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My name is Sarah Salinas and I am a sophomore at the University of Texas, majoring in Early Education. I was born and raised in a small southern Texas border town and I am the youngest of five. I enjoy being spontaneous in ways that further explore my identity, accompanied by people who mean the most to me and push me to strive for the optimum.

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This soundtrack gives the listener a brief recollection of my life from experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today. I want for the audience to audibly listen to the transition of music in my soundtrack, which embark new chapters in my life starting from a young age to the present day.

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Throughout my time in an educational environment starting from elementary school to the end of high school, I held a position in a dance team which immensely impacted my experience in school. Within these twelve years, dance gave me the opportunity to find my identity by expressing myself through weekly performances, which is why I am truly grateful for this form of art. This song reminds me of all the amazing memories I used to partake in from practices, pep rallies and game days which grew my love for sports.

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This upbeat and catchy song reminds me of the times I have traveled, which opens the door to new adventures. Looking back on my life, my favorite memories are those when traveling to foreign destinations. Listening to this song makes me cheery when reflecting on some of the best chapters in my life that reframe back to the moments in places outside of my home state with family and friends.

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The greatest hardship I have experienced throughout my life was losing my grandfather at a young age, which changed my entire perspective on life. This was the first major loss in my life and due to our close relationship, his death was hard to accept. This emotional song of wishing for more makes me think back on the last days I had with my grandpa before he was taken away from me, hoping I had more time with him. Since learning about the fragility of life, I have prioritized keeping a tight relationship with those I love and never taken a day in my life for granted.

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Riley Green - I Wish Grandpas Never Died (Official Live Performance)

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Morgan Wallen's song makes me reflect on times in my life where I found it difficult overcoming mistakes while growing up. In this song, he says he would blame and shame himself for his errors, which I heavily relate to regarding to my own self. Though making mistakes are inevitable and I tend to be hard on myself for the simplest things, this song brings me at ease knowing that others have also been put in such circumstances and have been able to move forward. This heartfelt song taught me that we learn from our own experiences to differentiate what is right from wrong for future situations, which is why this song holds such a strong meaning to me.

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Morgan Wallen 2022 Billboard Music Awards Performance

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This song makes me reflect on fond memories with the most remarkable people in my life, this one in particular referring to my closest friends. Every time I listen to this song, it brings me a sense of happiness thinking of the first time I met my friends. 'Memories' reminds me of fun highlights in my life that I will forever cherish with such amazing individuals who hold a special place in my heart.

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Growing up, my siblings and I were in very different stages in our lives due to our age gaps. Because of this, I always wished for a younger sibling from seeing the joy it brought to my brother and sister when they had one of their own. Being that I am a very family-oriented person, one of the best days was when my niece was born and given that I am able to see her grow up closely resonates with this song.

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George Strait - The Best Day (Live From The Astrodome)

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This song reminds me of one of the first concerts/festivals I went to. By going to concerts, I am able to emotionally connect to these unforgettable experiences and live in the moment without having to worry of constant stresses in my mind. The environment of a concert is like no other and takes me to a different place of comfort. I find joy in spending time experiencing events that greatly impact my life, such as listening to music live by artists I admire and look up to.

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Having to leave my small border town to a large city for university was a difficult adjustment for me to endure, though my hometown is only a few hours away. As much as I always fantasized this experience and had been waiting years to embark this new chapter in my life at my dream college, many fears of failure and the unknown circulated my mind. This Texas country band's song reminds me of the transition in my life of leaving my childhood and turning into an independent adult.

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Randy Rogers - Interstate (Live Acoustic Solo Version)

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Being able to find songs of different genres that relate to my life made me feel a stronger connection towards this form of art. When I listened to music prior to this assignment, it was solely for the sake of enjoyment, but I never really put myself in the position of the artist. I appreciated being able to explore myself on a deeper level and reflect on times that mean the most to me. The one thing I discovered about myself is that I resorted more towards country in comparison to other genres. Furthermore, I personally feel that this type of music tells a story and has a genuine meaning behind the lyrics. I hope that in some way the listener is able to gain an inside perspective on some of the important aspects in my life that highlight positive moments which have built my character. I feel that throughout my years of living, every event has had its purpose and I am able to relive them through these songs of comfort. Though most of these moments in my life have come to an end, these songs bring back a special recollection of my life which I am able to share to others.