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+title: Florrie's diary and favorite songs
+author: Florrie
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+After seeing Cosmoopolitan's selection of the cutest diary planners, I decided to buy the most expensive one and start journaling. All these introspections and memories made me want to re-listen to some of my all-time favorite lyrics from planet Earth, revolving around friends and adventure. I made a small list of songs that are a companion to my journey.
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+<img class="w50" alt="New Galaxies Cover Illustration" src="/assets/img/posts/new_galaxies.webp" />
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+## "A song about friendship: 'Eden' by Hooverphonic
+
+Is there someone you used to be very close to, with whom you had a complex relationship that could not really be explained with words, then you drifted apart?
+
+When I was 10 I met Inko.
+We would spend all of our time together, we knew everything about each other.
+But one day everything changed.
+We completely stopped being in each other's life, with so many unresolved questions.
+I keep wondering if Inko still thinks about our friendship.
+When I listen to the song 'Eden' by Hooverphonic with minimal lyrics, I am reminded of all of our moments.
+
+Did you ever think of me
+As your best friend
+[...]
+I never tried to feel this vibration
+I never tried to reach your eden
+
+<iframe
+    width="560"
+    height="315"
+    src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bWPOLL_Rr8U?si=N0XweYMJj8N1aptN"
+    title="YouTube video player"
+    frameborder="0"
+    allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
+    allowfullscreen>
+</iframe>
+
+I think these lyrics are very universal and relatable, being deceptively simple but feeling so strong.
+They could be about strong love or friendship.
+
+Despite its beauty, this song makes me a bit sad because it reminds me of the day Inko disappeared with a small apology letter, which was a hard time because just after that, the Government issued an arrest warrant against me.
+
+
+## With darker times will come brighter times: 'Silver Linings' by Kacey Musgraves
+
+Kacey Musgraves is one of my favorite songwriters, especially when I need someone to cheer me up.
+With 'Silver Linings', I keep reminding myself that
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+If you're ever gonna find a silver lining
+It's gotta be a cloudy day
+[...]
+If you wanna find the honey
+You can't be scared of bees
+
+<iframe
+    width="560"
+    height="315"
+    src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R5NSb-Obnas?si=0nPxYaRGrHbUwyEe"
+    title="YouTube video player"
+    frameborder="0"
+    allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
+    allowfullscreen>
+</iframe>
+
+The kind of lyrics that give you courage after difficult times.
+And bees are my best friends.
+
+##  Sit on the lawn and do nothing: 'Waltz' by Fiona Apple
+
+Ru D. will 100% agree on that one, but the time you rest is just as important as the time you take action.
+'Waltz' by Fiona Apple perfectly illustrates that:
+
+If you don't have a date
+Celebrate
+Go out and sit on the lawn
+And do nothing
+'Cause it's just what you must do and
+Nobody does it anymore
+
+<iframe
+    width="560"
+    height="315"
+    src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/adaXr-mZdLw?si=7oHOy0VVqEqfN0E6"
+    title="YouTube video player"
+    frameborder="0"
+    allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
+    allowfullscreen>
+</iframe>
+
+###  A song with a strong message about the current times: 'Death of the law' by Utsu-P
+
+This Japanese song 'Death of the Law' by Utsu-P is an accurate depiction of the situation in space, and the heavy production goes very well with the dark mood.
+Hey, why does everybody assume I only listen to cute songs about friendship? I have a deeper side too.
+
+Law Law Law Law Law Law
+You don't know outer space's exceptions
+If you keep treating "us" as invaders
+You will die down the drains of unchanging times
+
+<iframe
+    width="560"
+    height="315"
+    src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-tXpwt29GFM?si=DvrNOzghP82oT3iS"
+    title="YouTube video player"
+    frameborder="0"
+    allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"
+    allowfullscreen>
+</iframe>
+
+I hope this selection will cheer you up and inspire you to give a call to your best friend, as long as the phone number is still valid.
+If not, you can book a session with June at 1-808-P-JUNE-MUSIC, using her pigeon tracker to find your friend's new number.
+Have a good one!