Stop. Play. Pause.

Imagine if life were written as a song. Not a musical or a theme song; rather a carefully crafted work of listenable art that mimics the tune of individual experience, knowledge and understanding. 

If life were written as a song, the variations in beats, rhythms and instruments would be the reflection of our daily actions, encounters and travels. Each song would be different of course; the lyrics of would be comprised of words and language we use to communicate and vocalize our opinions and beliefs. If the chorus signified the strength of repetition and solidifying the language in which we feel are the most important to repeat. If life was written as a song, what would yours sound like? Would it be worth listening to?

There comes a time in life where we are faced with a situation that has the power to alter our perception, preference and priority. A situation that has the power to change the song. Not as if we have asked for life changing circumstances, but perhaps was due to the string of individual choices that all seemed to point in a certain direction that lead to a climax that was never expected. 

It is times like these that we must grow stronger and better than before. To stop and consider the reality that certain components of our song have been written for us. It's time to stop, play it over and pause when necessary because life is short and the music won't last. 

MUSIC MUSE | FRIDAY TUNES

[1] Finally Moving :: Pretty Lights

[2] Hometown Glory :: Adele

[3] The Beginning :: Joey Fehrenback

[4] Dream :: Priscilla Ahn 

[5] Broken :: Lauren Hoffman

[6] Down :: Jason Walker

[7] 4am :: Kaskade

[8] Never Alone :: BarlowGirl

[9] Last Night of The Dynasty :: The Shanghai Restoration Project

Manic Monday

Amy Winehouse joined the 27 Club yesterday. So hard to believe because she was too young to go. I read quite a few articles and tweets that bashed her lifestyle and shunned her as a criminal for her drug habits, but the truth is that she was only a victim. A woman with such tremendous talent was a victim to her own substance use and abuse. So in memorial, here my some of my favorite Euro Obsessions and then some. RIP MISS WINEHOUSE, you were one of my favorite Brits. 

1) Amy Winehouse | Love is a Losing Game 

2) Adele | Cold Shoulder

3) Lily Allen | The Fear + Everyone's At It

4) Corinne Bailey Rae | Till It Happens to You

5) Duffy | I'm Scared + Mercy

6) Bill Withers | Ain't No Sunshine

7) John Legend | Save Room

8) Norah Jones | Come Away With Me

Turning Tables

It's June. I am finding it harder and harder to believe how insanely fast time flies. Six months ago, I made a vow to continue to update and keep up with this blog, but have found that making promises to myself really only lead to disappointment. At times like these, I set up a date with my ipod. Lately, I have made a point to put the play in my playlists and asked my younger sister to compile a mix for me. It is so funny how even the slightest change in sound can completely turn the tables. May was a whirlwind of happenings, opportunities, people, places, stress and success. From the ups to the downs, reflecting back on the experiences I have gained from just in the past few months have helped to illuminate my priorities and strengths. 

They say that everyone dies, but not everyone lives and this is something I completely believe. More importantly and all the more challenging--learning and living while living to learn. While I have not realized, good music heavily influences my life. I'm turning up all the lights and making this my moment for life, so tune in for new musically inspired posts. On my radar right now: Britain's Adele. Although she just recently postponed her North American tour due to laryngitis, her vibrant voice has gained some serious international respect. At just 22, there is hope for talent among my generation. (I was beginning to worry!) 

Here are some tunes that I have had on repeat. Thanks for getting me through the week. 
A Slice of the Play-Pie:

1 Adele | Turning Tables 

2 Ellie Goulding | Lights

3 The Bravery | Ours

4 Nicki Minaj | Moment for Life

5 Rihanna | All of the Lights

6 GaGa | Bloody Mary