Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Friends...
I get rather distressed when I don't see my friends for a whole week... it wears me out. At least I'm gonna see everyone on Saturday!
Happy birthday, Nathan!
Just 'cause I feel like it, I'm going to do this Brit' style.
For he's a jolly good fellow, for he's a jolly good fellow,
For he's a jolly good fellow!!!!! And so said all of us
And so said all of us, and so said all of us,
For he's a jolly good fellow, for he's a jolly good fellow,
For he's a jolly good fellow!!!!! And so said all of us!
You deserve it, Nathan. =) Gosh, I have learned so much from you, and most all of it good. I enjoy discussing theology and music and technology and life in general with you. You've had so much experience in life already, I learn a lot just from listening to your stories.
From the late nights when I'm acting high to the groggy Sunday mornings, it seems like we're rarely apart.
Now for photos...
You were no longer sick... just pretending to look so... haha.
For he's a jolly good fellow, for he's a jolly good fellow,
For he's a jolly good fellow!!!!! And so said all of us
And so said all of us, and so said all of us,
For he's a jolly good fellow, for he's a jolly good fellow,
For he's a jolly good fellow!!!!! And so said all of us!
You deserve it, Nathan. =) Gosh, I have learned so much from you, and most all of it good. I enjoy discussing theology and music and technology and life in general with you. You've had so much experience in life already, I learn a lot just from listening to your stories.
From the late nights when I'm acting high to the groggy Sunday mornings, it seems like we're rarely apart.
Now for photos...
This was when you were sick... and tired from lack of Diet Coke... at Drama Camp.
You were no longer sick... just pretending to look so... haha.
Late-night theological discussions...
One reason why I love Highland Creek.
Your signature photo!!! =P
I'm glad to call you my friend, Nathan. Peace!
I'm glad to call you my friend, Nathan. Peace!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Today is January 6th
And it is also Marissa's birthday. Happy birthday!!!
Tomorrow is Nathan's birthday. I shall dedicate a whole post, to be sure.
Tomorrow is also CPCC registration day. I just hope that my life doesn't become so full that I don't have any free time.
Today, at work, I worked for my longest weekday shift... 6 hours. *le gaspeth!* Haha, I know, it's kinda sad, actually, that that's my longest shift. I'm exhausted, though, mostly because I helped unload a several-hour-late truck delivery...
So that's about the full explanation of my day. Can't wait to see everyone soon!
Tomorrow is Nathan's birthday. I shall dedicate a whole post, to be sure.
Tomorrow is also CPCC registration day. I just hope that my life doesn't become so full that I don't have any free time.
Today, at work, I worked for my longest weekday shift... 6 hours. *le gaspeth!* Haha, I know, it's kinda sad, actually, that that's my longest shift. I'm exhausted, though, mostly because I helped unload a several-hour-late truck delivery...
So that's about the full explanation of my day. Can't wait to see everyone soon!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Nothing to post #3
I'm alive. I have a psychedelic rock song stuck in my head... and it's not very well-written (a.k.a. cheesy). I'm trying to write music, but it all sounds like what I've already written, and what I've already heard. I want a piano or keyboard... and I think I will buy one before too long. I wish I could write music like Coldplay... it's so simple, but so good!
Here's a random thought... I don't understand how people can go through life without God. It just doesn't make any sense. Even when I go through several hours without thinking about God, I feel terrible. There is no purpose in life... when you don't have God. Everything is meaningless. I want, in my music, to, quoting Disciple, give purpose to melody. I want to sing a new song to the Lord.
Is it just me, or was today rather depressing. I just don't like cloudy days, I guess...
I think that we have enough material to start recording for Awake. We (Nathan, Eric, JP, me, whoever else...) should actually record something, just to get people pumped about Awake. I've written five or six songs, now, that are pretty good, so we can get going soon.
That's all for January 5, 2009. =)
Oh, and I get to register at CPCC on Wednesday... =D
Here's a random thought... I don't understand how people can go through life without God. It just doesn't make any sense. Even when I go through several hours without thinking about God, I feel terrible. There is no purpose in life... when you don't have God. Everything is meaningless. I want, in my music, to, quoting Disciple, give purpose to melody. I want to sing a new song to the Lord.
Is it just me, or was today rather depressing. I just don't like cloudy days, I guess...
