Music

What made me happy today? Music.
I love music. A lot. I could not imagine my life without it. And here's something not many of you may know, but I even used to play the piano. So music has always been a big part of my life! And some of the big moments in my life have their own soundtrack as well.
When I was still young and a member of a local youth astronomer's society, I saw the original Star Wars trilogy for the first time. I fell in love with those movies on that day. I don't remember the exact date, but I still remember my dad driving me to the planetarium where I'd meet up with the rest of the group. It was raining and the radio was playing 'Where the wild roses grow' by Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue.
I listen to a lot of music, and a pretty ranged variety as well. My preference goes towards metal and gothic. But as I mentioned before, I do certainly appreciate other types of music.
Now, I guess you've all been on hold while calling a company. Usually the music sounds like it's coming from a tin can. Most of the times it's kind of crappy as well. So imagine my surprise when I got to listen to 'the 4 seasons' by Vivaldi while waiting for a conference call to start. In great quality! It made the half an hour wait a lot less painful :-)
So here's to music! It soothes the soul, makes us dance, gives us goosebumps, brings a tear to our eye or just makes us happy :-)

Guilty pleasure

What made me happy today? Guilty pleasure!
One of my guitly pleasures is listening to P!nk. I usually listen to gothic, metal, rock or classical music. But on occasion I want something different. For me, P!nk always does the trick. Some of her songs have helped me through some very rough times.
I have very fond memories about the song 'So what' It's just my sister and me, driving in the car, singing along as loud as we can. Plain and simple good times.
Yesterday I came across this article, and now I like her even more! She stopped half-way through a song to check and see if a crying little girl was okay. Awwww.
Basically, P!nk just rocks. I know some people criticize me for liking her, but see if I care. I don't. De gustibus et coloribus...
So there you have it: I like P!nk :-)