Part of me wonders if I had wasted some of my time and energy being passionate about things that ultimately doesn't matter as much. Greg was talking about some of the tech that he uses and it got me thinking about what I use as well.

Part of me misses the enthusiasm. There was something genuinely fun about getting excited over a new app, tinkering with a workflow, spending a Sunday afternoon setting up a system that would last three weeks before I tore it down and started again.

I remember having a discussion about how some people like android over iOS, and a coworker that I trusted stated that it’s tribal. Maybe the feeling of belonging is missing.

"What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes

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What song makes you feel like you're in a different country?

Seriously.

I was briefly thinking about using something from Rage Against the Machine, but this is the song that called to me.

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"More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp & Roger

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Share a song you feel was ahead of its time.

This song predates all the autotune that you hear nowadays. But honestly, I didn't know what was being said at the time until someone told me what the title of the song was.

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"Move Your Feet" by Junior Senior

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What’s the last song you discovered and loved instantly?

I've already mentioned a couple during other prompts, but this one needs a moment to shine. This song was originally on the groups demo track and was strong enough that they got a record deal. I know they have at least two albums but I only remember this song.

There's a really good remake of it in the first Trolls movie that I prefer a little more because they add other songs in the mix.

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"Candy Rain" by Soul for Real

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What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why?

The song starts off incredibly strong and I find myself singing it every once in a while.

My love, do you ever dream of Candy-coated raindrops? You're the same, my candy rain

My family tends to tease me about the fact that it's a love song that heavily features a 15 year old boy. Hey! We should be so lucky as to find love!

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"It's the Hard-Knock Life" by Andrea McArdle & The Orphans from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of "Annie"

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If your life were a movie, what would its theme song be?

Based on current events.

Part of me knows I should be grateful that it's not worse. It's just hard to have so many obstacles in life.

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"My Little Pony Theme Song (Extended Version)" by Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack & My Little Pony

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A song from a genre you didn’t think you’d like—what changed?

I didn't think that I would like the music that my children listened to when they were small. Now, I like to sprinkle the soundtrack in a playlist when I know that the girls are going to be listening.

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"Bounce" by Emotional Oranges

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How do you discover new music, and what’s the latest gem you’ve found?

I usually find music from tv and movies. Sometimes, I even find it on the radio. The best recommendations are from family and I found this one to be very soothing.

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"Human Nature" by Michael Jackson

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What song makes you feel connected to nature?

If they say why? (Why?) Why? (Why?) Tell 'em that it's human nature

There's something about the way that Michael just does the various runs during the song. I feel that it just lulls me into a peaceful mood.

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"Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner

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Share a song that perfectly captures anticipation.

Right now, I'm waiting for my family to get ready so that I can take them somewhere. We were supposed to leave an hour ago.

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"Bitch" by Meredith Brooks

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What's a song you associate with your favorite person?

There are so many aspects of a person that goes into being a whole human being. Sometimes you have to assert yourself and others might not like that.

Classic song and I think it really shows the positives of the b word.

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"Midnight Train to Georgia (Single Version)" by Gladys Knight & The Pips

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What is a song that feels like home to you?

I think of this song when I'm going to my parents. They would have a lot of music playing and this was one of them that I remember. Although it wasn't in regular rotation, it was notable in the way that there was a sort of call and response and the way that Gladys' voice just commanded attention.

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"Let It Be" by The Beatles

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What's your favorite song about letting go?

I thought of this song tonight because I was a little frustrated. Angry with the state of the world. A sort of victimhood sort of crept into my being and I didn't know what to do with that feeling.

I'm going to disconnect and just listen to the message of this song.

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"Dancing With Myself (EP Version)" by Billy Idol & Generation X

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What song makes you want to dance alone in your room?

This and White Wedding are the only songs that I know from Billy Idol.

Honestly, I should just dance more often and as the saying goes dance like no one is watching.

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"Lucky" by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

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Share a song that captures the feeling of being understood.

I feel that a lot of songs about understanding are about being _mis_understood. I like this one because it talks about the joy of having someone who understands you.

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"Get the Party Started" by P!nk

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What’s the first song you’d play at a party?

My first instinct is the play Let's get this party started by the black eyed peas, but I feel that it's probably a song that you want to save for later in the party. This one has the same message and is big hit.

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"Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder

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What's a song you associate with your favorite photograph?

I think this is a perfect song for when I look at pictures of my daughters.

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"Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles

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What's a song you'd want to hear while watching the sunrise?

I think this is a nice way to start the day. Nice, calm, and joyful.

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"Roar" by Katy Perry

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Share a song that captures the feeling of being brave.

They play this a lot at sports ball games. Katty Perry had a string of hits and now she can be fearless in the studio.

I was going to use Sara Bareilles' Brave but I had already used that.

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"L-O-V-E" by Nat "King" Cole

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What song makes you want to write poetry?

This song reminds me of all the acrostic poems that I would make in elementary (aka primary) school when I was younger. The teacher would all have us do Mom and Dad. I took for granted that I was lucky to have them both.

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"Love Don't Cost a Thing" by Jennifer Lopez

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What song do you associate with the current season?

We're getting real close to Valentine's Day. I still need to go out and get a gift!

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"The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News

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What’s your favorite love song, and why?

I like this song because of the history associated with it. I think I first heard it in Back to the Future which was a big favorite of mine. I also spent some time learning how to dance the hustle with this song.

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"Danger! High Voltage (Soulchild Radio Mix)" by Electric Six

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What’s a guilty pleasure song?

I think this is the only song that I know of that has a line about Taco Bell.

I saw the music video before I heard the song and I've been listening to it on a regular basis. The video is a little bit risqué but I think it's show how much their passion burns!

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