Cup song

It just wasn't my week. I was sick on Sunday and stayed in bed most of the day. I was feeling better on Tuesday, until I tried to put on my boots and made a wrong movement...my back! I know the symptoms, because I have suffered low back pain before. The shooting pains were so strong that I almost didn't make it to the couch. I was afraid to break down on the floor, because that happened to me once when I was at home with all the kids, when the younger two were still baby's. I couldn't get up again and we had to call the ambulance to take me to the hospital. That was really embarrassing! But I somehow managed to reach my husband at work because my kids were waiting for me to pick them up after dance class. For two days I could only crawl on all fours. I used the boys' office chairs, one on the first and one on the second floor, to move around the house. It must have looked very funny. I was so happy that my best friend came by just when I needed her. She cleaned up the kitchen and took the kids for lunch (and brought me a cake), which really helped me a lot. My back still hurts but I am grateful and happy now that I can walk again!

Actually, I wanted to share something else with you today. Do you know the Cup Song (When I'm gone) by Anna Kendrick? I didn't.



My kids brought home a link to these YouTube videos and couldn't stop talking about the "cups". I must admit, it is SO COOL!




We all like the version performed by the Irish school.

We bought paper cups this morning (noise reduction ;-)) and we have been practising all day long (there are a couple of tutorials on You Tube too). 

It is not easy, but it is so much fun!

In case you are looking for the english lyrics:

Cup Song

I got my ticket for the long way round
Two bottles of whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow, what do you say

When I'm gone (2x)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

When I'm gone (2x)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

I got my ticket for the long way round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains
It's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you

When I'm gone (2x)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

When I’m gone (2x)

You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone

When I'm gone (2x)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh

You're gonna miss my when I'm gone.