As 2013 comes to a close, I find myself flooded with memories — all amazingly vivid despite their multitude. And while I am tempted to sit here and reflect on them all, I realize that in the background of my beautifully chaotic life has been one constant: music. Throughout every plane ride, tailgate (including one announcing the engagement of my best friends), run (& race), work day and more somber moments, there has been a playlist to see me through. So here, for your listening enjoyment, is my 2013 according to music. Thirteen songs to be exact.

Hope you enjoy.

Happy New Year! ~Katherine

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1. Pompeii, Bastille

2. Clarity, Zedd

3. Let Go, RAC

4. Royals, Lorde

5. Ho Hey, Nashville Cast (Lennon & Maisy cover, amazing)

6. Roar, Katy Perry

7. Off to the Races, Lana Del Ray

8. I Love It, Icona Pop

9. Ribs, Lorde

10. Warm Water, Banks (Snakehips Remix Version)

11. Counting Stars, OneRepublic

12. The Wire, Haim

13. Mr. Brightside, The Killers (For those who know me, I saved the best for last. 🙂 )

Encore:

Don’t Stop Believin’, Journey (on the last 800m of the Chicago Half Marathon…); Young and Beautiful, Lana Del Ray (song of Gatsby), Dark Horse, Katy Perry; What Now, Rihanna; I Want Crazy, Hunter Hayes