Music is something I really enjoy. I used to think I needed to have it in my life every day. Then one day my head phones broke. All of a sudden I stopped listening to music. I can’t even remember how long I went without listening to music; it was such a long time. Of course I heard music in commercials and once in a while I would hear songs on the radio when I was in the car, but I stopped listening to music for enjoyment. Before my head phones broke, putting my them on and blasting my music to block out outside noise was a daily ritual during my commute to school. I would spend several hours a day listening to songs that mimicked how I felt on the inside. My music was an escape to my fantasy world, a place where things in life happened the way I wanted them too and where the opportunities were limitless. But all of a sudden one day, that was gone. I could have easily replaced my head phones and gone back to daydreaming, but I was beginning to realize that I had to wake up and deal with reality. I didn’t want to avoid my problems anymore. So for several months I went without music. Funny enough, I didn’t even miss it. I was forced to pay attention to the world around me- the sounds, the noises, the people. It wasn’t just me in my own little world anymore.
As a result of this little experiment nothing changed significantly. I daydreamed and my creativity also decreased. I felt less imaginative. I don’t think I became less self-absorbed or started facing the challenges I need to face. However, I have learned that I will never again give up something I love.
Recently, I have started listening to music again. The first time I put my head phones in I had a big smile on my face that I just couldn’t get rid of. I thought I would just share some songs I really like. I hope you enjoy.

http://grooveshark.com/#!/playlist/Favorite+Songs/77766048