Second Chance :o)

We had a nice Christmas Holiday.

Thursday, we went over to my folks place for gift exchange and dinner.  The weather mostly cooperated, with the freezing rain not really picking up until we got back home about 8:30 PM.  We gave them a new TV for the family room, bringing it in at the last minute.  I wish we had a picture of my Mom's face, she was completely and happily surprised.  There was a gasp, there were tears, there was laughter - it was priceless.

Thursday night, we played Rock Band, then opened our ornaments, something that has become a fun tradition for us, it results in a very unique tree (next year, we opted out of a tree this year - I know, we are scrooges :o)

Christmas morning, we had our stockings and then our presents.  We have become very practical at Christmas, giving things we will certainly use, and for the most part, things we both like.  We have the same taste in movies, books, and music, so it is a twofer almost every gift.  There was a combined total of about 10 books and 10 movies.  Also, there were some clothes on both sides (we do not share those).  I think my favorite presents were the CD's that Beth got me - I work out every day, and love having the hard rock playing.  I got two Saliva's, a SlipKnot, a James Bond theme (not hard rock, but it rocks), and a new Shinedown - Sound of Madness.  I think my favorite song is Second Chance, something that I am living now with Beth.  

Hope you had a great Christmas and are looking forward to a great New Year :o)




Second Chance lyrics (Songwriters: Bassett, Dave Richard; Smith, Brent)


My eyes are open wide
By the way I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way I'm leaving out today

I just saw Haley's Comet, she waved
Said, "Why are you always running in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere

Tell my mother, tell my father I've done the best I can
To make them realize this is my life, I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance


Please don't cry one tear for me
I'm not afraid of what I have to say
This is my one and only voice
So listen close, it's only for today


I just saw Haley's Comet, she waved
Said, "Why are you always running in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere"


Tell my mother, tell my father I've done the best I can
To make them realize this is my life, I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance


Here is my chance
This is my chance

Tell my mother, tell my father I've done the best I can
To make them realize this is my life, I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance