I’m Every Woman (Whelp, Most of the Time!)

April 2, 2013 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 4 Comments

Do you have a “Theme Song?” You know, the song you believe personifies your philosophy of life, contains your mantra, and gives you an immediate lift every time you sing it?

Since the day I heard it, the song “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Kahn has given me life. I can do it all, be it all, have it all, _______________ it all – you name it, I’m it.

Whelp, sometimes I have to sing that song to myself when I feel down, or tired, or not-quite-as-invincible as I’d like. Tonight is one of those times – not because life sucks right now, but more so because I’m extremely sleep deprived. 🙂

I’m going to let the imitable Chaka Kahn speak for me tonight, and I’ll hit you guys up tomorrow.

http://youtu.be/Q8xuUdI1an0

(Whitney’s version is pretty sweet, too!)

http://youtu.be/jpGmuhBhR7w

Join in the Fray: What’s your Theme Song?

I’m blogging every day in the month of April in Blogher’s NaBloPoMo Challenge. Thanks for reading, and feel free to comment!

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About Michelle Matthews-Calloway

I'm a native Louisianan currently living in Dallas, TX. I have a B.S. degree in marketing, an MBA and a PhD in higher education administration. I love writing and research, and also thoroughly enjoy reading and working out.

I am passionate about cultural/ethnic diversity and interracial relationships; so much so that my dissertation focused on these concepts. I'm a widow, and I started dating interracially a few years after my husband passed away. In addition to blogging about interracial relationships and social issues, we also provide a podcast available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud and Stitcher.

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Comments

TheSwirlWorld says

April 7, 2013 at 10:18 PM

Karla,

I like that. I tend to be that way when I’m making selections regarding the music I’m going to listen to during my drives. There’s definitely a mood behind the cd or tune I select. Thanks for sharing those – I’m going to use them to make a playlist!
TheSwirlWorld says

April 7, 2013 at 10:15 PM

FDLOL! Love it! I can imagine the expression on Bee’s face. (and yes, I pull up next to people like you all the time – hilarious)!
Karla says

April 3, 2013 at 7:09 AM

I change songs with the wind. It depends on what I’m doing or how I’m feeling. When I feel frustrated or can’t find a solution to some issue, I like “Primal Scream” by Motley Crue. When I need a boost or shot of confidence, I like “I Won’t Back Down” by Pink. If something has happened and I need to regroup, I like “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John. There’s a different song for everything.
EarthJeff says

April 3, 2013 at 6:19 AM

I dont know about a personal theme song, but my song for myself and my beloved Honey Bee is “Drive By” by Train. I sing it to her all the time. OK, I sing almost everything to her.. yes, I am one of those people who sing (usually at the top of my lungs and “dancing”) in the car. you know the ones. you have stopped at a red light beside me… anyway, that song is my “anthem” to her.