Keep Holding On

Avril Lavigne Keep Holding On Lyrics
You're not alone Together we stand I'll be by your side You know I'll take your hand When it gets cold And it feels like the end There's no place to go You know I won't give in No, I won't give in No, I won't give in Keep holdin' on Cause you know we'll make it through We'll make it through Just stay strong Cause you know I'm here for you I'm here for you There's nothing you can say Nothing you can do And There's no other way when it comes to the truth So, keep holding on Cause you know we'll make it through We'll make it through So far away I wish you were here Before it's too late This could all disappear Before the door's closed And it comes to an end With you by my side I will fight and defend I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah Keep holding on Cause you know we'll make it through We'll make it through Just stay strong Cause you know I'm here for you I'm here for you There's nothing you could say Nothing you could do There's no other way when it comes to the truth So, keep holding on Cause you know we'll make it through We'll make it through Hear me when I say When I say I believe. Nothing's gonna change Nothing's gonna change destiny Whatever's meant to be Will work out perfectly Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah La da da da, la da da da La da da da da da da da da Keep holding on Cause you know we'll make it through We'll make it through Just stay strong Cause you know I'm here for you I'm here for you There's nothing you could say Nothing you could do There's no other way when it comes to the truth So, keep holding on Cause you know we'll make it through We'll make it through Ahh, ahh Keep holding on Ahh, ahh Keep holding on There's nothing you could say Nothing you could do There's no other way when it comes to the truth So, keep holding on Cause you know we'll make it through We'll make it through

Reflections

Well, it's kinda late, and I really don't know where to start this post...it's been so long. Thanks to everyone who sent Merry Christmas messages...I hope you all had a happy and blessed holiday season. Life has been kind of crazy for me lately, and as many people do at the end of a year and beginning of a new year, I have been doing a lot of thinking and reflecting on my life thus far and the goals and dreams and hopes I have for this year.

2006 was an amazing, crazy, and beautiful year. I learned a lot about life, faith, and myself...One of the most important things I learned is that the past never leaves you. And this is not necessarily a bad or terrible thing. In fact, in can be really good. For instance, I have run across old friends who I haven't spoken with in years, fixed some problems with others, forgave and was forgiven, and also "re-met" my boyfriend when I least expected it to happen. The past is not necessarily a bad thing. It is from decisions we make and experiences we go through that make us and shape us into the people we are today, tomorrow, and for the rest of our lives. It is up to us, however, how we will use these random and perhaps even emotional experiences in our lives...whether we only focus on the bad or try to learn from and make light of the situations and experiences.

I have also learned not to misjudge people...it is often the people we misjudge that end up being the most amazing people we could ever know...and although it is not always true, it is better to be open minded and not judgemental. We all make mistakes, we all have differences...but it is better to listen first and then decide what to do or say...because often times we judge the book by the cover...and that's not always a good thing to do.

Something I learned for myself is that I need to speak up more. I need to tell people how and why I feel something instead of letting them walk all over me and make me feel terrible. I have had so many relationships this year in which I am blamed for everything or people just think I will do everything for them. Although love is supposed to be humble and caring, it has to go both ways. One person can not always be doing. A goal I have for myself is reflecting more on my relationships and ways in which I can make them better, stronger, more equal, and happier. Communication is key...and I really want to work on that.

The most important lesson, though, that I have learned this year is to listen to my heart. If I had listened to everyone else around me or the media or whoever...I would have probably never pursued music, I would never have met some amazing people and friends that are now in my life, I would not have traveled to Montana and Colorado, and I would not have my amazing boyfriend. A lot of times people just want to give up because something is not easy...people no longer understand sacrafice and hard work and patience...everything is just supposed to come instantly. But I didn't listen...and I am glad I didn't. Pray to God for guidance and listen to what your own heart tells you...it is usually right.

As this new year begins, it is ok to feel uncertain, scared, worried, and completely lost. We all feel that way, because only God has the answers to our lives. We don't have the maps of our futures...we have goals, ambitions, dreams...but they can all change in a second...what matters most is that you have your family, friends, and faith. With God and love, anything is possible and the sky is truly the limit. This new year is filled with endless possibilities, opportunities, and choices. That is the beauty of life. So cherish the moments you have right now...no matter where you are or what you are doing. Cherish the people in your life. Go for the dreams you have. Don't settle. Set goals for yourself. Tell the people you love and care about how much they mean to you. Don't hold back, and try not to be afraid. Trust God. And laugh everyday. Just remember that we don't have forever...love everyday that you have and thank God that we are so blessed to live in this amazing country with our freedoms and family and friends and food and the continuous list of things that people take for granted everyday. This is a year of promise. Make the most of it!!

Don't Give Up

I am really enjoying Josh Groban's new cd, AWAKE. Two favorites would probably be She Dances and Don't Give Up (lyrics below).


Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
When you're heart's heavy
I...I will lift it for you

Don't give up
Because you want to be heard
If silence keeps you
I...I will break it for you

Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved

Don't give up
It's just the hurt that you hide
When you lost inside
I...I will be there to find you

Don't give up
Because you want to burn bright
If darkness blinds you
I...I will shine to guide you

Everybody wants to be understood
Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don't give up
Because you are loved

You are loved
Don't give up
It's just the weight of the world
Don't give up
Every one is to be heard
You are loved

I think this song is beautiful and really encourages us not to give up, even when times are hard and we don't think we can make it through. Even if you are lost, there is always someone that God will place in your life to help you and encourage you to stay on your path.

Random Stuff

A good quote...

"You know how when you were a little kid and you believed in fairy tales, that fantasy of what your life would be, white dress, prince charming who would carry you away to a castle on a hill. You would lie in bed at night and close your eyes and you had complete and utter faith. Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, Prince Charming, they were so close you could taste them, but eventually you grow up, one day you open your eyes and the fairy tale disappears. Most people turn to the things and people they can trust. But the thing is its hard to let go of that fairy tale entirely cause almost everyone has that smallest bit of hope, of faith, that one day they will open their eyes and it will come true." - Grey's Anatomy

But you know what??? Sometimes, fairy tales can come true...you just have to believe

And another...

A couple of hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin shared with the world the secret of his success. Never leave that till tomorrow, he said, which you can do today. This is the man who discovered electricity. You think more people would listen to what he had to say. I don't know why we put things off, but if I had to guess, I'd have to say it has a lot to do with fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, sometimes the fear is just of making a decision, because what if you're wrong? What if you're making a mistake you can't undo? The early bird catches the worm. A stitch in time saves nine. He who hesitates is lost. We can't pretend we hadn't been told. We've all heard the proverbs, heard the philosophers, heard our grandparents warning us about wasted time, heard the damn poets urging us to seize the day. Still sometimes we have to see for ourselves. We have to make our own mistakes. We have to learn our own lessons. We have to sweep today's possibility under tomorrow's rug until we can't anymore. Until we finally understand for ourselves what Benjamin Franklin really meant. That knowing is better than wondering, that waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beat the hell out of never trying.

And some more good songs...

Save Me...Aimee Mann

Are You Happy Now...Michelle Branch

Landing in London...3 Doors Down

Edge of Seventeen...Stevie Nicks

Good Songs

Here are some good tunes on my playlist right now...

Chasing Cars...Snow Patrol

On a Day Like Today...Brian Adams

Collide...Howie Day

Brothers on a Hotel Bed...Death Cab for Cutie

Come Fly with Me...Michael Buble

My Love...Justin Timberlake (and I guess SexyBack too...haha)

Want To...Sugarland