I certainly have been lately. Life-altering injuries can do things like that. But I was browsing my music library when i found Life is Like a Boat by Rie Fu, which i must have downloaded ages ago when Bleach first came out. I remember being mystified by the beauty of the song, and it had the same effect on me today. Simply an amazing and pure song, I can't help but feel better after listening to it. If you haven't heard it, here's a youtube clip of the music video. The low quality won't do the song justice though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_LJwqG8aYk

I also watched Rocky Balboa yesterday. Say what you want, but i LOVE that movie. and i know theres some pretty mushy stallone shmaltz in there, but some of his words really hit home for me. "it ain't about how hard you hit, its about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward." its only another way of saying "roll with the punches" i suppose, but it just applies to me so well in my current situation, and not only do i feel inspired, but I find i'm actually excited to take on tomorrow.

So if you're feeling down, listen to that song, watch some Rocky fights, and make your day just a little bit brighter.

- Stripez