I Shoot For the Sky

I shoot for the sky but why should I try if I just go down?  - Jason Walker, Down


Got the song from a very good friend, one I could trust to have great taste on music. Simply because we have the same taste. :) And thanks to him, I found this song. A rather melancholic song. It is however, one song that pushes us to always aim for the sky. 


I remember now as I write this, a friend forwarded to me a text message why we always have to shoot for the stars when they are way up in the sky, really unreachable. The reason: If we shoot for the stars, at least we have the roof to fall down to. If we do fail, we can try again. If we still miss the stars, at least we can say, we tried. 


I also fondly remember now that my mother always told me to always aim high and hit the mark. It became a mantra for a while there, when I was young. I think it was her way of saying to always be the best I can be. She always believed in me. Now, this brings me to tears. Damn me and my reminiscing. Haha! 


My father was a rather ambitious fellow, too. He always introduced me to great career paths. The result: here I am, a Certified Public Accountant. Yes, he is the reason and yes, he is the one to blame. Hahaha! Kidding aside though, thanks to him, I learned to dream. And now, I am tearing up again. Grr my reminiscing. Haha!


I reached for the stars and hit I did alright. I made a dream come true. I may argue and say, it wasn't really my dream but I aimed for it; it must be something worth aiming for. And yes, I know it was, it is still. At least I know, I made my parents proud.


Now, I continue to dream. I know what my heart wants. I just don't think I'm ready for it, mentally and financially. For in dreaming, you consider the odds, you consider your resources but you never forget to dream big. For who will stop you from dreaming? For who will stop you from believing that everything will settle into place? 


I believe in that great big plan. I have plans but I know He has plans, too. I will take it. I will write my book but I will give Him the eraser and let Him do the rewriting as He pleases. I know He knows better. :)