Another Song For Gov. Palin: Hit Me With Your Best Shot By Pat Benatar

My last entry was all about the nomition of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as Vice-President of the Republican Party for the 2008 Presidential Election. With the campaign on a full roll, it's going to be an intense and difficult for both candidates to plead their case to voters as to why they should be chosen to be their country's next leaders. As the election time draws near, their will be alot of mud-slinging and character bashing by supporters of both candidates which will be very ugly indeed. Though I what I know about Governor Palin is limited to what I read and watch on the news, I can see that she's a very tough, yet down-to-earth woman without Hillary Clinton's arrogant flare. Another song that could best describe her efforts on the campaign trail would be "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar.

Though the song talks about a tough girl who won't have her heart toyed by some seducer, you can also say that this is another good song for her because she's tough and she showed at the R.N.C. Yet, she still has that down-to-earth and hometown town girl character trait that appeals to a lot to the average American. Still, both she and McCain still have their work cut out for them, especially with issues like the economy and other issues that Democrats have the advantage in. Whatever, her plans are, I wish both her and Senator McCain well and that they win the election this November.

As I end this entry, I would like to make it clear that although I've taken their side, I wish their opponents good luck as well( with no malice). I hope both sides remember their vow not to drag personal issues such as family. I understand that both are determined to win, but please play fair. As for the supporters, although you've made your choice, please respect the ideals and beliefs of the other side. There's too much calling as it is already. And if anybody stumbles upon these two entries, please refrain from posting vulgar remarks because although we have the right to choice and support a candidate, that doesn't mean we throw away respect in the process.

A Song For Governor Palin: Barracuda By Heart

With the all the courruption in local politics, especially during election time, I'm not at all excited as to who will win. In the U.S. Presidential Campaign, it's a different story and with this election history is about to be made. If the Democrats made history by selecting Barack Obama as their candidate, the Republicans made history by a woman run as their candidate for Vice President and that woman is Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin. In the Republican Convention, she gave a speech that showed that she was indeed a person with substance who in her debut in the public stage blasted away her opponents and inspired her party. People like that are a rare breed and I now understand why John McCain chose instead of the usual candidates. I guess this is the reason why I chose the song "Barracuda" by Heart for today's entry.

I've been a fan of Ann and Nancy Wilson since I was a boy and I always songs which I thank 24K for playing every friday. Their early songs were cool and this was one of the best that they came out with in the 70's. In became a signiture song for Palin when it was revealed that her nickname was "Sarah Barracuda" when she played basketball in high school. When I saw her speak on T.V., he knew she from different from the other candidates because she was more down to earth and at the same time she didn't kow-tow to the media who ARE BIASED in favor of the Democrats. To be fair, it's not the Democrats fault because Obama is young and is new face, but now so is Palin which helpds narrow the race even more.

Though Palin impressed me alot, she still has a lot to prove, especially now that the campaign's in full swing and unemployment has increased. But if she is able to display that same substance she projected during the Republican Convention, I know she will make a good Vice President. I think she would even make a fine President. I hope I don't get any hate comments because of this. Although I side with the Republicans, I nevertheless, respect the Democrats and I may the best party win this November. As for those who are outraged that this song was played in the Republican Convention, remember it's still a good song no matter who listens to it because it has stood the test of time.

Need To Relax: Take It Easy By The Eagles

If it's not one thing that's stressing me out, it's another, these days. I guess when you grow older, the more you worry about things around you. I just try to cope with whatever life throws at me, though sometimes it really gets difficult. When things get too unbearable, I to take a walk or if I have enough gas money, drive around for a few hours or simply find a way to chillout. I guess I need to ease up a bit at times like these and one song that helps me do just that is "Take It Easy" by the Eagles.

Though this song is more about a guy with a lot of women giving him problems, I'd rather think of this as a good chillout song. One of the best ways of listening to this song is when I'm driving by myself and this song is on at a reasonably loud speed. As I cruise on down the road while this song is playing, I get some relief from the stress that I get from the daily grind. Instead of looking for a lover who won't blow my cover, I hope to find some peace of mind which what I really need at the moment. When the day's over and I hear this song play, it's almost as good as a a "big fat one' or better yet enjoy a a "big fat one" and some booze while listening to it.

Apart from that, I just try to get by as each day ends. I know there's no way to avoid problems cause their a fact of life. Be that as it may, I hope I get a chance to enjoy some really quality which has been a while. Thank I'm still able to cope with the challenges that come my way. I guess it's a sign that the sound of my own wheels aren't driving me crazy.

When Pressure Bears Down On You: Pressure By Billy Joel

The hard part about reaching my age and not getting my life in order is that I'm really starting to feel like the world is closing down on me. My parent's are getting older, my brother's have been distant and if disaster strikes, I don't I'll be able to handle it. They say what doesn't kill only makes you strong; right now I hope that's true because though it hasn't killed me yet, it all ready has raised by blood pressure and shattered my nerves. On top of that, I get all this preachings on what you should and shouldn't have done. With all these things crowding my thoughts, it reminds me of Billy Joel's song "Pressure".

