Image by Wollbinho via Flickr

Music has always had the power to evoke strong feelings of euphoria, sadness, joy, love, and anger. It can bring back past memories of lost loved ones, fun times with friends, or visions of our youth. I, as many of you in this tough economic strain, have been through a lot so far this year. I've suffered the loss of loved ones, stressed over school and finances, struggled to find a job, experienced love, met new friends, lost old ones, and reevaluated my life on many occassions.
Whether sitting in the car and listening to a song on the radio, Ipod, or mix CD; there are certain songs that you have listened too more than others. Certain songs play a certain role in your life according to the experiences you're going through in that moment. I've put together a playlist of 20 songs (in no particular order) for 2009 that remind me of everything I've been through (the good and bad, but mostly the good) this year. I hope you enjoy this list and incorporate them into your personal playlist.

1. Viva la Vida- Coldplay
2. Keeps Getting Better- Cristina Aguilera
3. We Ride- Rihanna
4. That's What You Get- Paramore
5. Disturbia- Rihanna
6. Love in this Club- Usher
7. Touch my body- Mariah Carey
8. Love Lockdown- Kanye West
9. Low- Flo Rida
10. I kissed a Girl- Katey Perry
11. Love story- Taylor Swift
12. 1,2,3,4- Plain White T's
13. I'm Yours- Jason Mraz
14. If You Seek Amy- Britney Spears
15. Don't Trust Me- 3OH3
16. So What- Pink
17. Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas
18. Calle Ocho- Pitbull
19. Swim- Jack's Mannequin
20. Circus- Britney Spears