The past week has been a trying one for me. Finding out children going through their terrible twos are quite a handful to take care of would be the understatement of a lifetime. Throw into the mix I am taking classes in order to get my teaching license back up to par and when I am not watching my son I am reading pages of text and taking notes. It feels a lot like college again, college with responsibilities which is a different feeling from when I was at university the first time around. Today I had my longest session of my workshop, 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. Working lunch to boot, and near the end I was ready for some rest. As I was leaving I struck up a conversation with one of the instructors, told her about my problems with my license, explained why I was taking the class. One thing led to another and Monday she informed me she would be calling the district to tell them I have completed the course in order to get my license ahead of time. She also informed me that she knew of a position in the district that was still open, and would be lobbying to get me into that school. I left my house this morning wondering if I would get a chance to have my own classroom this year, and was just angry at the fact that I had to go to a workshop rather than sleep a little extra on the weekend. In all actuality I have been feeling down on myself for sometime, yet one day is all it took to turn things around. Now I am hoping that all the puzzle pieces fall into place and the fact that I did not start the year with a teaching job was for a reason. On the way home I stopped at my local record store to pick up an album that I have been wanting for a long time. It just so happens the second song on it is similar to the situation I just went through and I drove home feeling good about the world again. I hope this song reaches a certain someone that is going through something that right now feels like there is no solution for. Just remember "if its ever gonna get any better its gotta get worse for a day"
bed clothes, why am i in bed clothes? watching out the window watching what i don't know on the fire escape now hands they start to shake now ready for the rail to break now and i'm awake at last awake
cursing, rattling and cursing go ahead and do your worst then your worst that i can take
oh let the rain fall down and wash this world away oh let the sky be grey cause if its ever gonna get any better its gotta get worse for a day
morning, where am i this morning? now its really pouring, crawling up this shore and i walk the neighborhood and umbrella does no good and i guess its in my blood couldn't stop the flood
drowning, everything is drowning go ahead and take the town the town is yours to take
oh let the rain fall down and wash this world away oh let the sky be grey cause if its ever gonna get any better its gotta get worse for a day
calling, calling, falling, falling grab on my guitar and paddle with both my arms headed where the voices are i'll end up far so far away
oh let the rain fall down and wash this world away or let the sky be grey cause if its ever gonna get any better its gotta get worse for a day
its gotta get worse for a day its gotta get worse for a day its gotta get worse for a day i know its gotta get worse for a day
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this is the song i've been trying to sing all day. loudly. i'm looking at fate, tapping him/her on the shoulder & saying "ahem?"
& thank you.
lucy.
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i hope it all comes together for you. sometimes the fates jump in and take away a hoop or two.....
i love, love, love bishop allen.
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That one works for me as well..............
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it all started with Chinatown bus for me, and it has been all downhill since
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You have to see Mutual Appreciation. The main character is played by Justin Rice one of the core/ main members. In the movie he plays several Bishop Allen songs such as--Coupla Easy Things and Things are What You Make Them (my favorite!)/.
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I will have to see that then, sounds like it would be something right up my alley
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speaking of college, I'm not doing as well as I want to in my classes. But, it's still early and I can learn from my mistakes.
And women are still confusing.
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Yeah! I grabbed this record a couple of weeks ago and it was an unexpected surprise - I thought it would be run-of-the-mill twee pop but it makes me want to roll down my car windows and sing out loud, even if it is raining!
And from the way you described it, this sounds like the soundtrack to your autumn :)
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Watch, the women never become less confusing. here I am 34 and still have no idea about what makes em tick.
Tybees, it took one song for me and the obsession has taken a hold of me
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Maybe one day someone will get my sense of humor.
I also like Bishop Allen.
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Ha, terrible two's. Wait till he turns three.
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lucy.
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Watch I got it, yet it still seems to be a subject I am waiting for the cliff notes for
Lester thats what I hear.........not to mention the middle school years
Lucy thank you for this video
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Old and Busted: Cliff Notes. New Hotness: Spark Notes.
I have a really dirty mind, though.
