Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Z: Zero (Feeling Like One)



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Z: Zero (Feeling Like One)

I know I’ve felt like a zero many times. Once in a while, I still do. But that doesn’t mean we are zeros.

Today’s song: Mess of Me by Switchfoot (for the moments we feel like losers)



I've made a mess of me
I wanna reverse this tragedy
I've made a mess of me
I wanna spend the rest of my live alive
The rest of my life alive

And…

A song to celebrate the beauty in all of us...

Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

Every day is so wonderful
Then suddenly it's hard to breathe.
Now and then I get insecure
From all the pain, I'm so ashamed.

I am beautiful no matter what they say.
Words can't bring me down.
I am beautiful in every single way.
Yes, words can't bring me down... Oh no.
So don't you bring me down today.

Thanks you to everyone who visited during the A to Z Challenge. It’s been one wild ride made especially wonderful by all of you!

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Y: Youth Depression


YA Causes/Tough Issues continues with
Y: Youth Depression

Since we already touched on this subject under the “M” post, I will simply play the song.

For today: Nobody’s Home by Avril Lavigne



Her feelings she hides.
Her dreams she can't find.
She's losing her mind.
She's fallen behind.
She can't find her place.
She's losing her faith.
She's fallen from grace.
She's all over the place.
Yeah,oh

She wants to go home, but nobody's home.
It's where she lies, broken inside.
With no place to go, no place to go to dry her eyes.
Broken inside.


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The Power of Three.
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Saturday, April 27, 2013

X: "X" or Ecstasy


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X: “X” for Ecstasy

Ecstasy, or “X”, is slang for MDMA. It is often termed a “club drug” because of its stimulating effects that make everyone around seem like a friend. While this might seem like an amazing side effect of taking “X”, the cons far outweigh the pros of taking this illegal substance.

Some of the dangers:
Ø  Dehydration due to vigorous activity associated with the drug, which can lead to overheating, hypothermia, and/or kidney failure
Ø  High doses can cause seizures
Ø  Memory loss

Today’s song: Just Like a Pill by P!nk



I haven't moved from the spot where you left me
This must be a bad trip
All of the other pills, they were different
Maybe I should get some help

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Friday, April 26, 2013

W: Wellness and Health


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W: Wellness and Health

This is a timely topic for me, personally. Right now I am going through quite a lot of change within my life, which is very stressful. It would be so easy to succumb to anxiety by being sad or dwelling on the negative. So to celebrate the desire to find wellness and balance during difficult times, I’ve chosen the following song. It’s my mantra for today…

Today’s song: Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin



Here's a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don't worry, be happy
In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy now


I hope you have a worry-free and happy day! 
I had forgotten about the famous actor who makes a broad appearance in the video. 
Do you recognize him?

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