the night that rocked my socks off!!!!

ok...for starters, i am not, in any form or fashion, boasting here. I am just very excited about what happened last night!!!

ok..here we go!!

last night was the show w/ jon. it turned out really good. about 40 to 50 people showed up.

the last song was my fav. for me. cool little acoustic rock song. At the end of the song, we all got solos. and then we ended it pretty big.

so, whenever we finished, I always like to tell the band "good job" and all that jazz. so, I see this oldish kinda man go to each member of the band saying "good job" and all that jazz :P, I was the last one he came too. He said that he loved my attitued and to never change it. that he enjoyed watching me play..and all that jazz! (man I love that pharse) I told him thanks.

AND GET THIS!!!

My friend, Patrick, (the next john mayer) came up and told me that he loved my solo and asked me if I know who that was. I was like "nope". He was like, "dude, that was the president of Belmont, President Fisher! " I FREAKED!!!!! I was like "WHAT?!?!" and then patrick told me that he was talking about me the whole entire time. I was like "No way!" and Tim was like "for reals man...that was him" Patrick told me to go tell him that I didn't go to school and that I am interested. I didn't know what to do.

SO....

I was making my way to the back where he was talking to the sound people. I told him that I am sorry that I didn't know who he was. he said that it didn't matter right now cause you were amazing! the sound guy was like "he's right man....awesome job play and on the solo" so...I told President Fisher that I didn't go to school and that I was really interested in going to belmont. he asked me if I was going to school, and I told him that I was going to Texas A&M, but I moved here to play drums.

NOW TRY THIS ON FOR SIZE!!!!!!!

so he get's his wallet!!!! and pulls out his card!!!!! and gives it to me!!!! and tells me that whenever you started applieing to give his office a call and to see what he can do, cause i have connections. I was like "no freaking duh!!!! you are the president!" :D "Hope to hear from you"! oh yes Mr. President you will!!!!!!

AHHHHHHH!!!!! I AM SO STOKED!!!!

so yeah...that was amazing! I am still not over it.

OK...

butit's not over!!!! :D

while tearing down my drum set. the head sound guy was getting his mics and stuff. I told him sorry for stepping on the mics. he said it was cool. and then he asked me how long have i been playing. I said "roughly since I was 6 or 7"
"do you do any studio work?"
"dude, I love doing studio work. I been doing some here w/ some students for their projects"
"sweet. I have a studio at home and I like to do demos and stuff for people. you think you can come out there and lay down the drum tracks whenever I have people out there?
"man...I would love to!"
"sweet...befor you leave, get me so I can have your number."
"no problem man...thanks man for asking man.!
"it's cool. you look like you get your stuff down"
"trying man...trying"

SO yeah...I am going to be a studio drummer for this guy! pretty saweet. even get paid for it too! that's a bonus!

BUT GOD KEEPS ON GIVING!!!!

I invited the guy that I recorded w/ a couple of nights ago to come check outthe show. He came w/ his family. They are cool people. but his kid is amazing. he loves playing the drums. anyways, he gave me a cd after the show and told me that he would like me to play drums for his recording! I was like "word man" "sign me up!"

Driving home, I was thanking God. For giving me this ability. For giving me these chances to play and record. I was thankful for Him making me a man of feeling too. (Go to my archive for the month of September and you'll know what I am talking about. Name of it is "beautiful". Nattie, you should check it out...you'll like it! promise!!!)

GOD IS AMAZING! I am just wanting His will. Nothing more

now...back to cleaning my room! Fun!

oh...befor I go though...the other band were pretty good.

second band...there was this chick that was amzing on the acoustic guitar! AMAZING!!!

but the last band was awesome! like...for realz...got the whole place dancing and people where clapping and everything. I was all smiles and laughing. I loved it!

ok...now I am out!

Later!

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e.t. phone home

worked at best buy from 9am to 330pm

worked at town park today from 5pm to 11pm.

drove alot of nice cars. it has given my ideas for the futuer.

but i finally beleive that I have lost my mind. here is the proof.

1. i locked my car keys in the car while getting gas at the gas station two days ago. fun!was a hour late for work by the way

2. while working at town park, i locked my car keys in SOMEONE ELSE car.

and this one is the greatest of them all....

3. i parked a car. got out. walked away and relazied i didn't have the car keys in my hand. so, i went back to look in the car to see if i left the car keys in there. couldn't see it. so i stood there for a while and thought to myself..."where could they be?" so, i told the other two guys what happened. and one of them came to see what was going one. so, we get to the car....and I WAS LOOKING AT THE WRONG ONE THE WHOLE TIME!!! the car beside it was still running and unlocked!!!!!!! :( so yeah....

i have lost it. if i can't remember your name...I am sorry!

work tomorrow from 7am to 3pm and then I have to load my drumset and go do a show at the curb cafe. good times. belmont needs to start paying me for doing these shows....

oh...i was sad the other day...my friend, jenna (the next faith hill) asked me to play w/ her. i said no!!!! :( first time I have turned anyone down.

oh..and my upper piercing closed. not a happy camper right now.

well, night everyone

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PS i decided that I am not going to the whole "blue" font stuff anymore...take too long :P sorry to anyone who liked it

I thought about a loving fire....

So, today was a monday. I remember going to school and hating mondays. cause you just had a fun weekend. you hung out w/ all your friends and didn't do any homework. but then monday rolls around and...you aren't ready for it!!!! the good ole days!

Well, I was off from work today. and it was raining this morning so I woke up at 8 to make some breakfast...but I looked out said and saw that it was raining...so I went back to sleep and didn't wake up till 11 I did get stuff done though. Did the dirty laundry. Cleaned the kitchen. and did some of my room.

but I have been enjoying my new computer. "The Beast" That's it's name. This thing is so freaking fast, it blows me away. Can't wait to get Call of Duty 1 & 2 for this thing. Graphics are going to be off the chain!