When I see the video and listen to the song, it literally has pressure written all over it. When I see the scene where he's sitting infront a big screen with all these subliminal messages and as he's watching it, he really gets enraged, I know how he feels. Sometimes you feel pressured even if there's no one hassling you when things get worse rather than improve at times when you need a change for the better. That part where he was walking down the streets and oblivious to the car splashing water at him is something I have felt and experienced before. These days I get that numb feeling not because I'm bored, but rather due to the stress that I get from pressure.

I know life's not fair, but sometimes I wish the Big Guy wouldn't make it more unfair than it already is because I'm doing my best to cope with all the things life's been throwing at me. It's bad enough when I hear the sermons from self-righteous know-it-alls who think they have the answers, but all they do is kick sand in your face when what you really need is some help. All they do is make a bad situation worse by giving the so-called two cents worth. I just hope that I be able to find a way to resolve all these things. More importantly, I hope I'll be able to find the strength to cope with them in the mean time because problems will keep coming and we have to keep on fighting inorder to show them that we can still handle it.



Billy Joel - Pressure
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When I Feel Beat Up And Worn Out: Distant Sun By Crowded House

Yesterday I wrote about dreading the repeat of bad cycle which I experienced at certain periods in my life. Call me crazy or superstitious but these bad periods usually happen during the fifth year of a five year period. When that time strikes, I usually feel that things are looking up, only to get cut down to size. Things then start getting bad to worse to worse and the plaques that hit Egypt, I get physically, mentally and emotionally scarred. Last one really hit me so hard that it rocked my faith in God and right now I feel that it's lurking somewhere in the corner waiting to strike again. If there's one thing that I want to change, it's this cycle which I really want to break which reminds me of that song of Crowded House called "Distant Sun".

If I was asked what I want to change, it's this damn cycle. I'm mature enough to know that there are good times and bad times, but this type of cycle has been a thorn in my side for a long time, especially when the bad times hit. When it hits, I really feel like I have been battered and bruised and coughing up water from my lungs. Everything I've built up comes crashing down and in the end, I search my head for answers on how I could've prevented this from happening. I felt this one to many times that right now I'm trying to figure out what to do to prevent a repeat of the past.

Just because you came back from Hell doesn't you want to go back there. Man if I let this cycle happen again, it means that I didn't learn my lesson which really hurts. You know I've bore the emotional scars of the bad times without complaint, but right now I don't want to go through this experience again. It's something that I wouldn't want my family to go through either. Life has thrown a lot of hard balls at me and I took the blows as best as I could, but I want to break this cycle once and for all and I hope this time around that I will find a way to do just that.

Don't Want To Go Through The Same Cycle Again: Here I Go Again By Whitesnake

Some people might think I'm crazy for mentioning this, but lately I've been having this paranoid feeling that my life is going around in an cycle where everything is already fortold. I mean the time, the place and people may be different, but I feel that I'm acting out the same script over and over again. Right now, I'm at a precarious situation due to some disturbing developments that have left me very uneasy. I fear that I'm relive a very awful experience that I went through in the past which I don't want to happen. This paranoid feeling reminds me of the song "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake.

The only difference between my cycle and what the singer is going through in the song is that it he talks about falling in love while I'm thinking about falling into a void which is something that I dread the most. Still, there are some similarities that the singer in the song and I have in common is that we both don't know where we are going but we sure know where we've been and I don't want to go back there. Another is that we both wind up alone, especially me since I tend to burn bridges which I'm trying not to do. Right now, there's too many changes that are happening to fast and I don't what to do since it took me by surprise.

They say those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it and that's pretty ironic for guy who briefly taught history. One thing I do know is that I don't want to go through that awful cycle again, especially now that I'm getting older. I'm just a guy who made many bad judgements and making do with what's left. The last thing I don't for me or any member of my family is to fall into that void that I endured for a long period of time. That's why to God not to let me or my family experience that kind of pain because the last time, I almost went crazy and if I go through it again, it'll break my heart.

When It's Time, Move On: Goodbye Is Forever By Arcadia

One lesson that I need to learn is "Don't Burn Bridges" because I have a bad habit of doing just that. I was reminded of that lesson by a friend when she gave me advice on finding better opporutnities. Being a loner at heart, I always feel that when the time has come for something to end, let it end and in the process, the bridge gets burned. For me, once it's over, it's over and that's that. When that thought comes to mind, I feel like listening to Arcadia's song, "Goodbye Is Forever".

When I hear this song and see the video, I remember the feelings I had during the last few months of college when the number of my batchmates started to get ready for graduation. When I saw they were preparing to graduate for that term, I knew it time was to move on as well. The weird ride that the two singers went on can be compared to the wild and crazy times of your childhood to your adolescence and late teens. In the last part as they get off the crazy ride and walk into the sunset, it's like a chapter has ended and they move on to something new. I guess that's how I felt when I started making preparations to finish my subjects so I can take my turn to walk the stage and get my diploma so I can move on.

So what does all that have to do with not burning bridges? If I were a practical man, I guess I would call on my classmates for some help especially now that things are not so stable. Be that as it may, when it's over, it's over and I need resolve these issues on my own. I don't even know where most of them are right now, but I hope they're all doing well. All I know is that chapter in my life is closed, but if opportunity, luck or heaven would permit, maybe, just mabe I'll try rebuild a few bridges to the past.