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destiny takes its own time to make things happen but at the end it’s always the best for everybody involved in the process. we don’t always get what we want but we sure get what we need to move to the next level. i believe life is like a huge video game from year 3,500. it’s so well done it looks real.
love the bishop allen tune. i will give a try to the album.
best of lucks with your new job position.
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Wow, that is incredible news Kev! I'm sending out th positive vibes for it to all fall together for you. It's amazing how smoothly everything can come together when we need it to. Synchronicity is a weird thing. Diggin' the BA tune, thanks.
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Good luck. Things change in the strangest ways...
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Hey thats great news and I'm sure u deserve the break. As far as fate is concerned I recon it keeps missin me lol Loved the track tho thanks x
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Sounds like we've been having a very similar summer, Rawk. It's been a long, weird year - not always bad, but definitely a rollercoaster. I'm hoping, as I get back on the job hunt, the Fates will look kindly on me. Yeah, but sometimes you have to do some things you don't want to do for Fate to then decide it's time to come sauntering up to you. Or, as some wise unknown person put it to me many years ago: When riding the Wheel of Life, you've got to scrape the pavement before you can come back up, again."
Ride 'em, cowboy! Here's a packet of virtual good vibes to pack in your saddle bags. Ommmmm....
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Strangely, it seemed every time I was struggling, fate stepped in and help. Didn't always make it all better, but helped. And good things sometimes actually do happen to good people! Happy for you and hope it all falls into place.
And Terrible twos? Wait 'til he's 13....uggg
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Glad things are turning around for you! This place f-ing great. We share our thoughts add an inspirational tune then all these people come by with positivity.
Really into those Bishop songs & haven't seen/heard times like these in a while either. Have a great day!
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Kevin, it sounds like things might be coming together for you. I'm glad to hear this and am hoping everything works out.
This song is good, and, in all honesty, a bit of what I needed tonight. Thanks for sharing it.
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First of all I am sorry to hear that you are going thoough I ruff patch I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that things get better . Secondly THANK you for this song My son is also going through the terbbile 2s or as I like to call them ripping every hair out of my head 2s .lol ( not really ) Now too boot hubbys is leaving in a few days for his 2nd tour in Iraq or as I like to call it hell . So once again I will be a single mama til GOD willing hubby comes marching home again . So I am feeling you and this song will be a great boost .I think I am going tot ake it too an FRG meeting to give other wives a boost as well if you do not mind .
Beth
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Beth the entire album is incredible and has been able to make me feel good the entire weekend. If you are on multiply I would be willing to post it there for you.
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hope that the job situation works out for you, kev. u truly deserve it! cool song.
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Nice, very nice. I have totally been there. Never heard Bishop Allen, but you've got me very interested. Great lyrics. I've been attempting to teach for a couple years, and it's so bureaucratic, no one ever gives me a good answer as to how to get into the "system", that I just get frustrated and give up for a little while. It's even worse for you though, someone who has been doing it and wants to continue to do it, and they make it so difficult. Thanks for the great song though!
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Kevin, it seems to me like all the pieces are falling into place. Don't feel annoyed by the fact that it took just one day for a change. The best and worst things in life usually happen within minutes. Best of luck. And Ha, terrible two’s. Wait till he turns 26 ;)
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that song is awesome! it really perks me up. thanks for posting!
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I don't know how you define "fate", but I believe that good things happen to those who bear their afflictions with patience, especially when they're trying to do the right things for the right reasons. And that song was so sweet, I got a toothache. In a good way.
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You are the master of your own destiny. Be well and dispel any negative thoughts. Good on you for taking it all on!
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yes, yes, yes..i've been there..it comes and goes..we gain life day by day, breath by breath..great song, loved it..thank god there is music in the world, sometimes i suspect that songs themselves have the power to turn things over..everyone gives it a different name, others call it fate, others positive energy, others jah, others life..the good thing is that it turns to be ok in the end, the bad is that you have to go through hell to reach there..anyway, somewhere there is beauty in all this, no?
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i was lucky enough to catch them 2 nights ago. i learned about them after watching the movie mentioned earlier, Mutual Appreciation.