Memories are what keep me going. Four years together. With each year our bond grows stronger and stronger. When we first met, it was just fun and games, never really knowing how far this friendship would take us because none of us demanded much. It’s weird we are so completely different, we don’t go together like peanut butter and Nutella, but when we are together it’s just natural. Finding people who you can be you around and not be judged brings joy and comfort. Knowing that you can rely on each other when we are down in the gutters, especially when it seems like there is no one who understands our struggle, not our parents, our teachers or our counselors. This is what friends are all about. Although we have gone our separate ways all across America, we will forever be connected in spirit, mind and heart. I am truly happy for people who can find this missing piece in life. True friendship.

Given only ten songs to explain who I am was very challenging for me because I believe if anything has a good rhythm and/ or has a message behind it or if it is just a feel good song, it can become my new fav song, but I tried my best. I wanted you guys to get a closer look into who I am outside of the classroom. So I hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do!

The Temptations- My Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IUG-9jZD-g

John Legend- You and I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi3bc9lS3rg&list=RDPi3bc9lS3rg

Kirk Franklin- I Smile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8SPwT3nQZ8

Michael Jackson- Remember the Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeiFF0gvqcc

Carlos Santana- Maria Maria http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPLV7lGbmT4

Selena- Dreaming of You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRU2qs82DAg

Michael Jackson- We are the World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW_1YAYQK9g

Trey Songz- Fumble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRY_5Fh4Lns

Bruno Mars- The Lazy Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLexgOxsZu0

Pharrell Williams- Happy  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM

To start off my playlist, I chose  “My Girl” by The Temptations. Ever since I could remember, my father would play this song every chance he got. He always use to say and  still until this day that when I was born, I was his sunshine, quoting one of the lines from the song “I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day.” This will forever be my all time favorite song, for the simple fact that it brings joy to my father’s eyes whenever it is played. Next, is John Legend’s song “You and I.” John Legend is up there on my top favorite artist. From his sweet voice, to his meaningful lyrics, this song just expresses how every woman should feel waking up, nothing but positive things. As we get down my playlist, I get a little bit more up tempo. Kirk Franklin’s”I Smile,” was actually introduced to me by my mother. I have to at least listen to this song once a day, if I am down in the dumps or just want something to bop my head to, you will definitely hear this playing on high in my room or Ipad. Michael Jackson is finally next. What’s a good [playlist without Michael Jackson on it. I love how Michael Jackson, always brought creativity, flavor, soul, and just himself to a song. “We are the World” just showed how ingenious he was and how only Michael could get people to come together and put their life aside for our fellow “men.” “Remember the Time” expresses how fun Michael was and hoe anywhere or anything he did was a good time. Carlos Santana, a man known for writing songs and getting different artists to sing them, but you will always find him playing his melodic. blues-based guitar in the music video. “Maria Maria” brings a certain spice and flavor to a song that is a key element in music. This song just has that smooth swagger to it that makes it number one for me. Selena, what can I say. Although, most of her songs are in Spanish, her angelic voice speaks volumes to me, in a way that I am able to understand what her music means.  “Dreaming of You” always gets to me, it is so easy to relate to. Anyone who truly knows me, knows that Trey Songz is my all time favorite artist. his song “Fumble,” is basically what every girl wants to hear, how sorry their significant other is when they have done them wrong, but sometimes its to late, its just amazing to hear him apologizing. The last two songs I picked, I bet truly get on some peoples nerves for the fact that it is always playing on the radio. “The Lazy Song,” by Bruno Mars basically explains how I feel every morning when I have to get up extra early for my 8:15 classes, this is why this song made it onto my playlist because it describes how I feel perfectly. Lastly, “Happy” is just a feel good song by Pharrell Williams, when I listen to this song, I truly do feel HAPPY. It’s awesome how Pharrel was able to paint this vivid in my message with a few simple words. I hope you guys enjoyed now I am going to relax and blast my music.