So I’ve been toying with this idea of starting a blog for quite some time now.  I would get to a point where I was ready to try it out, and then inevitably something would happen and I would forget about things.  Eventually, I would be sitting down somewhere randomly and think to myself, “I wonder if I wrote my thoughts, would anyone read them?” It has been a vicious cycle, and has gone on until I sat and decided “What better day than today to go on this adventure!”

What are you going to discuss? Honestly, whatever comes to mind.  Some days may be more inspiring than others, and some might be filled with nonsensical things that I’ve thought about.

So for entry number one, I guess I’ll start with the one thing I always ask someone I’m meeting or getting to know.

“If your life was made into a movie, what would be the best song on the soundtrack of your life?”

I’ve asked this question so many times, and gotten some very interesting responses.  When I ask the question, depending on the age and maturity level of the person, I can get some very interesting responses.  Some of them take a few moments to think about their response, as if it were a life/death type situation, and I would judge them on their response.  Others instantly think of a song that is relevant to their situation, some of them are heartbreaking, happy, pensive, sad, and some are angry.  Whatever emotion elicited

Some of the most beautiful songs, paint such a vivid picture for people, and are capable of evoking such emotions from them.  I think some of the best responses I’ve heard are as follows (disclaimer:I won’t tell you who told me this song though, because it was a conversation between me and that person.  If you know me, I’m the guy that won’t tell you any spoilers as well, because that takes the fun out of things.)

• “People Like Us”-Kelly Clarkson
• “Your Guardian Angel”-The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
• “Temporary Home”-Carrie Underwood
• “Untitled”-Simple Plan
• “Man in the Mirror”-Michael Jackson
• “Dance with my Father”-Luther Vandross
• “Live Like You Were Dying”-Tim McGraw

If you have a few minutes, I would suggest taking the time to listen to each of them.  In their own respects, they are beautifully written and performed; even if it isn’t a genre of music you particularly care for.  I won’t tell you what I was able to interpret from speaking with them, I’ll let you draw your own conclusions.  I found myself thinking about my life in each and every song, and I’ve come to love each and every one of them.

So if I were to approach you and ask, “If your life was made into a movie, what would be the best song on the soundtrack of your life?” What would your response be?

Until the next time my friends, be well, love fiercely, and smile!

–L