Fight or Flight...and some music to Boot

Why does it take to see the consequences of actions for us to learn the lesson? Recently, I found out about a mishap that happened to a friend. (Can be seen as either good or bad, really...but for him, it's bad). Then the situation just makes you think. What would I do if it were me in his position? Would I run screaming towards the other direction? Do I stay apathetic and let it just pass by? Or would I be brave enough to face the issue head on? I don't really know what the answer to that is. I would like to say that I'm brave and I can face it head on but that's easier said than done. Look at me now, I couer away from my work problems and occasionally look up to work on it then continue to bitch and moan. So, with my simple example, I sure am not courageous not even a little. Bravery comes when you rise above the adversity, right? I think my friend is facing the situation as best as he could at the moment, while still in shock. I know I'm being vague ... it's done on purpose. But the point is, whatever challenge comes our way, there are two decisions to be made here: fight or flight. Basic response isn't it? Your body gets to choose to preserve you and does things for the good of you. First response to heat is to remove yourself from that source...and its done in a quick decision that it doesn't even register in your head. You just react. It's a programmed response. However, in different situations where thought comes into play, well sometimes we just wish that there is a blueprint for it that you just react. An instinct programmed in us to flight or flight a certain issue. This way, we can easily say: It's an ingrained resonse. What a coward reasoning. Regardless of the response being automatic or requiring thought, it still has consequences. Running away from a flame may lead us to crash into a vase and cut ourselves. Consequences. There is a chain of events here. One leading to another. But like I said, I would not know what to do if I were in his position. I wish him well of course it's a hard road ahead. We really do not know what is lurking beyond the bend. We just hope we are prepared and there is some blue print in us that would make us react to a situation that is more beneficial than harmful. Or I just hope that we have enough sense to make the good decision...again for own health and safety. But alas, we are not perfect and bad decision would be made. We just need to learn to cope. Hope and pray for the best and try to learn in the process.

But in a lighter note, I went and saw OAR, Howie Day, and Graham Colton Band last tuesday. Now, that was a rockin' concert. OAR rocked!!! Local, home grown, Marylanders. They were awesome! They had Virginia Coalition come visit them on stage and they played. They rocked. Have I said that enough? THEY ROCKED!!!

Another Good news, it sounds like my cousin's boyfriend Keith's band "West Side Hero" has epic records knockin' at their door. Cross your fingers friends, Keith maight be heading to the big leagues. Cool huh?