Friday night I went to a gingerbread house making party at the old house. It's weird going there and having different people live there. I love those guys; it's just weird having it not be my place anymore even though it's been like 8 months since I've lived there. So that was good times, as was the after-party at my place (except for the broken bed that resulted). Saturday I went to a Friends Church district pastor's lunch in Williams, CA. I traveled with Tim and Pat, and met up with quite a few people there. It was great to meet up with some of the pastors I had met previously, as well as catching up with Ven and others from the co-op.
I came back into town, did powerpoint for Sunday morning, and went to the DFC Christmas dinner. Jenny and I had a good time laughing, then I headed out to a work party.
Sunday = church. Always. Plus Jayden's birthday party at Chuck E Cheese (he's 4 as of today!!!). Anyways, nothing exciting really... But whatever.
Come mid-January, the "band" has a retreat to play at Camp Chinquapin from Friday-Monday. It's a cool opportunity; the coolest thing is that we were practicing the Sunday after Thanksgiving for a few hours and while cleaning up Andrew, Eric and I were talking about how we would love the opportunity to play somewhere else, or for different people, or just something different for a change. The next day Andrew got a call from the associate pastor at Denair Naz, asking us if we could play their winter retreat. Apparently God wants us there! So that was an awesome spirit-thing, and we are all getting pretty pumped already; we have three weeks off before the next time we play, so we should be able to have at least a few practices in the meantime. God continues to amaze me with the doors he opens for me to continue to spread my love of music. I never planned on still playing for church at this point, and I sure as crap never anticipated being in charge. He pushes me in ways I never even imagined, and I am all the better for it.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
an update?
It's been over 7 months since I last wrote on here. I guess I haven't felt like anything important enough has happened for me to put down into words. Oh well, here's a summary of my last few months:
1) Work is still crappy, but I am very happy that they afford me the opportunity to indulge in all my church/outreach/youth/music times.
2) Sunday mornings are still a bit of a challenge sometimes, as I feel I am at my best when I am leading a full band. It has definitely helped me expand my song base and expectations, and I have grown to love being a part of the things going on in the church. Sunday nights have been going outstandingly well. I can honestly say that I have never had this much fun playing music for church before. Heck, we even rocked an amazing version of "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" last night, which had heretofore been one of those songs that I kind of don't look forward to playing. Many nights I finish playing and my hands are shaking because it was just so... powerful. Thank you God!
3) I had an amazing summer of hiking. EJ and I had a few hikes together, and it was great. I was pretty sad to have him leave to go back to SLO after summer. I was able to do Half Dome at night, Hetch Hetchy, and Berry Creek Falls.
4) I saw my parents in October, I will see them again in a couple days, and I am flying to Idaho for Christmas. That's a wonderful thing! I miss them like crazy.
5) This last weekend I was in Mr. Drew and Stephanie's wedding, and it was an honor to be a part of it. They are not only cool individuals, but easily one of the most fun couples to be around. I had a great time with the rest of the wedding party, and all my friends that were there for the wedding and reception.
So those are the big things I guess. I still feel like I am in limbo for the most part, though I am thankful that I am not going through any hardships. Music has definitely been my saving grace, as well as spending time outdoors. Aaaaand I am out!
1) Work is still crappy, but I am very happy that they afford me the opportunity to indulge in all my church/outreach/youth/music times.
2) Sunday mornings are still a bit of a challenge sometimes, as I feel I am at my best when I am leading a full band. It has definitely helped me expand my song base and expectations, and I have grown to love being a part of the things going on in the church. Sunday nights have been going outstandingly well. I can honestly say that I have never had this much fun playing music for church before. Heck, we even rocked an amazing version of "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" last night, which had heretofore been one of those songs that I kind of don't look forward to playing. Many nights I finish playing and my hands are shaking because it was just so... powerful. Thank you God!
3) I had an amazing summer of hiking. EJ and I had a few hikes together, and it was great. I was pretty sad to have him leave to go back to SLO after summer. I was able to do Half Dome at night, Hetch Hetchy, and Berry Creek Falls.
4) I saw my parents in October, I will see them again in a couple days, and I am flying to Idaho for Christmas. That's a wonderful thing! I miss them like crazy.
5) This last weekend I was in Mr. Drew and Stephanie's wedding, and it was an honor to be a part of it. They are not only cool individuals, but easily one of the most fun couples to be around. I had a great time with the rest of the wedding party, and all my friends that were there for the wedding and reception.
So those are the big things I guess. I still feel like I am in limbo for the most part, though I am thankful that I am not going through any hardships. Music has definitely been my saving grace, as well as spending time outdoors. Aaaaand I am out!
