I have found that throughout my life different music speaks to me and becomes such a part of me, that that music will always make me think of those experiences.

In college I discovered Indigo Girls. At a time that I was questioning everything I believed, they spoke to me, of possibilities, of following my instincts, and believing in myself. I still listen to them often, Galileo is a still a favorite. Their music makes me nostalgic for college and all the discoveries there.

In Australia I became enamored with Sting and his voice reminds me of life there. Foreign yet familiar sums both up well. Rhythms so erotic and yet so relaxing.

When my mother died I was understandably depressed. I felt as though I was isolated, until I heard Melissa Ehterage's CD Breakdown. In this music of anger and anguish I found solace. I sang and cried along with Melissa for at least a year as it was all that was in my cd player in my car. Now ... I hardly listen to it, though I did pop it in last december 8th, to have a good cry. When someone I knew was going through a tough time, I sent her that CD, because in its music I also found empowerment.

Now I'm currently addicted to the sound track to Garden State. The tag line for the soundtrack was "Music for what ever state your in." Its just perfect background music. Not to imposing and fits our current rainy cold weather.