Music.

Years ago I never understood when people would say things like 'i would die without music' or 'music is so powerful'. Don't get me wrong, I always have liked music and enjoyed listening to it, but I never felt like a had the same connection to music that many others seemed to possess.

Now, many years later, you can probably catch me saying those things. I'm not sure when it exactly happened, but I have grown to absolutely love music. The beauty of music is that there are so many different songs, artists, and genres. Depending on the day or your mood you can choose which type of music you feel like listening to. Or music can even change your mood. Ever having a bad morning, but then your favorite song comes on the radio making you smile? It can even work in the reverse, like when a song comes on that reminds you of that one person that broke your heart, and it automatically puts you in a somber mood. Although, when this happens to me i try to avert the crisis by switching the station as fast as possible. :)

I guess what I am trying to say, is that in recent years I have discovered how powerful music truly is. When I moved to Southern California for my sophomore year of college (2010-2011), I never knew just how much my life would be impacted. I obviously figured that I would meet new people, see new things, and partake in an experience that many others don't. I never thought that I would discover a whole other language  of music. I joined a group called Hermanas Unidas, and became friends with a bunch of amazing Latinas. Since i was always around them I became pretty immersed in their culture. Their culture being one that cherishes music and dance. I learned the words to multiple Spanish songs (at least i like to believe i'm singing them right) and grew to love Latino 96.3 haha :)

When I had to return to Illinois (unfortunately), not only was I able to take the pictures and memories with me, I also got to take the music. Whenever I'm feeling nostalgic I turn on my Prince Royce or Wisin Y Yandel pandora stations, and I realize how happy I am that I was given the opportunity to not only meet so many wonderful people, but also to be introduced to a whole other genre of music that I would normally just skip past if I were scanning the radio.

There are plenty of reasons to love music. I love it when a song comes on that reminds me of a good memory, or a particular friend. I love hearing songs that were popular when I was young. Or hearing the music that I used to hear blasting from my older sisters room. I love music for having the power to bring back certain memories and feelings. I love how songs can alter your entire day, or capture the mood you are in. Music is great, i'd die without it. ;)

While I'm at it, let me introduce you to a few of my Pandora Stations!

Today's Hits--yes, I love listening to popular radio, so having a 'Top 40's' type station is a must.

Third Eye Blind--my favorite station, absolutely love Third Eye Blind, Matchbox Twenty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the similar.

3LW--this one's for the junior high days when Ja Rule was the business!

and lastly;
Lullabye-- I downloaded this one over the summer when I was trying to get my one and a half year old nephew to fall asleep (it was successful), but I must admit, I now fall asleep to this station nightly.


Bye-Bye-Bye, 
Kaila xoxo