Need To Think Out Of The Box: Living In A Box By Living In A Box

Right now I am sighing of cause life is getting tougher everyday. It doesn't help that no matter how hard you make meet, it's enough. It's not just me but everyone is feeling the pressure and are doing their best to get by. These days, I've been trying to find a way to break this really cold ice to let something happen and I guess in order to do that, I have to try something new. Trying to go beyond what I know reminds me of the song "Living In A Box" by Living In A Box.

It's so frustrating that when you trying your head above water, the water level starts to rise. You get that feeling that your trapped. But are those who were able to overcome and even succeed in life. They took a lot of risks and went beyond their safety zone. As a reason, they are now reaping the fruits of their hard work.

I hate to admit but right now I'm still haven't been able to make any improvements on the things that I've been working on. Every time, an opportunity arises, there's always a catch and I'm back at square one. It's not that I'm afraid but I need to know what I'm getting into as well as assessing what resources I have available if it is enough. I just want to make something and continue to make it happen. As I've said earlier I have to think outside the box ore else I might wind up living in a cardboard box!

Life Sure Was A Breeze Back Then: Semi-Charmed Life By Third Eye Blind

Sometimes when I see my nephews always going out early and coming home late. I get a little jealous. It's not that I'm condoning that kind of habit. It's just that it reminds of the good old days when life was a breeze. You wake up on the weekends and go where you want to go to pass the time. Remembering those days when life was cool reminds of Third Eye Blind's song Semi-Charmed Life.

I know it sounds redundant but for reason I was kind of stressed this weekend and I don't so hot today. Bad enough that it's Monday but I longed for the days where I just hung around and ate whatever I liked before heading back home. In between, I get to relax and re-charged so I face the week full of spirits. Apart from the freedom, it was also cheaper back then. This made possible for me gorge myself to my stomach's content. Even though cellphones were still in the hands of a few and the internet was still dial-ups, it was still a blast because I got to go where I wanted to go and did what I wanted to do.

As I've said before, today is a different story. Something always happens to the point that I'm stressed out. There are no outlets save for working out and that's always in danger and I don't get enough down time to recharge anymore. On top of that, prices have skyrocketed and I would be spending five times the amount that I have spent in the past if I were to continue those weekend getaways. Life sure was a breeze back then and boy do I miss it.

Fight Against The Hurt/Trying Again And Again : One More Try By George Micheal

Not a day goes by when I wake up and I don't feel the sting of a lot of failed attempts at gaining stability that have haunted me. Even as I move on the hurt is always there and it cuts like a knife. Still, I keep moving because I don't want to give up. I've made it this far so there must be something that I'm doing right. That's why I keep trying even though past attempts have hurt me deeply becauseI know that one day, I'll get things right. Trying again and again despite the hurt reminds me of George Micheal's song "One More Try.

They say the past is the past but for me, it haunts me because of a lot of things that ended in failure. What hurts so much about this is those things meant a lot to me. Some people would tell me that may be it wasn't meant for me but doesn't take the hurt away. It gets worse when you see that what is meant for you is something that you don't want. The only obvious answer is to work hard and think harder cause I always believe that you change your fate if you work hard.

Things are getting harder and time is now luxury that is slipping away like water in one's hands. Despite the odds and hurt, I don't want to back down. I'll keep on trying and learn from past mistakes. I'm still and that means there is hope. Ignore the hurt and give one more try and maybe, just maybe we'll get it right.

A Very Angry Song About Wanting To Break Free: Free Me By Roger Daltrey

I remember when I was a kid a saw movie trailer that start The Who front man Roger Daltrey called "Mc Vicar". It was an action packed flim about a criminal who was imprisoned, breaks out and later captured again. I was interested in watching that movie based on what I saw from the trailer. I also liked the soundtracks from the movie. One soundtrack that really caught my ear was the song "Free Me" by Roger Daltrey.

This song had a lot of angst in it and this was before the 90's grunge era. Whenever I hear this song, it reminds of the repressed feelings that everybody has. These days when times are hard, people do their best cope with the pressures that bear down on us. To add insult to injury, things are getting worse and there's no relief in sight. That's one to drive a person up the wall.

Once again, they say that all work and no play makes one dull. These days it can drive one crazy. We all need an outlet for the pressures that hit us everyday. If we don't have that, we might wind up venting our pent-up anger on others and that's not cool. You really need some form of release to free yourself the chains of pressure.

What Excites And Motivates Me: Man Overboard By Eric Clapton

There are a few things that excite me these days. I guess I'm just not in touch with what's going on because it's the same old crap. But when something does catches my eye, I won't stop until I get it. This is especially true when I have the means to obtain it. When it comes to getting excited over something, Eric Clapton's song "Man Overboard" fits the bill.

I know this song is about being excited over a girl but for me, once I like something, there's no stopping me. It's not just about obsession over things. It's also about getting motivated in doing things everyday. Starting things off with a positive attitude and finding a reason for getting things done. Something that drives you which is always important because it gives you are reason for doing things or sticking to a certain path.

I guess that's the reason why I do things right away when a task is assigned to me. I tell myself that I'm doing something that will help others. When I get excited over something that really matters to me, I do what I can to either get or achieve it. As I said earlier, very few things excite me these days. That's why when something motivates me, I really go overboard.

This Always Gets Me Motivated To Work Out: Don't Quit By Bobby Caldwell

I first started working out when I was a freshman in high school. This was because I was kinda jealous of one of our classmates who had washboard abs. Apart from martial arts, I also lifted weights and did ab work. It wasn't hard to stay motivated at that time cause the fitness craze was on rise. One song that keeps me motivated to keepon exercising is "Don't Quit" by Bobby Caldwell.

I remember this song was used to promote some fitness instructor namedJake Steinfield who made it big during the body building boom.Anyway, since I realized that I was stocky and flabby, I needed totone myself a bit and get in shape. I had to admit, I got so into toit that if I miss a workout or a practice session at the dojo, I getirritated. Not only do I get into shape but it also helps me mentallyand emotionally because I get to take my aggression through workingout. I find that better than being grumpy which can alienate me fromother people.I still work out to this day.

Though I don't lift as heavily as I useto, I still make it a point to continue working out with just lightweights and some running. Someday I hope to get back to martial artsbecause I miss the sparring and discipline that I received back in theold days. To sum it up, I'll never quit exercising cause it makes mefeel good. If it's fees good, don't quit and you can't have a betterreason than that.

Using Sexy Models To Promote Anything And Everything: Stop Using Sex As Weapon By Pat Benatar

Back then, if you wanted to revealing images, you picked up a dirty magazines. Nowadays, publishers have a way of always inserting a model with curves in every publication. It's not just confined to adult mags but you them in every kind of print. From men's magazines and even gadget magazines, you'd see somebody modeling where you'd least expect it. I guess that's one way of enticing the readers to buy the magazine as well as the products being endorsed there. When I think about these kinds of advertising, the song "Stop Using Sex As A Weapon" by Pat Benatar comes to mind.

I have to admit I'm no angel but I am surprised at the things that come out every magazine these days. I guess the economy is really down in the dumps. They not only show provocative images, but they really push the boundaries as well. I guess companies will do anything to make a sale. Catch the eye and then catch cash in the wallet is the thing these days.

Well, I just hope people don't lose sight about what the message they want to get out there. I mean if I want to read about gadgets, then it's the gadget I want to read about. Most of the time, people just drool over the model and forget about the contents. I guess the publisher wins out on that's score. I just hope that they don't loose sight of what their message because that's what happens with this kind of advertising.