first of all, you got home. second of all, you got friends.

When I get a hold of something I love, I become completely enthralled and obsessed with it. Shoes, clothes, make up, nail polish, a movie, tv show, song, celebrity… the list goes on. I will constantly stare at, wear, apply, listen, watch or whatever else this thing until I have absolutely worn it out and/or found something else bright and shiny to obsess over. The past two weeks or so, that thing of mine has been the 'Homefriends' mix that Ross One & Harley Viera-Newton created. I usually cannot stand listening to mixes that are an hour long and doesn't involve a little fist-pumping (aka I do not listen to these things outside of a club). But this mix is different. It isn't exploding with the newest Rihanna and Drake songs, but rather songs that will hit you with nostalgia. These are songs that you listen to and connect to a memory. Or hell, just think, "Wow, this song really fucking rocks." You will think that for the entire hour that this mix goes on, trust me.

I have done almost everything to this mix. Write, fall asleep, walk on the treadmill, fry my skin in the sun, do laundry, and pedal ferociously on my stationary bike. This mix even made me forget how badly the seat of said bite was riding my ass. That is how good it is. But I think 'Homefriends' is built for much more than I have exposed it to. It needs to be brought to the great outdoors, where it is enjoyed within a group (which obviously has to be your homefriends, also known as the friends from your home. See, it isn't so hard to understand). So my ideal location to blast this mix would be a picnic. I'm thinking somewhere super green and grassy rather than a beach, which in my mind is a park in London but since London is kinda far from New Jersey, I will settle with a park somewhere within fifteen minutes. I'm lazy, okay? But that is another reason why I love having this mix so much: no more making playlists! Even if you're at your little picnic for more than an hour, just make sure to get the people with you super buzzed on wine and/or beer and chances are they won't notice that you just keep playing the same mix over and over again. As per usual, I had to choose my ideal picnic outfit. It has been steaming hot in the sun lately, so minimal clothing would be a must. You might even want to exchange the bandeau for a bathing suit in case the tank is too much. Yes, that is how hot it is. Wear comfy sandals, cute cutoffs, a sweet pair of sunglasses and you're pretty much set. And don't forget the food. My idea of the ideal picnic would be an assortment of precut fruit (pineapple, apple, strawberries), finger sandwiches or a sub in slices (salami would be ideal, but I'd totally get down with PB & fluff), pudding cups for dessert, water bottles to keep from passing out, and beer/wine to ensure that your friends are drunk, forgetful about the music and freely dance when 'Lovefool' comes on. How could you go wrong?