33 songs for the 33rd trip around the sun ☀️

Entering "Jesus year" & sharing the special bday playlist | MC #75

Hi there,

Guess who's about to embark on the much-talked-about "Jesus year"? Yours truly, stepping into the 33rd chapter of life with arms wide open 🤗. This Monday I turned 33, and if Urban Dictionary is to be believed, I'm in for one heck of a ride! 🚀

“The 33rd year of your life where you are reborn in some sense. Perhaps a mid-life crisis, perhaps an ego death, perhaps the year where you abandon old ways and start new .... or perhaps you were affixed to a cross and came out the other side a spiritual figure that historians, theologians, worshipers and dissenters make the subject of many a conversation.”

— Urban Dictionary

They say it's a time for rebirth, a moment where you either embrace a mid-life crisis, undergo an ego death, or just decide to Marie Kondo your entire life. And about the Jesus comparison… while I might not have experienced that level of drama, I've faced my fair share of challenges. Anyway, I’m ready and excited to face whatever life will inevitably throw at me.

In celebration of this fun occasion, I'm not just counting candles on a cake 🎂, but I'm curating a symphony of nostalgia with a playlist that encapsulates the essence of my musical journey so far. From the tunes that fueled my teenage rebellion (like "My Way" by Limp Bizkit, or "Nobody’s Listening” by Linkin Park), through the heartfelt ballads that accompany my late-night contemplation (like "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star, or "Wish I Didn’t Miss You" by Angie Stone), to the tracks that got me through the Mondayest of Mondays (like "Big City Life" by Mattafix, or "Me 4 Me" by KOYOTIE), this playlist is a melodic time capsule of my soul.

I hope you’ll enjoy this rollercoaster ride 🎢 of emotions as we dive into the classics that shaped my taste, the guilty pleasures that I'll proudly admit to, and maybe a sprinkle of hidden gems that deserve to be heard today. All 33 songs from today’s playlist are my favorite, non-Polish rescue bops. Feel free to reminisce, discover new favorites, or just groove along with me. Whether you're a fellow 30-something or just someone who appreciates good tunes, I hope there's a little something for you in there.

OK, without further ado, here's the link to the soundtrack of my life:

Feel free to share some of your favorite songs, too. It would be awesome to know!

Here's to another year of laughter, growth, and, of course, killer tunes! Thanks for being a part of my journey! Sending you all the good vibes and virtual high-fives ✨✨✨

Yours,