Day 24 → Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)

Dear 2008,

You were a year of change.  I was 27 and the term “Saturn Return” fit this year perfectly.  I finally began taking care of myself – attended a Managing Depression class, started taking Prozac again and going to therapy, separated from Joe, moved out on my own for the first time in my life, and fell in love with David.  It was a hard year with so many ups and downs, and yet one of the most important of my life.  I mourned losses, faced bitterness, found hope, and discovered love again in all kinds of unexpected ways.  This playlist will always remind me of you – it runs the gamut of endings, beginnings, and everything between.

1. We’re Going to be Friends – The White Stripes
2. O Valencia! – The Decemberists
3. (If You’re Wondering if I Want You To) I Want You To – Weezer
4. Young Folks – Pete Bjorn & John
5. Let’s Never Stop Falling in Love – Pink Martini
6. Hey Pretty – POE
7. A Stroke of Luck – Garbage
8. The Kill (Bury Me) – 30 Seconds to Mars
9. Extraordinary Machine – Fiona Apple
10. Struggle – Ringside
11. Bleeding Love – Leona Lewis
12. Nothing Better – The Postal Service
13. Calling it Quits – Aimee Mann
14. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
15. Communication – The Cardigans
16. Island – Heather Nova
17. The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
18. It’s Amazing – Jem
19. Maybe Tomorrow – Stereophonics
20. Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to be a Long Long Time) – Elton John
21. Hanging on Too Long – Duffy

From crying in the bathroom at work to finding my safe space in my own little apartment to gaining an understanding of my capacity to live and love, it was an amazing year.  Thanks for the memories.

Sincerely,
Crystal