Day 13: a band/artist who has gotten me through some tough days (a letter)

Dear Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Colbie Caillat, Leona Lewis, Adele:

All of you have amazing voices. Thank you for singing everything I am feeling and everything I want to say. Your songs are like stories of my life.

Taylor, even though we are totally different ages, somehow I can still relate to you and your songs. I was once young like you and sometimes feel like that lost, confused teenage girl again.

Adele, your soulful lyrics and voice give me a sense of power I needed to find within myself again. For a period of time, I had lost that. Thank you for bringing me back to life.

Colbie, you have been a favorite for a long time. Your songs have brought me so much happiness and vibrance again.

Leona, your song, "Happy" helped me hold back the tears on days when I didn't want to face people at work. It was my start of the day, power song.

Miranda & Carrie, "White Liar" and "Undo It"- WOW! Awesome. Whenever I am angry and refuse to cry, I turn those songs up and dance around my house.

All of you - your songs put things into perspective for me and help me find my strength, courage and peace in my life again.

Thank you.

Your grateful fan,

Nikki