Never Like Making Excuses: No Excuses By Alice In Chains

Although I am not perfect, getting into trouble or making a mistakes are some of the things that I really hate the most. It gets even worse when some else does it and you're left holding the bag. And when the crap hits the fan, you're at a lost for words when the book gets thrown at you. As much as it hurts, I don't believe in running away rather, I would face up to what happened whether I like it or not. That's the idea I get from the song "No Excuses" by Alice In Chains.

Some people say either I'm naive or a fool for being so but it's one of the things that I believe in. For some people, once they think they can get away with it, they'll keep on doing it because it can be addictive. When they're finally caught, they try to weasel their way out of it by citing several reasons why things turned out that way. I can't do that because if I did, it would give me no rest and quite frankly it is wrong. Some even drag me into such situations which is why I no longer associate myself with them.

If you don't have the stones for trouble, then stay out of it. If you do get into trouble, be ready to pay the time. When I see people trying to make excuses for their misdeeds, it makes me mad. You do something bad but afraid to face up to it is really pathetic.
Just take your medicine and learn from it. A t least your conscience is clear once the tirade is over. It may serve you well in the future.

While There Life, There's Still Hope: Lonely People By America

fter celebrating my birthday last year, I've realized just how old I am and that my time has now passed. The fact that I've haven't found my place in this world really weighs heavy on my thoughts these days. Still, I don't want to waste whatever time I have left which is why I'm doing what I can to make something good come about. Just because I started out late, doesn't it's too late. One song that keeps me going is "Lonely People" by America.

I know I put myself out on a limb when I mention those times about lost opportunities that would have made my life better. As much as it hurts, it's now water under the bridge and you can't take it back. I don't want to believe that because of that, it's over. I'm still here and I still believe that despite the odds, I can still make something with the little resources that I have left. That's why I'm still struggling because I believe that something good is still out there.

I know that finding it is not going to be easy. Yet I've seen others who have fallen into the abyss and made a great comeback. I've been trying to find new avenues and trying to learn new skills which I hope will help me attain my goals. It's not going to be easy and though there are times when I want to give up, I try to find the strength to keep on going. Like the song, you'll never what happens until you try.

Dream It Or Live It: Dreamer By Supertramp

As I have mentioned before, I have seen a lot of opportunities go down the drain. As much as I am willing to let it go, there comes a point where you have to ask yourself if you want this to continue? In my case, I surely don't want to add another notch to the list of broken dreams that I have compiled over the years. Having a dream is one thing but being able to make become a reality is something else. Wanting to live and not just dream about reminds me of the song "Dreamer" by Supertramp.

These days, I got a lot of anxiety mainly because I've been working on something that I hope would be the step in improving my life. Unfortunately, I ran to a snag and I've been researching on ways to fix this remedy. What pressures me even more is that there so many things that need to be attended to that I find myself exhausted. Apart from that, I feel that I'm either going around in circles or bouncing off the wall, accomplishing nothing. Still, after seeing so many things go down the drain, I don't want to give up on this one.

I guess I'm being confronted with the choice of either living in my head or making my dream a reality. I choose the latter. Though I did receive some advice and done research, I still have a long way to go. It's going to be tough but I won't give up. If things get really drastic, then I have to make an important decision to get this dream off the ground and into reality.

he Night We Really Bonded Together: Morning Dance By Spyro Gyra

I wasn't really much of a fan when it came to jazz music. When the disco trend started to die down, however, I found myself listening to more jazz music with my brothers. Jazz music started to really take a new meaning for me, back in 1981 when Spyro Gyra came into town. It was special because that night, we took our bonding as brothers to a whole new level which made it stronger. One song that I remember from that night was "Morning Dance".

When we were kids, we played a lot together and did things together. As we moved into our early teens, we didn't spend that much time together because each of us were trying to find our own interest. One night two of my brothers started to go on that concert. A third had money for a ticket so he joined in and I decided to stay. Out of the blue, all them decided to take me with them and was we rode to the concert we were all laughing and cheering in the fact we were doing something new TOGETHER. As a happy ending to the story, we all had a good time and a good night strengthening our bond to the next level.

