It's been a while.

Deciding whether or not to return to the world of blogging...expect more things to come, but don't be disappointed if they don't hahaha

On repeat. 3/03/11

I just had the sudden urge to listen to Coldplay, something that's never happened before (to my memory) and I stumbled across "Twisted Logic" from the album "X&Y". The first time I ever heard this song was a few weeks back at the young adults retreat, around a bonfire with new friends. Good times with good people.

So...

Due to a co-efficient mixture of lazyness and busyness I've been posting very minimally. I also realize that it's largely because the luster of blogging has worn off, the initial buzz and glimmer that was so undeniable in the beginning is now lost in the sea of familiarity. It's just how it is.

Now the challenge is persisting through this time when days blur together the bright light home is burnt out and dark *shameless Matt Corby reference*. I'll just have to stick to it, feel free to make fun of me if I don't.

Born to Bornhoffen?

I'm writing this with haste, as my lift to leave for "Rush-Summer Vibe" should be here very soon. From my understanding it's the annual young adults retreat and it should be fantastic. Not only is the location splendidly picturesque, but the content of the retreat should be equally as life enriching.

Will post results soon!

Playful post its

These people make me so happy, their so fun and quirky! I'm looking forward to busting this out at a library soon, ohh the fun that will be had...

On repeat. 16/02/11

There is so much that is right about this song. First of all, Paul Dempsey is a lyrical genius! "Those average angels, the drunken saints with heavy heads, They can keep dreaming, dreaming of sleep down the end of the bed; But nobody's ever gonna break your heart again". Not to mention the line "shred all the twilight, scatter it city-wide".

Secondly, the art direction of the film clip is simply wonderful. My research indicates the work of  Sydney duo, Sonny Day and Biddy Maroney from "We Buy Your Kids".They've worked with other bands such as The Drums, Best Coast, Jen Cloher and Jordie Lane, Birds of Tokyo and many more. If you have any interest in graphic design or things that look nice then I recommend you check them out post haste.

Thirdly, Paul's voice is delicious. It's all deep and dreamy...I mean manly...but seriously that man can sing...I'm just going to stop.

On a valentine's day.

What a spectacular day! Not in a Valentine's sort of way but in a general good day sort of way. Even though my super romantic Valentine's day plan failed at checkpoint 1 I moved on and enjoyed the city.

I do like the idea of Valentine's day, even as a single male, it gives me something to aspire to for the future. I sat for ages a few weeks back thinking about all the ways I could surprise someone on Vday. First thought was to appear on the front door and serenade, then there was random notes throughout the day, then maybe some more quirky things like dressing up as a delivery boy with a heart shaped haloumi pizza.But then I decided on a plan that was designed with fail points at pretty much every avenue, even the very initiation of the plan, which meant that it never really even started. You may say it's a terrible plan, and I'd actually agree, but this girl is so amazing that I can't think straight around her (and by around her I also mean in my head, so you see she renders me incapable of rational thought by the very idea of her) so as plans go for her this is above average.

Perhaps it's not too late to make her my Valentine, when it comes down to it does the date really matter? Isn't the emotion and heart behind it what makes the day special. I reckon I could raise everyday to the standard of Valentine's days, and then raise the 14th of Feb to something absolutely spectacular. I've been blessed with a romantic mind, I just need her to use it on!

Let your light shine down.

Makes me happy.

Possibly my favourite comic ever, mainly because it uses the word oxytocin...I do so love oxytocin.

So i'm a little behind.

I'm still trying to catch up on "A Challenge. 2", and feel it would be wrong to give you challenges before completing the ones I've set. Plan is to deliver my letter tomorrow morning and post results once I get home.

In other news, I'm also expecting my first paycheck to go through tomorrow. Seeing as I've been a bit lazy getting my bank details to the boss I'll be getting 2 weeks worth of pay in one delicious hit. I know it's terrible but in my head the money is already spent (even though I don't know how much I'm getting). Guitars, amps, pedals, car, clothes, FOOOOOOD...good thing I'm getting another job. I'm hoping that I'll be working too much to spend my money...but someone I don't see that happening...

On repeat. 10/02/11

Flip this song is good. Definitely my favourite version. I nearly explode at 4:23, such powerful worship...and it sounds soooooo cool hahaha.

Thanks are due.

I realized something pretty special just this week, I've got some amazing people backing me. I look back at some of the crucial points of my life and look at the people who have been there. Right now I really have to thank Corban, for believing in my ability and pushing me higher than I thought possible. 

This Sunday I'm playing at the 6pm service at BCC Bowen Hills, along with group of younger cohort of musicians. I want to stress that this does not happen at Bowen Hills, Its rare to have a teenager up, let alone someone who's under 18. Thank you Corban for believing in the group, I know that there is a lot riding on this performance and we will not let you down!

I'm back, sort of.

I'm actually really happy to have my laptop usable again, i feel more complete now haha. I'm looking forward to blogging everything that's been happening, which unfortunately I won't be able to do until...soon (hopefully). But that'll just mean better content, in theorey...

In other news, for my first month I had 1515 hits on here, which I am totally astounded by. You guys are seriously the best people ever, especially those of you who have been following from the first post and promoted me. I never expected so much interest, and thank you all for your support!

