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"To tell you the truth I've said it before, tomorrow I start in a new direction.
I know I've been half asleep, I'm never doing that again.
I look straight at what's coming ahead and soon it's gonna change in a new direction."

So as I sit here and enjoy an unprecedented EIGHTH day off from school due to the snow, it occurred to me that a natural followup to my introductory post should be an explanation regarding the name of my blog. The title is taken from one of my all-time favorite songs by the band Guster. I found out about Guster long after they become popular on the college scene, when my brother gave me their 4th album, Keep it Together, for my 20th birthday. (Note to readers: any good music I find is usually due to either of my brothers introducing it to me). I fell in love with the band and the album, but especially this song. It is a phenomenal song that starts off very quietly and slowly builds. The kicker for me though is the lyrics. The song is my ultimate, get-off-your-butt, stop-letting-life-pass-you-by, go-out-and live-it song and contains lines like "no more messing around and living underground or New Year's resolutions". I couldn't think of anything more fitting for a blog all about living life to the fullest and achieving my goals.



I could probably listen to this song about 12 times in a row. It has always been one of my favorite running songs and is guaranteed to pick me up off the couch after every listen (in fact I think I'll listen to it right after I post this). Do you have a favorite song that you listen to to pump you up? You know, the kind of music that can - without fail - inspire you and push you to achieve more/run that extra mile/kick it in another gear? This song is likely at the top of my list, but there are many more I could add. I'd love to hear yours! Who knows, maybe I'll add a new song to my next workout playlist...