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Hold on tight—this is going to be a bumpy ride,
Never knowing what waits up ahead.
Twists and turns will test your stride,
But courage grows with every step you tread.
Storms may shake you, shadows may chase,
Yet strength appears when fear gives way.
Keep your grip, keep your pace—
Even the roughest roads lead to brighter days.
Action takes the stage
Drama unfolding in life
Stories coming alive
Fantasy is all too real
And realities, unreal…
-MAD/AAA 09/13/2024
Last week we had Pondering Existential Thoughts where the theme was to find a song that makes you think about life. This week the theme is to find a song that that gets stuck in your head.
I have many songs that get stuck in my head and this is the one song that no matter if I hear the whole song or just a piece of it I have it in my head for days.
Uptown girl
She’s been living in her uptown world
I bet she never had a backstreet guy
I bet her momma never told her why
I’m gonna try for an uptown girl (uptown girl)
She’s been living in her white-bread world (white-bread world)
As long as anyone with hot blood can (hot blood can)
And now, she’s looking for a downtown man (downtown man)
That’s what I am
And when she knows
What she wants from her time (from her time)
And when she wakes up (she wakes up)
And makes up her mind
She’ll see I’m not so tough
Just because I’m in love with an uptown girl (uptown girl)
You know I’ve seen her in her uptown world (uptown world)
She’s getting tired of her high-class toys (high-class toys)
And all her presents from her uptown boys (uptown boys)
She’s got a choice
Oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh
Uptown girl
You know I can’t afford to buy her pearls
But maybe someday when my ship comes in
She’ll understand what kind of guy I’ve been (I’ve been)
And then, I’ll win
And when she’s walking
She’s looking so fine
And when she’s talking
She’ll say that she’s mine
She’ll say I’m not so tough (she’s wrong)
Just because I’m in love with an uptown girl
She’s been living in her white-bread world
As long as anyone with hot blood can
And now, she’s looking for a downtown man
That’s what I am
Oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh
Uptown girl (going uptown)
She’s my uptown girl (going uptown)
Don’t you know I’m in love with an uptown girl? (Going uptown)
My uptown girl (she’s my uptown girl, going uptown)
Don’t you know I’m in love with an uptown girl? (Going uptown)
My uptown girl (she’s my uptown girl, going uptown)
Don’t you know I’m in love with an uptown girl? (Going uptown)
My uptown girl (she’s my uptown girl, going uptown)
(Don’t you know I’m in love) with an uptown girl? (Going uptown)
My uptown girl (she’s my uptown girl, going uptown)
She’s a very kinky girl
The kind you don’t take home to mother
She will never let your spirits down
Once you get her off the street, ow, girl
She likes the boys in the band
She says that I’m her all-time favorite
When I make my move to her room, it’s the right time
She’s never hard to please, oh, no
That girl is pretty wild now (the girl’s a super freak)
The kind of girl you read about (in new-wave magazines)
That girl is pretty kinky (the girl’s a super freak)
I really love to taste her (every time we meet)
She’s alright, she’s alright
That girl’s alright with me
Yeah, hey, hey, hey, hey!
She’s a super freak, super freak
She’s super-freaky, yow
Everybody sing
Super freak, super freak
She’s a very special girl (the kind of girl you want to know)
From her head down to her toenails (down to her feet)
Yeah, she’ll wait for me at backstage with her girlfriends
In a limousine (long and black and shining bright)
Three’s not a crowd to her, she says (ménage à trois, ooh, la, la)
“Room 714, I’ll be waiting”
When I get there, she’s got incense, wine, and candles
It’s such a freaky scene
That girl is pretty kinky (the girl’s a super freak)
The kind of girl you read about (in new-wave magazines)
That girl is pretty wild now (the girl’s a super freak)
I really like to taste her (every time we meet)
She’s alright, she’s alright
That girl’s alright with me
Yeah, hey, hey, hey, hey!
