8:00 pm: In an effort to feel more inspired for my class paper on my musical heritage, I opted to listen to some of the music introduced to me by my family. Dean Martin is on right now- love him. Love his smooth crooning style. Most people love Frank, but I grew up to Deano. And he makes me happy- he has a way of melting away stress and making me feel warm as though I just had a glass of wine (of which his character would have approved). One day I’ll perform “Volare” in karaoke and pay my respects. Next up is the Temptations’ “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”. Great song, but not what I had initially heard by them. I used to sing “sugar pie, honey bunch…” when I was little with friends, bu as I grew up I got to hear more of the songs that spanned their career. The ultimate boy band to me, and I do mean that as a compliment. Best get to writin’ that paper though.