Growing up, I was all about cassette tapes. But unfortunately, I ended up selling them when I made the switch to CDs. Over the years, I accumulated a solid collection, probably close to a thousand. However, during a move many years ago, I decided to transfer all the discs and artwork into sleeves to save space. Looking back, I regret it - there's something about having those original cases that I miss. But, it is what it is.

As technology evolved, I made the jump from CDs to digital purchases. Nowadays, I don't use CDs at all, but I still make a point to buy digital music. I've also transferred my CDs to digital. Streaming through Spotify has also become a huge part of how I listen to music now.

There’s something nostalgic about popping a disc into a player and listening to an album the way it was meant to be heard, from start to finish. Plus, the sound quality is usually better than streaming, and it’s nice to have a physical collection. It feels like a more intentional way to enjoy music.