Well, now that that is out of the way... Welcome 2012! I can't begin to express how much I have loved this year already. Even though it is filled with almost nothing but uncertainty and half-formed plans and possibilities, I am excited for every bit of it. The planner in me is still freaking out a little, so, of course I have some plans, but they aren't definite and I am actually enjoying my time exploring the unknown.
This year, I didn't write down any resolutions. In fact, I don't remember ever writing down any resolutions. I guess I can't take the pressure? Anyway. Why not write some here? A friend and I have one together to basically try not to be lame. So, there is one. My second one is to actually make some resolutions for next year. I think that is a pretty good list right?
Alright, now on to the point of this post. But first we need a little back story. Last year my roommates and I didn't want to spend money and get each other gifts because we were poor college students and couldn't' really afford a gift for each person. So we compiled a list of songs and made a soundtrack for our personal lives that year and exchanged them all. It was kind of spectacular. Any time I need a piece of Emily Hale circa 2010, I just pop her music in and jam. Love!
Well, I graduated this past year (let's just say 2011 was so full of awesome, crazy events I couldn't wrap my head around a end of the year wrap up) and now I am a poor college grad. So I decided to create a soundtrack for 2011. I think I am going to make it a tradition.
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| Don't we look like capable college graduates? Thought so! |
So, the moment you all have been waiting for! My final cut for 2011.
1. That's Life - Frank Sinatra
Starting off the list again. This has been my favorite song of his for years and I can't get enough. It has great swing to it and it is only fitting that it is the first song on my list.
2. Wish You Well - Katie Herzig
I was introduced to this song in Modern 440. Pretty much any song that takes me back to that class has a special place in my heart, because of all the wonderful memories. I miss the girls in that class more than anything. I would love nothing more than to be able to dance with them all again. It would be a dream come true. Also, the song is just really great, and I can relate to it in other ways as well.
3. More Than A Feeling - Boston
Brings me back to my childhood.
4. Uncharted - Sarah Bareilles
Pretty much my whole life after graduation has been uncharted territory, so there you have it.
5. La Vie En Rose - Sophie Milman
I love this song so much. It makes me feel like I am in Paris. One day, one day. Also, in one of my all time favorite movies, Audrey Hepburn sings and hums this song often as Sabrina. She also sings a rad song about Bananas, that one barely missed the cut for this list.
6. Lovelier Than You - B.o.B
I like it...
7. Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer
Boom Boom. This song also made the cut last year. It is one of my all time favorites by him.
8. We Belong - Pat Benetar
It's no secret I love the 80's, especially select music from that era. This is a great time. Takes me back to school, rocking out in my car with Elizabeth. She never judged me for loving the 80's because she loves the 80's more than I do. It's true.
9. A Sunday Kind of Love - Beth Rowley
Modern day throw back.
10. The Profound Beauty Of It All - Kerry Muzzey
I used this song to choreograph my last piece ever as a BYU-I student. It was a very personal piece and it may be my favorite one that I ever did during my time there.
11. American Honey - Lady Antebellum
I had to put some type of country song on here, because I re-kindled a little bit of my love for country music this year. It is true. (See my July 4th post for part of the reason why!)
12. Bass Head - Bassnectur
This song is just plain awesome. Another shout out to Modern 440 and the dance ninja that it helped me become.
13. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
Darn you Katy Perry! With your catchy lyrics and tunes. This song still makes me want to dance. (This song is also supposed to represent all of the mainstream pop music that I thoroughly enjoyed this year. I will not embarrass myself further by naming the actual artists)
14. The Edge - Lady Gaga
I can't believe I am putting this on the list... But I can't deny how much I relate to the opening line of this song. Also the music video reminds me a little of the 80's... (If you want to know why I love the 80's please see my earlier post on the 80's)
15. Wonderwall - Oasis
I like it...
16. Have a Little Faith in Me - John Hiatt
My love for this song came from my love of the scene it plays in in the movie Benny and Joon. Let's be honest. It is a great scene.
17. One and Only - Adele
This list would not be complete without sweet, musical genius Adele. She is amazing. It was so hard to choose between her songs. Pretty much her whole album belongs on here. But this one maybe more so than others.
18. Wouldn't it be Nice - The Beach Boys
This is still my favorite song by them. I love it. Everything the lyrics hope for and the upbeat lightness of the music. Perfect.
19. Yeah 3x - Chris Brown
Of course. This song is great. The music video even greater. So many dance parties have resulted from this song. Let's not even get into how much I like his music and amazing dance skills...
