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My Musical Debut: “She’s A Scaredy Cat”

September 14, 2011 by Ryan's Rally LLC 21 Comments

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This post has a funny ending, trust me.

I literally just dozed off. It was around 2:30 am. I hear my phone ringing… and it’s Kari’s ringtone. You might imagine, these calls in the middle of the night are quite unsettling. She does exactly what I asked her to do when calling me and immediately tells me everything is fine. Whew! Double-whew!

She’s scared. I can hear it in her voice. 

She tells me she was just listening to the television in her room, scolding herself for not being able to sleep. She flips from one side to the other. Just as she does this see see her room door bows — like someone is trying to break it down — and hears the accompanying loud bang. I certainly understand why she’s frightened.

I was happy to hear her say she had her door locked. When I helped set-up her room last month I installed an deadbolt and slide bolt lock to keep her safe. I’m not sure what caused what she saw, but I have some theories. I’ll begin with the least likely an work my way up.

  • Theory One: A Haunting. I’m never one to discount this entirely. I know, this doesn’t sound like me but I know that we only see and hear a in very small, limited spectrum. It’s proven that, given heightened awareness, we can expand these limits a bit. There is so much that happens in this world that are beyond our human senses. Even dogs can hear and smell better. So, to me, a haunting is not necessarily ghostly.
  • Theory Two: A Roommate. Let’s face it, roommates are notorious for pulling a good prank. Given that the house was built well over 100 years ago (so I’m told) there are bound to be ghost stories.
  • Theory Three.  Hypnagogic Hallucinations. Sounds scary, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. In fact, most people experience this at some time and it’s completely harmless. Most research suggests it might well be caused by anxiety, poor lifestyle, or lack of sleep (a typical college existence, right?). These are most common in people between the ages of 15 and 24. It happens when a person is just about transitioning into sleep (or waking). These experiences are completely real to the person. I suspect this phenomenon explains more than a few “alien abductions” and “hauntings”.
I video-chatted with Kari for the next hour, at least. I even made-up a quick song and sent it to her. I cleverly call this She’s a Scaredy Cat. Go ahead and listen to it (if you dare) by clicking the link. It’ll open a separate window to play. Just promise me you’ll come back!
When the fear had (mostly) subsided I told her to leave the chat session on and I would watch her door while she slept. She pointed her camera toward the door and laid down.

She's a Scaredy Cat. <via cheeseburger.com>

Then… I jokingly asked if she wanted me to tell her a bedtime story! We both laughed about it… and I did it anyhow, despite her protests. Anyhow, it was about a princess named Helga, that went by the name “Kari”, and her father the king.
The king’s name? Well, she chose “King Kenny-Face”. 

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  1. Michelle says

    September 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Ken,

    You are an amazing father! Both Kari and Ryan are lucky to have you. I know my father would have done the same thing!

    Reply
  2. Rita says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    What a good daddy you are! I’m sorry to say I wasn’t able to play your music video, but I’m sure it’s awesome 🙂 More importantly, it served a very important purpose. I wouldn’t have thought to call my father to calm my fears when I had a similar experience in college (even if cell phones had existed in the 80s), so Kari is very blessed to know that her dad is on duty 24/7 for both of his kids. I do have an amendment to add to Theory Two: how about a sleepwalking roommate/housemate? Karen had a sleepwalker enter her (unlocked) dorm room her freshman year and do something truly bizarre. I’ll have her share that story with Ryan and Kari herself. It’s kinda nasty… (Oh, and kudos to King Kenny-Face for putting locks on the door and to Princess Kari for using them!)

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    • Jo says

      September 14, 2011 at 6:51 PM

      Like, like, like! Lock those doors after you go in, Kari! Please! I’m a scardy cat! Couldn’t view the video either. 🙁
      Can’t believe no one posted a ghost story! It was a full moon, Kari, All the goblins, vampires and werewolves were out practicing to scare us to death on Hallowe’en!

      Reply
  3. Donna Z says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Gotta love daughters with active imaginations. They will continue to fascinate the men in their lives forever. (Dads and brothers included)

    Reply
  4. Pittsburgh Here says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I thought your “song” was going to be set to the tune of, “She’s a Maniac.” Hmmm…I might be on to something! :o)

    Seriously, I was really touched by the thought that you’d watch her door while she slept. There is NOTHING like the love of a parent.

    Reply
  5. Ann H Tearle says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    OMG, i love, love, love this. Uh, Ken…….would you possibly consider adopting…….well, ALL of us…..? You rock:)

    Reply
    • Ann H Tearle says

      September 14, 2011 at 1:57 PM

      LOL!!!!! You probably ought to place this on you-tube! It would go viral! Give King Kenny-Face a contract immediately:)

      Reply
    • Ms. Blasé says

      September 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

      Anne, I was thinking along the same lines! Maybe he should start a Rent-A-Dad business :0)

      Reply
    • Jo says

      September 14, 2011 at 6:45 PM

      He already has! Last count was somewhere around 10,000 of us, and then we adopted him back along with the family and entire city of Ashburn. 🙂 <3
      Rock on!

      Reply
  6. Ms. Blasé says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Crap, I’m jealous!!! My father never read bedtime stories OR sang auto-tuned melodies to me!! Kari’s got it good!!

    Reply
  7. Paula says

    September 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Kari is so blessed to have you for her Dad — someone she can always count on to be there for her, no matter what. You are awesome!!

    Hoping you and Ryan have a smooth day together, and sending hugs, love and prayers as always…Paula

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    • Paula says

      September 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

      p.s. I just listened to “Scaredy Cat” — LOL!! I bet you made all the spooky stuff go away and replaced it with giggles!! Good work, Ken!!

      Reply
  8. Gail Doyle says

    September 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Ken, We know you’re an awesome Dad to Ryan and Kari and help to calm their fears and they are lucky to have you… Like Carla said.. it’s so great they are able to go to you, but try to stick to writing and videos :):) 🙂 As always here for you all and hope Kari has no more scary incidents. Gail

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    • ryansrally.org says

      September 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

      Now, I know you wouldn’t be putting down my musical stylings…. so, are you suggesting I make a music video?

      Reply
      • Gail Doyle says

        September 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM

        Ken, I feel bad I’m the only one that commented on your “singing”:): It was “ok,” but stick to writing ,even when our boy Ryan is better ,You have a great way with words and making narrative videos. And what a nice thing to do for Kari. :). Gail

  9. Carla Liberty says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    LOVE IT!

    I think it’s a true testament to you, Ken, to have a college-age child who looks to her daddy for comfort. Yep. As my girls say, “Youdabet!” (You da best).

    Hugs/smiles, carla

    Reply
  10. Jo says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Love it! I have stories to tell–later! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Michele says

    September 14, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I wish my father were half the dad that you are! When I was in college, my dad would have never been so awesome! You are one great dad!! Both Kari and Ryan are blessed.

    Reply
    • Kyne says

      September 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

      Every dad is awesome in their own way!

      Reply
    • Jen says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

      Michele, I believe you on your thoughts on you dad, though I do not know him. I don’t understand why you received 5 dislikes. As you get older you may understand him better, and then you may not. Many people do have difficult relationships with their parents. Hugs~

      Reply
  12. Kathy says

    September 14, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    You are an awesome dad!!!!! Ryan and Kari are very lucky to have you. Ryan is always in my prayers.

    Reply

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