TODAY

My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the price is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you're never living twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?

And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are

So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?

And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?


If Today Was Your Last Day lyrics
Songwriters: Kroeger; Chad

Live them.

TUNE IN TOKYO

Some of you may recall that I have mentioned in the past that I am not good at asking for help, instead I'll just figure out a way to do it myself rather to bother someone else. My only explanation is it is a learned behavior that is both a blessing and a curse.

So tonight is no exception. I turned off my basic cable because I came to the conclusion I rarely watch TV; and when I do it's always one of the major four networks that come free without cable anyways, so I figured I was throwing the $22.00 ($250.oo+/yr) over my shoulder when I could use it for way more fun things like (but not limited too):

shoes & handbags

vintage items of sorts

road trips

bicycle equipment

camera equipment

My Zinwell analog converter box and Tivax antenna arrived in the mail (cheaper + no shipping on amazon.com then to purchase either locally....sad but true.) to which I read the manual and started to piece them together via the instructions on the "quick set-up guide". HA!

Two hours later I am still looking at a black n' white fuzzy screen sucking on a Edy's pomegranate flavored popsicle with a pounding headache. I am starting to vaguely recall that when I moved here and spent the first week w/out cable I couldn't get any channels on my rabbit years.

Hmmmmmm........

I haven't completely given up hope, however, I could unhook my mess and try it on my smaller TV in the bedroom to see if it is just the way I have it connected to the flat screen with all it's multiple inputs and outputs, yet I rather paint my toenails. Or I may just need end up having to ask around for help to figure out my electronic induced confusion.

Balls.

Stay tuned........

GRANDPA

Grandpa
Tell me about the good ol days
Sometimes it feels like
This worlds gone crazy
Grandpa
Take me back to yesterday
When the line between right and wrong
Didn't seem so hazy
(chorus)
Did lovers really fall in love to stay
And stand beside eachother come what may
Was a promise really something people kept
Not just something they would say
Did families really bow their heads to pray
Did daddy's really never go away
But whoa whoa grandpa
Tell me bout the good ol days
---
Grandpa
Everything is changing fast
We call it progress
But I just don't know
And Grandpa
Let's wander back into the passed
And paint me the picture
Of long ago
(chorus)
Did lovers really fall in love to stay
And stand beside eachother come what may
Was a promise something people kept
Not just something they would say
And then forget
Did families really bow their heads to pray
Did daddys really never go away
But whoa whoa grandpa
Tell me bout the good ol days
Whoa whoa Grandpa
Tell me bout the good ol days ....

~ Lyrics by The Judds

My aunt sent me this photo inside my birthday card. My granddaddy died from cancer when I was just a babe, but I have imagined questions I would have asked if he was still around.

BIRTHDAY WEEK 2010

Well I made it - hello thirty-five glad to meet ya!

The big day started off with me arriving to work and being instructed to wear a tiara and "Birthday Princess" sash the entire day. The office manager has now decided that all the employees must wear this getup on their birthdays from here on out. All I can say is I hope they appreciate my big head because I still am sporting indentations from the plastic tiara on the sides of my skull....two days later. ;)

Things I got for my birthday:

dinner and a movie (Sex & The City II)
gift certificate to a local sushi restaurant
money
car jack w/stands
many wonderful cards
I treated myself to a new retro top and cherry umbrella for my upcoming Vegas gig.

Glad birthdays only come once a year because being up past midnight two nights in a row really kicked my butt.

Good times.

Happy birthday to all my fellow Gemini's out there!

JUST PRESS PLAY

"Sometimes we need to stop analyzing the past, stop planning the future, stop figuring out precisely how we feel, stop deciding exactly what we want, and just see what happens." ~ C. Bradshaw

Barracuda

You Can Sleep While I Drive (lyrics)

Come on baby let's get out of this town
I got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down
There's a chill in my bones
I don't want to be left alone
So baby you can sleep while I drive
I'll pack my bag and load up my guitar
In my pocket I'll carry my harp
I got some money I saved
Enough to get underway
And baby you can sleep while I drive

We'll go thorough Tucson up to Santa Fe
And Barbara in Nashville says we're welcome to stay
I'll buy you glasses in Texas a hat from New Orleans
And in the morning you can tell me your dreams

You know I've seen it before
This mist that covers your eyes
You've been looking for something
That's not in your life
My intentions are true
Won't you take me with you
And baby you can sleep while I drive

Oh is it other arms you want to
Hold you the stranger
The lover you're free
Can't you get that with me

Come on baby let's get out of this town
I got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down
If you won't take me with you
I'll go before night is through
And baby you can sleep while I drive

For the days when you just really want to forget the rules & responsibilities and go.......

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend! :)

Pictured: Plymouth Barracuda

CARPE DIEM

I am covered in sea salt. If you splashed some tequila and slathered crushed fruit on me, I'd be a human Margarita. Tis is what happens when you walk at the beach. You leave with some crazy hair, sand stuck to your feet/legs, and a layer of salt covering your body....but it's made all worth while as your mind is clear and at peace.

Rewind:

Somehow I decided to not only wake up at 6am (without an alarm) but to get dressed, eat, and be at the beach by the 6:47am sunrise. This is a small feat because I am usually a slow mover in the morning. It was breathtaking as usual. If you don't live near an ocean, no worries, look up the sunrise time for the day on the Internet then plop your butt outside and look east. You can't miss it as long as rain isn't in the forecast. Everyone should take in a sunrise at least once in their life time (coming home at sunrise from an all-nighter doesn't really count. ;))

I took a few photos with my cell phone then started on my walk. The thing about walking on the beach is, you usually forget how long you have walked until you have to pee. As I hurried made my way back to the park where my car was parked, I passed many fishermen, birds plucking at the sand, and other walkers/joggers. I was trying to stay focused because the urge to run into the ocean and just pee there was getting stronger. This is when I came upon a middle aged man. In his speedo.

Have you ever heard of Carrie Bradshaw's (Sex & The City) squeal she makes when she is surprised/startled? Look up on Youtube. That is the exact sound I made then promptly clutched my belly as my bladder went straight into spasms. Fellas. There are very few reasons to wear a speedo and none of them make them look "hot". Swim meets/Olympic trials would be one situation where a speedo is called for. The other? Well there really isn't one. Not even in the privacy of your backyard and certainly not at a public beach.

Women do not find these sexy. At. All.

Kindly take note.

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