Life is but a song

Monday, Listicle day! 


Thankfully Stasha at the Northwest Mommy keeps it coming week to week and this week is no exception. 
Bruna of Bees with Honey has selected this week's topic, and I have to say, it's a treat!

“If they were to make a movie of your life what would the soundtrack be like? Share 10 songs that best tell the story of your life. Be sure to include the period or event that each song represents”. I was honestly tempted to make two lists. One completely dedicated to Pearl Jam, and then this list, but I thought that was a little too much. Of course, Pearl Jam is on the list (and the Foo too!). 

My Life in Song

1. Steal Away by: Robbie Dupree
"Why don't we steal away. Why don't we steal away into the night?" I sing.
I'm in my favorite bathing suit, singing along to the radio in our backyard, as I attempt to make a whirlpool. I can't be more then four years old, and the plastic walled pool is the place we spend most of those summer days. As I swim the radio blares it's array of '80's ballads. This was my favorite. 

2. The Right Stuff, New Kids On the Block

The word "tween" has yet to become part of the lexicon, but that's what I was when I discovered pop music. Tiffany & Debbie Gibson were my girls. I had Electric Youth perfume and my mom got me a crimping iron. My adoration for the two changed that summer I first hear NKOTB. I fell head over heels, and as loving parents, they got me my first concert tickets to a NKOTB/Tiffany show. 

For the record: I was a Jonathan fan, mainly because I thought of the five I had the best chance with him. 

3. Only the Good Die Young,  Billy Joel

I am the good girl.

It's like this song was written about me, down to the bright white dress on my Confirmation. 

It took my time in college to break out of that mold and loose a bit of conservative nature.

4. Send me on My Way, Rusted Root

Red cup in hand,

Music blaring, 

Bodies dancing,

Party, party, party.  

Ahh, 

College. 

5. Going the Distance, Cake

Finishing a swim, getting my degree, getting a job, getting married, getting a Master's.

The balancing act of my life before children was all about each day, going that distance, getting it done. 

6. All I Want is You, U2

The song that should have been our wedding song. 

I guess that's what happens when meet the first semester of freshmen year of college, every good love song is about us. 

And this one: 

Bono belting it out, fabulous lyrics,

 and that violin solo....

Absolute Perfection.

7. Just Breathe, Pearl Jam

"Daddy, pick me up and dance with me." she says. 

He gathers her up in his arms and sways around the living room. Her giggle infectious as they spin.

Maeve, just a newborn, naps peacefully in my arms. Sitting on the bottom stair, I watch, mesmerized. 

"How did we get so lucky?" he asks, pressing Moira's cheek to his own.

"I have no clue" I say. "No clue."

8. My Family, Laurie Berkner Band

What does it say about me to have a kid's singer on my list?
It shows how much things have changed. No longer is my car a car. I rock the minivan. (Jealous?) No longer is the radio mine, Laurie Berkner spins on constant rotation. I'm guessing it's better then Kids Bop.

This song still brings a tear to my eye, especially as my own kids sing along. 

"I'm so glad, You're my family!'

Damn straight, Laurie. 

9. Times Like These, Foo Fighters

I am a child of rock. 

I am trying to raise two little girls who love rock too.

Each day as a parent - an adventure!

time to learn, live, and love.

10. I Will Remember You  Sarah McLachlan

When my life is over, and my loved ones come together to say good bye, this song I hear in the background.

As Sarah's voice echoes my own pleas:

Don't let your life pass you by,

Weep not for the memories.

Amen.

Guess, what? 

Next week, I have the honor of picking the listicle topic. 

This past Friday, my good friend Marilyn passed away after a very brief illness. 

The travel bug had bit Mar a number of years ago.  Most recently at the end of 2011, she spent some time in Costa Rica. She had honest passion for life: having made it to all seven continents, capturing her travels along the way through her breathtaking photography. 

So this week, in Marilyn's honor- I ask dear listicle readers, to disclose where your heart lies. 

What are your passions? 

For her it was travel, family, photography, the Mets, scubadiving, friends, and a good hard cider. 

As you write,  I do encourage you to have a beer (or some other libation as she would put it) in her honor.

Thank you Stasha for giving me this pleasure, as it came at the most appropriate time.