After many years of hesitating...

I finally learned how not to!!! Certain situations in our lives call for drastic measures, and it's not the time to pussy-foot about!

I used to make mountains out of a mole hill. A perfect example would be asking a guy out. It's almost natural to be hesitant, but what's the worse thing that could happen...he says no? Would that really kill you? Trust that there are far more worse rejections in life, and you can be sure that there's plenty more of it as you go on living. Press on and move along! You make such a big production of the whole event you're not only wasting precious time, but you set yourself up for an even bigger disappointment.

Sure the rejection is a slap to the ol' ego, but remember that it takes guts to go after what you want and that counts for a lot! People gravitate towards potentials who are no nonsense. I for one don't like the timid. Life is about seizing the moment. It's not only there to be observed but to be lived! It's alright to be cautious, but to over analyze a situation and weigh the pros and cons can potentially kill the moment. So perhaps it'll be alright to jump even if just for once.

Wallowing about the past is also a common affliction that people suffer from. I'm an expert at that. But at some point even I came to the realization that the sooner I get over it, the sooner I can begin a new adventure. What good would it do me to keep kicking myself in the head for something that's already done and passed? It doesn't change anything. It's ok to recall the event that brought about the tragic outcome, but only if to learn from it! You set the tone and course of your life; only you can keep the record stuck on a bad groove on repeat.

My song of the moment is another old favorite (shocker) released in the US in 87 by the British jazz/sophisti-pop act Swing Out Sister from their debut album "It's Better to Travel". The song was written by the group when they were still a trio. It was No. 6 in the pop charts and was No. 1 in the adult contemporary charts in the US. The song even got a Grammy nod, and as a result has been closely associated with the group, and has become a staple on the adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio rotation. It's continuing popularity in Japan brought about the remix by Orange Lounge which was featured in Konami's 2006 Beatmania IIDX DistorteD release. The song is also featured in a SoftBank Mobile advertisement that features Cameron Diaz.

The song incorporates synth-work popular in the 80s, drum beats, and blaring brass. It's got an infectious rhythm and a catchy hook that changes key close to the end. The lyrics preaches about pursuing your goal in whatever means possible; push through adversities and that there's no better time than now to do what you need and want to do!

If you're tired of wondering what could've been and ready to face what could be, tired of watching others get all the fun you could be having, then "BREAKOUT"!