I am truly a musical spaz. When people ask “What type of music do you like” as they usually do on dates and awkward social interactions, I get very nervous. Damn that question. I don’t know what kind of music I like, how dare you ask me something so personal, can’t I just tell you my social security number, at least I know that. Usually my answer is “Uhh, I like a little bit of everything.” That’s right before I shrink back and look for less intrusive people to talk to.
The truth is I have no idea what’s going on in music. Sometimes I put on Pandora and take notes to look into later on iTunes. Or I just go straight to the source and buy at random. I’ve purchased some truly terrible albums for the sake of educating myself.
Yesterday, however, I decided to grow a pair and refresh my exercise playlist. Rihanna and Britney were getting kind of old. Plus, I can’t listen to Rihanna anymore now without thinking of Chris Brown and that just puts a damper on my stride.
I hit up iTunes to refresh my running playlist and psych myself up to go to the gym this year. Here’s what I added to the mix:
It really is amazing how motivational music is, now I’m chomping at the bit to hop on a treadmill and test drive my new friends.
I’m always up for suggestions, so if there are any must have ditties I should add to my workout playlist please school me. When people ask me what’s currently on my iPod I’d rather not admit that it’s Bill Withers.
Breakfast
Grapefruit juice
Whole grain English muffin w/Almond Butter
Pear
Lunch
The last of the No Cream of Cauliflower soup
Greek Salad w/ lite Caesar dressing
Dinner
My sort-of stir fry cooking. I like to partially steam the veggies first, and bake the tofu a bit before transferring to the fry pan so I don’t need as much oil. A little bit of oil at the end to crisp everything up goes a long way.
Stir fry with peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, tofu and teriyaki sauce over brown rice
Ha…Bill Withers…Ain’t No Sunshine?
I am similar with music. The only time I listen to anything “cool” is when I workout. And even then I just sneak the songs off of Matt’s iPod. Other than that, I like country and old-person soft rock. I’m just awesome like that.
Your dinner is purty. Again, love the new blog look!
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I truly do like a mix of music from country to rock, to musical theater to rap to pop…. but that being said, I am not what you’d call “hip to the new music scene”. I leave that to Curtis. Although lately he’s been so busy that I find out about music before him on the rare occasion. That’s always exciting. Otherwise I just know if I like a song. I’m never good at identifying it. Also I wanted to mention that I love the new blog format! Good job!
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Love the new look! It’s nice and clean.
Your Greek salad inspired me to make my own, which I will now be eating for the rest of the week.
I’m the same with music. I like lots of things and can’t pinpoint any specific genre that I like more than anything.
For workout tunes, I usually stick to 80s music. It makes me happy. Of course, there’s also some Britney thrown in. My favourites to have during a workout:
Modern Love – David Bowie
Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
Go – Tones on Tail
Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode
Nasty – Janet Jackson
North American Scum – LCD Soundsystem
The Perfect Drug – NIN
Womanizer – Britney
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Love the colorful veggie stir fry!
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Nothing wrong with your musical tastes in my book! I have one song that really gets my booty moving – you’ll see why if you download it. It is by Fat Boy Slim and it is called Acid 8000. And if you ever do a rowing machine, I think it would be fun to listen to The Klaxons’ Isle of Her. It’s a weird sounding song, but I think it would be perfect for rowing!
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Thanks for the suggestions Amanda and Jessica, they’re jotted down in a safe place and ready for my next download fest.
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