It was a blissful few days at the beach last week. I found a smooth little river rock that fit perfectly in my hand as a worry stone. I was back in the cottage when Dad turned on the 4th of July concert in Washington, DC and I heard Natasha Bedingfield singing her new song, Pocketful of Sunshine . That was a bit of a reminder to keep a positive outlook and try to hang on to the sunshine I got to enjoy during my own sweet escape. It's been a while since I did a musical Slice of Lime so this week I'm going back to that mode.
I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.
Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.
No.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.
Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.
No.
I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.
Wish that you could, but you ain't gonna own me.
Do anything you can to control me.
Oh, no.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
There's a place that I go,
But nobody knows.
Where the rivers flow,
And I call it home.
And there's no more lies.
In the darkness, there's light.
And nobody cries.
There's only butterflies.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
Take me away: A secret place.
To better days take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
The sun is on my side.
Take me for a ride.
I smile up to the sky.
I know I'll be all right.
The sun is on my side.
Take me for a ride.
I smile up to the sky.
I know I'll be all right.
~Natasha Bedingfield~
Oh.
Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.
No.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.
Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.
No.
I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.
Wish that you could, but you ain't gonna own me.
Do anything you can to control me.
Oh, no.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
There's a place that I go,
But nobody knows.
Where the rivers flow,
And I call it home.
And there's no more lies.
In the darkness, there's light.
And nobody cries.
There's only butterflies.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
Take me away: A secret place.
To better days take me away.
Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A higher place.
The sun is on my side.
Take me for a ride.
I smile up to the sky.
I know I'll be all right.
The sun is on my side.
Take me for a ride.
I smile up to the sky.
I know I'll be all right.
~Natasha Bedingfield~
One of my kids loves that song....I could do without it, but I'm glad you enjoyed your day at the beach!
ReplyDelete1 - I love a perfect stone.
ReplyDelete2 - Sing for me again.
Every one of these pics are beautiful... :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the beach. . .
ReplyDeleteOn the beach, with a light stone.. sounds like a perfect way to spend the day. ;)
ReplyDelete1- Love your worry stone.
ReplyDelete2- Love that song.
3- Love that sunset. :)
Glad you had some time to unwind.
So how many skips did you get? I never got above 4. That looked like a good stone to use.
ReplyDeleteThe beach sounds like a good idea right now.
That looks like the perfect place to be taken away to!
ReplyDeleteI can sure identify with the song.
Thanks for sharing it.
I've heard that song like a million times but I never thought about how appropriate a mantra it is.
ReplyDelete(Sorry, I no write so well today.)
:-(
Worry stone? I had to look that up. When I saw that pic, I assumed it was for skipping.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool song.
ReplyDeleteIm so glad you got to chill!
Wonderful post! :) And yes, it's good to remember to enjoy the good times when you're having them!
ReplyDeleteI think I have that song on my iPod. I have something of hers, anyway.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Love the purple and pinks in the last one.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGoing to get that song right now since i was not sure before now who it was.
Thanks.... I am off for another short vaycay this weekend.. this time to the mountains. Tubing AGAIN!!
Sure, you had to crop that top pic above the good parts. :-(
ReplyDeleteOf course finding a gold nugget that fit perfectly in your hand would have been very good too..
ReplyDeleteLime toes!
ReplyDeleteGood gurlie....
That first photo is frustrating.
ReplyDeleteI was trying to be the cleavage-peeping waiter, and you confounded my efforts.
I'm going to need more cleavage before I bring your dessert, Ma'am.
I love Natasha Bedingfield!
ReplyDeleteThose are great Pictures Lime :)
Good to know you've catch the spirit again Lime. I can tell the break did you well!
ReplyDeleteThe sky on fire photo was breath taking - not to mention the others too ;-)
Encore.
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