I Wish At Least One Dream Would Come True: Save Me A Dream By Paul Williams

I know it's childish to say this for once I wish that a dream would come true.  These past few years have been very rough.  Nothing good been's happening while bad things keep coming.  It's been a long time since something really good happened.  Makes you want to wish on a star in the hopes that at least one good dream would come to life.  As I write this, I am listening to Paul Williams' song "Save Me A Dream".

All these hassles is making me remember when I was young.  I had so many dreams back then but I learned the hard lesson that having dreams and making them come true are two different things.  Wrong decisions and pressure led to the demise of those dreams.  Right now I'm trying to save whatever I can and with the way the world is, that's getting harder and harder.  Once they're gone, you can never get them back especially when time has passed you by.

Still, they say that when you're alive, you can still make your dreams come alive.  You just have to man up and work hard.  I know it's easier said than done but if you want them to come true, you have to be ready to  do just that.  It's been a long time since I felt really good.  I just hope that one would come true.  That would make my day.

Thanks For Being On My Side: I'm By Your Side By Angela Bofill

A lot of times I blog about those dark days when everything's down.  If there was one bright spot during those tough moments, it was when certain people help ease my pain.  These people helped me through my dark days when I thought there would be no end.  I can never thank them enough for coming to my side when times were tough.  Remembering the help they gave reminds me of the song "I'm By Your Side" by Angela Bofill.

These people gave me comfort when there was none to be found.  From my brothers and my parents who gave me a pep talk when I was in despair. To my former office mate Jovy who always kept in touch with me and still does.  Online friends such as John, Jenny and others who followed my blog and help me continue to write to this day.  To my old buddies Jay and Iñaki who always light up the party every time we share a brew and talk about old days, you guys are all the best.

Having someone by your side is a great thing.  These people were for you when times were tough and you must never take that for granted.  When the time comes, be there for them as well.  Help them the way they help you because such aid is a precious gift.  That's why I'm on their side because they were on mine.

For Some People, It's Something They Can't Do Without: Lucky Charm (Ooh Wee Suzy) By The Stray Cats

Though the Chinese New Year has passed this year, I always remember those charms that vendors would sell to us every time, it comes around.  Stuff those coins that were joined together, some cats and other trinkets.  If I remember right, each is said to provide some sort of luck for its owner for this year.  I guess people whowho sell them must be making some profit cause there some out there who just can't do without because it brings them luck or so they believe.  That thought came into my mind after listening to the song "Lucky Charm (Ooh " Wee Suzy)" by The Stray Cats.

Although some people brush if off as superstition, there are some people who firmly believe in lucky charms,  It can be a piece of clothing or an accessory that they've must've used when they struck it big.  Since then, they carry it with them whenever something important is coming up.  It can even be a person like Suzy in the song who gives them good luck whenever they are with that person.  Athletes wouldn't play without their lucky accessory and businessmen wouldn't go through any deals if there charms aren't with them during a transaction because they wouldn't feel confident or secure without them.

It works for some people and doesn't work for others.  I guess some people are just lucky.  I wish I was that lucky.  Oh well, I guess I just have to keep working on it.  For those whose lucky charms have delivered for them, I bet they'd be buried with it.  They just can't do without it.

Questions About Nearing 60 And Up: When I'm 64 By The Beatles

I remember the first time I saw white hair on my beard and in my sideburns.  It was an indication that I was really getting old . The fact that it was now more prominent and multiplying really reminded me that my time is now past.  For a guy who still can't get it right, that sure is depressing. With so much uncertainty, I wonder if I'll ever make it to my sixties and if I do, will I have getting act straightened out by then?  Asking that question reminds me of the song "When I'm 64" by The Beatles.

Those thoughts have been weighing heavily on me lately.  Having had so much disappointments as well having a hard time making ends meet as well as seeing dreams crumble to dust is the reason for it. Apart from that, things just keep getting tougher and tougher. Just when the year started out well, things happen and problems just get dumped on you ruining your outlook.  I'm starting to wonder if I am going to make it my sixty's.

