Today's Song of the Day

Call Me When You're Sober, Evanescence, 2006

How old are you in your head? One of my favorite journalists posed this question recently on Twitter and I can't stop thinking about it. 

On top of that, I've had Amy Lee's mesmerizing voice stuck in my head for days. I haven't thought about this song in years but yeah, it makes sense that I'm hearing it this morning -- call me when you're sober.

I love how Amy's beautiful voice is so heavy with unwavering anger in this song. She's dug in and there will be no exceptions. How old am I in my head? I'm finally old enough to have the courage to  change my mind. Digging in and staying the course can be toxic. I love the chorus of this song, though -- having the maturity to truly recognize a truth and being prepared to move on is how old I am in my head.

For the past 20 years or so, my very best friends have all been older. Yet, on the whole, I continue to feel more connected with younger culture or those with naturally youthful spirits. I've never had much of a sense for age. Defining someone by their age is such a restrictive trap. In my head, I've decided I'm a solid 35-40. Looking in the mirror tells me I'm an old lady, though, and that's super sobering.

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