Part of the soundtrack of my life

When I saw Helene advertise this link-up, I could not have been more excited.
If you've been around here lately -- or ever -- you know that music plays a huge role in my life. 

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TRUTH.

I think you might learn a little something about me from this post.
I'll share five songs that really mean something to me.
(P.S. It was a really challenge to choose just five.)

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This one really speaks to my hopeless romantic nature.

Sadly, I'm a lot more jaded than I used to be.

I think it's also a testament to anyone who misses youthful dreaming and imagination.

Don't we all want to go back to those days?  Just me?

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This is one of the first John Mayer songs I remember hearing, so it's iconic in that sense.

But then there are the song lyrics. They are just perfect.

Sometimes I can be my own worst enemy.

My brain just goes in circles and sometimes goes to some horrible conclusions.

It's hard to find "the quiet inside my mind."

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My choices in the relationships realm have been mocked by friends and acquaintances.

I'm just not a girl who can have fun and then let it go.

I want something real. Something with feelings and emotions.

And I think I'm worth the wait.

P.S. This list could have had several Kelly Clarkson songs. Love her.

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Speaking of decisions being mocked, here's my latest anthem.

It's from my boy, Tim Stop.

The second verse just really hits the mark.

I really need to adopt that way of thinking ...

"The people who like me like me anyway,

And everybody else, they can go to hell."

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Finally, a Sara Bareilles song that amuses me to no end.

The language is not suitable for work or little ears.

This is one I blast and sing when someone takes an undeserved dig at me.

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Do you have songs that define you?