Words from the "been-there-done-thats"

Day thirteen: A picture of your favorite band or artiste

If you hold music in high regards, most likely, you are one of those people who hold to this stream of thought: you are what you listen.

In other words, the kind of music that a person listens to, reflects the kind of person they are. Or so goes the stereotype.

My point is, starting this post, I was initially concerned about what all reading observers may think of me, got a reputation to protect and all, y'know.

But then I thought, "what reputation?" So, following that train of thought, I decided, for lack of better words *screw it* and be just totally honest about the music I listen to. Regardless of whether you think me shallow, fake, disrespectful, etc. (Is it just me or does there seem to be a stereotype that the more "indie" or "unknown" singers that you listen to and like, the more of a "true" music lover you are? hmmm..)

Disclaimer: I don't pretend to be a music connoisseur. I just listen to whatever soothes my soul. And as such, don't have any particular favorites. The artistes listed below are just the firsts that came to mind in creation of this post. Don't be hating.

For the girl who taught me what it is to live life FEARLESSLY

"To me, “FEARLESS” is not the absence of fear. Its not being completely unafraid. To me, FEARLESS is having fears. FEARLESS is having doubts. Lots of them. To me, FEARLESS is living in spite of those things that scare you to death. FEARLESS is falling madly in love again, even though you've been hurt before. FEARLESS is walking into your freshmen year of high school at fifteen. FEARLESS is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again… even though every time you've tried before, you've lost. It's FEARLESS to have faith that someday things will change. FEARLESS is having the courage to say goodbye to someone who only hurts you, even if you can't breathe without them. I think it’s FEARLESS to fall for your best friend, even though he's in love with someone else. I think loving someone despite what people think is FEARLESS. I think allowing yourself to cry on the bathroom floor is FEARLESS. Letting go is FEARLESS. Then, moving on and being alright…That's FEARLESS too. But no matter what love throws at you, you have to believe in it. You have to believe in love stories and prince charmings and happily ever after. That's why I write these songs. Because I think love is FEARLESS."
— Taylor Swift

For the girl who taught me that the only person holding me back is myself