I think that we have enough material to start recording for Awake. We (Nathan, Eric, JP, me, whoever else...) should actually record something, just to get people pumped about Awake. I've written five or six songs, now, that are pretty good, so we can get going soon.
That's all for January 5, 2009. =)
Oh, and I get to register at CPCC on Wednesday... =D
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Light
What a wretch am I?
I have no beauty... I am nothing
It was nothing in me...
He loved me so...
So, so much,
That He came to die, to die
So I could live
Nothing have I to give
but my life, all of it
That His light may shine
in one more heart
I have no beauty... I am nothing
It was nothing in me...
He loved me so...
So, so much,
That He came to die, to die
So I could live
Nothing have I to give
but my life, all of it
That His light may shine
in one more heart
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
OMGOSH! I can't believe it's 2009 already... Well, I shall, in honor of the new year, post some new years resolutions, post about friends, and all that stuff that we all do once a year... =P So, here it goes.
Resolutions (there's a lot of them):
1. To love God more. I want to love Him, love His love, love His awesomeness, love everything about Him... more.
2. To pray more. I want to pray every night... for as long as I can stay awake.
3. To be pure in everything.
4. To do all my work with gladness.
5. To look people in the eye. I'd say this is the biggest downside of homeschooling... I got hardly any practice when I was little of looking people in the eye. When I'm not comfortable, I don't look people in the eye, and I know that this makes the people that I'm talking to not be comfortable. Everyone probably knows what I'm talking about.
6. To get really good at bass. I think that I'm gonna start practicing drums on the side... it's not where I'm gifted, really.
7. To get closer to my friends... I need to start having more fruitful conversation... to ask what's going on.
And that's it for my resolutions! Y'all can help me out with those... and I do know that I can't possibly keep all of them, but that's what I aspire to.
Friends:
Nathan: I thank God for you, Nathan. Your trials and how you get through them have been examples and lessons for me. I love how you try to keep God at the center of your life. For you: love God, no matter what... He is all that really matters.
Nathaniel: Thanks for being a moderator and middle man. Middle man in a good way, of course... You really do keep me from doing foolish stuff. =P I love how God is working in your life... For you: love people for who they are.
Jordan: I've known you since you were tiny... haha. It's been great to see how God has been working in your life. I remember your many struggles from 11-16... although it's been a rough climb, you're always headed upward. For you: keep your mind on things above.
Brandon: You're one of my oldest friends (age-wise). Besides being older than me age-wise, you're older wise-wise. The wisdom of God is evident in your life. You're a great mentor and "older brother." For you: be an example of godliness for all.
Bethany: I wish I knew you better. Even though I don't know you that well, I can truly see your love for God and people in everything you do. For you: seek first the kingdom of God.
Emily E.: I wish I knew you better, too. You constantly challenge me to read and study my Bible more. I love how you think of everything in terms of godliness... you are becoming more like Jesus. For you: run the race hard to hear His voice at the end.
G: Bass buddy!!! You are such a loveable guy. =P I don't know you as well as I want to... I think your best talent is your friendliness. You make time to talk to everyone, and you have a love for people. Awesome. For you: no love is greater than His.
Josiah: Your laugh is contagious. You are so fun to be around. I love your gregariousness. Yes, that's right... gregariousness. I just wish I knew you better... for you: worship God in all that you do.
Eric: You are such a positive influence in my life. You insist on godliness. That in itself is amazing for a guy at your age. God has given you many talents. Don't let them go to waste! For you: see the gifts that your friends are.
Melly: You are so optimistic. Your smile and the way you talk shine with God's light. It's great that you find time to talk to everyone. For you: let your life shine with the light of God's love... forever.
Jesus: My best friend. God, you are amazing. You're love is indescribable. The wonder of your works is too great for me to imagine. Words cannot express how much I love you, my God. I can't even start to understand the depths of your love, but I am brought to tears. How awesome are your works. How awesome is your might. How awesome is your love. My God, your love is too great to imagine. For you: let your kingdom come.
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So, I tried to pray for every single one of my friends last night. It was a rich time. I thank God for every single one of you. I prayed in particular for one friend who I don't know very well, but one who I love so much. They are having a very rough time right now, and I don't think that they are feeling God's love as they should. They certainly aren't feeling their friends' love. Oh, God show them your love!
This was a very, very, very long post... congratulations on reading the whole thing. I love all of you!
