Music is what feelings sound like

Over the weekend I went to Bed Bath & Beyond to pick something up. When I was waiting in line to pay, I was looking at the pictures for sale. One caught my eye and made me think about how true it is – “Music is what feelings sound like.” I could not agree more. I always say I can find a quote or lyric that represents the way I feel at that particular moment. Sometimes when we can’t put our feelings into words, a song can do it for us.

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about an ex-boyfriend and all of the things I would like to say to him given the opportunity. I feel like there are a lot of songs out there that could say it better than I could. Too bad it’s not cool to make mix tapes for people anymore. :-) If there were, here is what my playlist would consist of:

White Flag by Dido


All the Way Around by Ali Lohan (yes, I publicly admitted to that…hopefully this won’t affect what little credibility I may have :-))


So Far Away by Nickelback


Right Here by Staind


Cold by Crossfade


If I Had the Chance by Cynthia


I Want You Back by N Sync (not as bad as the Ali Lohan song LOL)


What Hurts the Most by Cascada

REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE.

Many people are “going green” now of days, but I’m not referring to helping save the environment when I say “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” I often use that phrase when referring to men. I have been single for almost 3 years now. Yes, I’ve gone on lots of dates over the past 3 years and by no means need to be in a relationship, but I’m not going to lie: I get lonely. I have great friends and a wonderful family, but sometimes there’s nothing better than a good hang out with a male companion. And no, I’m not referring to a booty call. Sometimes all it takes is a conversation through texts, going out for a few beers, or watching a movie to make me feel better.

And where do I find these male companions to keep me company?

Simply pull out your phone! I’m pretty sure we all have a friend of the opposite sex that things didn’t work out with on a romantic level, but nothing bad ever caused both parties to stop talking. I know I have a few of these types of people in my phone. Some are from my college years and others I have met since I graduated college.

One thing I have learned over the past couple years is you need to be careful about who you choose to be one of these people. Do NOT pick someone who things didn’t work out with, but you still have feelings for, but know nothing is ever going to happen! You are just setting yourself up for disappointment and heart ache. Trust me. And if you’re thinking otherwise, delete him/her from your phone now!

So it’s your turn to tell me about some of your “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” person(s) of choice!