“I guess when it comes down to it
Being grown up isn’t half as fun as growing up
These are the best days of our lives
The only thing that matters is just following your heart
And eventually you’ll finally get it right”
- The Ataris, “In This Diary”

I’ve been waiting on this day for a long time. No, really, a LONG time. Now that it’s finally here, though, I’m having a hard time putting how I feel into words.

For that reason, this seems like the perfect opportunity to introduce you to my Sunday Share posts.

I’ve done this on nearly all of my websites, and I “borrowed” the idea from my good friend C. Each week, I’ll post a few songs which comprise a small playlist of songs I want you to hear. This week’s selections mark the momentous occasion that is my graduation. The files are hosted via zSHARE because I don’t want you sucking up my bandwidth. This also provides an advantage for you as you can preview the track before actually downloading. See, it’s not all about me. Enjoy!

Smashing Pumpkins – “Today”
Despite being a song about depression and desperation, “Today” truly is the greatest day I’ve ever known. This song introduced me to the Smashing Pumpkins and made me the huge fan of their music that I am today.

Jason Mraz – “Details in the Fabric” (ft. James Morrison)
It didn’t really hit me that it was all over until I heard the chorus on my way from taking my final exam last week: “Hold your own, know your name and go your own way and everything will be fine.”

Nina Simone – “Feeling Good [Joe Clausell Remix]“
So many people have covered this song, but nothing and no one compares to Nina Simone. This remix is from Verve Remixed, an album centered on classic Verve tracks, remixed by contemporary electronic producers and DJs.

Kanye West – “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”
This is one of my faves from Graduation: “Old folks talking bout back in my day, but homey this is my day. Class started 2 hours ago, oh am I late? You know I already graduated, and you can live through anything if Magic made it.”

Whitesnake – “Here I Go Again” (M4A)
This was my senior class song in high school, so it’s only fitting that I include it in my college graduation playlist: “And I’ve made up my mind, I ain’t wasting no more time. But, here I go again.”