playlist four: pick me up songs.

Sometimes, the stress of school, work, and my oh-so-riveting personal life makes me want to shut myself in my dorm, creep into the crawl space under my bed and wallow. Unfortunately, I'm getting a little too old to construct forts in my room (a realization that makes me want to wallow in itself). Luckily, whenever I'm down, I know there are those songs that always make me happier. Nothing's a great mood booster like a fun, upbeat song. Fight wallowing! Post your pick-me-ups.

playlist one: unconventional love songs.

Let's face it - everyone loves a good love song. Still, I can only listen to "You're Beautiful" on repeat so many times (i.e. once, if that) before I start craving some tracks with a little more substance. After all, love's a complex emotion, and not everyone experiences love the same way. In attempt to honor the diversity of the expression of love, I've tried to ditch those cheesy ballads in favor of some more unconventional tunes. Give it a listen, and don't forget to comment with your own favorite love songs! If they're out there in cyberspace, I'll add 'em to the playlist!