Favourites of facebook. 0

Look alive sunshine, planning for a new segment is underway. "Favourites of facebook" is a collection of my favourite photos from everyone's favourite social networking site. Seeing as I already spend way too much time on Facebook, I may as well turn it into something semi-productive. If I'm being harsh on myself, it's really just giving me justification to stalk all my Facebook contacts and not feel guilty. 

Part 1 should be up within a few days possibly featuring you as the star.

A challenge 2.

For this coming week, your challenge is to write a thank you card. It's really simple, but can totally change someone's day. An unexpected thank you card is always a pleasant surprise, and the benefits you feel are great too. 

Think about all the things you're grateful for, you'll find that you've got it alot better than you think. You could write one to your parents thanking them for doing your laundry, to your teacher for an interesting lesson or a friend for buying you lunch.

Personally, I plan to write on the my favourite chain store of late, for altering recipe's (making them so much more delicious), great prices and friendly service. This way the boss rewards it's employee's for their great work and I get the sense of satisfaction knowing that the staff who have made my culinary experience more pleasurable are getting their just recognition.

Work work work.

So, I think I have a job? The interviewing process consisted of me handing in my resume, now I've got a shift tomorrow morning to run through all the machines/get acquainted with the store. 

What is this mystery store you ask? It's a humble dry cleaning store, a noble profession indeed. My shift is at 8 tomorrow morning, so I think sleeping now may be a very wise decision.

Suburban living.

Apologies for my inadequate number of posts of late, I'd like to say it's because I've been so busy...but it's not. It's really just getting back into the rudiments of 9-5 living in suburbia; after coming off a week of unexplainable events and amazing people every thing seems so monotonous. Feels a little bit like watching the sunrise in black and white, you know it's the same event but it's missing the warmth and depth that it had in the beginning. I've been having some interesting trains of thought lately, so they may possibly manifest into something worthy to present to the internet.

For example, Monday saw me venture back into school to get a lift; It was the first time I'd been in there since graduation and it was the first day back for many students. I was surprised at how uneasy I felt about being there, it all felt so wrong. I got the overwhelming sense that I no longer belonged in the space, that I was isolated there. I'm still struggling to understand why, as in my head, the thought of going back to visit my school sounds like a great idea.

It's not that I don't have friends there, or that I wasn't in a uniform like everyone else, all I can put it down to is my desire to grow up. However this conflicts with my desire to stay young, see what I'm dealing with now? In this twisted head space of mine there must be some sort of workable medium to which logic still exists, still the search continues.

On repeat. 26/01/11

If you've ever been in love, you've probably felt this song. For me personally it represents a really confusing and stressful time; when ever I sing it I can't help but channel the emotions that I've tied to it. It sort of just popped out of no where and perfectly described the situation, isn't music wonderful like that?

In any case, even if you've never lived the words in this song, it's simply an incredible song.

I'm on a boat.

Wow.

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything you think you know gets thrown out the window and your whole perspective on life and the world is renewed?

I just did.

I can't even begin to tell you how amazing Aussie Made was, I may even go as far to say it was the most fulfilling week (it was 4 days but lets not get technical) of my life. One of the things I must highlight is how my prayers have changed; no longer is it "i pray for this and i pray for that", but it's more like "give me the opportunity to be the answer to people's prayers, speak into my life so that I may speak into others". Sure enough as I ask for opportunity it arises. Had the opportunity to pray for a friend at a party last night who was feeling sick. As I gathered up all my Christian friends, two other girls (who aren't church going) said they wanted to come in to pray as well. I'm praying that this is just the start of seeing ALL my friends saved.

I won't go into all the amazing testimonies that have come from this conference because even now I'm still trying to digest them; I was literally walking around saying "WHAT JUST HAPPENED HERE".I can't explain the stories because they really are miracles, there is no way around it; I try to give it a logical explanation and I fail.

To conclude, I have never before felt so connected to God and I'm ready to start fulfilling the calling placed upon my life. Exciting time people, exciting times.

brb.

Well I'm off to the Youth Alive state conference, so it'll be pretty quite here until Thursday/Friday. There will be lots of pictures, revelations and stories to be told once I get back so await tentatively :)

I miss.

 It's tough being a hopeless romantic when your single, my heart has always got someone's name on it. I find it quite difficult restraining myself from overblown romantic gestures, with my unique flavour added of course. I would share, but I don't want any fellas out there stealing my ideas. 

Right now I'm wondering if I'm on the right track at all, some days it seems like I'm getting nowhere. But then there's some times when I'm reminded why I fell for this girl in the first place, and it all spins back into perspective. She's seriously the most beautiful girl ever, you actually have no idea how amazing she is. I have never been in complete awe but she makes me weak, without even knowing it. 

She's got to be the one. And if she's not, she's someone's one...it'd just be nice if she was my one.

Arise, shine.

With 3 and a half hours sleep last night, I'm suprised at how much energy I have today. Waking up at 6 to play at Brisbane City Church's Aspley extension is always good fun, and very rewarding. It's easy to do whilst surrounded by such great people. I think I'll tell them that as well.

On repeat. 15/01/2011.

Glen Hansard, incredible man, beautiful singer, talented song writer, all round good guy. He started out as a simple street busker, humbly honing his craft; and is now one of the largest names in his home of Ireland as frontman of the band The Frames.

Today I feel like this.

New Venice 2.