That's Not Going To Get You Anywhere: Wishing And Hoping By Dusty Springfield

When you're a kid, people often tell that wishes come true. That's going to be a big let down when you get older.  This is obviously because wishing for something and hoping for it to happen is like waiting for elephants to fly or waiting for gold to fall out of the sky.  You're going to have to do more than that.  That's what I feel when I listen to the song "Wishing And Hoping" Dusty Springfield.

I know this is a love song but hey February is just around the corner and that means Valentine's Day or Christmas of the Heart.  Anyway just like love, nothing is going to happen when you just wish for it.  You've got to do more.  You know what you have to do and do it right.  Being shy is not going to help and that means you have to go for it, especially if you have the means to do so.  Only then that you can achieve it.

That's what I've been trying to do all this time.  It's easier said than done when reality dawns on you.  Still, if you really want to succeed, you can't let that stop you. It's only through hard work and perseverance that you can succeed.  Just wishing is not going to get you anywhere.

These Days, The Wind Can Be Very Fickle: Cast Your Fate To The Wind By Shelby Flint

A long time I go I remember when the management of the company I was working for suddenly changed ownership.  Everybody what they're going to do if they get cut.  At the time, I told, I'll go where the wind takes me.  That was easier said than done because getting work after that was long and difficult process I have never forgotten.  Every time I hear the song "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" by Shelby Flint, I remember that gamble and the hardship that followed.

I remember the day that I was told that our section was also on the list of people who would be replaced and sadly, I packed up my things and collect my last paycheck from those guys.  Thus began another bad period in my life as I struggled to pick up the pieces and spent a lot of time applying for a job and taking care of things at the house.  It took me a long while to get a job again and although it pays lower, at least I'm working again.  It was long dark period in my life that I will never forget because that's the second time things really went bad for me. Even now what through during time still haunts me and as a result, I am very careful about making decisions that could affect me in a big because I can't afford another dive.

I'll tell you the experience leaves you grounded because you were hoping that the wind would take you somewhere but my case, I almost ended up nowhere.  I'm not saying that I afraid to take risks but I just saying that you have to know what you're getting into before you commit yourself.  That's when I see people who suddenly fell into hard times, my heart goes out to them because I know the feeling to have everything taken away from you.  The wind these days can be too fickle and too light of anyone's sails to get them going.  That's you can't just rely on the wind anymore if you want get somewhere because you don't if it's strong enough to take you there or if it will take you there at all.

Sweet Dreams And Happy Thoughts: Dreamboat Annie By HeartOne

When you get older, one of the few luxuries that starts to disappear is unfortunately a good night's sleep. This could be due to a lot responsibilities or due to a lot of stress.  There are times when you don't get the required eight hour sleep due some unexpected incidents that not only keeps you awake but also cuts your sleep time.  Times like that a good 24K song can put you to sleep in no time.  A good song to play for getting some nice naps is Heart's :Dreamboat Annie".

Even though it  starts off with the morning, this song always gets me relax when things have been so stressful that I can't sleep.  That's why I try not to get too worked up at the end of the day because the adrenaline from the stress would just keep me awake at night.  When the adrenaline does start to build up, I put on my earphones and play this song.  I close my eyes and think happy thoughts as I listen to it.  Before I know it, I feel sleepy enough to call it a night.

Well I do other things as well such as drinking hot chocolate and avoiding sodas before going to bed.  Still nothing beats listening to a good song such as this to relax and retire to.  I'd rather do that than pop a pill which is too overboard for my taste.  Listening to this brings good dreams and happy thoughts.  That's all I need to get some good sleep.

The Choice Is Clear: Stand Or Fall By The Fixx

A friend of mine found me through my blog and criticized on the things that I post.  I told him I simply blog what I think about or feel with the song as a means to reflect the message or mood of the post.  Sure, I admit  that lately I've been repeatedly blogging of how hard life is but I do so to remind myself that it's tough out and you either stand or fall.  When it comes to making that choice, I listen to the song "Stand Or Fall" by The Fixx.