Monday, April 14, 2008
sometimes i get busy
i was updating this fairly well... then i got busy. sometimes i wish i had more free time just for myself! oh well, at least i am doing things i enjoy. this weekend was great; getting to see ronnie and jon, and some of the hanford/kingsburg folks. ronnie bought an amazing new guitar from this so-cal company called brazen guitars... you can check his out here, except his is a beautiful cream color. it sounds quite wonderful!
singing for both churches was a struggle today because i am sick (again)... thank goodness i have people like derrick to back me up. and when i don't sing as mch, i get to play more guitar! worship tonite was great... practice was pretty crappy, and then once we did it for real, God was there. long ago, jeremiah and i decided that the nites when we are the most tired or sick or stressed or anything negative, those are the nites that God works the best. so apparently we should not sleep on saturday nites or something...? speaking of jeremiah and i, as of two weeks ago, we have been working together for two years. crazy!
these are some songs i have been listening to a lot lately... so you should too!
american football - honestly?
wyclef jean - sweetest girl
blesk - fever
thrice - come all you weary
singing for both churches was a struggle today because i am sick (again)... thank goodness i have people like derrick to back me up. and when i don't sing as mch, i get to play more guitar! worship tonite was great... practice was pretty crappy, and then once we did it for real, God was there. long ago, jeremiah and i decided that the nites when we are the most tired or sick or stressed or anything negative, those are the nites that God works the best. so apparently we should not sleep on saturday nites or something...? speaking of jeremiah and i, as of two weeks ago, we have been working together for two years. crazy!
these are some songs i have been listening to a lot lately... so you should too!
american football - honestly?
wyclef jean - sweetest girl
blesk - fever
thrice - come all you weary
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
wednesday?
i got grass stains on my pants today. do you know how long it's been since i got grass stains on my pants? yeah, a long time. that's pretty righteous. it was a good nite at youth group, but the kids were pretty rowdy and talkative; fine for playing games, lame for when someone on staff is talking!
i talked to ms. rachel mundy tonite and she was hanging out with a friend who had just got back from hawaii. turns out that friend shared an office in hawaii with mr. andrew rap... random! so that was cool. i am planning on heading to hanford in two weekends to spend time with mr. ronnie slimp; yay!
i had a friend who drank too much one nite. he doesn't normally drink, and when he does he does not normally drink much. however, on this nite, he had too much. he told some people, and he got judged. people talked some crap, and that is stupid. why is it that some slip-ups are considered worse than others? they're not. so shut your lame judgmental mouths, those of you who think you are better than others.
justin mcroberts writes great songs. check it:
If I sit down with the wrong man
And don't cast my vote Republican
What will my brothers think of me?
Am I prayin' in the wrong way?
Do I worship on the wrong day?
What are we fighting for?
So I, I'll meet you at the cross
If that's the only place we meet
It's fine by me
If my thoughts on predestination
Seem to you a bit outrageous
May I still worship at your side?
Is what I'm wearing on my body
Causing you to look right past me?
What are we looking for?
So I, I'll meet you at the cross
If that's the only place we meet
It's fine by me
Sweating, bleeding on His knees
Waiting there in place of me
His prayer was "Father's may they be warned"
So I will meet you at the cross
If that's the only place we meet
It's fine by me
so yeah, good stuff. his songs "portland" and "beautiful once" are some of my favorites. another long thursday tomorrow! work, practice, and worship... then opening on friday. ugh. have a delightful mid-week.
i talked to ms. rachel mundy tonite and she was hanging out with a friend who had just got back from hawaii. turns out that friend shared an office in hawaii with mr. andrew rap... random! so that was cool. i am planning on heading to hanford in two weekends to spend time with mr. ronnie slimp; yay!
i had a friend who drank too much one nite. he doesn't normally drink, and when he does he does not normally drink much. however, on this nite, he had too much. he told some people, and he got judged. people talked some crap, and that is stupid. why is it that some slip-ups are considered worse than others? they're not. so shut your lame judgmental mouths, those of you who think you are better than others.
justin mcroberts writes great songs. check it:
If I sit down with the wrong man
And don't cast my vote Republican
What will my brothers think of me?
Am I prayin' in the wrong way?
Do I worship on the wrong day?
What are we fighting for?
So I, I'll meet you at the cross
If that's the only place we meet
It's fine by me
If my thoughts on predestination
Seem to you a bit outrageous
May I still worship at your side?
Is what I'm wearing on my body
Causing you to look right past me?
What are we looking for?
So I, I'll meet you at the cross
If that's the only place we meet
It's fine by me
Sweating, bleeding on His knees
Waiting there in place of me
His prayer was "Father's may they be warned"
So I will meet you at the cross
If that's the only place we meet
It's fine by me
so yeah, good stuff. his songs "portland" and "beautiful once" are some of my favorites. another long thursday tomorrow! work, practice, and worship... then opening on friday. ugh. have a delightful mid-week.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
a quick notice!
