Traffic Light Lyrics

Oh yes my friends it is now another installment of "I love these lyrics". I just downloaded on Monday The Ting Tings album and I am in L O V E.. love. So fun. But the lyrics to there song traffic light I adore. I think it is extremely clever and wish I had thought of it!

Traffic Light

don't you be a traffic light
don't you be a traffic light
with all things said
you turn to red
don't you be a traffic light

don't you be a round-a-bout
not another round-a-bout
we've come so far
yet back to the start
don't you be a round-a-bout

oh now baby don't miss read the signs
if you turn the key then things will turn out fine

lets not have a break down
not another breakdown
you're on your own a long way from home
lets not have a breakdown

don't miss read the signs
if you had just turned the key
then things would have turned out fine

you're pushing me, you're breaking
over taking me you're racing
first placing me not chasing me back home

don't let me down

Today

The best thing about this day was waking up to the sounds of birds chirping. Just when I can not take another moment of Winter, in walks spring with a smile and I feel renewed. Okay, so it is still really chilly, but feeling the warmth of the sun on my face yesterday was so wonderful and it brought the promise of the flowers and definitely made me just want to drive around in my car all day. I took the long way everywhere and did not rush. I guess you could say yesterday I was definitely a Sunday driver!

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“Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself”

Maya Angelou = Smart woman

So my friend Heather shared this with me today and I needed to post it. It made me smile. Sometimes people say things we need to hear, even though we know, seeing it written down or spoken tends to bring it back to the front of our minds again.

From Maya Angelou:

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow only if you want it to be.'

'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: weather, respect and lost luggage.'

'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life . It is then you realize that no one can ever love and care for you more than they do. And that no one can ever replace them. I wish they were with me now!

'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'

'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. So don't make the same mistakes again '

'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..'

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'

'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'

'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'

'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'

'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel , especially your loved ones .'

Because I can

I can do anything I put my mind to, I just sometimes choose not to. Why? That is a question I ask myself alot. Why do I sell myself short, why do I avoid all the things I should be doing, or I could be doing to make my life even better. I think we all know the answer to this. It is this HUGE fear of failure. We all have it, it follows us around like a cloud. Its the voice that says "Tara, you know that you are not smart enough to do that, so why try". The side of you that believes gets bombarded by these negative thoughts and we allow it to keep us from our true potential.

I think many times during the day why I am not accomplishing certain things in my life that I desire. I think now I am just truly trying to find the right way to approach getting over those negative thoughts.

It is the same in all areas of my life. Working out, eating, dating. I know I can lose the weight, it just takes discipline, it is only a little bit of extra weight, but it is a crutch. I know I can eat healthier, but MAN does that cookie look good, I will start tomorrow. I know I am a woman of worth and should date men that can truly value me as a whole, however sometimes I feel I am not good enough. Time to conquor some of these fears, learn to rise about them and to take control of my choices and my actions.

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"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it.” - Jesse Jackson

In Memory: Jill Moran (Collins)

Last night was the wake for Jill Moran. Jill was a 43 year old mother to four children under the age of 13 and amazing wife To Chris Moran. I met Jill when I was 14 years old. I was involved in a camp in high school and she was on the staff. Jill was the most joyful person that I have ever met to date. She had this smile that was contagious, her eyes would sparkle and her laughter could make any ones day. You could not be around her and not be thankful for every moment. Unfortunately I had not seen Jill in years, however she was the kind of person that you never forget. When you hear her name you would smile and remember a moment. For me I remember vividly toilet papering her house when I was in high school. Chris and her has just moved in and it was a tradition that you had to do something to someones house to christian it. It was a great night and she just laughed at the whole thing.

I think last night what amazed me the most was the love that her husband had in his eyes. He said to me that he was lucky to be married to her and have his best friend around. He was saying that it always amazed him how at the end of the day he used to still get excited coming home to her, and he would kiss and hug her as much as he could. To see that kind of amazing love really touched my heart. Also made me realize that is what I am holding out for as well.

The man lost his best friend and mother to his children, however feels blessed to have had the time to love her.

Rest in Peace Jill, your spirit will be missed by all who's path you crossed in life. However it will not be forgotten. You were a gift to this earth. Your children will grow up to be a reflection of you.