Monday Song: Manic Monday By The Bangles

As much as I'm not a lazy person, I know alot of people agree with me that this is the day we like the least. That day of course, is Monday. Whenever that day starts, you really pray that it would be a good day. How your Mondays go always determine the rest of the week. Everytime my alarm clock rings on that day, I always wish for a few more minutes in bed, but the weekends are over and it's back to the grind. Whenever I hear the song "Manic Monday" by The Bangles, I get reminded that how you start the week will determine how you end it.

Man, the hard part of this day is when the sun breaks, there's no escaping it and it's time to earn your keep. When you get to the office, you hope that the workload doesn't get too heavy or too light. When it's too much, your energy gets sapped and when you still have four days to go and when you have too little, you have to figure out how to be productive in between days. When I get to the office, it's time to shake off the hangover and concentrate on the day's chores. Hopefully, you be able to get the bulk of the data you need, write it down, organize it, have it edited and send it out without a fuzz. When that happens, then you started and finished the week right.

If I wasn't to tired from the weekend's demands which takes the fun out of my day off, I'd probably have more energy to meet the first day of the week. It's hard to start the week when your batteries aren't fully charged. Be that as it may, there's no escaping it. Just go out there and do your best. Don't think about what day it s, but focus on the task at hand. Before you know it, the week is over and all your chores are done. I just hope I get enough R & R on the weekend so that when Monday comes along, I'll be ready for it.

It's Up To You To Change Things: We've Got To Get Out Of This Place By The Animals

One of the greatest frustrations that I have is trying to make things better only to see things get worse. I'm lucky if the situation reverts back to square one. People tell me that I'm not trying hard enough or am making unrealistic plans that would never or have a slim chance of coming true. The worst part is when things start getting harder and you have few options left. As much as you try not let it get to you, the feeling of regret over not making the right choice weighs heavy inside you which is further compounded by the lectures of those around you and you have no choice but to swallow it because you slipped up big time. Be that as it may, you find a way to change things for the better to get out of this situation and the song "We've Got To Get Out Of This Place" by The Animals tells me that the choice is mine to make.

This song reminds me of the bleak situation I always find myself in. The worst part about it is the people who shouldn't have to work hard anymore still do and I can do little to ease the pressure. Whenever that happens, I hear the sermons and preachings of the could'ves or should'ves, but didn't ringing in my head. Everytime I try to do things the way I want to, it all goes up in smoke and in the end, I feel like an idiot. This really hurts when there is so much at stake, especially now when I'm needed and there's little that I can do. That really makes you wonder if there is really a light at the end of the tunnel.

Be that as it may, I still have to keep trying because I don't want to see things go down the drain. The only reason why I've been so stubborn is because I'm tired of always doing what other people tell me to do even if it is for my good. Well there's no use in crying over spilled milk because there's work that needs to be done. I know in the end it's up to me to find something better not only for myself, but also for the people around me. I hope I do because I really want to because I still believe there's something better out there for all of us.

Don't Get Caught In A Power Struggle : Dirty Work By Steely Dan

It's hard to be caught between two conflicting superiors. The problem in that situation is when one asks you to do a job, the other cancels the said task and in the end, you're riddled with bullets from both sides. The worst part is when one forces you to do something that the other won't approve it, leaving the assignment up in the air. When it doesn't push through the helpless worker is left out to dry. It's not fair especially when the victim is a hard worker and is the best that he could to accomplish the job. When it gets too much, these people just throw the towel and leave and when I hear the song "Dirty Work" by Steely Dan, my heart goes out for these people.

Usually it's the hardworking ones who fall victim to these situations. They just get thrown into it and when the pride of two opposing superiors get into the assignment, it's time to call the paramedics. It's like being poked by a spear in your back as you are driven towards a spiked wall. Whether it's the spear or the wall, you're dead meat is the most likely result. The worst part about it is that these people are always the casualties of office politics and it's not fair. When they decide to leave, the ones who started it don't even know the reasons for they're leaving and that sucks.

Hardworking people deserve better especially if they do all they can to make sure that the task is completed. Superiors shouldn't use them as pieces in a chessboard for their own personal pride. A lot of employees leave good institutions because of that. The boss should make sure everything is running smoothly and that everyone is on the same page. If they don't then the institution breaks down due to internal conflict and a lot of innocents will get hurt in the process. All of this because some poor joe is forced to do some dirty work.

Steely Dan: Dirty Work
by GGG40

Misunderstood/Hard To Express: Roughboy By ZZTop

Alot of times in my life, I always find myself misunderstood. Whenever that happens, I really like I'm on the outside. There was even a time during a workshop when my co-worker called me weird and if that isn't being misunderstood, I don't what is. Other times, I had difficulty trying to express myself to others and because of that, I often myself feeling awkward. Whenever I find myself in any of these two states of emotion, I remember the song "Rough Boy" by ZZTop.