Walgreen's has free printer cartridge refills on Wednesday, April 2nd.
http://www.walgreens.com/dmi/inkrefill/default.html?ban=flh_free_printer_cartridge_refills
That is cheaper than the $50 or so it would cost me to replace my black and color cartridges! Do it up right; just make sure they can refill your model via the link on their page.
http://www.walgreens.com/dmi/inkrefill/default.html?ban=flh_free_printer_cartridge_refills
That is cheaper than the $50 or so it would cost me to replace my black and color cartridges! Do it up right; just make sure they can refill your model via the link on their page.
it's a tuesday.
I think I am going to get a haircut when I leave work.
And I think I got screwed over for an assistant manager position twice now. Thank YOU FedEx Kinko's! mmm corporations are delicious...
I am tired, and feel like today is a good day for a nap.
My random mix of Blockbuster 4/$20 movies obtained yesterday evening; Evan Almighty, Saw III, Pan's Labyrinth, and It's A Wonderful Life. My tastes run to the eclectic.
Have a happy Tuesday.
p.s. Hebrews 12:27-29 is awesome.
And I think I got screwed over for an assistant manager position twice now. Thank YOU FedEx Kinko's! mmm corporations are delicious...
I am tired, and feel like today is a good day for a nap.
My random mix of Blockbuster 4/$20 movies obtained yesterday evening; Evan Almighty, Saw III, Pan's Labyrinth, and It's A Wonderful Life. My tastes run to the eclectic.
Have a happy Tuesday.
p.s. Hebrews 12:27-29 is awesome.
Monday, March 31, 2008
in the beginning...
Today Jeremy and I both signed up for May 18th's Bay to Breakers run in San Francisco. Tomorrow the price goes up, but I encourage any and all of you to join us! It should be an interesting/good time again. It's also hiking season again, which I am thrilled about! I am planning on Hetch Hetchy, Cloud's Rest, and Half Dome this year, and maybe some other jazz as well. I would like another coastal jaunt; anyone else interested?
Mr. Andrew Rap will be moving back to this vicinity fairly soon, and I am looking forward to that. Besides the Sunday nite ventures, we discussed the possibility of starting a band together... Which would be awesome, because I miss the heck out of being in a band! Playing music in front of people (solely for entertainment) is quite a rush. Now to figure out who else should join us...
My mom flew back to Idaho yesterday afternoon. I had a great time hanging out with her, and it was awesome to see my sister and brother-in-law for a bit too. Plus my mom is a better cook than your mom; it's true. Though today I made a sourdough/chicken/hot dijon/sweet-hot mustard/pepper jack toasted sandwich... It tasted rather divine, I am not going to lie. It sure is nice to have a toaster oven! And a blackboard in the kitchen... Turns out that is way cooler than I ever could have anticipated.
I highly recommend getting involved in serving the homeless in whatever community/town/city/area you are in, whether that be feeding them, clothing them, praying for them, or just hanging out with them. Being involved in that scene has led to so many relationships and stories that I never would have had otherwise... And despite the Turlock City Council being 3/5 a**hole, it has been a great experience. I do not get truly passionate about many things, but the homeless issue in Turlock and the surrounding area has become one of the things I get fired up about. It's about time people stepped up and did the right thing, regardless of religious, political, or social boundaries. It transcends any sort of superficial or worldly associations and obligations, and should really be looked at as a matter of being human; a problem of the heart. Do unto others. It's really the easiest choice to make.
Mr. Andrew Rap will be moving back to this vicinity fairly soon, and I am looking forward to that. Besides the Sunday nite ventures, we discussed the possibility of starting a band together... Which would be awesome, because I miss the heck out of being in a band! Playing music in front of people (solely for entertainment) is quite a rush. Now to figure out who else should join us...
My mom flew back to Idaho yesterday afternoon. I had a great time hanging out with her, and it was awesome to see my sister and brother-in-law for a bit too. Plus my mom is a better cook than your mom; it's true. Though today I made a sourdough/chicken/hot dijon/sweet-hot mustard/pepper jack toasted sandwich... It tasted rather divine, I am not going to lie. It sure is nice to have a toaster oven! And a blackboard in the kitchen... Turns out that is way cooler than I ever could have anticipated.
I highly recommend getting involved in serving the homeless in whatever community/town/city/area you are in, whether that be feeding them, clothing them, praying for them, or just hanging out with them. Being involved in that scene has led to so many relationships and stories that I never would have had otherwise... And despite the Turlock City Council being 3/5 a**hole, it has been a great experience. I do not get truly passionate about many things, but the homeless issue in Turlock and the surrounding area has become one of the things I get fired up about. It's about time people stepped up and did the right thing, regardless of religious, political, or social boundaries. It transcends any sort of superficial or worldly associations and obligations, and should really be looked at as a matter of being human; a problem of the heart. Do unto others. It's really the easiest choice to make.
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