If I Can Make it Here, I Can Make it Anywhere, That's What They Say

"If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say". This is part of the lyrics from Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind, Part II", which I was listening to while trying to run my 5 miles today. Of course, my left knee gave in around 3.5 miles and I had to walk and jog the rest of the way. It's sad what one marathon can do to you. I may have to take swimming lessons soon. Anyhow, I never stopped to listen to the lyrics before, and finally had the chance to today. It really shines a uplifting light to the city of New York, but to me it's simply inspirational, no matter where you are from.

Obsession

This entry is dedicated to the one who is obsessed with Alicia and every other woman who has become an inspiration to us. Thank you for sharing this video...you know who you are. Funny how we still have role models even as we get older. There is something about strong, intelligent women that continue to give us hope that we can belong to something greater than our imagination.

The idea of taking a trip on your own and feeling comfortable with it is admirable and inspirational. Look out D.C., here I come.

Video: Alicia Keys Talks About Adventure in Peru on Letterman

If I Ain't Got You

Certain human beings continue to amaze me every day. Alicia Keys is one of them. As a performer, she is so infectious that she sucks you into her presence. As a singer, her voice completely comes out of her inner soul and allows you to be right there feeling it. As a musician, she plays the piano as if it's just an extension of her body. As a woman, she speaks volumes with every single audience member relating to her. And as a human being, she posses such an impossible confidence that you can't imagine what it must be like to be in her place.

What am I trying to say? I know I can be at some level of this type of existence soon if I push hard enough.

*This video is from her concert at the Staples Center. Filmed by Amy Lee.