I know I’ve been positively sunshine, unicorns and bunny rabbits when talking about my time in Australia thus far. Because let’s face it, it’s pretty darn awesome here. But that’s not to say I’m emitting rainbows with every foot step. There are always ups and downs. My biggest trifle here: homesickness. After my mom left and returned to Canada, I was really feeling the burn. So I made myself a little “cheer me up” mix to help keep my mind off feeling a bit blue. Here are some tunes to combat the feeling of being all alone and far from home, complete with some happiness inducing accompanying images.

I Hold Sunlight And Swallow Butterflies

01. Eisley – Brightly Wound ♪
02. Emiliana Torrini – Big Jumps ♪
(♥) 03. Stars – In Our Bedroom After The War ♪

04. Feist – 1 2 3 4 ♪
05. Ivy – Nothing But The Sky ♪
06. Hall & Oates – Sara Smile ♪

07. Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am ♪
08. Jónsi – Sinking Friendships ♪
09. Sia – Breathe Me ♪

10. Jenny Lewis – The Charging Sky ♪
11. Let’s Go Sailing – We Get Along ♪
12. Goldfrapp – Monster Love ♪

13. Metric – Satellite Mind ♪
14. Joanna Newsom – The Fray ♪
15. She & Him – Me And You ♪

♪ Listen to the mix on 8tracks ♪

Whenever you need a little pick me up, I hope this mix will help lift your spirits, put a smile on your face (even if only temporarily) and wash away your worries. Happy listening!

If you only have a few quick minutes for a tune, make it the one marked with a heart ♥: it’s my most loved song of the bunch.

Click images for sources.