Stress Reaction

It's feast or famine at Casa Del Stress Reaction, all day all the time. Feeling the pressure of the nightmare that is Ene (the crazy ass commitment I made, not the scarf itself which is really pretty awesome and quite a fun knit) and at the apex of the worst cold I have had in about a decade (at least I hope it's a cold. Since I see about six people a day with the flu, and another six with strep throat, I'm just praying that my immune system is up to snuff), a pressie was waiting for me when I got home from work today. A 'just because' gift from Terrisa, who is an equal treasure. From Adagio Teas, two luminous cups and two kinds of blooming teas (red and jasmine). She knows me so well!

Another good friend tagged me with a music meme, and in juggling the options of blogging about Ene, my as yet nonexistent Bloomin' Feet socks, or the music meme, I went with the path of least resistance. I have my current obsessions together in an ‘A-List Playlist' on my iPod, so this was quick and easy*.

List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words or even if they're any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they're listening to.

Breathe Me by Sia
I am all about the gut wrenching, soul searching woman artist. This song reached way down inside me the first time I heard it and has stuck with me every since.

Mary and the Soldier by Lucy Kaplansky
This is the sweetest song. It's a ballad. Reminds me of being read to as a kid. I still like that and I am a big fan of audio books as well.

24 by Jem
This is a top down on the car, wind in your hair, singing at the top of you lungs song. LOVE IT! The last two times I test drove the cars I eventually bought, this was the song I put in the CD player to test drive the sound system. On any given day, either the violins or the percussion becomes my favorite part.

I Hope I Don't Fall In Love with You by Tom Waits
Oh, oh, oh, don't hurt me again! This just makes you ache to give love another chance. Hootie and the Blowfish do an awesome rendition of this song as well.

There You Are by Martina McBride
As I type this, I realize how much it reveals about the person I am. Such an idealist. Such a romantic. This makes me think of perfect love.

Looking for a Soft Place to Fall by Allison Moorer
OH MY GOD! When Robert Redford dances with Kristen Scott Thomas to this song in The Horse Whisperer, I just melt. Seriously, better than sex! (It's a saying people, don't take it literally)!

Forever Love by Anna Nalick
Hooked the first time I heard this song. I could listen to it over and over again. In fact, I do. The whole CD is worth a look and a listen. I notice that as I write this, Amazon doesn't even offer it. I bought it at iTunes, and I have seen it on the rack at Wally World.

*(she said in total ignorance). This was hard! Seven is obviously just the tip of my iceberg. In the spirit of the game, anyone who wants this can have it. We all are a little richer for getting to know each other better. Just let me know if you do, so I can check out your favorites.