You Can’t Stop the Beat

@DianneN (246838)
United States
July 20, 2020 2:10pm CST
I’ve been reading. I’ve been doing laundry. I’ve been making meatballs for the freezer. I have been also watching hundreds of TikTok videos that my granddaughter has been making for years it seems. There are hundreds more, perhaps thousands! She makes videos of everything it seems and includes her friends very often. She usually performs to rap. She installed TikTok on my phone last October, but when we video chatted a couple of days ago for over 2 hours, she taught me how to login and follow her. . She has two accounts. One is strictly figure skating in which she will answer any questions such as how to perform a double salchow with video included. Her other account is personal. She has a cooking show included. She makes me laugh so hard! She informed me that she has a new peppy figure skating routine set to music from “Hairspray“ called, “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and a beautiful costume made by a woman in Russia. Of course there won’t be any competitions this year, so the costume is canceled. However, practice goes on. She understands and her attitude and acceptance of it blew me away. She blows me away at 12 years old.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jul 20
She is growing up too soon. What a blessing you have with her. A beauty.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
She is growing up too soon, but what a piece of work she is!
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
@CarolDM I have to agree.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Jul 20
@DianneN She is a little princess.
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@rebelann (111178)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Jul 20
Hmmmm, now I'll have to check out TikTok, maybe I can create a account about the kitty feud going on round here .... but first I need some video to spice that idea up a bit.
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@rebelann (111178)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Jul 20
Thanks, @DianneN I needed that
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
Oh, no! Sorry about the kitty feud.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
20 Jul 20
That must be so fun getting to catch up on all her videos. I let my kids watch tiktok videos but not post any since anyone can view the videos I’m not comfortable with that.,
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
20 Jul 20
@DianneN my son thinks I’m overboard not letting him post videos
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
@shaggin I guess it depends where they are posted. Her parents film the videos, too. They are even in a few. They watch over her like a hawk. I can't even post her skating competitions online anymore.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
No one but her friends view her videos. If anyone else did, they'd run away screaming from laughter. Funny, but she told me she doesn't watch anyone else's videos except her friends.
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@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
20 Jul 20
Your granddaughter is not only very accomplished but what is better, she is so mature.
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@marguicha (215441)
• Chile
20 Jul 20
@DianneN That´s what brothers are for.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
Thanks, but she also argues with her brother.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
@marguicha You're right! I used to beat mine up.
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@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jul 20
She's an amazing young lady. It's good she has a good attitude about everything being canceled. You were busy. Have a great rest of your day.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
You knew this from our phone gab fest yesterday. lol Thanks, and enjoy your day, too!
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@Spontaneo (14703)
• United States
21 Jul 20
First of all, I want meatballs! Did her ice skating come naturally? I have attempted to ice skate once but was not coordinated enough! Roller skating is a different story.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
I have plenty of meatballs for you!!! Yes, she took off on the ice the first time she put on skates and a Helmut at 3 years old. She rollerblades, too. Me, I'm good for nothing now.
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• United States
22 Jul 20
Your granddaughter is an amazing young lady. Of course you are proud of her, it shows in your posts. I do not have a TikTok account, and really don't have a need for it. When my grandson told me he had a Snapchat account, I did open one myself. Don't use it though.
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• United States
23 Jul 20
@DianneN I am sick of the drama on Facebook. Such negativity in so many posts. I need to focus on the positive.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@ElusiveButterfly I never see drama for some reason. I am just bored with it.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
22 Jul 20
Thanks! I am very proud of her. She's the little girl I never had. lol I only go to TikTok to watch her amazing videos. Otherwise, I don't watch others. No interest in them. I'm barely on Facebook now.
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@AmbiePam (85496)
• United States
20 Jul 20
She blows ME away at twelve years old. She has a lot on the ball, and I love that. At that age, kids have so much potential, and it is exciting to see them tap into that.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
Aww, thanks so much! Kid should be allowed to tap into their potential, and she certainly taps away.
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• China
21 Jul 20
I am surprised that TikTok is so popular there.I haven't used it so far.Your granddaughter is a sunny and all-round girl !
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• China
22 Jul 20
@DianneN "The child is father of the man ."She is sure to get on in life.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
I really don't know how popular it is to be honest. Yes, thanks, she is a sunny and all-around girl. She is very popular with her friends and a natural born leader. It helps a lot.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
24 Jul 20
@changjiangzhibin89 Thank you! I'm sure she will do very well.
