From trying to level your Discman in mid-air to prevent a song from skipping, to the convenience of hearing your music in almost any situation possible. There is no doubt that music players have come a long way to become what they are today. Not only have the creators of such devices helped evolve the way we view technology, but personally, it has helped many people like me go from a difficult time to a soothing one, from a boring experience to an inspiring and motivating, and simply, a way out of reality. I dare say that music players have become an essential and habitual part of my daily routine. Every time I hear a soothing melody in my ear, I just can't stop my mood from being affected. Since I was a child, memories have flooded me of singing in my mother's car: "One, two, three, four, five, everyone in the car so come on, let's drive", from the song by Lou Bega , “Mambo Number 5”. As a boy, I longed for a way to listen to these songs not just through a radio in my house or in a car, but in a way that would allow me to hear any song I wanted at any time. Luckily for me, my parents gave me my first Sony CD Walkman. Just imagine the glory I felt receiving a way to listen to music anywhere, anytime. Believe me, excitement was the least of my feelings. With the Walkman, I received my first CD; it was “Yo No Fui” by Pedro Fernández. This CD must have been played a billion times. It was actually my first experience of being able to control my emotions through a musical device. As a kid I didn't understand the impact it had on me, I just loved being able to hear my favorite jams. Today, as a more intellectual individual, I can see the positive effects it had on me and my parents as well. This ...... middle of paper ...... I had to swipe on it because of my connection with this piece of technology that produced a melody that took me to a more spiritual and reflective state. Without my music player, I'm sure I would have made many mistakes that I would still regret. All situations and decisions that arose now had to go through a process that involved me being alone with my headphones in my ears. It's hard to describe what this item actually does for me, but I'm glad it appeared in my life. I can consciously say that having the convenience of something that allows me to hear music at any time has made me the calm, analytical, thoughtful person I am today. My music player is and always will be the transitional object that helps me through most personal experiences. The truth is that I can't go a single quiet night without hearing music in my sleep..