On a beautifully warm day like today, it's almost a crime to NOT be outside. But after this outrageously busy week, all I wanted to do was stay on the couch and watch mindless TV. Grief manifests itself in those who grieve in many different ways. One of the ways I'm effected by this annoyingly constant companion is the desire to do absolutely nothing. It takes every last ounce of energy in me to make it through a week without a breakdown or without going totally bonkers. So on Saturday morning/afternoon, I want nothing to do with anything. But because it's so pretty outside, I forced my lazy butt up and went to the Chattahoochee river for a walk.
A while back, I created a playlist on iTunes titled "Workout Music." Don't be fooled - I don't work out regularly. This playlist contains songs that are upbeat or encouraging or downright silly. When I got to the river, I plugged in my headphones, did a few stretches and set out on the path. The songs that accompanied me on my three mile (yes - THREE MILE) walk all have sentimental value to me (even Black Eyes Peas...) and I fully believe Jacob had a hand in picking the songs that filled my ears.
"Why Don't We Just Dance" - Josh Turner
"Alone" - Heart
"Hosanna" - Christy Nockels
"One Step At A Time" - Jordin Sparks
"Don't Rain On My Parade" - Glee
"What A Girl Wants" - Christina Aguilera
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" - Danny Gokey (from American Idol)
"Empty Me" - Chris Sligh
"Taylor, the Latte Boy" - Kristin Chenoweth
"When The Stars Go Blue" - Tyler Hilton & Bethany Joy Galeotti
"Revolution" - Rascal Flatts
"I Gotta Feeling" - Black Eyed Peas
"None But Jesus" - Christy Nockels
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
Only my dearest Katie would have "P.Y.T" by some American Idol singer and not MICHAEL JACKSON.
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