She’s a super freak, super freak
She’s super-freaky, yow
Temptations sing
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Super freak, super freak
That girl’s a super freak
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
She’s a very kinky girl
The kind you won’t take home to mother
And she will never let your spirits down
Once you get her off the street
Blow Danny
Oh, girl
Oh, girl
In life’s winding road, we seek acceptance,
Hoping for love and inner peace,
But faced with rejection, we feel the sting,
Leaving us disappointed, searching for release
I have no rhyme or reason,
I’m just going with the flow.
The world spins in every season,
And I’m happy to just go slow.
The sun shines bright, the rain will fall,
Each moment brings a brand-new day.
I wander free, not bound at all,
Finding joy along the way.
With gentle winds, I’ll sail my dreams,
Through fields of gold and skies so blue.
Life is more than what it seems,
I’ll embrace the path that’s true.
Thanks for Fandango. Check out the challenge here.
Row your life in a new way,
Don’t follow paths where others stay.
Try the road that’s fresh and bright,
You might find your heart’s delight.
Take a chance, embrace the view,
Seek the wondrous and the true.
With each turn, let your dreams show,
Row your life where you want to go.
Anger builds in your soul until it needs to erupt
Bliss with each kiss
Confusion when something isn’t right
Disappointment when things don’t go your way
Excitement for the things to come
Fear intensifies when starting something new
Gratitude for those who help when it is needed
Happiness for others living their dreams
Indifference to the negativity from others
Joy in seeing loved ones being happy
Kindness in helping others in need
Loneliness creeps into your heart when you are alone
Melancholy, a quiet shadow in your soul
Nostalgia, memories that make you whole
Overwhelm, a flood that drowns the mind
Pride in the achievements you find
Quizzical, wondering about life’s ways
Relief when you see brighter days
Sadness, a cloud that lingers and stays
Tension, the stress of life’s maze
Uncertainty, not knowing what to do
Vulnerability, when you’re exposed and true
Worry, the fear of what’s ahead
Xenophobia, a dread that’s widespread
Yearning, a desire that never ends
Zeal, the passion that transcends
In three years, I see myself in a job that I really enjoy, where going to work feels great instead of stressful. I want to wake up excited each morning, knowing that my coworkers are nice and willing to help each other. I also want to have illustrated at least two books for my friend. I would love to show my creativity and help bring their stories to life with my drawings. On a personal level, I hope to be in a caring and loving relationship with someone who truly cares about me. I want a partnership where we respect and understand each other, sharing our thoughts, dreams, and daily lives.
MAD
Action takes the stage
Drama unfolding in life
Stories coming alive
Fantasy is all too real
And realities, unreal…
-MAD/AAA 09/13/2024
Life,
Can be good or bad
Depending on the way you approach it
It’s up to you to choose
Whether to be happy or sad
Embrace the good, let go of the bad
For life is a journey, make the most of it
And cherish every moment you have
MAD
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Precise, holding fast,
Stitching fabric and story,
Securing our world
Making some sense of it all
Can seem like a fool’s errand…
-MAD/AAA
Welcome to the daily Three Things Challenge. Use your imagination and creativity using one, two or all three words that may or may not be related. …
Three Things challenge #M721
CROWD
CLOWN
CITRUS
Citrus Clown
In the center of the town,
There was a funny little clown,
With a citrus colored suit,
And a smile that was astute.
He performed for a massive crowd,
Making them laugh oh so loud,
With his silly jokes and tricks,
He had them all in hysterics.
He juggled lemons and limes,
Danced around like he had no time,
But the funniest part of all,
Was when he tripped, making everyone fall.
The crowd couldn’t stop laughing,
As the clown continued his acting,
He made faces and silly sounds,
On the stage, he was surely crowned.
But as he reached for a citrus fruit,
He accidentally dropped it, oh what a hoot,
The audience erupted in cheers,
As the clown pretended to shed tears.
With his orange hair and red nose,
He had the crowd on their toes,
Never had they laughed so much,
Thanks to this clown with a citrus touch.
So if you’re feeling down,
Just go and find this funny clown,
With his bright and zesty flair,
He’ll have you laughing without a care.
M.A.D
Thank you 🙏 everyone who has liked my work. I was convinced to start this blog by a great friend and I am that I have.
-M.A.D.
