"Took the G out your waffle, all you got left is your EGO"

My iPod is literally the most important thing I own. I actually took the time out of my day to measure how many hours of music I listen to per day, and the number was somewhere around five to six hours. I kid you not America. I kid you not. The iPod is something that holds much importance in my family as well. We own 8, functioning iPods. There are only 4 of us. What can I say? Us Ramakrishnan's enjoy a good tune or two, or ten thousand eighty four. Again, I kid you not America. I kid you not. After spending twenty three minutes counting the number of songs in my Family's iTunes account, I discovered that totally, we have 10,084 songs. GRANTED, that 8,907 songs from this enormous stockpile of music is Indian, this is still a pretty remarkable feat. Joking aside, the iPod allowed me to constantly carry something that mattered to me, music, and listen to it wherever I was, at any given time. The freedom to listen to a variety of music so effortlessly was something I didn't have when I was younger. I was born in a cynical time period, one in which we were forced to carry devices known as "CD-Players". As ridiculous as this sounds, you had to carry individual CD's around with you in what many referred to as a "CD-Case". Now, I have all my music at my fingertip (pun intended.) I'd be lying through my pearly whites if I said that my iPod was JUST a neat piece of technology. This might seem sad to hear, but I honestly have considered classifying my iPod as my best friend. Honestly. I mean, my iPod is always there for me, providing me with quality music at the right times. When I'm feeling depressed, I plug in my headphones, turn on my iPod and listen to all four of Coldplay's albums for three consecutive hours. Feeling like I need some motivation? Play Macklemore's entire EP. My point is, my iPod is a source of comfort for me. It's surpassed its purpose as just a way of making music more mobile and has established itself as a resource for me to express my emotions without really having to say anything whatsoever. The benefits its provided for me are things that cannot be replicated by anyone. Except Jobs. Steve, Jobs.

My "Walking Down the Green Hallway" playlist:

For those of you who know me well enough, the minute the bell rings at 3:15, my headphones are in my ears, and my music is on maximum volume. I am an eagle. The green hallway is my sky.

1.) Kanye West & Jay-Z: No Church In The Wild

There really is no other word to describe this song besides epic. Really, it's just that. This awkward sense of empowerment comes over you when you listen to this song. There is something both graceful and mind blowing about mixing guitar, drums, and poetry that I cannot seem to put my finger on. But, I guess it's that sense of ambivalence I have towards this song that makes me find it so epic.

2.)Macklemore- Wings

I hear people always speak about how they are able to relate to a specific song. I never really experienced that until I heard Wings. The song basically criticizes American consumerism, but does so by describing Macklemore's need to own Nike brand shoes when he was growing up so that he would fit in. I share his sentiments, as I grew up learning from my friends that wearing Nikes established you as being unique.

3.) OCD Moosh and Twist- Live It Up

There really is no deep meaning to this song. It was produced by two 18 year old, upcoming rap artists whose whole motif is to enjoy life to the maximum. The message of this song might be simple, but it's honest, and I can't help but appreciate that.

4.)Hans Zimmer- Dream is Collapsing (from the Inception soundtrack)

I really do not need to explain this. If you do not understand why this song is on this playlist, stop wasting your time doing what your doing and watch Inception. Twice. Just for *KICKS* ;) (second pun intended.)

5.)Childish Gambino- Freaks and Geeks

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Childish Gambino, you might know him as Donald Glover, the actor who plays Troy on Community. You are not mistaken, he raps and acts. Like a champ. Freaks and Geeks is literally entirely comprised of really clever metaphors and similes. I understand that some of the things he says in the song are questionable, but the song is lighthearted and manages to make me smile everytime I hear it. The man really is ingenious, believe me.