Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

I find the lead singer of Green Day to be a wee bit creepy. There. My confession is out and I feel so much better. :) He has dead eyes. Very strange. Anyway. This song fits in well with my theme week last week BUT I didn't use it so today it is! :)
This song I actually first heard done as a parody so I can't help but fill in lyrics with the parody instead of the real thing. But looking up the lyrics to make sure I was hearing the real song and not the funny version I found that I really do love the sentiment of this song. It's another one of those that verbalizes taking advantage of moments and capturing them. I have always loved the idea of taking snapshots of moments and capturing them like you would with a camera. Photography draws me, always has and so the idea of using it to capture moments pulls at me.
When all is said and done at the end of your life will you be able to say that through the whole of life - good and bad - you had the time of your life?
I will be able to. Why? Well you know I have to say it! Because of Jesus. He makes my life worth it on every level.
Have a great day! I'll be at Young Life's Frontier Ranch today experiencing Young Life as a 36 year old "camper"! No doubt having the time of my life!! :)

Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)

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