Hey there! I thought I’d mix things up and write this post directly to you today. Yes, you.

Now that I have your attention I wanted to say hello. I know you’re busy and I don’t want to keep you too long.

Before I let you get back to it, I wanted to give you something. I had a few seconds to breathe this weekend, and I made you a mixtape…which is actually a playlist, but you get the idea.

The mark of a good mixtape is that it needs no explanation. However, I’m a writer and can’t leave well enough alone, so bear with me.

It was inspired by a few things. Admittedly, it’s a little bit for me. There are some layers. It’s not perfect, and I will most definitely make changes. But I will not apologize for the inclusion of Trolls or One Direction. They should be required on every mixtape.

I tested a few of the songs over the weekend and they’re best enjoyed belted at a volume that will definitely annoy the neighbors. For maximum enjoyment you’re going to want to pair that belting with an overly dramatic, lyrically inspired interpretive dance.

Okay, that’s all I have…Enjoy. You don’t have to listen to it now. It (or some variation) will still be here when you need it.