Nothing beats the mood of a song trying to pick you up as another midweek madness starts to take shape. Erratic behaviors and insane news flying from every direction not to mention the cacophony of sounds from car honks to roadside drills, emergency sirens to strangers exchanging bleep words. I've grown up a city slicker since the day I was born. These are everyday occurrences that still get on my nerves after living in Singapore, Bangkok and Cebu. I try to find other means to escape sadly still within the boundaries of conventionality – like a change of location, routine and attitude. I yearn for untested activities that I have yet to try first-hand maybe skydiving, hiking or camping.

But then the most convenient form of escapism in the midst of all chaos is getting lost in a song, reveling the feeling of how it manages to segway one's thoughts.

Hmmm, stop for a second... Pause, breathe and let the melody take over you heart and soul, mind over matter. Easy now – put that smile on your face – let the universe surprise you in ways beyond your imagination.

"...I'm not the average girl from your video / 
And I ain't built like a supermodel / 
But I learned to love myself unconditionally / 
Because I am a queen..."
– Video by India Arie

Keep that music playing...

** This story is taken from my old blog - chic and understated. **

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Photo via CJ