Music and Lyrics

So this was the view yesterday evening from where I'm house-sitting. We have had two beautiful days. Cold. But beautiful. Actually the temperatures warmed up nicely during the day, but brrrr! They started out cold. But with temperatures hitting into the 50s now (and sometimes nearing the 60s!), it is a definite thing that Spring is, well... springing!

And to go along with springing Spring, more of my plants are sprouting! I think all of the lettuce seeds I planted were successful in germinating and showing themselves. Tonight my mom reported that I have a zucchini plant sprouted and a spinach one! Yay! It's so exciting!

As you probably well know, I love quotes. I love music. I love lyrics. Shocking, huh? I listen to a lot of different music. And I enjoy singing along. But sometimes a lyric will smack me out of nowhere! I've had that experience a few times in recent weeks and days. For example, one day while driving back from the library, I heard a song on the radio. It was one I had heard before. By a band that has a few songs I like (such as Walking Contradiction and Basket Case). The band is Green Day. Anyway, the song I heard the other day... It was never a favorite song by them, at least not for me. But there I was, contemplating my current situation. Contemplating my next steps. Realizing the library job was not going to be able to be continued. And here is what I heard:

"Another turning point; a fork stuck in the road. Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go. So make the best of this test and don't ask why. It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time. It's something unpredictable, that in the end is right... I hope you had the time of your life."

I never really thought of those words before that moment. But I can guarantee you that I will never forget them now. Because those lyrics really struck me. They were so applicable to me. And I do believe that will forever more be one of my favorite songs. (It's called "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" by Green Day). Granted, I know it wasn't exactly talking about my situation. But it was what I needed to hear. Because it turned out I was, in a way, at a turning point. And though unpredictable, perhaps, in the end, it will end up being right.

Then a few days ago, I believe the day of my interview, I was driving into the library and heard another song on the radio. One I hadn't heard in years. By Sheryl Crow. Again, not a song I particularly considered a favorite. It was jaunty, so I'd listen to it if I had nothing better to listen to. But it isn't on my mp3 player, if you know what I mean ;). I hadn't even thought of the song in years. But suddenly I heard these lyrics, and, again, they struck me. And put me in the best mood.

"It's not having what you want.... It's wanting what you've got!"

Those lyrics are from "Soak Up the Sun." And how true they are. I have what I have. And maybe one day I'll have more... even more of what I want. But until that time, I should want what I have. Because it's really not too shabby, and I have much for which to be grateful.

So yep, definitely.... I love music. And lyrics. Sometimes I just listen to the song without actually hearing the lyrics. And then, when I finally hear them... Well sometimes it's quite an amazing experience :).

In other news, the county people called my references. Don't know how many they actually talked to. But they called them. Good sign, no? Well, then they called me Thursday afternoon. I will be going in Monday afternoon for a meet and greet -- sort of a second interview. I don't have the job. Well, I might. I don't really know. But I think I must be being highly considered for them to have me be going back in for this. I don't know if there are others who were called to do the same thing, and if there are, how many others... I guess I will know more answers after Monday! In the meantime, I get to be super-nervous all weekend! Aaaaahhhhh!

But even so, and regardless of what happens... Well, I'm gonna soak up the sun :).