Thank you Pitbull.

During radiation, the therapists ask if you want to listen to any specific music. The first few times I couldn’t concentrate on anything other than getting through radiation but then, I decided I wanted to choose the music.

When they asked what I wanted to listen to, I said “dance music.” They asked if there was a specific artist and pretty quickly I responded Pitbull. I’m not exactly sure why but I guess I connect him with good vibes, Miami, summertime, dancing, all things I love.

So, every day I would ask them to play Pitbull. It made the room a little less dark and scary. Pitbull is happy and the only negative was having to keep my feet still from dancing to the beat as you have to be stiff and stay still for radiation.

One day they told me that they next 4 or 5 patients left Pitbull playing for their sessions.

Another time the therapist said, “not everyone would pick Pitbull to listen to. You must be a good time.” I thought to myself, I used to be… (Mental note – get back to that version of Ali.)

So, I left my mark on the radiation room listening to Pitbull and making radiation into a party… sort of.

Thank you Pitbull for making something scary and unbearable to manageable. <3

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