Playlist: U R A Fool

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**Update- Sadly no longer a fool for the boy referenced below :(

So there's this boy that I like- he makes me giggle, alot! When he's around, I say and do really silly things (not that many people would notice the difference from my usual behavior). When he's talking to me or looking at me, I stumble and trip like a drunk in new shoes. In his presence I have almost broken my nose at least a dozen times- opening doors into it, turning abruptly and finding walls and windows- it's crazy!! So he has taken to calling me FOOL!! When I call his cell phone- it shows "U R A Fool", and that's how he answers!! All lovingly I am assured! So I thought to take ownership of it- I would make him a foolish playlist! You tell me- does this just prove him right? Hehehe- it doesn't matter, I am happy to be his fool!



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Playlist: Jammie needs a sitter

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Now you know, I would rather walk on my tongue than to share someone else's business- BUT- I work with a FREAK!!! Oooh this girl is so naughty, she could make Jimmy Swaggart blush. So anywho- she knows that despite my angelic appearance, my musical tastes dwell somewhere near the gutter (at times). She had me put together a list that would make sure her man came home right after work. She had some definite ideas of ways he could be of service to her. Apparently he likes direction, so after hearing these tunes, she made up a few notes for him, and left a trail of them through the house. Long story short- you should see the rock on that ho's hand!!! Good luck y'all!!



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Playlist: A Hint of Purple

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After hearing the first track on this playlist- a bit from one of Sandra Bernhard's incredible shows- where she pays homage to Vanity, Apollonia, Sheila E., etc- I started thinking of all of the great songs that had a bit of purple influence. As I was doing it I had just purchased Teena Marie's comeback CD, La Dona (totally rocks- and I get to see her next week at EssenceFest!!!) I decided to add Prince's brother in funk/freak Rick James' proteges Teena and the Mary Jane Girls!!



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Playlist: Swing The Mood

When I want to jump back in time to escape today- or I happen to be channeling Fred Astaire- this is my jump off!



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Playlist: When Country Was Cool

I am not a huge country music fan- but these songs kick ass no matter how you classify them!



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Playlist: Light The Candles Baby

Listen to at least two of the songs, and you will know exactly when to use this!!



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Playlist: Bangin'

First playlist to be featured on the homepage of the site:

This isn't for a romantic evening in bed- this is for a night with tons of energy, passion, action- you know- the kind that has you walking, talking, and feeling funny the next three days!!!



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Playlist: A*@kickers!!!

As promised- I am starting to post my older playlists from fiql.com. This one- my first foray onto the site- as you will see from the description I wrote- I did not know about the "spotlight" feature hehehe!!

Need to get your adrenalin pumping? Amp yourself up with this hit list- not for the faint of heart hehehe!



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Playlist: Pinch Me

As I mentioned in the previous post, along with the list of songs, and the various genre/occasion/mood tags that you assign for the list- you also have to write a description. This can be as simple as the date the playlist was compiled, or as detailed as commenting on every song in the list- it's all up to the person sharing. However, the Editors do encourage creativity by spotlighting certain playlists based upon their creativity and quality. These lists are marked with a green check, and are on the front page of the site. I am proud to say that over half my playlists have achieved such distinction!! Although on a few- I found that I put so much pressure on myself to get the gold star that I spent more time of the stupid description than putting together the list hehehe!! The following playlist is my most recent to be featured on the site. I will post some of the older lists throughout the week- and totally urge all of you (my three readers hehehe) to start sharing playlists as well. Each of you has a gift for finding perfect songs and a skill at turning a phrase that I aspire to with each entry. (Oh and Rene? If you read this- you definitely need to get your butt over to that site and check out my retrowonderland playlist hehehe- I am hoping that you have been noticing some increased traffic!!!)


After my last "keep your head up" breakup playlist, I wanted to put together tunes that showcase the brighter side of love. Songs that are perfect for that giddy rush that you get when you are blindsided by someone. When you drive your friends crazy (when they actually get to see you hehe) by gushing and giggling and your heart can be heard around the corner. Secretly- I'm hoping that this is a "if you build it he will come" deal- just without the ghosts or Kevin Costner hehe! So join me on Cloud 9- wear something that is way too cute, leave your tired friends at home- and bliss out!!!



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Playlist: End of a love affair

***I am so loving this: one of my favorite websites has added the coolest new feature- I have been posting playlists at www.fiql.com since June 2005. It's a great place for people to not only post and distribute lists of songs that they love, but if you want to find music for ANY occasion- you can totally find ideas there. When adding your list, you always had the option to try and search online for samples of each song- like a 15 sec. snippet to jog the memory- like you would find at Amazon. Now, they've gone all youtube and it automatically searches for a video of the song!! You upload the text file of the playlist from itunes, write a little description (I will focus more on that in my next post), and bam- you have a video playlist that you can embed or send anywhere!!! So here is the first!!! Enjoy!!

Break ups rot- anyone who tells you other wise is lying- or they were never in love. Even when you know it's the right decision, admitting that and following through with it is hard. Whether you were the first to voice it or not- as things begin to drift apart, you realize that in order to maintain any kind of sanity you have to shut off some of your more raw nerves. You move almost like a zombie through the last moments until you are left with yourself. That's when the worst part happens- when you have to tend to your exit wounds. When you begin to assess the damage, take a good look around you, and start the next chapter of your story. As a card carrying hopeful romantic, I have been at this point a few more times than most. I have always found that it helps to really belt out a maudlin tune to get my emotions ready to work- prime the pump if you will. You just need to be careful that you don't go all Brenda Walsh and have REM on repeat- look what that did for her!! You need songs that are somber-ish, sad-like, but with sparkles of hope and reassurance here and there. My advice- this playlist, a bottle of red wine you find for under $20, and a few hard core girlfriends on high alert near their phones should you need a boost!! You were fabulous before- you're even better now!





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