Radio

I am a hypocritical radio snob. This is what my head thinks about the preset stations in our car:

If you tell me you only listen to Mix 106.5, I will shamelessly judge you.

However, if I was to be completely honest, I should probably confess that my heart skips a beat when I’m in driving along on my own at night and realise that Love Song Dedications is on. You know those moments in life where you catch yourself thinking, “Wow, I’m truly happy right now!”? Without fail, I will have one of those moments while belting out a ballad in the car, preferably one by Shania Twain or Boys II Men because then... (oooh, this is painful to admit)... I know all the words.

I’m also a channel flicker, and maybe end up tuning in to 106.5 sometimes during the day as well, but only if there’s nothing else playing on any of the other stations. It’s for that reason that I’ve discovered the song Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars, which takes me on an emotional journey against my will. Here’s a sample:

Oh her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shining...
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day

Belle: pfft! VOMIT! [she gags and pretends to spew]

But every time she asks me
Do I look okay, I say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are

And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for a while
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are

Belle: Awww! That’s actually kinda sweet.

Oh you know, you know, you know
I’d never ask you to change
If perfect’s what you're searching for
Then just stay the same

So don't even bother asking
If you look okay
You know I say

When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
Etc...

Belle: [sobbing] This song is soooo beauuuuuutiful!

Seriously, I will judge you.