Anything To Make A Buck : Opportunities By The Pet Shop Boys

The recent economic recession sure hit people hard all over the world. Due to the financial, people are struggling as how to make ends meet. Some are taking a gamble by going to work overseas, while others are trying to a side line to earn extra income. Desperate times sure breed desperate measures. When I think about all the hard times that we face, I recall that song of the Pet Shop Boys called "Opportunities".

For some reason, I still can't understand the sudden downturn which put us all in this mess. All I know is the hard life has suddenly become harder. People are so desperate that they'll do anything to earn more. It's not that people are getting greedy, it just that they want to maintain that which they worked so hard to build on. The problem is in desperation some people wind up losing more than they gain due to bad financial decisions or money making scams. You really have to be very careful when it comes to money matters since money is so hard to come by now.

Some opted to work at call centers even if the job requires long hours at night. Others just go abroad sacrificing family life just to make more. Others simply cling to what they have. Either way, they'll do anything to get by. I can't blame them because it's felt by everyone everyday. Well good luck to finding something better but remember there's more to life than just money.

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)
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Radio Still Rules : Portable Radio By Hall And Oates

Whenever I see all the new technological gadgets that people are using, I really feel old. These new devices way beyond anything that we enjoyed during our time. Today's generation can simply download all the favorite tunes from the net in a snap. Yet there are some songs that you still can't get on the radio and only I few stations play them which is why I still listen to the radio rather than download. The song "Portable Radio" by Hall and Oates, embodies my weekend love affair with radio.

Whenever 99.5 rt's 24K Weekend rolls along, I am practically hooked from morning to night. Texting or calling my requests and playing the waiting game which is part of the thrill when listening to this program. Whether I listen to an MP3 player or a banged up transitor radio, so long as I hear my request from begining to end, it makes my day. Apart from the thrill of playing it on the air, I also get to share it with other people, making it all the more worth while. This is what the weekend is all about: listening to the good hits I grew up with.

Thrill of the waiting and getting it played is always been a thrill for me. The good that I like about today's technology is that I can hear it anywhere I go. Whether I'm at home or out on the road, so long as I hear them, that's good enough. Even in the net, you get to find these rare hits. That's the reason why radio still rules for me.

Give Back To Nature: Nature's Way By Spirit

With all the talk of sun screen and swimwear, I forgot that that on April we celebrate Earth Day. Although this is the day where we are most active in preserving the environment, it should be practiced the whole year round. These days you don't have to be an environmentalist to realize there's something wrong with the environment. It's quite obvious that the planet aint as fresh as it used. This is what I realize when I listen to the song "Nature's Way" by Spirit.

I have to admit I'm no expert when it comes to conserving the planet's resources, let alone solving pollution. The planet is already telling us that it's having a really hard time supporting us with the disappearance of resources; piles of garbage getting bigger, air becoming less fresh, inconsistent weather and so on. Sometimes we brush off such signs as being just a plot in a movie. Sadly, it's happening and it's no science fiction film. It's becoming more and more obvious that we need to change things before it's too late.

It's a good thing that a lot of people are now moving to take action. In my city, Paranaque, we have implemented several ecological projects such waste segregation and river rehabilitation. Not only in my city, but in other places as well are people taking actions. Tree planting, recycling are now are starting to take off. Ordinances promoting healthy lifestyles as well as promotion of alternative fuels are now the talk around the world. It's good that we're starting to set thing right because it's our way of giving back to nature what we have taken in the first place.

For Those Really Get Pissed: Digging In The Dirt

So far, so good because there's no uproar that has been occuring lately. Lately, that's the best way to describe a good day. Despite the calm, I can't shake off that paranoid feeling that something bad is going to happen. As a result, I keep myself ready to douse any flame that starts to blaze, but sometimes I too get pissed which is really a bad thing because that's when everything burns. Whenever I listen to the song "Digging In The Dirt" by Peter Gabriel, it reminds me of the times when all hell breaks loose.

This is one of the angriest songs and even angrier videos that I have heard and watched. I can relate with the scene when he was driving and started to smash the windshield due to a mosquito or insect that annoyed him because whenever I drive, there were times when my companions would drive me up the wall. other times when an uproar comes about and you become the target even if you didn't do anything, that really pisses anyone of. Soemtimes when you go home and they drop a bomb at you, it sure ends your day at a bad note. It really gives new meaning the saying "spread your hate around".

