Music on Mondays – Breakup Mix Exchange

First, please don’t panic at the word “breakup.” Boyfriend and I are just fine. This is yet another one of those mix exchanges that I’m always talking about.

My name is Kirsten and I’m a CD mix exchange addict. This is my latest in a long line of exchanges this year, and I am signed up for 2 more at the moment that I still need to make contributions to, but those will be in February and May. But the breakup mix? Well, here’s your song listing:

1. Time – Sarah McLachlan
2. Waiting – Chantal Kreviazuk
3. Excuses – Alanis Morrisette
4. Come Around – Kim Richey
5. The Power of Goodbye – Madonna
6. Sand in My Shoes – Dido
7. I’ll Do Fine – Ebba Forsberg
8. Greeting Card Aisle – Sarah Harmer
9. Never Do That Again – Ivy
10. It’s Only Love – Heather Nova
11. If I Fall – Tara MacLean
12. Displaced – Azure Ray
13. To Be Free – Emiliana Torrini
14. I’ll Take It From Here – Jonatha Brooke

And of course there’s a backstory to this, which will explain why none of these songs are newer than 4 years old. This comes directly from the commentary included in my cover art.

In 2002, I met a man with whom I fell in love. I thought he loved me back, until he “needed his space.” But we stayed friends, and he was instrumental in where I ended up when I moved to Las Vegas in 2003. We continued our friendship with the understanding that it was not the right time for a deeper relationship. In the meantime, I made this mix – mostly on the idea that it was a bit of a completer mix to the Felicity soundtracks. As I listened to it, it became apparent that another theme was emerging and I realized that I needed to let him go. I did that in 2005, telling him flat out that I wanted him to fight for me. He didn’t, and I haven’t heard from or talked to him since. I burned all his letters and I haven’t listened to this CD since then either, but I had it kicking around in my collection. This mix exchange gives me the perfect opportunity to set this mix free. I have a boyfriend now – one who is better than I could ever have imagined. I’m thinking of another mix for him, but it won’t include any of these songs.

So there you have it – my latest mix. I hope you all enjoy it.

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