My friend’s boyfriend had a birthday party last weekend and asked if I knew of a good playlist.

Quality over quantity.

It’s a simple concept that teaches us that it’s more important to have or create things of value because they are worth more than lots of underwhelming versions. Whether it is business or aspects of our personal life this is a perception that can be applied to many things. One aspect that is a persistent balancing act of quality versus quantity is music.

It’s been a test to be absolutely comfortable with being alone. I thought I had mastered it yet this past month I’ve been very lonely. The feeling creeped up on me when I thought I was getting to a happier me. I’m naturally a loner and love being in my own space. Whether it’s staying in my bedroom for hours, going to the cinema, an art exhibition or out to eat, or for a walk- I don’t mind doing things by myself and prefer it most times. But the changes I’ve experienced in my life this year has made me feel more alone than ever.

Twitter leading up to the release of More Life seemed like one big social occasion. Before the “playlist” was released everyone was tweeting about their excitement, their expectations and their faithful fandom. I felt a little urge to drop everything and listen like some of my followers. But I didn’t. Instead I stayed off twitter for a few days because if I read anything else about Drake and his More Life playlist I would’ve unfollowed some people. I wasn’t even interested in listening to it anymore.

Oh no I’m becoming my mother.

The necessary statement I make a lot. I find myself seeing similarities in my mother and me, from different aspects of my life as I grow older. But one that I thought was amusing is the response I make to music nowadays.