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@SHOHANA (16094)
• Bangladesh
20 Jul 20
Wow tiktok is a nice app to show your talent as actor, dancer and comedian. She is growing smart and age is just a number
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@SHOHANA (16094)
• Bangladesh
20 Jul 20
@DianneN why? You should try videos for entertainment once I had some but I've deleted them.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
@SHOHANA I'm not into them. I'll let my granddaughter make them and watch a few everyday. She is hilarious!
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
She is hilarious on it, and I learned how witty and quick=witted she is. Of course, I will never make a video.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
20 Jul 20
She's such a pretty girl.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
21 Jul 20
@DianneN your Ice Princess can be in the movies.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
@Alexandoy Her mother won’t allow it. She’s been asked several times. I think she’d rather be ice skating. Thanks so much!
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
Thanks, but even more important, she's talented and gifted, and lots of fun. I adore talking with her.
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@vilma143 (2832)
• Dipolog, Philippines
21 Jul 20
Yes, I heard Tiktok too, and I am also dancing in the video with the kids, a lot of fun in Tiktok apps. I cannot post in Fb 'cause of my 3 sons. They let me avoid the video to post. I love the Tiktok apps too. I'm glad to hear about your granddaughters video,she's growing up now.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
I'm sure you are enjoying dancing with the kids. Your sons are right not to post them on Facebook. I'm not allowed to either. Thank you! She is 12 going on 18 it seems.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
@vilma143 I am sure it's so much fun and I'd love to see them all. However, I understand. Enjoy your day, too! My son will never allow her to be courted! She already told me she has friends who have crushes on boys.
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@vilma143 (2832)
• Dipolog, Philippines
21 Jul 20
@DianneN , It's an awful for them if I post, I respect them, but I know I enjoy doing it. Have a wonderful day to you there.. Soon your granddaughter will experience somebody courting her. She is beautiful.
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@sophie09 (34246)
• Indonesia
20 Jul 20
I can see that shes super pretty and adorable at 12. I also use tiktok but just to watch people video cuz im really a bad dancer
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
20 Jul 20
Thanks! She takes after her grandma, but is ultra cool.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
@sophie09 Thanks. Her pink has grown out and turned blond from the pool and it's so long now! I love it!
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@sophie09 (34246)
• Indonesia
21 Jul 20
@DianneN and her hair is so pretty
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
23 Jul 20
seems like she trusts you. kids don't talk about their accounts often. i think it's cute, she's so smart and cute
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
23 Jul 20
Thanks so much! She loves and trusts me and better yet, she thinks I'm cool.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
25 Jul 20
@aureategloom Where have you been? Busy???
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
25 Jul 20
@DianneN well, You seem to be
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@jstory07 (134465)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Jul 20
She is a very bright and caring 12 years. So mature for her age.
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@jstory07 (134465)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Jul 20
@DianneN And you will wear that bracelet with pride.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
Thanks, Judy. She’s still a little girl in so many ways. She called to ask me what colors I would prefer in a bracelet she was making me from a toy jewelry kit she had. lol
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
22 Jul 20
@jstory07 I will and she is making one for grampy, too!
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Jul 20
She is truly amazing! I can't get over how mature and practical she is at such a young age.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Jul 20
@DianneN Absolutely!!
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
Thank you! She has brains and beauty.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
22 Jul 20
i see many accounts of artists having tiktoks. i just enjoy watching these.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
22 Jul 20
When I open the app, I see them, too, but go strait to my granddaughters page.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
25 Jul 20
@DianneN i just like watching some artists doing their tiktoks. i am not subscribed to that channel though
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• Philippines
21 Jul 20
She sounds mature at her age.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
She is rather mature. City life will do that I believe.
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• Philippines
22 Jul 20
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• Rupert, Idaho
21 Jul 20
Sounds like a busy day there, but also good watching those videos....that's great she has made so many and is so talented and everything and is just 12!
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
Thanks so much. She used to be so shy, but skating changed all that. She is very precocious I must admit.
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• Rupert, Idaho
22 Jul 20
@DianneN My pleasure....and that's great that skating helped her to not be so shy.
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• Sonora, California
21 Jul 20
Little Miss had to show me how to use Tik Tok lol
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
21 Jul 20
That's hilarious! I was clueless, too.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
24 Jul 20
• Sonora, California
22 Jul 20
@DianneN Some if it’s cute, some of it though makes me wonder why lol...
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