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Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker for the Chilly Wind

To change my mood and energy, instead of moving, I transformed my space –

I swapped rooms with my mom.

The wider room allowed me to declutter and organize my things. In the newly arranged and decorated room, I also created a dedicated space for an LP/CD player.

It feels good to take out the turntable LPs that had been stored away for a while and listen to them one by one.

When the cold wind starts to blow, sharply brushing against my cheeks and ears, a certain music slowly comes to mind.

Before listening to winter carols, around this time of year, it’s Tchaikovsky’s ballet suite, .

The tingling, ticklish melody dances through the cold wind like leaves falling one by one from a tree.

When it’s cold and my body feels shivery, listening to LPs in my room is the best! 💿🎶