
People had always told me that I could try harder and do better... In this story I talk about two major events. One, which happened the afternoon after my dad unexpectedly woke me up at 4:00 in the morning and told me we had to talk about something later that afternoon! It placed me at a turning point, a crossroads that would define the trajectory of my life in ways I couldn't yet comprehend. It was a time of profound choices, of unexpected revelations, and ultimately, of taking a leap of faith into the unknown. https://youtu.be/a9qIPAdLhfI?si=6V3xo9sOCBSfxE8u - "Get a Haircut" - George Thorogood and the Destroyers
******Additional Songs****** https://youtu.be/IyhJ69mD7xI?si=OOpa8nz-uJo4i-9Y - "Bad to the Bone" - George Thorogood and the Destroyers When I was 12 years old I saw this video on MTV and I thought it was SO cool, and I still do to this day! https://youtu.be/gmrC_Pij5gc?si=5454poMORKlelrMp - "Graduate" - Third Eye Blind "Can I get my punk ass off the street?" My dad basically was telling me that I had "goofed off" the whole time I was in high school and that I never "applied myself." Now he was giving me a "Deal of a Lifetime." Would I take it? https://youtu.be/Bx51eegLTY8?si=UGyUW3jbBFBG8t2p "Take My Breath Away" - Berlin What a great movie!! I loved it then... I still love it now! This song! The synthesizer, the melody, and that unforgettable voice will make an impression on your heart forever about the person you were with when you heard it for the first time... https://youtu.be/Ip9L8IvIsdQ?si=RmKI4LMrh-au6xR0 "Ah! Leah!" - Donnie Iris This song perfectly describes the feeling I had when I first opened my front door and saw her standing there! "Leah It's been a long, long time You're such a sight You're looking better than a body has a right to Don't you know we're playing with the fire But we can't stop this burning desire, Leah..." "...Here we go again, ah! Leah!" https://youtu.be/bXNsrC333FA?si=-e4U_ajUOeMxiVsZ "Sorry" - Buckcherry This is a beautiful song, in my opinion! I've been blessed to have many opportunities to "clear the air" and "make it right" with many people over the course of my life, and I do plan on talking about some of those opportunities in this project. I think I did here... When these opportunities arise, it's important to approach them with sincerity, humility, and a genuine desire to reconcile. It takes courage to address conflicts or issues that may have strained a relationship, but the potential rewards of healing and strengthening that connection are immeasurable. https://youtu.be/uiDYkhIXUzA?si=hWkVrUVbpueBRUrv "Cold" - Crossfade There's a beautiful set of lyrics at the end of the song that say: "I never really wanted you to see The screwed up side of me that I keep Locked inside of me so deep It always seems to get to me I never really wanted you to go So many things you should have known I guess for me there's just no hope I never meant to be so cold..." When someone opens up, AND SOMEONE ALLOWS US to share the hidden parts of ourselves, it can be an incredibly powerful and bonding experience. It's an act of trust, a declaration that says, "I trust you enough to show you the real me, flaws and all." This vulnerability can foster a deeper connection and understanding between individuals. Background music created by Bishop Freesh using Garage Band, EXCEPT the last track, "Dirty Rock Trailer V.1" which was downloaded from Pond5, submitted by ROCKWAVE. THANK YOU!