Early on into our relationship, Edin shared the idea of creating a playlist for each other and sharing them on our upcoming plane ride. I went a little crazy with the length of it, I’ll admit it. But, to me this playlist is one big list of “I heard this song and thought of you.”

the evergrowing list of tracks on this playlist feel like a hug to heart. Some will surprise you with a more upbeat tempo than the majority that you’ll hear but, it’ll be a hug none the less. Although I’m a sucker for a sad girl moment with some heartbreak r&b, this list generates a warmer love - the one that actually feeds us rather than drains us. They’re not about being in love with the past or the potential or the ‘what could be/ could’ve been’. Listening to this playlist sparks appreciation for the beautiful things that are ( I know, tacky. but shush.) and just leaning into it.

Where a first dance song might live

all my love - kirby

Bag of You - Mahalia

midnight blues - umi

Pointless - Lewis Capaldi

Slow dancing - Aly + aj

electricity - dua lipa

timeless - Dallas smith

Perfect duet (ed sheeran + Beyonce)

Loved By you - kirby

Willing to trust - kid cudi + ty Dolla $ign

snooze - SZA

First Times - ed sheeran

Crazier - Arthur Miguel

Jeans - Jessie Reyez + Miguel

nervous (piano version) - John legend

snow on the beach - taylor swift

Rollin’ - blessing offer