I know this is supposed to be a love song where the couple asks if they will still be together at 64.  For single and stressed out guy, I'm wondering if I'll get stable or at least have peace of mind by then.  So many questions but no clear answers in sight.  Oh well, if I want to make to that age, I guess I better eat right and work hard.  If  I do that, I might reach my seventies or eighties.

Things We Don't Tell Our Mothers: Tell Mama By Savoy Brown

Well the weekend's here again and it's no ordinary weekend.  This is because we are celebrating Mother's Day.  On this day, we honor our mothers who brought us into this world and continue to love us no matter what we do or how old we get.  Still, sometimes we don't do our mothers right, especially when we make mistakes and don't tell them.  We can't tell them because we don't want them to worry eventually they would know and would do all that they can to help us cause they care. Since it's Mother's Day, I feel the song "Tell Mama" by Savoy Brown would be appropriate for this post.

Nobody's perfect and there are times when we do things behind our mothers backs because we know that they wouldn't approve and we just couldn't resist.When we do so, that's when things go wrong and we find ourselves in a mess of trouble.  Still, these things have a way with getting back to our mothers and since we are their children, they would always intervene.  They do so because they are always concern about us. If they weren't they wouldn't be mothers.

As we celebrate Mother's Day, let keep that thought in mind. It's not fair to cause our mothers trouble after all they went through for us.  You only keep secrets because you know it's either risky or wrong.  In the end, we all go back to our mothers when things get rough because they are the only ones who'd stand by us when things fall apart.  So on this day, let's show our love for them.  They do so for us everyday even when there are things we don't tell them.

And It Keeps Getting Meaner: Mean Old World By T-Bone Walker

Just got back from work today and boy am I glad it's Friday.  Another stressful week has past and once again I feel drained.  It's another reminder of just how hard and mean this world is.  As I try to get some rest I wonder if anything really good is going to happen.  All I know is that the world is a mean place that's getting meaner.  That's why I'm using T-Bone Walker's song "Mean Old World" for this post.

So far, if there's anything that's been happening around here it's all bad and plenty of it.  Every time I'm starting to feel good, something happens that takes that away from me.  This week proves no different as I had trouble sleeping not only from the heat but also from problems that that give me no peace awake or asleep.  The good side from being tired is that it may get me sleepy enough to put my mind at ease.  Waking up the next day is another story as I face what this mean world has to offer.

Despite being down, I don't take for granted that there have been some good things that have happened.  This things have helped eased some things that should have been resolved a long time ago.  I guess it's a sign that other things will be resolved eventually as well. Till then, I'll just keep doing what I have to do.  It's the only to keep with this mean old world.

Something We Can Call Our Own: Got To Find My Own Place By Stanley Clarke

I remember a friend of mine who insisted on buying a laptop that he can use for both work and for his own personal activities.  His parents tried to dissuade him by saying that they got a new computer and they planned to give him the old laptop that was still running in good condition.  He refused and bought the laptop that he had his eyes on for a long time.  When asked why he still bought it, he said not only is it a new and fast model, it's something that I can call my own.  That's something that I can both understand and relate to.  That feeling to want to have something to call your own reminds me of Stanley Calrke's song "Got To Find My Own Place".

When you start acquiring things through your own means, it's a sign that you are now on your way to becoming an independent person.  You get to buy what you want and do what you want through your own means.  You feel that you are truly in control of your life.  Pretty soon, you know what your place is in this world.  When you establish that you have your own identity and you are your own person.  You are finally independent.

These days it's getting harder and harder to do that.  They say our economy is now getting better but only few reap the benefits.  Given that kind of scenario, it's hard to find your own place in this world. Still, if you are determined, then you will eventually attain.  Keep at it till you get it and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.