bet they're so cute and wise.

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  2. jMonday, September 17, 2012

    Haha I would pay to see this event! Not only does the singer sound like it would be so much fun to hear {and think of the outfits that might happen} but to picture your family, not that I know what they look like, scrambling over one another to get on the stage to join him. Truly awesome!

    Congratulations to your grandparents for turning 90!

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  3. RicademusMonday, September 17, 2012

    I don't know, I've heard ancient strippers can be quite something. Haha!

    Is the "tiny bubbles" guy still alive? It would be a hoot to see him. Well, I'm sure the actual entertainer will be even better than that.

    PS - "Crooner" is my singing style of choice--meaning whatever I sing all sounds the same. I can make the Backstreet Boys sound like Frank Sinatra. :)

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  4. TestMonday, September 17, 2012

    Looking forward to hear how it all goes!

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  5. xixMonday, September 17, 2012

    Hahahahahah, this guy sounds absolutely awesome!!! Oh my gosh, take a video, please. And if you can, upload to Youtube and link. Because this sounds priceless. ^^
    And I am so pleased you got that HTML book!! Sorry for not replying earlier! I hope it's been very helpful. :3

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  6. Meghan @ Wishful ThinkingTuesday, September 18, 2012

    Oooooh now this is exciting! Especially with the dead certainty of there being a tambourine! I'm counting on you to take hundreds of photos and we want a full recount!

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  7. HilaTuesday, September 18, 2012

    I would really like to see him blast out 'Call Me Maybe'. Yes, that sounds like entertainment ;)

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  8. AnonymousTuesday, September 18, 2012

    haha, sounds hilarious. photos please :)

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  9. nishaantishuTuesday, September 18, 2012

    Ha ha! I can not wait to hear how this evening turns out. If you can, request Baby Got Back ;)

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  10. kTuesday, September 18, 2012

    i will definitely be interested to hear about this!

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  11. RicademusTuesday, September 18, 2012

    PS - happy birthday to your grandparents!!! 90 is pretty amazing. You come from good stock. :). Also, when I said crooning was my singing style of choice, I meant it's the style nature chose for me--I actually have no choice in the matter. (good morning!)

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  12. AmyTuesday, September 18, 2012

    That is awesome--can't wait to read all about it. Though I'm thinking we may need a video. Seriously.

    And many good wishes to your grandparents!

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  13. meTuesday, September 18, 2012

    Call Me Maybe... LOL. Brilliant writing!

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  14. Elle SeesTuesday, September 18, 2012

    haha this is too funny. concerning your question, the primer goes on your eyelid. Is that what you were talking about as a sensitive area?

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  15. ErinTuesday, September 18, 2012

    You could always go the route my family went with my great-grandmother and get Chip n Dale dancers to come to the party. She loved it and said in her broken Ukrainian accent, "The boys vas vonderful."

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  16. UnknownTuesday, September 18, 2012

    i like your blog)

    Hope we can follow each other. :)

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  17. EmmylouTuesday, September 18, 2012

    Oooooo.....do let us know how the bash turns out. So curious now (meaning nosy)!
    And Rooth, found out about Tolkien Week through Peter Jackson's FB page. I have a slight obsession with him and LOTR....just slight....ahem.....

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  18. JessicaTuesday, September 18, 2012

    sounds intriguing! hopefully its great

    Jessica
    http://www.jumpintopuddles.com/

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  19. Mandy@OrangeAutumnTuesday, September 18, 2012

    Lol, sounds like an awesome time! It's always a good experience when family shows up :)

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  20. AmyTuesday, September 18, 2012

    This sounds like such a great time! My parents are huge huge fans of large Asian music bands, one-man bands, and of course, the karaoke machine.

    Happy birthday to your grandparents!

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  21. homestiloTuesday, September 18, 2012

    Hope to see pictures of the main event! PS- A BIG Happy Birthday to The Grandparents!

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  22. Why Girls Are WeirdTuesday, September 18, 2012

    That sounds like it's going to be so much fun! I want to come!

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  23. SarahTuesday, September 18, 2012

    This. Sounds. Amazing! I've never heard of them, but you sure do a great job amping it up in writing!
    Happiest of Birthdays to your grandparents! What a fantastic celebration it will be. :)

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  24. LaurenWednesday, September 19, 2012

    I am honestly can't wait to read the blog post about this birthday. Many happy returns to your grandparents. What a wonderful time for your family!

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