Still Out There Trying To Make It Happen: Cinderella Man By Rush

You know every time I try to do something new, something comes up and just ruins everything.  Right I'm experiencing that again and it's' leaving a bad taste in my mouth.  Yet despite all these setbacks, it only serves to fuel my desire to achieve my goals.  At this point in my life, I'm sick and tired of of having all these distractions that's why I'm doing the best that I can to make it happen.  Rush's song "Cinderalla Man" helps keep me going when times are tough.

Apart from the disappointments from the last few years, I also am dealing with a bunch of new problems that's turning my world upside down.   I know nothing in life is permanent and you have to ready for change but it still hurts because of the hard work you put in to make happen.  I'm just using that anger and frustration to fuel that drive to keep on going to make things happen. Like I keep on saying, I was able to do it before, I can do it again. It's better than doing something stupid.

Life has been throwing me nothing but grief.  Still, whining about it won't make it better.  I'm doing what I can to make what I got left real.  I've so much as it is and I have only myself to blame.  I just want to get some order and stability in life as so many things have fallen apart.  Nobody said it was easy but nobody you should give up.  that's why I keep going.

For All Those Who Work Hard Every Day: Working Man By Rush

Next week will be May 1 again.  Not only will it be my fourth brother's birthday but it celebrates Labor Day, a non-working holiday where employees get a break from the daily grind to relax and spend time with friends and family.  Speaking of work, a lot of us no matter where we're employed work hard day in and day out to provide a better future for our love ones.  It gets tough out there but we do what we can because for our dreams and the people who depend on us.  A good song for those who work hard everyday is Rush's "Working Man".

No matter what profession we are in, we all work hard.  Some do so for the money while others do because they love what they do.  They get up really early to make it to work on time and once they arrive, they start the job at once.  No matter how difficult the job, they don't complain and keep at it until it's done.  When the day is over, they have a brew or two to wind down before calling it a day.

Not every job is equal with some paying more or offering extra benefits which some of the lucky ones are able to land.  Others just work hard and try to do some things on the side just to earn a little to make ends meet.  Still we all work as hard as we can not only for income but because work defines who we are and though it may not be our dream job, it still gives us some dignity.  When May 1 comes along, let's wind down a bit for we deserve it after a hard time working.  After that, it's back to the daily grind as we continue our pursuit of prosperity and security.

Making The Most Of The Long Week End As Best As I Can: YYZ By Rush

Well the Holy Week is over but since it's Sunday, I guess I'll to squeeze as much quality time as I can. Getting a good night sleep as well as some nap time in the afternoon. More importantly, I do hope to be able to find a way to generate income via the internet. This is because I don't get any down time anymore and by the time I do, I simply fall asleep from exhaustion. Once the long weekend is over, I'll be overwhelmed with work and other demands and the fact that the long weekend will be over soon is stressing me out. That feeling of urgency to use my time wisely reminds me of Rush's song "YYZ".

As I've said earlier, the weekend is about to end and if I don't accomplish something, I feel that I've just wasted precious time and when that happens it gets on my nerves. The fact that things are getting tougher and that I've had so many setbacks has given no peace of mind for quite some time now. When the work load piles up, I try to do things early in the morning before I go to work but that leaves me very sleepy and when nothing comes out of it, I feel like I wasted an effort. Sometimes a lot of distractions both in the internet as well as outside of it pop out of nowhere and once again, nothing gets done. What's worse is that there's a lot to figure out with so little time and no one do to help you so you're literally by yourself.

I guess the fact that this song makes my heart pound with the volume in full blast reminds me of the pressure I feel to get it done while there's still time. It's been a struggle every weekend and holiday to figure out and so far, I come up bare. Well, that doesn't mean I will just give up and die. I'll find a way no matter what and no obstacles will stop me. As for this weekend, there's still time so I do hope to make the most of it while it lasts.

Keeping It In Check: Lock And Key By Rush

Once again, something happened that almost ran my temper up. Usually, I am a very accommodating dude. As much as possible, I try to keep things steady and if possible avoid anything that can cause a ruckus. However, just like everyone, I have my breaking point and that point gets crossed, I might do something that everyone will really regret. "Lock And Key" by Rush bests sums up how I try to keep it under control.

I don't want to brag but though I don't show it, I do have my family's temper. That means that when we get mad, the nice guy persona gets thrown out the window. You can I have a long fuse but once that fuse is lit, it's going to make a slow but sure trek towards something very explosive. When that fuse reaches the powder, don't say I didn't warn you. I really go blind with rage when that happens.

A lot of times I keep my anger in check cause I'm afraid of things I might do if I don't. A lot of people think I'm too nice but that's because I just don't want to cause any trouble. I hate it when trouble happens because it affects everyone and ruins everything. Still, that doesn't mean I don't have my limits. That's why as much as possible, I keep my temper in check but if push, I punch back.

Taking Risks: Roll The Bones By Rush

They say in life, there's no gain without pain. Meaning if you want things to happen, you be prepared to do what it takes. Nothing is easy in life and to top it off, you can never tell the outcome. Still, if you want that badly, you have to give it all you've got. Roll the dice and hope for the best. When it comes to taking risks, I remember the song "Roll The Bones' by Rush.

It took me a while to adjust to this song cause it had a little rap in it. Anyway, the things I'm working on has produced much results which me worried for some time now. I guess this is because times are tough and the future looms heavily inside me. I don't what the future has in store me but if I don't do something now I'll wind up with zip. I guess I better be ready to run a tisks just to give thing a jolt I don't want to be on the loosing end again.

I keep remembering what Patton said about not taking counsel of your fears. I have to admit I've been hesitant lately but I can't let that stop me. What I do is figure out how to do this again so I can be prepared for for the risks that I have to take. Life's a gamble they say and only those with guts come out on top. I just hope I score this time around when I roll the bones.

Running Is Just Like Life: Marathon By Rush

Apart from my usual workout of weights to keep me in shape, I've also added running and ab work. Of the three, running or I should jogging is the hardest cause I'm a not very good and you have to make a lot of preparations (stretching) before and after you do it. Still, I find it challenging because among the three it always dares me if I can make it to the house or not. This may sound too dramatic but sometimes when I run/jog in the morning, I can see similarities between it and life itself. With that in mind, I start to re-listen to Rush's song "Marathon".

Whenever you join a marathon even just jog, the one thing you want to do is to finish the planned distance that you are about to go through. The important thing I do remember about it is breathing;making sure you run right and to stretch as well as a lot of other things. I always imagine running is much like life as when you start, you realize it's not easy and along the way there are a lot of natural and man-made obstacles that could distract or keep you off guard. Your determination is put to the test when you feel your legs burning and you start breathing deeply which is a sign of fatigue. That's when you make adjustments and though it might make you slower, at least you are able to make it back.

Same goes in life as you struggle with a world that is hard and getting harder. It starts to wear on you physically as well as mentally. That's when you push yourself harder than give in to the pressure. The finish line is the goal that you yourself set and when you reach it, that's you can raise your hands high. Like a marathon, life is a race but the only difference is the finish is the goal you set for.yourself.