well, i'm off for a holiday to tasmania in less than seven hours so i don't think i'll post for a while...unless i find an internet cafe there...or one of the people we might visit has internet. i won't see everyone until next year so happy new year from me!
...i hope we don't get on each other's nerves when we're there.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005
according to my sources...
"guy sebastian is a sexy man of God!" said ange as she glimpsed the image on tv as she walked into the living room...
...only to see three dads sitting on the couch watching guy sebastian sing on tv.
...only to see three dads sitting on the couch watching guy sebastian sing on tv.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Friday, December 16, 2005
i recently remarked to a friend that i've never really got into the whole singingcarols thing. i still don't. while carols, presents and parties signify the celebration of christmas, it is disheartening to see the commercialisation of christmas and easter and all the 'christian' holidays (i can only think of christmas and easter at the moment. are there more?). everywhere i look (especially in shopping centres), i see people rushing to by gifts in fear of being a disappointment to their loved ones for not giving those brightly coloured [weird] shapes with ribbons and a card.
but i've never been one that conform to the ways of this world. sure, i like the presents that get associated with christmas but who wouldn't pass up the opportunity to get some free stuff? of course, you have to give back or you'll look like a totally selfish person. and i do feel disappointed if i give part of my heart wrapped in paper and decorated in ribbons away and not get something in return. i am afterall, human.
we conform because we don't want to be left behind. for example, 98% of the world's mp3 player market belong to apple, makers of ipod. everyone wants one. the church is no stranger to conforming. a church that is considered to be successful is one that has the most growth. everyone wants to be part of something successful, thus adding to the numbers. what about churches that statistically has 25 people that attend it and half of the numbers are leaders? what statistics don't see (or tell) is that this particular church has a high turnover rate due to the call of its members to move to different mission fields. neither does it show the megachurch keeps expanding where it keeps its members in its arms, never really letting them look out beyond the church's four walls.
one does not have to 'feel christmassy' to celebrate christmas. i celebrate the day that my God, who loves me so much that he sent his son to save my life. and my life is so much more full because of Jesus.
it's nine days till christmas. and who says i can only celebrate Jesus' birth on christmas day? i chose to celebrate everyday.
but i've never been one that conform to the ways of this world. sure, i like the presents that get associated with christmas but who wouldn't pass up the opportunity to get some free stuff? of course, you have to give back or you'll look like a totally selfish person. and i do feel disappointed if i give part of my heart wrapped in paper and decorated in ribbons away and not get something in return. i am afterall, human.
we conform because we don't want to be left behind. for example, 98% of the world's mp3 player market belong to apple, makers of ipod. everyone wants one. the church is no stranger to conforming. a church that is considered to be successful is one that has the most growth. everyone wants to be part of something successful, thus adding to the numbers. what about churches that statistically has 25 people that attend it and half of the numbers are leaders? what statistics don't see (or tell) is that this particular church has a high turnover rate due to the call of its members to move to different mission fields. neither does it show the megachurch keeps expanding where it keeps its members in its arms, never really letting them look out beyond the church's four walls.
one does not have to 'feel christmassy' to celebrate christmas. i celebrate the day that my God, who loves me so much that he sent his son to save my life. and my life is so much more full because of Jesus.
it's nine days till christmas. and who says i can only celebrate Jesus' birth on christmas day? i chose to celebrate everyday.
Monday, December 12, 2005
big brights
i was walking down the street, happy with my purchase from koorong bookstore when a piece of pinkish paper on the pavement in front of me caught my eye. what could it be but a five dollar note!well, in it goes into buying my new car! or camera. whichever i decide to get first.
most likely the camera.
a token post
there's only two weeks till christmas! this year has gone by so quickly. i don't even remember what i did a week ago!
as i'm sittin here at home in front of the computer, i think back to all the things i'm thankful for. here's the list:
as i'm sittin here at home in front of the computer, i think back to all the things i'm thankful for. here's the list:
- twentyfirst birthday parties to remind you how old i am
- opportunities to learn and grow musically
- increased strength in my hands resulting in aaron and nick demanding more massages
- privilege to give to the less fortunate
- gaining new friends i can really be transparent around
- directionless driving
- learning to let Jesus be the lover of my life
- the joy of watching a friend inching closer to breaking down barriers that separate her from knowing God
- the GIANT swing! (i can't wait 'til feb when i get to go on it again...such a rush! yes, i admit it, i'm an adrenaline junkie)
- developing closeness to the friends i already have
- coffee and tears
- getting lost and finding out i actually need help reading the melway while driving alone in the sticks
- opportunity to meet nick from antiskeptic and stephen from anberlin
- a chance to watch switchfoot live...TWICE!
- late nights with the bloggies
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Saturday, December 03, 2005
an update
as the chronicler of blog squad (as well as being 'the boss'), i have fallen behind and i am now going to attempt to get up to speed.
last weekend: blog squad bleaching day (to which some one suggested we change our name to bleach squad with the assumption that all the members are going to bleach their hairs the same colour)
_________mikey_____________ange____________natey
a few days before: mikey buffed his nails
and for those who think i have an obsession with wrestling, here's a treat for you: dj vs hannah
last weekend: blog squad bleaching day (to which some one suggested we change our name to bleach squad with the assumption that all the members are going to bleach their hairs the same colour)
_________mikey_____________ange____________natey
a few days before: mikey buffed his nails
and for those who think i have an obsession with wrestling, here's a treat for you: dj vs hannah
focus end of year dinner
after a week of hectic music practices and drama rehersals, the dinner arrived with much anticipation.
the floor: small, raised and slippery dance floor, result of a few blocks of visually texturised and polished wood arranged and held together by an aluminium frame. this resulted in the movement of the bass drum as ads used it causing him to periodically pull it back toward him when he was playing. the space was a little cramped and i expected a lot more space than what was there for the drama.
the food: wasn't great. they ran out of roast within an hour. everyone started with the mains and didn't see the cold dishes and salads on the around the corner.
the fellowship: virtually non-existant for me because of my running around taking photos and preparing for the drama and the music sets. i even managed to squeeze a few scenic shots between sets. once those were done, i had time to sit down and enjoy what was left of my desert and had a good chat to a few people.
in conclusion, the night was a nice night but nothing terribly exciting happened. i didn't know half the people that came, and ange and i were the only ones from our church on our table. but i did catch up with a few people that i haven't seen in a very long time. it's a good thing.
i'm looking forward to the awards night next friday and the summer program.
the floor: small, raised and slippery dance floor, result of a few blocks of visually texturised and polished wood arranged and held together by an aluminium frame. this resulted in the movement of the bass drum as ads used it causing him to periodically pull it back toward him when he was playing. the space was a little cramped and i expected a lot more space than what was there for the drama.the food: wasn't great. they ran out of roast within an hour. everyone started with the mains and didn't see the cold dishes and salads on the around the corner.
the fellowship: virtually non-existant for me because of my running around taking photos and preparing for the drama and the music sets. i even managed to squeeze a few scenic shots between sets. once those were done, i had time to sit down and enjoy what was left of my desert and had a good chat to a few people.
in conclusion, the night was a nice night but nothing terribly exciting happened. i didn't know half the people that came, and ange and i were the only ones from our church on our table. but i did catch up with a few people that i haven't seen in a very long time. it's a good thing.
i'm looking forward to the awards night next friday and the summer program.
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