True, a lot of times there are valid reasons when people blow their top but sometimes I wish that they would do so constructively. For people who are angry all the time, they should take anger management classes or take anti-stress medications to curb their anger. Physical activity can also do well to cool a person since the stress gets focus on more productive routine. Either way, whenever you get angry please find productive ways to get it out of your system. That way nobody gets pissed as well.

Cool Party Time Music: Late In The Evening By Paul Simon

Well the rain has stopped today and summer heat is on full swing. No doubt, that's good news for those who are partying at the beach. Good music, good booze and good company in the warm summer sun can make anybody's day cool. I'm not s fwurprised when the sun goes down, the real fun begins and it's not just on the beach but every other cool spots that people meet and pary on. When the music plays, the whole place starts to spin. When I hear the song "Late In The Evening Paul Simon.

This is one of my all time favorite party songs. When I watched Paul Simon's concert and he played this song, there's no way you can stop yourself from dancing. This is the type of music that really spreads its magic around everyone in a bar. Whenever I hear this music I see a street full of cool bars and people drinking, laughing and grooving to this awesome tune. Now that's the way to enjoy this song.

I really must thank all those online video sites who posted this song for it is truly a classic. Once again I also thank Chris "The Bliss" who let my brothers record this tune which we immensely enjoyed during our gimick days. I hope that the younger generations enjoy this song as much me, my brothers and my friends did. This song is really a must have not for partying but also for just feeling good and tripping about the good times of the past. Most of all, like a lot of the songs in this blog, I really feel all right when I hear it.

Paul simon - late in the evening
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Be Careful Out There: Hot Child In The City By Nick Gilder

With vacation time up, it's no surprise that there are a lot of restless souls looking for action out there. Even with the sudden rain, kids are still determine to find some some gimicks to fill in the summer days. Unfortunately, some of them get into situations that's too much to handle. In some cases, what seems to be an adventure can be disastrous when people don't know what they're getting into. That's the impression I get when I hear the song "Hot Child In The City" by Nick Gilder.

This is one of my favorite songs that I listened to when I was growing up. Though I find a cool tune, it does remind of being careful whenever I go out of some excitement. It's not that I'm paranoid, but some people really don't know what they're getting into when they're all wound up and need some excitement. They think they can handle it, but when the crap hits the fan, that's when regret comes too late. You'll be lucky if you get out of it with just an "I told You So" lecture cause some really get it bad due to a wrong move out there.

I'm not one to be a kill-joy, but please be careful when you go out, especially at night where things can really go wrong. Some people think that they can flaunt it, but in reality, they're just asking for trouble. In some cases, it can really lead to terrible conseaquences which could affect everybody severely. It's okay to venture out and be adventurous, but remember to keep your guard up and cause a commotion. Trouble is easy to find so please for all of those guys with a lot of gimicks planned this summer: Please be careful out there.

When The Good Times Come To An End: Suddenly Last Summer By The Motels

Despite, the freaky rains, to everyone's mind, it's still summer and even if the rain has sent everybody scurrying for shelter, that won't stop them from having fun. I've had my share of good times and bad times during the summer. When things are great, the good times really roll and you're having the time of your life. Then before you know it, the summer's over and it's back to the grim realities of the everyday grind. It'sad when good times don't last long and especially when you haven't had your fill of them yet. Thinking about that reminds of the Motels' song "Suddenly Last Summer".

I can understand why kids go crazy when vacation time because they want to get the most out of those two and a half months alloted to them. After all that studying or even working, we all need some time to enjoy a bit. When we do find something that gives meaning to this period, we want it to last a lifetime. When we really get deep into it, we think that time stops for us. You get that feeling that you don't need anything else for you are now in bliss and wish that it could last forever.

Sadly, like a good dream, there comes a time for it to end. It's getting a rude awakening after savoring a good dream from a deep sleep. As much as it stinks, it's time to move on. Still, we did have some great times and that will always remain in our minds and in our hearts. Even if we didn't get our fill, there's always next summer and that is enough.