I would like to start this off by saying the fattest, sincerest apology for not uploading hardly any content recently. It has been absolutely insane. To keep it brief, I came back to Nashville from college; in the midst of preparing to come back, I had to pack (and I’m the worst packer in the world), do a presentation (where I ended it by calling myself a potato), and had to help take care of my family. During all of this, I was not getting any sleep — like, there were several nights where I only slept about fifteen minutes– and it caught up to me. While trying to catch up on sleep and get back to being my non-sluggish self, I had to tend to family matters in Nashville and am still trying to figure out the whole job situation (because ya girl needs money). Needless to say, it’s been crazy, and I desperately need this break from college (honestly, I kind of need a break from life).
Speaking of college, last year, I went over my first year of college in song and had a blast doing it, so I decided to do it again for my second year. This year was much more insane; there were moments this year when I was definitely more emotionally distraught than last year, and I pushed my body and brain to do things it had never done before. I’m not going to get into too much detail about the school year (because a good portion of it is sad and will take a bit of time to explain), so I will focus on some of the highlights (I guess one would say) of the school year.
*warning: some of the songs and music videos may contain explicit content/lyrics
when I made new, amazing friends and developed close bonds…
Song: “More Than Words” by Little Mix ft. Kamille
when I got stuck on the side of a mountain with country music stans…
Song: “Jesus, Take The Wheel” by Carrie Underwood
when I realized I’m better living by myself…
Song: “Leave Me Alone” by Michael Jackson
*I know this song was a message to the paparazzi, but this was literally my mood any time I walked into my dorm room; it seemed appropriate.
when I realized I had a discriminatory teacher…
Song: “Nina Cried Power” by Hozier ft. Mavis Staples
when I had an intense crush the first semester…
Song: “Ritual” by Wrabel
when I was constantly being lied to by the same person…
Song: “Bad Liar” by Imagine Dragons
*The chorus of this song would be perfect if she decided to own up to it.
when I went hiking to Grass Ridge Bald…
Song: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
when I was at church and saw the driver of the gray Mustang that almost hit me…
Song: “Finest Hour” by Cash Cash ft. Abir
*With the intense eye contact we held for a long period of time, I feel like this was the silent message he was trying to tell me (I hope that makes sense).
when my teacher walked out of class after throwing a mini tantrum…
Song: “Let Me Down” by Jorja Smith ft. Stormzy
when a parent at an open house made a racist comment towards me…
Song: “Freedom” by Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar
when I got a private room in a new residence hall…
Song: “Myself” by Bazzi
when I realized I was allergic to dogs…
Song: “Pillow” by Bebe Rexha
I’m sorry that it’s been a while, but I’m starting to feel a lot better. There are tons of blog posts in my drafts, and I am working to get those to my liking (not perfect because perfect doesn’t exist) to publish for you guys.
In the mean time, what song or situation do you resonate with the most? I would love to know.
