I wish, I wish, I wish I had some chocolate.

Actually, I wish, I wish, I wish I had Julia Robert's laugh. My Grandma and I went to see Eat, Pray, Love (lovely movie, by the way) yesterday, and I've decided that Mrs. Robert's laugh sounds like soft tinkle lights at a bubbly sunset.

This post is supposed to be about music though, not soft tinkle lights at bubbly sunsets. So music you shall have.

When I am having a bad day, I listen to this (Body in a Box- City and Colour):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8HPk26gdW0

Generally, anything by City and Colour does wonders for those fall-apart thoughts.

Warm summer days that make me want to go on a hike or sit and cuddle at a park, require this song (Bang Bang- Dispatch):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlKdXT9jM_A

Some days I feel simple. On those days I listen to this (Sentimental Heart- She&Him):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T728aTfa5TU

Occasionally, I feel disoriented. This usually helps me find my bearings (Lake Michigan- Rogue Wave):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nOa1G-uB2A

Thinking makes me think of these kinds of songs (Ding Dong- Nellie Mckay):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leqm00CmeT8

If you have some time, you should go through all of Nellie's songs and try to pick out the political or ethical issues she is singing about. Makes for an interesting night.

Other moods and other bands/artists:

Inspired- Pat Benatar

Calmed- Iron and Wine

Tricky- Coheed and Cambria

Functional- The Cranberries

Weird- The White Stripes

Retro- Styx

Modern- Regina Spektor

Slow- Josh Garrels

Cute- Bon Iver

Classic- Ben Harper

There are oh so many more I could list. I sure love me some tunes.