My theme song for 2009!

Remember in High School when you and your significant other had a song? CJ and I had "Open Arms" by Journey. Even today, when I hear that song I am immediately 16 again with all the freedoms, feelings and fun that go along with that age.

Given the crappiness of the last year, I have decided that I should a love song to symbolize my new relationship with ME!

Several months ago, when my separation was fresh, my dear friend Cindy introduced me to a song by Jewel that really speaks to my situation. I'm not normally a big country music fan, but the lyrics in this song are perfect for my 2009 theme song!




"Stronger Woman" by Jewel

I guess you could say
I'm one of those girls
That's always been with one of those guys
You know the type
Like right now, he sleeps while I write

But it's better than crying
I'm worn out from trying
From loving a man who always makes it clear
I'm not welcome here
Just when he's hungry or frisky or needs something cleaned
And you know what I mean

But not tonight
'Cause come the morning light,
oh I'm gonna love myself more than anyone else
Believe in me, even if someone can't see
The stronger woman in me
I'm going to be my own best friend
Stick with me till the end
Won't lose myself again,
never, no,
'Cause there's a stronger woman,
A stronger woman in me

Light bulbs buzz,
I get up
And head to my drawer
I wish there was more I could say
Another fairytale fades to gray

I've lived on hope
Just like a child
Walking that mile
Faking that smile
All the while
Wishing my heart had wings
Well from now on
I'm going to be
The kind of woman I'd want my daughter to be,

oh I'm gonna love myself more than anyone else
Believe in me, even if someone can't see
A stronger woman in me
I'm gonna be my own best friend
Stick with me till the end
I won't lose myself again, never, no
'Cause there's a stronger woman,
A stronger woman

This is me, packing up my bags
And this is me, headed for the door
And this is me, the best you ever had

I'm going to love myself
More than anyone else
Believe in me even if someone cannot see
There's a stronger woman in me
I'm going to be my own best friend
Stay with me till the end
Won't lose myself again, never, no
'Cause there's a stronger woman
A stronger woman
There's a stronger woman,
A stronger woman in me,Yeah...

Another brilliant commercial (although I'm still debating if it's Extraordinary)!

I absolutely adore this new Arby's commercial for many reasons....

1. The little Arby's sign that springs to life over the dude's head when his wife walks out of the bathroom.

2. House of Jules and I have a special spot in our hearts for Arby's Beef & Cheddar sandwiches.

3. I laugh out loud each time I see it, and I'll take a laugh anywhere I can get it these days.



I haven't decided if this is an EXTRAORDINARY commercial yet, but it ranks up there fo' sho'!