Though I can express myself well, sometimes that ability fails me when I need it the most. I guess it's because the pressure gets to me or I just get to excited since there's a lot at stake at that given moment. Whenever that happens, things fall apart which is a real bummer. You can say I'm a roughhewn individual who sometimes fumbles a bit even when it comes to the big score. Just a mentioning that is already hard enough to admit.

Lately when I'm tasked to do something, I do my best to accomplish it to the fullest. I not only do the best work that I can but also try to work off these two character flaws that I have. It's like trying to get two birds with one stone. Hopefully, I'll be able to achieve just that if I keep trying. Till then I hope others have more patience with me cause to put it simply, I'm a little rough at the moment.

This Is Your Day: This Day Belongs To Me By Seals And Croft

In two weeks time, it will be my birthday. Whether you spend with family or by yourself or celebrate it or not, the decision is up to you. Like Christmas, New Year and other yearly occassions, this day comes once a year and you have the right to enjoy it anyway you see fit. It doesn't matter what other people think because only you know how to spend the day which marks your birth. What matters most is that you get to enjoy that day to the fullest. With that in mind, I like listening to the song "This Day Belongs To Me" by Seals And Croft.

My idea of a good time when that day comes is you wake at anytime you want to. Then you get to go to the places you want to see and buy the stuff that you've been wanting for a long time (what that is for me is confidential). Maybe take time out and find a place with a good view and chill. If I have the dough, dinner with family all present is probably the best thing I could want. Heck, just seeing everyone all present is the best present I can get. Man all that would probably be the best way to celebrate a birthday in my view.

Right now, I'm short of funds so some of the things I mentioned in the previous paragragh won't come true. Nevertheless, there are other ways to have a good time when that day comes. What's important is that I enjoy the day to the fullest. I also should thank God for giving me another year of life which nobody should take for granted. No matter happens, I know things will be all right because that day belongs to me.

Nothing Lasts Forever: Dust In The Wind By Kansas

A few months ago, my VHS was damaged and when bought from to the repair shop, they told me there are parts for it. I went from one shop to another until I finally gave up and bought another one. What this experience taught me is that nothing last forever in this world. Something you think that these things or even these people will always be there for but the sad truth is they won't. The song "Dust In The Wind" by the band Kansas reminds me of this truth.

This is probably one of the most haunting songs I've ever heard. When I listen to it, I feel that something important is about disappear, leaving me very sad. It makes think of the things and also the people who aren't here anymore. You'd hope that you'd be together with them forever, then all of a sudden, they are nowhere in sight. Whenever I see movies about ancient rulers who bury all their treasures including they're servants, I can't help but wonder what they would be thinking if they entered the afterlife alone after finding out you can't take it with you. Sometimes I think they're in denial if they believe they can hold on to it even after they have left this world.

Like I've said before, lately, I have learned not to take anyone for granted anymore. I have realized how important they all are to me. For some reason, I always think about what would happend if they too disappeared right now. All I know is that it would break my heart if that happened. In the end, it's all ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Cherish everything and everyone while you still can. In the end, everything is dust in the wind.

KANSAS - Dust In The Wind
by danadi33

Just Wait And Bear It A Little Longer: Patience By Guns N' Roses

As I have blogged before times are hard and based on what some economic analysts have reported, it might get worse. Right now people everywhere are doing what they can to weather out this economic crisis. With the pressure bearing down on us day by day, it's no surprise that alot of folks are hoping for quick solution to this crisis. As much as I too want a quick fix to this, it's not going to happen and our resolve to get through this will be tested now more than ever. Whenever I think of toughing it out and bearing hard times, it reminds me of the song "Patience" by Guns N' Roses.

Though the song talks about patience in terms of relationship, for me it's all about being able to bear things inorder to solve problems. In an age where people want satisfaction, that's very difficult to do. Some things really take time and this economic crisis is one of them. The last thing I want to do is jump up and down and whine like a spoiled brat because that won't solve anything. Instead of going mad, we need to focus harder on the solutions that would end this problem affecting all of us. It's going to take a while but if we are able to stick it out, maybe something good will come out of all this.

As I've mentioned before, I like Henry Bergson's Shipwreck Theory because it teaches us that one day we will be rescued from the wreckage and just like this crisis, I know it won't be forever. So long as we are willing to take time and effort to confront this, we can lick it. I've always been a patient man through good times and bad which is why despite taking a lot of blows, I will keep on fighting. A journey of a thousand miles always begins with a single step and it's just a matter of making the first step. There will be a light at the end of the tunnel and one of the things we need is a little patience.