My Playlist

I went on a great jog this morning, and the thing that made it fun was the music I listened to on my ipod. To get motivated for running as it's getting colder I've put Christmas music on my shuffle. For my last mile I ran to an old version of Bebo Norman's "Joy to the World," then the Black Eyed Peas' "Let's Get it Started," followed by the Bare Naked Ladies' "God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen" with Sarah McLachlan. This is why I enjoy jogging: I can get outside and listen to a completely random mix of songs that keep my feet moving and make me want to go farther and listen longer.
While BJ and I were at the 5K race in September we saw one of his former students, a mom of two who was also running her first race. She said she enjoyed running because it got her away from her kids. It was a good break for her. While I agree with this sentiment I also enjoy running because I get to actually listen to songs that I like. I can hear the words and think about them. Not that there's much to think about with the lyrics to a song like "Let's Get it Started," but you know what I mean. I also have Collective Soul songs (what do you think about this line: "Jesus didn't speak English but I do think I understand the rhyme and the reason of a goody-good gentleman"), and a lot of Snow Patrol and Coldplay. I like experimenting with what I listen to on a run, and if you have any suggestions of songs you like to work out to then send them my way.
And now I have to go because Toby just brought me the door knob to our attic door. "It just came off" was his excuse. (We live in an old house. It's possible; in fact, it's happened before.) Since BJ's upstairs in his office working I hope, for his sake, he's not locked up there now.