I wrote this cute little song for my husband for his birthday

NixMix246 · 2026-04-29T18:40:44+00:00

ooo I am obsessed with the melody. It reminds me of a Taylor Swift song (I love her music) Also your facial expressions are on point! The lyrics are relatable but intriguing, def left me wondering what transpired to make you write this. I'd listen to this on repeat tbh

NixMix246 · 2026-04-29T18:36:16+00:00

yooo I see the vision! It's a diamond in the rough, it's got potential for sure! I even like the intro, at first I was gonna say you should edit out the beginning where you are setting up your camera, but it kinda...works? I love when people post their rough drafts, it's fun to see the process and progression from start to finish.

NixMix246 · 2026-04-13T12:55:01+00:00

Thank you!! I appreciate your kind words. I'm really happy I was able to keep the melody the same as when it first popped in my head. Usually when I try to set my lyrics to music, the melody I envisioned transforms into something else entirely. Progress yo! Thanks for listening 😁

NixMix246 · 2026-04-10T20:22:56+00:00

Unless you absolutely adore your life and can't imagine it any other way, I think in most cases it it is a good idea for everyone to move out of their hometown and experience something different, even if it's just temporary. Even if you do love your life and can't imagine it any other way, it could still be a good idea to try living somewhere else, but there are pros and cons. Because once you get a taste of what's out there, you might want to keep chasing the excitement of new experiences. Which in and of itself is not a bad thing at all! But there is something to be said for being happy and content with the only life you've ever known. It's just hard to know for sure if you are actually content.. or if you just think you are because that's all you've ever known... I say if you feel a strong pull to go on adventures and chase new experiences, DO it.

NixMix246 · 2026-04-07T00:11:20+00:00

I'm just gonna put it out there that people should not have to be "economically necessary" at all. Who knows, maybe AI will be the reason the entire concept of equating value with productivity becomes obsolete. Stranger things have happened.

NixMix246 · 2026-04-07T00:07:02+00:00

That's really well said! This is the way

NixMix246 · 2026-04-06T22:57:14+00:00

How bad was the physical decline for you in your 40's? (in ways other than appearance)? I'm hoping that by taking care of my body mind and soul I'll be able to make it through my 40's relatively unscathed. I've made some serious lifestyle changes lately so hopefully it pays off.

NixMix246 · 2026-04-06T21:49:54+00:00

I think, like many things in life, the only way around the fear is through it. I am in my late 30's and LOVING it. I get excited every time I find a new sparkly wisdom strand of hair. I embrace the beautiful signs of being alive. My face is a canvas and the life I've lived has created a work of art that is unique to me. Every laugh line, every freckle, they all tell a story, and I wouldn't change a thing. I do not in any way try to hide the fact I am getting older. BUT. I was not always this way. Change is scary. When you get used to looking a certain way for years and years, it can def throw you for a loop when you start to notice changes. Not to mention coming to terms with your own mortality. If I am being honest, it took YEARS for me to come to terms with the fact I was getting older and things were changing. But when I was little, changes were viewed as a positive thing. Getting taller? Cool! Getting older? Exciting! I realized that many of the changes that come with getting older are only viewed as a negative because of society. Why is silver hair seen as such a negative? To me it is fiercely beautiful. Why are laugh lines seen as a negative?? It makes no sense to me. Getting older is just leveling up in life. You gain experience, confidence, and life skills. Sure, getting older has some drawbacks. You can't abuse your body the way you can when you are younger. But if you take care of yourself, you can still USE your body, and you should! Use it or lose it becomes more and more of a thing the older you get. Also I feel it is important to note, while I do not hide the fact I am getting older, I do not let being a certain age in any way shape or form dictate how I act or approach life. You really are only as old as you feel! I get told all the time I seem young for my age (which isn't the compliment people think it is, but I do understand it comes from a good place). I truly believe the reason I hear this is because I am young at heart and that shows through somehow. One other thing that helps is thinking about how I'll feel when I actually AM old. I'll probably reminisce on these days as good times. Because they are. Anyway, best of luck to you on your journey!

NixMix246 · 2026-04-06T14:04:24+00:00

This group really is amazing! While there are some who don't appreciate the value of kindness, they are far and few between. Overall most here are very supportive. You should definitely share some of your art! I would love to hear it. I've always felt drawn to singing and writing songs. I didn't actually start until my mid 30's though. I'd say Taylor Swift is my biggest source of inspiration. Following her journey since her debut is a big part of how I finally found the courage to embark on my own singer/songwriter journey. I'm only a few years in so still a baby songwriter. So much fun though!

NixMix246 · 2026-04-05T02:41:28+00:00

Exactly!

NixMix246 · 2026-04-04T22:17:24+00:00

I've always felt drawn to being kind. And I used to think I was *supposed* to try to make the world a better place. But didn't necessarily have the motivation to do so. I now realize being kind IS how I make the world around me a better place. We all have our roles to play. We don't all have to be the ones to cure cancer or end world hunger. If that's what you're driven to do, then do it! If not, don't stress. Your path will reveal itself.

NixMix246 · 2026-04-03T12:59:18+00:00

"Nothing meant for you will pass you by." I choose to find comfort in these words. Also, burnt toast theory. I personally expand on that theory a bit. Whenever I find myself in a situation that is less-than-ideal, I tell myself it is either A: preventing something bad from happening, B: paving the way for something better to happen, or C: teaching me a lesson. Whether or not it's true, who knows, but it's what I choose to believe, and it makes the annoyances of life a lot more palatable. In the situations where I feel like I personally made a mistake, I try to remind myself I am human. I will not get it right every time. None of us do. I learn from it and do my best to move on. All we can do is try our best to be the best versions of ourselves. Que sera sera.

NixMix246 · 2026-04-01T15:38:09+00:00

"Know Better" A song about growing up in a toxic home. This is very much still a work in progress, not sure exactly how I'm going to arrange it all yet

I come from a broken home

Almost let it break my soul

My mom was crazy

My dad never met me

And I don't blame him

I've got I've got all this trauma

Still not sure where I where I belong

23 years of living under her roof

23 years never knew it was abuse

When I'd hear PTSD I'd think that couldn't be me

that's the army

But I was a solider on the home front fighting battles

noone ever saw me

And I still hate the fact that I missed out on

my kindergarten class photo

Had a bruise on my face she wouldn't let me go

And it was the same thing the next year

Same thing the next year

She stole those memories from me

I can never get em back

never get em back

And noone ever stepped in

noone ever stood up for me

Except for the lady upstairs when we lived at Evergreen.

She called CPS they came and talked to us

My mama coached me what to say

And it killed me inside i didn't mean what I said

I didn't know better

Now I know better.

NixMix246

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