So, today I lost my job. I say 'lost', but the job was never really mine; I was in a temporary position that has ceased to exist as the VAT increase and general 'lack of confidence' hit business performance. It's good to finally know where I stand, though I really like the people I was working with. Today's tune is another that's concerned with one of my obsessions: time, on this occasion. Time is an eternal, immovable companion, but a lot of us are fearful of it, and far too aware of it. The The's 'This is the Day' reminds me how corrosive it can be to ponder times that have been, that we have no further influence over. In doing that, it helps me to keep looking forward, and consider what is and what can be. We all have to make our own chances from time to time, and changing situations help give us the opportunity to do that. As an aside, I first learnt of the song from the closing credits of 'Empire Records', which is an utterly brilliant film that everyone should go and watch right now.
You could have done anything if you'd wanted...
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