I listened to her album as I did some cleaning today. It's amazing how much music can transport you to a specific time, a specific memory. I was introduced to Asha Ali last New Years Eve - a high school friend greeted me as I arrived at her brother's apartment, she had the album playing as she cooked us a dinner of bean and vegetable burritos. Surrounded by my friend's light, her spirit, I felt ready to get out of my haze. But once her trip was over and she was back to crossing continents, so much of 2012 became encapsulated by this song. But I can smile now, swaying to the song as I clean my room and sneak spoonfuls of my yogurt (I should be in a commercial!). To better times ahead.
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