Soundtrack of My Life, Professional Edition
| Publication year | 2019 |
| Pages | 07 |
by Shelby L. Lopez Executive Director, KBA & KBF
I recently read a story about the Soundtrack of My Life, a writing project for teens that challenges them to choose eight songs that represent them at various stages of their life. As a lover of music and what makes people tick, I was immediately fascinated by the project. After spending the next three hours online, completely engrossed in random strangers' soundtracks, I felt compelled to complete my own soundtrack. I present to you the Soundtrack of My Life, Professional Edition. I hope you'll indulge me.
Dear Listener,
Thank you for "buying" And So It Begins.
This soundtrack is a compilation of songs to accompany some of the most important events in my professional life. Music is an integral part of our existence. It has the power to inspire us and calm us, and at times, move us. These are the songs that move me—the ones that make me pause when they come on the radio because they smack me down in the middle of that memory and the ones that literally move me to dance.
1. THE BEGINNING
Sugar, Sugar — The Archies
One of the most popular songs on the day I was born and it's just a "sweet" little ditty. The Archies were the group that performed on the Saturday morning cartoon, "Archie." The song was originally written for their preschool audience, hence the reference to candy. I challenge you to NOT sing along.
2. FIRST JOB
Everybody Wants to Rule the World — Tears for Fears
The year was 1985. I had my first car (a baby blue Datsun B210 wagon that my brother appropriately dubbed "the blue dog"), my first job (a checker at Food 4 Less) and my first boyfriend (Jim). Man, I thought I ruled the world. I had so much to learn...
3. COLLEGE YEARS
Roam - B-52's
My friends and I would turn the radio up and belt it at the top of our lungs. Such a catchy tune. "Roam, if you want to... " I took this as a personal invitation to go anywhere, do anything and be anyone I wanted to be.
4. AMERICORPS VISTA YEAR OF SERVICE
You Gotta Be - Des'ree
This is my 90's anthem. When I left my chosen profession of Chiropractic to spend a year serving others, I could not have imagined the difficult choices that would unfold before me.
Listen as your day unfolds/Challenge what the future holds/Try and keep your head up...
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