Tuesday, January 13, 2009
sometimes i am a man?
i just got done replacing my radiator hose... i did it about 6 months ago also. hopefully this time it works! i always feel a bit more masculine after i do any sort of work on my car. unfortunately, i don't know how to do much. i feel like i am a bit of a failure as a man because i am rather vehicle-inept. that and i am not very financially stable. so i guess besides that i feel alright about myself... but those two things are apparently keeping the love of my life away. for shame!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
impromptu high school reunion
last night was john borba's birthday show in sacramento. it was weird. here's a list of some of the people from my past that i saw at the show: anthony, ian, crazy joe, tommy, sarah fry, brittni barger, candice teague, darren gelsi, matt borba, and more. i took meshe, michelle, and derrick with me so it was kind of weird to have my turlock-life and hanford-life intermingled.
at one point i just got weirded out and hung with my cgcc people in the actual venue room because i just couldn't socialize anymore for a bit. being there with those people definitely brought back a lot of memories though. i miss playing actual shows so much... going crazy and playing original music was such an emotional release, i miss that intensity. i am beginning to find a place in my worship music where i have that same experience, and it is wonderful.
i wonder if everyone has something like that, that they have such a passion for. i don't hear about it from a lot of people; is it there, and just untapped, or do some people just not have a passion like that...?
at one point i just got weirded out and hung with my cgcc people in the actual venue room because i just couldn't socialize anymore for a bit. being there with those people definitely brought back a lot of memories though. i miss playing actual shows so much... going crazy and playing original music was such an emotional release, i miss that intensity. i am beginning to find a place in my worship music where i have that same experience, and it is wonderful.
i wonder if everyone has something like that, that they have such a passion for. i don't hear about it from a lot of people; is it there, and just untapped, or do some people just not have a passion like that...?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
swm iso nothing
Last night I hung out with the DeWitt's and J.Wiley. We had a blast at dinner, then us boys went out to a hick bar in Atwater. I had a couple weird moments, one when I realized I was sitting at a table with one friend who is divorced and has a kid, the other who is married and pulls in about twice as much income as I do... And I realized I am getting old. That and hanging out with a married couple can make a single person feel darn lonely!
Then I realized I love being single and not having to deal with the responsibilities of a relationship. I would have to give up stuff in order to spend time with a significant other, and that would most likely mean cutting back on the time I spend playing music... Screw that!
So basically being single is a stupid double-edged sword.
Go team!
Then I realized I love being single and not having to deal with the responsibilities of a relationship. I would have to give up stuff in order to spend time with a significant other, and that would most likely mean cutting back on the time I spend playing music... Screw that!
So basically being single is a stupid double-edged sword.
Go team!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
just an update i guess
Christmas was spent in Idaho, and I love my parents. New Year's Eve was busy... A bbq at Tommy and Leah's with Wiley and Jayden, Jeremy and Shandra... Then band practice for an hour and a half, then to Speakeasy for a bit, then to Meshe's.
The opening to "Is There A Ghost" by Band of Horses is one of my favorite beginnings to any song ever.
I still work at Kinko's... That sucks, but I have been fortunate to have a job that is willing to work around my busy church/music schedule. Last Sunday night we had a group of 150 to play to, and it rocked. It was a great set (Open the Eyes of My Heart, Not To Us, Always Good, We Are Hungry, Overwhelmed, Let My Words Be Few) and we rocked it pretty hard. I think a lot of the people were not used to people actually going crazy while playing in church, but we had a great time. We have been blessed to have opportunities to play elsewhere now, and we are all excited to see what happens. Wednesday night we played for the high school group we are going to the retreat with, and it was by far the most intense 4-song set I have ever played. We went bowling afterwards and I was too drained to do much. Work at DFC is still... it's still there. There are great moments, and some really frustrating ones.
I am still trying to figure out when/where to go back to school... I am pretty sure I will go back for my bachelor's in social justice before I get my masters, but it's tough to get the money together because I suck at being financially responsible. I have contemplated moving to Sacramento or Boise, but I am not sure.
nazi-Matt came up here right before Thanksgiving, and Ronnie came up a couple days ago; it was great to see both of them!!
Bowling is fun, even when you suck at it.
Have fun with life!
The opening to "Is There A Ghost" by Band of Horses is one of my favorite beginnings to any song ever.
I still work at Kinko's... That sucks, but I have been fortunate to have a job that is willing to work around my busy church/music schedule. Last Sunday night we had a group of 150 to play to, and it rocked. It was a great set (Open the Eyes of My Heart, Not To Us, Always Good, We Are Hungry, Overwhelmed, Let My Words Be Few) and we rocked it pretty hard. I think a lot of the people were not used to people actually going crazy while playing in church, but we had a great time. We have been blessed to have opportunities to play elsewhere now, and we are all excited to see what happens. Wednesday night we played for the high school group we are going to the retreat with, and it was by far the most intense 4-song set I have ever played. We went bowling afterwards and I was too drained to do much. Work at DFC is still... it's still there. There are great moments, and some really frustrating ones.
I am still trying to figure out when/where to go back to school... I am pretty sure I will go back for my bachelor's in social justice before I get my masters, but it's tough to get the money together because I suck at being financially responsible. I have contemplated moving to Sacramento or Boise, but I am not sure.
nazi-Matt came up here right before Thanksgiving, and Ronnie came up a couple days ago; it was great to see both of them!!
Bowling is fun, even when you suck at it.
Have fun with life!
Monday, December 15, 2008
last weekend
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.
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, 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!
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