Interning and Let Downs

So I went to the youth office today and did my first actually "hands on" ministry stuff it was rather cool I'm looking forward to this wednesday probably gonna end up doing the same songs or one or two new ones this week haven't had a real chance to practice real good and learn new stuff so I figure these first two Wednesdays are gonna be ok but after we start learning new songs it will be rockin. I keep hoping for the day that a friend of mine will ask me to play with him but for now I don't think it will ever come for what reason I don't know maybe its because I'm intermediate player or some other reason. But to offer his services along with another guy right in front of me was a real let down tonight. He knows that I want to play right there along side him but its like I'm not good enough.

Right now I be listening to Matt Wertz and his song Lonely Tonight it gotta be one of my favorites.

Not Going to Like Weekends

So as usual Adam leaves on Saturdays to go home and attend church which I salute him for but it makes for a very boring time around the apartment seeing how Nick is in and out of the apartment for obvious reasons. So I'm sitting here despearately trying to find something to do I've watched 2 movies today so I'm about burned out on movie watching. and there is nothing on TV so I'm about to go crazy. Oh well I'll survive. Here lately I've been really down dealing with alot of stuff the newly acquired burdens of school and stuff that has come about recently. I've felt about as low as the junk that is stuck to the gum on the bottom of a shoe. But I find my relief in a friend who demonstrated one the most excellent pictures of Christ's love for me the other night. He had every right to hate me and never want to speak to me again but told me that he forgave me and that he loved me and a brother. You know who you are I thank God that I can call you one of my friends.

Oh here's one of the interesting stories I promised...We being Nick Myself and Adam have a room open in our on-campus apartment. We went and asked about the possibility of Rick Barnes (a mutual friend of ours) moving in with us. We were told the answer to our question was no. But here's the kicker there is a waiting list for those who applied for but didn't get into the apartments. Residence Life goes down the list and asks those people if they want to move to the apartments they have to option of accepting the invitation or declining. If they accept the invite they get an option of where they would like to live. The residents in the apartment however don't get a say on who does or who doesn't move in.

Now I don't know what you(those that read this) think about that But, I think its a load of junk I think we should have atleast some say in who moves in especially when there is a guy on the list who we want and would gladly take the the option of moving to the apartments.

Rubber Meets the Road

well I hit the ground running with classes I already have a verse to translate for Hebrew 301 we are doing the book of Amos. My anxiety hit a high yesterday I'm looking at a 10-12 page paper in Christian Ethics and a 15 page paper in Theological Reasearch. So definanlty looks to be a busy semester for me but I kinda figure it has to be this way provided that I'm gonna graduate in May. The past few days have been some of the best days in awhile Apartment life is really unique. Sharing a living arrangment with 2 other guys leads itself to a deeper fellowship rather than living in a dorm on a hall and sharing it with 12 other people. The past few days have been good eating too, having kitchen at your disposal allows one to cook many interesting things so to say the least I've been eating good so far. Now thats not knocking the cafe but it helps not eating greasy grilled cheese sandwhiches although very good not something that one should eat every day.

well thats all for now gotta be at class in 10 minutes.

Getting Back Into The Routine

Well I've been back at Carson Newman for about 3 days now and I'm starting to get back into the routine. Classes start tomorrow and then we'll be crackin. The marching band this year looks to be a real good show this year. But so far apartment life has been a blast it a really neat experience to share a place with two other people yes I said two one of our roommates had withdraw from school so we're down a man but we're not out. So no really funny stories to tell as of yet but don't lose heart I'm sure some are just around the corner.


Nevertheless I am continually with you. You hold me by my right hand and you will guide me with your counsel. And afterward receive me into glory." Psalm 73:23-24

Its like I never left

Well I got moved back to Carson Newman and my on campus apartment yesterday and amid all the anxiety of having to move back melted away in a instant I spent the evening watching movies and hanging out with friends and its like I never even left for the summer. But so far everything is going great. I'm sure some great stories are sure to come I'll keep ya posted but for now I'm going in the words of Foghat "Slow Ride...Take it Easy"

Once Again

Once again the unwillingness to get back to into a routine wins out and I'm spending another night here at home.

Its Funny

Its funny as the few weeks remaining of summer dwindle down I get more and more excited about moving back to school. But its seems that when that day finally gets here I don't want to go back now I always end up getting in the car and driving back but I think I get to the point where I'm too comfortable at home sleeping in my own bed. But like I said I do eventually make the drive back and all is well I cause see all my friends that I've made over the past 3 years and its like I never left.

So I'm gonna suck it up and drive back to CN tomorrow afternoon. I really excited about living in the App. Commons it should be a really neat experience.

Oh Yeah One More Thing

Oh Yeah I almost forgot I move-in tomorrow yeah I'm so pumped...

