rss feedHow I Jambo Jumbo’d my parents
I was a pretty creepy little kid.
Not having any sisters or brothers, I wasn’t left much choice but to amuse myself and generate my own environment of fun.
For this reason, I used to choreograph.
Myself.
To ensure that my parents’ guests were entertained, I would then use them as the audience to my child-y interpretive modern dance routines, convinced they were showcasing my brilliance.
My most popular piece of dancing genius was to Lionel Richie’s All Night Long. I would wait impatiently to ask each group of friends if they were ready for my number; sometimes, I was asked even before I had the chance to mention it. Naturally, this made me hyperventilate with excitement and I would be forced to excuse myself from the room in order to catch my breath and stop laughing with great joy.
Between rolling around on the floor, kicking my feet up (while rolling around on the floor), and sliding down the wall, I always made certain to make strong eye contact with, and smile loudly at my parents’ guests. (Creepy & intense. Awesome.)
Fuck. No wonder they got a divorce.
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Naturally, this made me hyperventilate with excitement and I would be forced to excuse myself from the room in order to catch my breath and stop laughing with great joy.
this is making ME laugh hysterically! haha!
also, i played Dancing on the Ceiling, the song, on repeat the other day. so, it sounds like you’re in good company. highfive to us!
PS: i’m jealous you choreographed anything, no matter how creepily. WHY DID I NOT TEACH MYSELF HOW TO DANCE WHEN I WAS A KID!? =/ (i can’t even pretend i know how to dance. sigh.)
No wonder we’re friends.
The eye contact KILLS me.
xoxo
The eye contact bit is hilarious. Can’t you just picture Small Maha waving two fingers between her eyes and the audience, demanding attention. Lol. Love it!
OMG, I just spat out my coffee!!! LOL! How hillarious and wonderful! Wish someone had taped you my friend!!! Incidentally, right now I’m facilitating Theo turning into a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. He’s downstairs right now painting his cardboard shell (after he painted his face and arms with green watercolour while I wasn’t watching). He’s also spent the last two days jumping round like a ninja turtle showing anyone who would watch his kicking and tumbling activities!!!! He’s ‘just like a ninja turtle’!!! LOL!
This is extremely funny.
I am really enjoying these little views into your childhood, Maha!
Thomas
Maha,
Between the photo posted and the image of you as a child being so intense. You have absolutely entirely made my night.
Steve
bahahahahahahahahhaahhahahhaah!!!! OMG!
I love it! I love you!!! hhahaha!
I can only imagine your big eyes popping with excitement!
You made this crappy day end sooooo well!
xo
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This is the cutest shit ever.
More about you as a kiddie, please! -lily