Mixed Tapes.

A wise friend of mine once said, “Music and time heal everything.”  I totally agree.  Some music, however, is better for the healing than others.  Most girls I know (and probably a lot of guys too) have a break up playlist. Instead of having a music full of depression or hatred, why not make a playlist that says “I’m a BA”?  Sure, a little wallowing is necessary sometimes, but let’s not focus on it.  

A “break up” playlist still gives the other person too much credit.  I’m awesome, no matter what my relationship status is.  So my playlist runs the full emotional spectrum. A little anger, a little nostalgia and a lot of looking to the future.  

Here the top twenty hits for the BA playlist, and lyrics for all of your social media sources to remind the world you’re doing just fine.

1. “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson
2. “Perfectly Lonely” by John Mayer
3. “The Story of Us” by Taylor Swift
4. “Merry Happy” by Kate Nash
5. “Dog Days are Over” by Florence and the Machine
6. “Best Deceptions” by Dashboard Confessional
7. “You Don’t Know Me” by Ben Folds
8. “Part of Me” by Katy Perry
9. “Extraordinary” by Liz Phair
10. “White Blank Page” by Mumford and Sons
11. “Rumor Has It/Somebody Like You” by Glee Cast
12. “Eenie Meenie” by Justin Bieber
13. “You Belong With Me” By Taylor Swift
14. “Take Care” by Drake
15. “Laundry Room” by The Avett Brothers
16. “Ridin’ Solo” by Jason Derulo
17. “Love Song For No One” by John Mayer
18. “Bubble Toes” by Jack Johnson
19. “Can’t Go Back Now” by the Weepies
20. “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson