Music is such a big part of my life. There’s always music playing in my house. Whether it be rock, metal, country, best of the ’80s, blues, pop, today’s top hits, or classical, there is always a beat playing.

The lyrics in rock and country are so raw sometimes they reach inside my soul, twist my stomach in knots, and make the hairs on the back of my neck prickle.

Metal and the best of the ’80s are my go-to playlists for my cleaning frenzies; plus, they remind me of my teen years.

My kids and husband will usually be the ones requesting top hits or pop, and I’ll go with it since they tolerate my metal moods.

I get my love of classical music from my dad, and I find it relaxing while soaking in the tub or before bed.