Resolutions (there's a lot of them):
1. To love God more. I want to love Him, love His love, love His awesomeness, love everything about Him... more.
2. To pray more. I want to pray every night... for as long as I can stay awake.
3. To be pure in everything.
4. To do all my work with gladness.
5. To look people in the eye. I'd say this is the biggest downside of homeschooling... I got hardly any practice when I was little of looking people in the eye. When I'm not comfortable, I don't look people in the eye, and I know that this makes the people that I'm talking to not be comfortable. Everyone probably knows what I'm talking about.
6. To get really good at bass. I think that I'm gonna start practicing drums on the side... it's not where I'm gifted, really.
7. To get closer to my friends... I need to start having more fruitful conversation... to ask what's going on.
And that's it for my resolutions! Y'all can help me out with those... and I do know that I can't possibly keep all of them, but that's what I aspire to.
Friends:
Nathan: I thank God for you, Nathan. Your trials and how you get through them have been examples and lessons for me. I love how you try to keep God at the center of your life. For you: love God, no matter what... He is all that really matters.
Nathaniel: Thanks for being a moderator and middle man. Middle man in a good way, of course... You really do keep me from doing foolish stuff. =P I love how God is working in your life... For you: love people for who they are.
Jordan: I've known you since you were tiny... haha. It's been great to see how God has been working in your life. I remember your many struggles from 11-16... although it's been a rough climb, you're always headed upward. For you: keep your mind on things above.
Brandon: You're one of my oldest friends (age-wise). Besides being older than me age-wise, you're older wise-wise. The wisdom of God is evident in your life. You're a great mentor and "older brother." For you: be an example of godliness for all.
Bethany: I wish I knew you better. Even though I don't know you that well, I can truly see your love for God and people in everything you do. For you: seek first the kingdom of God.
Emily E.: I wish I knew you better, too. You constantly challenge me to read and study my Bible more. I love how you think of everything in terms of godliness... you are becoming more like Jesus. For you: run the race hard to hear His voice at the end.
G: Bass buddy!!! You are such a loveable guy. =P I don't know you as well as I want to... I think your best talent is your friendliness. You make time to talk to everyone, and you have a love for people. Awesome. For you: no love is greater than His.
Josiah: Your laugh is contagious. You are so fun to be around. I love your gregariousness. Yes, that's right... gregariousness. I just wish I knew you better... for you: worship God in all that you do.
Eric: You are such a positive influence in my life. You insist on godliness. That in itself is amazing for a guy at your age. God has given you many talents. Don't let them go to waste! For you: see the gifts that your friends are.
Melly: You are so optimistic. Your smile and the way you talk shine with God's light. It's great that you find time to talk to everyone. For you: let your life shine with the light of God's love... forever.
Jesus: My best friend. God, you are amazing. You're love is indescribable. The wonder of your works is too great for me to imagine. Words cannot express how much I love you, my God. I can't even start to understand the depths of your love, but I am brought to tears. How awesome are your works. How awesome is your might. How awesome is your love. My God, your love is too great to imagine. For you: let your kingdom come.
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So, I tried to pray for every single one of my friends last night. It was a rich time. I thank God for every single one of you. I prayed in particular for one friend who I don't know very well, but one who I love so much. They are having a very rough time right now, and I don't think that they are feeling God's love as they should. They certainly aren't feeling their friends' love. Oh, God show them your love!
This was a very, very, very long post... congratulations on reading the whole thing. I love all of you!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Brown's New Year's Eve Party
There were a lot of people there.... it was pretty amazing.
This picture turned out hilarious.
Worship was pretty good...
Thank you, BJ... *bows* Nathan, you need to learn how to get your whole head into a picture... =P
Cheers! Oh, and that is non-alcoholic, btw... haha.
Sterling is amazing.
And Stephen is amazing.
And Hunter and Mark and Stu are amazing.
Rock band drums...
Look at Sammy's face. Haha. He was playing pretty hard.
This picture turned out hilarious.
Worship was pretty good...
Thank you, BJ... *bows* Nathan, you need to learn how to get your whole head into a picture... =P
Cheers! Oh, and that is non-alcoholic, btw... haha.
Sterling is amazing.
And Stephen is amazing.
And Hunter and Mark and Stu are amazing.
Rock band drums...
Look at Sammy's face. Haha. He was playing pretty hard.
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