Yesterday in Concert Choir was the election for Homecoming Queen and King. I, personally, think it'll be either me or Vargas getting the nod from Concert Choir. After the voting was finished, I was officially nominated for Chorus President. I'm going up against 3 women, and I really like my chances of winning the election. But I won't be ( Read more... )

The two of us had a long talk Saturday night while at church, appropriately, for a retreat. We decided, during our talk, that, as of now, we're just friends. She loves me just as I love her: immensely. But, after praying about it, we don't feel we're ready to enter that kind of a relationship just yet. It became clear to her first, but now it's ( Read more... )

Because I've been out for about 12 hours now.

First thing on the order is Memorial Day weekend. Having the quartet over to sing/bbq around the pool. Should be fun/interesting: first time all of the quartet's families will be together at one time.

June 1-7: Jamaica. Mission trip with my church/local churches. Going to finish a family's house, ( Read more... )

Essentialy ( Read more... )

Happy Easter.

He is risen.

Just watched 'Passion of the Christ.' I think it helped me to believe that Jesus is a tremendous savior and what that I love to have as my guide through this life's journey.

Happy Easter.

He is risen.

--jl--

One afterthought.

Official name for the quartet:

Outatime
(Ld- Lewis Law Bs- Josh Simpkins
Br- Jason Lee Tn- Duane McCarter)

Hope to see you 5 May 06 in Jacksonville, cheering us on.

--jl--

Everything is cramming together, just like it does every single spring. Along with the regular stress of classes, all of the extracurriculars are pushing in on my workload to try and make life difficult. Thank God I have church and music as welcome reliefs to all of these daily stresses; I don't know where I'd be without them ( Read more... )

I have a new piano ( Read more... )

Thank God I found the words to "Sacris Solemnis."

I think that, my friends, will be the piece I write music to for that statewide Composition Award.

Let me know if you have any musical thoughts.

--jl--

New quartet. Need a name, though. Some ideas:

Allure
I-95
Sound Flux
Code Red
Red Zone
House Blend

Let me know of any others.

Z. Randall Stroope tomorrow!!! It's gonna be amazingHere's the roller coaster that is my schedule for the next two months ( Read more... )