Tomorrow I have practice w/ Jon for the show on Thursday at the Curp.

oh...and talking about the curp. I recorded at Belmont a couple of nighs ago. I record for a band called "7 Miles" Check them out. they are good. we all chilled while I was hearing stories of how they know the drummer for Demon Hunter!!!! one of the guys live next to Underoaths tour manger!!!! Yeah...I am going to become friends w/ these guys!!! lol So, I was in the "WOW" mood that night.

One of the guys has a side project he wants me to play for. so, I hope I can do it...cause he told me that he has connections! HOLLA!

Wed I start the new job. Fun! Two jobs aren't my fav. but it has to be done if I want to stay here. Hope I get to tour so I can drop one..might be best buy too cause the trip back and forth is not only sucking my gas...but it's also sucking my money from my wallet getting all that gas. but the discount is good! we'll see

UNDEROATH MAY 29 BABY!!! Can 't wait. It's going to be amazing again. And I will be there early in the morning again. and I will be in the front screaming w/ Spence again!!!!!!! Word!

Well, I am out. Take care and God Bless!

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If I could dim the lights in the morn...and create a moon....i would

I am sitting outside in the cold on my back porch. My fingers are getting numb.

But I was just looking up at the night sky, it's been a while since I have done this. just sit out here and just be amazed by all the silence. You can barely hear the city move. Like everyone fell asleep. You just look around and all you see are lights. It's a full moon too. It's so bright.

Today was a emotional day. yeah i know..fun. it's not that I am depressed or going crazy...it's just that things are different. To tell you the truth, it's been different since day one up here. I remember sleeping on the floor the first couple of months. Ran out of gas on the interstate. Had pop tarts for about a week. and oatmeals. Went negative on my bank account once.

But I'm still here. I am still breathing. I'm still have my health, my job, my car....and I have my drum set. It's the reason why I am up here. I've recorded w/ people I've never met. I just made friends and they tell people about me, and then I get asked to record.

I'm amazed. and greatful. and blessed. Cause I've been taken care of. I'm being used for a much better cause then I ever imagined. I could be at Texas A&M, but that is not where God wants me. I could be at AC, the the Fire Academy, but God said no, I have something much bigger for you. But you have to trust me. have faith.

I heard once "You can't see the wind, but you can see the effects of the wind." I might not know where God is taking me, but I know that He is working in my life. My talents aren't my own. I was born a sinner, but God saw a better perons. A better son. Do I trust Him and have faith in Him? yeah, but ask me if I have patience.

I think God is really teaching me that. I have alwaysed wanted things my way. I remember going through high school telling myself that I wanted to get married right after high school. Funny, isn't it. When it's on Gods timing...that moment is going to be so amazing! I think that is going to be the greatest day in my life...well, second. When I stand before God and hear Him say "well done, my good and faithful servant" That will be the greatest day. Knowing that I layed myself and my dreams at His feet, and said "God, I am yours. my dreams. my life. My everything...is Yours" I know that He will take care of me.

It's starting to get really cold out here now. and the battery is dieing on this laptop. So, I am done for tonight. Take care!

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Cannonball into the water!

It's been a while so....here it goes!

I worked 40+ hours this week. This is a good thing for the old wallet, but my feet are killing me! I got the job for town park! *word* I will be working morning at Best Buy and nights at the Double Tree Hotel. One of my friends, Jesse, works there.

My computer should be in sometime this week. Can't wait, cause it's going to have the AMD 64X2 Processor. It's going to be a beast!

For the past couple of days, it's been beautiful outside. We have the windows open in the house, the a/c going in the car. Good stuff!

Got a song to try out on you. That will be coming soon.

Well, that's about it. Just working alot this week. This coming week is going to be the same!

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It's raining cats and dogs!

Had a job interview this morning. Went well. Left my house an hour early just incase I was going to get lost, but I made it ok.

I got the job! I just need to talk to the manager at the place I will be working at, and then do the drug test and driving record. Fun!

Then I went to Billy Joes Tattoos. That's a cool place. All the top christian rock bands, whenever going through Nashville, stop there and either get their tattoos touched up or get new ones. You should see all the posters they have up there. Pretty cool stuff. I saw a tattoo that I might want to get in the later future.

I went to the Nashville Humane Association. I saw soooo many dogs and cats. If i could I would take them all home! There was this one dog, though, whenever I went to pet her...she would just rest her head on my hand and wine for a second. :( One day I will be able to walk in there and get every dog and cat, and take them to my house!

Well, this weekend was kinda rough for me. I had to make a choice of the heart. It was hard to do, but it had to be done. I wish it could of gone differently, but I know that it happened that way for a reason. Wish I knew.

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God....

it hurts

Man it feels good to be a gangsta!!

I just finished cleaning the whole living room. Dusted everything! Nothing escaped from the EDWIN!!!!

It's a nice day outside today. I am wearing shorts and a t-shirt. No heater going; just the fans in the house. "It's a beautiful day in the neighbor hood!"

Well, nothing new to report.

Tonight I have practice w/ Jon. He has a show coming up soon. It's going to be pretty cool.

and if you guys know anyone that gives really good back and neck rubs....please....send them my way.

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REALLY, I NEED TO WORK ON MY MEMORY!!!

Went to bed last night around 230ish.

Set the alarm for 730.

Woke up and took a shower.

Shaved.

Made a nice good breakfast.

Starting getting ready for work.

All I needed was to put on my shoes.

I look down on the paper that has my sched.

I don't work today. AT ALL!!!

*Alright....gigadee gigadee*

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