Whenever I think of that night, I realize just how important that bond really is to me. Even today, I think of that night as one of the best moments of my life. It's really cool when siblings do things together because that's what blood is all about and when comes to blood, I won't hesitate to say that ours was the thickest. The bond has been through a lot of trials over the past couple of years, but thank God, it was restored. All I wish for in life is that bond remains solid for that is the best legacy we can give to our next generation.

Perfect For Either Valentine Or Summer: My Cheri Amour By Stevie Wonder

Well as the month of hearts makes its final, the summer heat is starting to make its presence known. One thing that the Valentines and Summer season have in common is that it's the best time to spend with that special someone. Just pick a right place and the right person to spend it with. Also, make sure you have the right choice of music (preferably a 24K song). One such song that I would pick would be " My Cheri Amour" by Stevie Wonder.

As I've said before, I'm not a sun person and it's been a while since I've done anything concerning matters of the heart. Still, I consider this a very good song for these occasions. Relaxing in the hot summer sun with a drink in your hand while listening to this song is pretty cool. It gets better when you're with that special someone. That's a combination that can't be beat.

Well I wouldn't if everybody's starting to make plans right now for the summer. Unfortunately for us, it's going to be very busy time and a crucial time at that. That's why we are working our butts right now to ensure that things still go smoothly. Still once, it's over, I wouldn't be surprised that my officemates would break out like horses from stable. The summer's now upon us so let's get it on.

Doin' Some Soul Searching/Elvis Tribute: Walking In Memphis By Marc Cohn

With thing's heating up early this year, everybody's thoughts are focused on what they plan to do this summer. A lot of people are probably thinking beach or mountains. For some, however, they probably plan to do some soul-searching. With all the hectic schedules and the monotonous routines, one will begin to feel that something's missing and this is the best time to find it. A good song that I think fits this mood is "Walking In Memphis" by Marc Cohn.

This song was written as a tribute to the "King" Elvis Presley as well as describes the Memphis, Tennessee and the sights it has to offer. At the same time, I think the singer was searching for something as he traveled across the state. As he goes from place to place, I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere along the way, he discovers something about himself through the Memphis' sights and sound. At the end of the song, you can tell that he got something valuable from the journey. If I was to go on a journey, that's what I want to get out of it as well.

Lately, I've been thinking that when things settle down and what I've been working on starts to yield results, I would like to go on a trip as well. I guess I've been feeling the rut from the monotony of my life. Ironically, in trying to catch up with myself, I've lost a lot of things that would have filled the holes in my life. I just hope that when I'm granted this opportunity, I get the same satisfaction that Marc Cohn's character did in this song. May that day come soon.

I Can Sure Use Some: Help By The Beatles

Whenever I mention the fact that I'm still trying to get things together, I also mentioned that I've been working on something in the hopes of getting additional income. It's a fact that money these easily goes up in smoke and with the high cost of living, everybody's trying figure out ways to make ends meet. For a while, I've been trying to my best to make this project work on my own because the more you do things by yourself, the more you learn. Unfortunately, due to demands at work and at home as well are taking its toll on me as I began to assess the situation that I'm in, I think I need a hand. Right now the song "Help" by the Beatles is playing on my head because of that.

You can say its a matter of pride that I tried to go to it alone. I didn't want to be too dependent on other people because as I've earlier mentioned, I want to figure it out on my own. For obvious reasons, if you want to survive, you have to stand on your own. Unfortunately, I am running out of ideas and when I think of the time that was spent, I need to go back to the drawing board. I need to ask some more advice and research just a bit more. Add to the fact that something happened along the way and some bad approaches have led me to the conclusion that I need a hand.

Right now, I don't want to loose this thing that I'm working on. As I've mentioned before, I've seen good opportunities go down the drain time and time again. I'm tired of seeing that happen and I want to do something about it. Whether I figure this out on my own or get extra help, what's important is that I be able to do this. The sooner I get this off the ground, the lighter the weight off my shoulders will be lifted and I hope I get it right this time.