The Mix Tape

So, I am sort of desiring a break from writing in depth and heartfelt posts, so I thought I'd do something a little different for this one. I'm almost at the end of this project and I know the direction I am going for the final entries, so I thought I'd take the chance to just do a "mix tape" of sorts. These songs are ones that didn't make the cut of 31 for the August project I've embarked upon. I mean, seriously... Can you sit down and choose only 31 songs to reflect every area of your life? It's tough! And I have a whole list that didn't make the cut, so I wanted to include some (not all) of them in this post. I'm just going to highlight some that goes with the various emotions I feel throughout this journey I call life. I will only keep it to 3 per section, but know that I could go on & on & on & on.... Let's get to it!

                                   

Because football season is starting soon and that is a HUGE part of my life, I want to dedicate the first part of this entry to Chiefs football. 

Here is the link to The Rolling Stones: Start Me Up https://youtu.be/SGyOaCXr8Lw

Here is the link to Ram Jam: Black Betty https://youtu.be/I_2D8Eo15wE

My personal favorite motivational song when I'm Arrowhead bound is Bon Jovi's This is our House 

https://youtu.be/OT5nJkUTNpc

Now, let's get to the other stuff... I'll start with when I'm feeling that lovey-dovey crap, these are some songs that make me believe it's possible.

There isn't an official video to this one, but it is from Ginuwine and it is called Love You More... Here's the link to that delicious track https://youtu.be/eYH4UJS-2Xg

This one is a classic... All-4-One: I Can Love you Like That https://youtu.be/bg1uULaTtPU

And my dad can probably blame my love for the 'bad boys' on Johnny Castle... This is the kind of love I want... And I love that there was a clip available from the actual movie! So, it's from Dirty Dancing. It's by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. It's called (I've Had) The Time of My Life. https://youtu.be/WpmILPAcRQo

Let's go to the times when I feel like shit and I just don't want to deal with anyone's bullshit. These next few songs are among my go-to's! 

Any excuse to add a little more Marshall, you know I'm down for it. This is his collaboration with Lil Wayne: No Love https://youtu.be/KV2ssT8lzj8 (it's unedited, but amazing!)

This is a Lil Wayne song with an appearance from Marshall: Drop The World https://youtu.be/btiK4aXrK20 (it is also unedited and only a lyrical video)

Because I didn't want to put all Marshall in this section, here is another go-to song of mine. It is Disturbed: Down with the Sickness https://youtu.be/09LTT0xwdfw

What about the times I just need to feel like a bad ass? I've got a couple songs that make me feel like I can do just about anything & make me feel confident in my own skin.

Here is the link to Keri Hilson: Pretty Girl Rock https://youtu.be/HtXOVKNazYU

I chose this link because of its connection with The Legend of Billie Jean (such a good movie!) The song is Invincible by Pat Benetar. https://youtu.be/crIZ_hgKlAg

This one is a little different in that it's more about relationships, but I never change it if it comes on my playlist. Loretta Lynn: Fist City. https://youtu.be/YgylOni0JSI

Of course, you have to have songs to go to when you're feeling blue. Here are a few of my songs that allow me to wallow in my sorrow for awhile.

Really, you should listen to the words in this song... It's incredible. Lindsey Haun: Broken https://youtu.be/UabGi_jZRPM

It's no secret that I love Pink, so I am including F@*kin' Perfect in here: https://youtu.be/ocDlOD1Hw9k

The last one I'll put in this section is Christina Perri's Human https://youtu.be/r5yaoMjaAmE

     

I could go on & on for ages and put many different categories to fit the moods I have like that changing weather, but I'm just going to leave it at those areas above. Plus, I know that most of you don't have the time to sit and click on all of those links about and listen to various YouTube videos all day. I hope you clicked at least one. If you did, I'm curious which one you picked? You should comment on the post and let me know. I apologize if you were expecting something profound for Day 27, but I thought I'd do something different. The final entries will be back to my typical posts, I would imagine, so enjoy the break! (To those who are still reading)