Hi Bloggy Buddies. I’m officially requesting a favor. Here’s the 411. My baby (read: 5’10, 180lb) brother is on the cusp of his Sweet Sixteen. I’ve been thinking of what I can do to celebrate his birthday in my coolest-older-sister-ever type way. AC/DC is coming to the area, which is his “favorite band ever!” but alas, the tickets are way expensive. I’m sorry dude, I love ya, but not 200$ worth. Anyway, with that idea scratched I was back to square one. What else I could do for him, what would I have liked to receive at 16?
Let me rephrase that, what would I have liked to receive at 16 other than a car?
Whenever I think of turning 16 I instantly hear No Doubt’s “Sixteen” in my head. Bingo.
I’ve decided to make him a mixed cd full of quintessential songs about being 16, a teenager, in high school, etc. So far I’ve got “Sixteen,” and “Teenage Dirtbag” on the list. Here’s where I need your help. What else can I include? What songs make you think of turning 16 and surviving high school?
Also, male readers, help me out! I’m not sure what’s “cool” for teenage boys to listen to, and he’s all 16 and angsty so you know he’ll scoff if I load up a cd with Ani Difranco.
It would also be cool if you could include a little blurb about why you suggested your songs. I’ll put together a little Song Guide for him and include your web address (if you wish). You can post things here, on the twentysomething blogger discussion board (Songs for 16) or email me at ablogofherown@gmail.com.
I’ll be posting the full list and song on my blog after his birthday (the 20th of October), so look for the complete list then!
Thank you all!
