That's life (that's life)
That's what all the people say
You're riding high in April, shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
When I'm back on top, back on top in June
I said that's life (that's life)
can i tell you a little known fact? i am a frank and dean groupie!!! you see, many years ago, my bff's neighbour was/is a dean martin impersonator and we ended up going to all of his shows which of course featured his sidekick frank sinatra. we've been to all of their shows over the years and this past saturday, my bestie for the restie met me at the innsville inn for another epic evening's entertainment. when i eyed frank's retro microphone, i knew right there how we would conclude her modeling adventure with us.
so let's go back to that fine day in june 2024 when i felt completely clueless as to how to start manifesting the 5 steps for perfect skin. my ride or die, without hesitation, offered to be a guinea pig as we stumbled through all of the mechanics behind each of the steps and began slowly making 'live demos' a reality. here is a little taste of how we recorded that early attempt.
step three: hydration
And as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stomping on a dream
But I don't let it, let it get me down 'Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin' around
step five: protect
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I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet
A pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself
Flat on my face
I pick myself up and get
Back in the race
That's life (that's life)
step five: protect
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I tell you, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
But my heart just ain't gonna buy it
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly
fast forward to late november 2024 and guess where we are again? yup, you know it, front and centre enjoying another frank and dean show. looking at my photo grid i could not help but notice how our model just crushes every.single.pose!! and, if you really want to know ... this queen requested, and received, her winter's supply of olive leaf soap and precious elixir - so proud to take care of her skin health.
so after not pressing record many a time, missing shots, filming in 'fast mode' which cannot be rectified under any circumstances to learning a few new tricks about video and sound editing, here we are! this is what i posted on instagram (@vauxhallgardensgrimsby) and twitter (@farmtoface)
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet
A pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself layin'
Flat on my face
I just pick myself up and get
Back in the race
That's life (that's life)
here they are! frank and dean!! honestly, i have no idea what their real names are but i do know that 'frank' went to a worldwide frank sinatra competition in new jersey a few years ago and won first place!!! he's so good and even though they probably don't have social media, they still have many upcoming shows at the innsville inn in winona, ontario. the entertainment, the buzz in the room and the fun times had by all makes this show something i just never want to cease functioning. one day i will have to do a retrospective of all the shows i've attended but for now, i hope you all take to heart the words of the song 'that's life' by frank sinatra and sparkle your way through this holiday season.
That's life and I can't deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out, but my heart won't buy it
But if there's nothing shaking, come this here July
I'm gonna roll myself up
In a big ball and die
My, my