Claim The Victory

My Mom said said something to me the other night that really struck me in a way that it has ever before..We were talking about this lawsuit that My Family and I are facing and a couple of other situations that have come to light in recent days. She told me that God gives us the power to claim the victory in any and every situation. In the past I have reacted in a manner such as "yeah yeah ok" but the other night I was dealin with a really emotional load concerning a good friend of mine and I will keep it at that nothing further being said. I was really looking forward to moving back to school and enjoying the school year with all my friends but it seems that with each passing day something would come up making the year look worse and worse. It really made sense to me that night and I prayed claiming the victory in all the situations that I along with God's help am dealing with. I also prayed that good would come of all the situations that don't directly involve me and that I have no control over. Its hard sometimes to realize that God really does want the best for all of us in anything that we deal with. I also believe that there is a reason that we go through these tough experiences it only builds our faith and teaches us that we must rely on God at all times regardless of whether or not we feel strong enough to face them by ourselves.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD , "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57

So Ready....

its to the point of monotany my excitement of going back to school. Friday was my last day of work at Fresh Market atleast until Christmas time which is so long from now I don't even want to think about it. So not having to work anymore makes even more crazy because I don't have that thing to take up and kill time during the day and my brother is now back at school so...it utterly boring around the house. but I've suffered through it twice I can do it a third time. well its getting late and I've got my last sunday at my home church before making a sorta transfer to FBC Morristown where I will be attending while I'm involved as an intern along with Eddie Mcbroom and Craig Seals. Well I guess thats all for now. I'm sure I'll have to one or two more late night posts on here befoe the official back at school post so be sure to check back often and see whats new.

This is the Scotsman signing off.

Wow !!!!!!!

I'm really excited about wednesdays and sundays this fall at FBC morristown after meeting and practicing with the band last night I'm really pumped. As it turns out I'm basically replacing Phil Owen as lead acoustic and lead vocals John told me to be myself and not to ask what Phil did during worship. He said we need to be about new things and playing different stuff. I was sitting around waiting for us to start last night and my first impression was that these kids are just gonna sound like a loud garage band with lots of noise and no real music to it but I was quickly convinced otherwise when started playing I could sing of your love forever it sounded awesome. John challenged us with learning a new song every month so that we will constantly be playing new stuff. I asked the band if they had ever heard of Caedmons Call and Miller the electric guitar player said what is that and I was like WHAT!? so that opened a new door of lots of songs we can play.

I have finally arrived my middle school dream of being in a band has come true...well not really but I'm playing songs with a group of people. The band is called 3 Rivers Rising I don't know what it stands for I wasn't consulted on the name I could really care less about a name cause its not about us, and the minute we start to think and act that way is when we need to stop.

so basically all thats missing from my room is my TV, Fridge, and Chair which I think is gonna go in the living room and my clothes and computer which I will bring up next friday when I move in but I'm so excited about my internship and this school year if all goes well I will get to walk across that stage in May.

10 Days.....

In as much as 10 days I will be back at Carson Newman I can't wait I'm really looking forward to marching band and all the fun things of fall semester. I know I know I keep saying this but I can't wait for this year the apt. Is going to be a blast. I'm also looking forward to the shows that the CNC Drama Dept. Will be putting on I look forward to getting back into the acting scene ha ha (scene...Drama get it).

At this point my last day at work is undetermined I ask my supervisor Chuck for a couple of more days next week so I'll have to keep a close watch on the schedule to see when he has me down I figured I could work a couple of more days next week that would make for a bigger check. The final paycheck that is. Hopefully I will get a good work study job with lots of hours cause I will need a source of money yes I know the PSL Bank is there when I absolutely need it(Parents. Savings. and Loan. Bank) but I feel bad always asking them for money.

I'm heading up to Mo-Town tomorrow to meet some of the students of who I will be the intern for this fall and spring and summer and to practice with the praise band on some songs that I've been working on. I'll also be taking a load of stuff up the Apt.

Welp that's about it for this post to all my CNC buddies I'll be seeing you soon!!!!!!!

Let the Moving Begin....

So this past friday I start what will be the process of moving back all my stuff for school..I can say that I'm really excited about moving back for a number of reasons #1. Rooming with Adam Whipple Nick Campell and Josh Swinson you can't get much better than that and #2. Its in the on-campus apartments which rock regardless. I can remember back in my elementary days when I used to dread the end of summer and the start of school. It really weird to see what a 180 I've pulled when August rolls around I'm like chomping at the bit to go back to school now

Well for all my CNC Shawdies who are in the Jeffferson City area I will probably be up that way on Wednesday and Thursday.

So Ready....

I got my letter from Dr. Forrester today giving us the details on this years band program and telling us when to report and that the drumline is to be there Friday the 20th so I'm looking forward to being able to move back and move back permantly a day early so that I won't have to deal with all the craziness of move in day. so the official countdown is now at 15 Days and counting I loading up the car tomorrow and taking a load of stuff up and putting in my room I'm so pumped about this year its gonna be so much fun.

Getting Closer

18 Days til Move-In Day.....................

Inching Closer and Closer

Well its August 1st, with that I'm inching closer and closer to Carson-Newman Appalachian Commons Apt 211 with my home-boys Adam Whipple, Nick Campbell, and Josh Swinson Its hard to believe that I've been there 3 years and this is my 4th and hopefully final year Lord willing and provided that I get all the classes done that I need. If anyone wants to hook up with me at Carson Newman this week I'm gonna be going back and forth moving my stuff back so that my move won't be so massive I'll be taking it back piece by piece. I found out that out the hard way when I my plan last year was to be all moved in the Friday before move-in day I found myself sleeping on the floor with none of my stuff in the room. Props to my best buddy Josh Swinson for getting to go back early because of football so he'll be there and that way I'll have a way to get into the apt. And put my stuff in the room haha.