No matter what type of music you listen to, I’m pretty sure it has a strong affect on your emotions. I’ve been fortunate enough to grow up with a family that has a love for good tunes, though I didn’t appreciate it at the time. My parents had a cool stereo that was always on and my mom’s version of a “babysitter” was to plug in the headphones and let me rock out. I still have the stereo and original speakers and turn it on almost daily.
As young as 3, I loved the melody and the words. I remembered them quickly and could easily sing along after hearing a new song just a few times. My mom had that gift too. When we would shop she would sing along with the PA system – I was always horrified, wondering who was going to see my mom singing to herself in the women’s section of Macy’s or meat dept. at Safeway. The torch has been passed as I now catch myself doing it too. The difference – my son sings with me. Sometimes he even breaks out with a little dance. He embraces my quirks in a way I never did with my mom. I really have an awesome kid!
Yesterday on my way to work I was thinking about the day ahead. I had my favorite top 40 satellite station on – @SiriusXMHits1 – but it was low and I was thinking. I was starting to feel the anxiety creep up. It was Monday. I was out sick three days the week prior. What was I walking into and how long was this day going to drag?
It’s music that pulled me off of the inevitable dark path and turned my mood around. It only took a second. The first few bars of the song played and I was already smiling. I could feel myself swaying with the music and before I knew it I was singing at the top of my lungs. The anxiety was gone!
So THANK YOU @andygrammer for the words of your song are true, it is “Good to be Alive” right about now.
The best part of yesterday – I was finally able to snap some pictures that capture the beauty of the trees in our small town. I love this time of year.
I only have two more days this week so I keep telling myself today is Thursday instead of Tuesday. Call it my own Jedi mind trick.
Whatever day of the week it is to you, make it a great one.
Love, Laughter and Food 