You don't really feel that choice when life good.  But life turns its ugly and things get tough, you'll really feel the pressure.  The worst is the hard is getting harder.  It's as if life is challenging you with every crap that it throws at you.  The question is are you going to fold?  Well, for me, I've a mistakes that I could no longer correct but for some reason, I'm still here and because of that I'm still trying to get it right.

Getting it right is not easy and I still haven't gotten it together.  Still, I can't rely on others anymore and I'm also tired of being on the losing end of the stick.  I know there are some habits that I have to kick if I want to get where I'm going.  Still, I don't to just quit and let life roll all over.  When it comes to stand or fall, the choice is clear:  I choose to stand.

Bests Describes These Bad Years: Seasons In The Abyss By Slayer

Even though it's just January, this year has already gotten off to a bad start. Once again, something has happened that's already dampened my mood.  As much as I try not to be too negative, life sure is throwing me a lot of crap when you least expect it.  I'm beginning to fear that this going to be another bad year.  This dismal feeling that I have for this year is the reason why I'm using Slayer's song "Seasons In The Abyss" for this post.

As I have stated in most of my posts, the last 12 years haven't very kind to me and my family.  For some reason, some always goes wrong just when you think things are all right.  When that happens, it can sure erase any hope that you have left in you.  You walk around like a zombie not caring anymore since it's all ruined.  Then the year just flows dismally down the drain and there goes another year gone to waste.

I do hope I'm wrong.  There's been one bad year too many and I'm trying hard to ensure that this year would be different.  Hopefully, things work out this time around and not just for me but for my whole family as well. This bad juju has been around for a long time.  Hopefully this year we can climb out of the abyss.

There Sure Have Been A Lot Of Them: Been Having A Bad Day By Taj Manal

Whenever I get a call from home or a sudden chore when I'm just about done for the day, that sure puts me down and ruins my day.  Right now, when I look back at all that's been said and done last year, there sure were a lot of bad days.  Though this year is just about to start, I already get a lot of out-of-the blue surprises that sinks my spirits.  Feeling down all the time is the result of having one bad day too many.  A good for those bad days is "Been Having A Bad Day" by Taj Mahal.

What is a bad day for me?  It's when something comes out of nowhere and destroys something that I've worked hard for a long time.  It can also be when something bad happened to friends and family and it affects everybody.  It can also be holding out on help that never came or people letting you down when you need them the most.  The worst part about it is that you have to accept it even though it hurts.

As I've been saying again and again, these bad days keep happening and quite frankly I'm getting sick of it.  I'm tired of accepting the unacceptable.  That's the reason why I don't give up and I'm determined to do all that I can to turn all of this around.  As I've said before, it won't be easy and I have to figure it out myself.  Until then, if a bad day happens, I'll just blog about.  That's only to soften the blow.

Don't Rely On Others Too Much: Waiting For A Friend By Roger Daltrey (The Who)

I hate to admit it but one bad habit that I have is relying too much on others.  Over time, I realized that that can be the worst type of addiction of you can get.  You know no longer think or do things for yourself.  Worst part about it is that you rely on others too much to the point that you always think that they will always be there but reality they won't.  When I came to that realization, it reminded me of the song "Waiting For A Friend" by Roger Daltrey (The Who).

Just because people helped a couple of times doesn't that they're a;ways there to pick up after you.  There are times where they won't be there or the problem is too much for them to solve.  The worst part about it is that this will drive your friends away.  This is because they're going to think that you're just using them or taking advantage of your generosity.  Nobody wants to hang out with someone like that.

These days I do my best to accomplish tasks on my own.  The more I do on my own, the more independent I feel because I didn't rely on others or didn't make them solve my problems.  That's what it's all about because even if people are willing to help, in the end it's something that you have to solve.  They won't be there all the time so don't wait.  Do what you can at least until help arrives.