Making It Better

If having an upset stomach yesterday morning wasn't enough, I woke up THIS morning with a cold. Lovely.

Today was one of those days where I just didn't want to get out from under the covers. In class this morning, my head felt like it was floating near the ceiling, a far-off balloon tied to my wrist. A mid-morning Coke brought it back closer, but I'm still feeling a little off. (After this post, I'll probably take a long siesta!)

In between classes today, some girlfriends and I were chatting about feeling sick. I said all I wanted today was MY bed, MY house, MY (sister's) dog, MY Netflix queue and MY family to take care of me. I wasn't in a mood really...I just wanted the comfort and rest of HOME. But then, I looked over the balcony to see palm trees waving in front of a snow-capped volcano. I decided to be happy. I would only be here 2 more months.

Sometimes, you just have to make the decision to not "make it bad". "Take a sad song and make it better." It can be really hard sometimes. Like when all of your loved ones are 3000 miles away and you only talk to them for little snatches of time. Like when things change and you feel no control. Or when you're sick and it's all you can do to focus on the words you want to say. There are PLENTY of ways we can focus on ourselves and wallow (or, like we say in NC, waller) in self-pity if we try hard enough. Heck, on days like today, I don't even HAVE to try!

This song randomly came on while I was listening to an iTunes playlist today. I've always loved this song. The build-up. The words. But, today, it took on a different meaning for me. Take time to watch the vid. Read the words. Take a break!



Hey Jude

Hey jude, dont make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

Hey jude, dont be afraid.
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.

And anytime you feel the pain, hey jude, refrain,
Dont carry the world upon your shoulders.
For well you know that its a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.

Hey jude, dont let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

So let it out and let it in, hey jude, begin,
Youre waiting for someone to perform with.
And dont you know that its just you, hey jude, youll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder.

Hey jude, dont make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then youll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh.

Na na na na na ,na na na, hey jude...