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These past few days have been interesting and fun most of the time.
Thursday night I went to the sound guy meeting at Cowboy Monkey and got assigned to a few dates this month which will definatly help me out financially. I also got to meet the rest of the sound guys and make some connections. It was nice.
After that I went out to Millikin to see Dan and hear Medford practice for their show on Friday. I took some pictures and hung out with them afterwards in Jeff's room. I ended up staying the night at Dan's since I didn't want to drive home all tired like I was. The next morning, I ended up calling in to work and telling them that I wasn't coming in. It's was ok though cause I already had enough hours to cover it.
The rest of the day was fun. I hung out with Dan, went thrifting, ate lunch in the caf where I saw more than a couple people I went to HS with but decided against talking to them. Went to another Medford practice and then went to their gig. It was a good show, cept that it was a "peace" thing that I didn't agree with alot of the stuff being said or sung, but I just grinned and bore it. It was worth it to see Dan play. He's a talented guy donchaknow. It was good times. I then came home cause on Saturday I had to work.
So saturday morning, I woke up and went to work at the lab. I ended up working more than I probobly should have but it was nice to get things done. After that, I went to the church to try out for Hope and Caleb's band thing. Turns out, there were just enough people there for the band. So now I'm in another band. Which had better rock...or I will be sad. We rocked out a bit on some songs and had a good ol' time. I then left to go out to Mahomet to play at Lake of the Woods church with Cliff Stoker. The night was filled with missed endings, improv'd verses and chorus' since Cliff went off on his own. Blakely and I just looked at each other, sighed and smiled and kept going. We're getting good at faking that stuff we did was meant to be a part of the song. I actually sang lead on one of the songs. It scared the crap out of me since I wasn't playing bass for it. Just me and a mic. I did ok though...it was fun and I hit more of the high notes than I thought I would. Only went into my head voice twice.
After that, I went to the Iron Post in Urbana to see Candy Foster with David and his parents. It was good cause I am doing sound for them on Saturday at the Cowboy Monkey. It was a fun time. David and I had some beers, danced like fools, made faces, talked about things and just smiled. It's good to have my friend back again. So good...
Today has been long. I woke up late and went into work. I wanted to be done by 3rd service if possible but it didn't happen. My parents house is on the bucket route I do since I put one there. So most times, I go in to say hi before checking the bucket and going back to the lab. Today, everyone was asleep when I got home so I went down to my brothers room to wake them up and say hi. Gabe was in there asleep. I shook him a little bit to wake him up. As soon as he did, he looked at me, grabbed me around my neck and started to cry. I crumbled inside. I asked what was wrong and he said, "I'm gonna die Josh." I freaked out a bit, but ended up praying for him and holding him and singing to him till he fell asleep again. I hope everything's ok. He's been struggling with school and lying to our parents. Life is hard for him right now.
I ended up working till like 2:45. Almost as soon as I came home, I got a call from Christina. She wanted to take me out to dinner. God only knows why. She's been avoiding me like the plague most of the time I've been home it seems like. I guess being busy does that to you. I also think that I read a little too far into her calls and emails while I was in Ca. I'm satisfied with being a good friend I guess. I just wish things would work out with someone for once, but it's ok if it dosen't...God's got my back. So we went to El Toro's and we were there no longer then 10 or 15 minutes and her friend calls and then just shows up. Frustrated? You bet I was. First time I see her in a couple weeks and someone else comes in and completely kills conversation? It sucks. Ah well, things with her aren't going to go anywhere so I shouldn't be frustrated with it.
So now, I'm making some changes in life. My gut has GOT to go. My bass playing has GOT to increase. My relationships have GOT to get back on track with friends and such. My quiet time has GOT to keep happening. I think that's a good list for now.
The worst things: To be in bed and sleep not; To want for one who comes not; To try to please and please not.
--Egyptian Proverb
Thursday night I went to the sound guy meeting at Cowboy Monkey and got assigned to a few dates this month which will definatly help me out financially. I also got to meet the rest of the sound guys and make some connections. It was nice.
After that I went out to Millikin to see Dan and hear Medford practice for their show on Friday. I took some pictures and hung out with them afterwards in Jeff's room. I ended up staying the night at Dan's since I didn't want to drive home all tired like I was. The next morning, I ended up calling in to work and telling them that I wasn't coming in. It's was ok though cause I already had enough hours to cover it.
The rest of the day was fun. I hung out with Dan, went thrifting, ate lunch in the caf where I saw more than a couple people I went to HS with but decided against talking to them. Went to another Medford practice and then went to their gig. It was a good show, cept that it was a "peace" thing that I didn't agree with alot of the stuff being said or sung, but I just grinned and bore it. It was worth it to see Dan play. He's a talented guy donchaknow. It was good times. I then came home cause on Saturday I had to work.
So saturday morning, I woke up and went to work at the lab. I ended up working more than I probobly should have but it was nice to get things done. After that, I went to the church to try out for Hope and Caleb's band thing. Turns out, there were just enough people there for the band. So now I'm in another band. Which had better rock...or I will be sad. We rocked out a bit on some songs and had a good ol' time. I then left to go out to Mahomet to play at Lake of the Woods church with Cliff Stoker. The night was filled with missed endings, improv'd verses and chorus' since Cliff went off on his own. Blakely and I just looked at each other, sighed and smiled and kept going. We're getting good at faking that stuff we did was meant to be a part of the song. I actually sang lead on one of the songs. It scared the crap out of me since I wasn't playing bass for it. Just me and a mic. I did ok though...it was fun and I hit more of the high notes than I thought I would. Only went into my head voice twice.
After that, I went to the Iron Post in Urbana to see Candy Foster with David and his parents. It was good cause I am doing sound for them on Saturday at the Cowboy Monkey. It was a fun time. David and I had some beers, danced like fools, made faces, talked about things and just smiled. It's good to have my friend back again. So good...
Today has been long. I woke up late and went into work. I wanted to be done by 3rd service if possible but it didn't happen. My parents house is on the bucket route I do since I put one there. So most times, I go in to say hi before checking the bucket and going back to the lab. Today, everyone was asleep when I got home so I went down to my brothers room to wake them up and say hi. Gabe was in there asleep. I shook him a little bit to wake him up. As soon as he did, he looked at me, grabbed me around my neck and started to cry. I crumbled inside. I asked what was wrong and he said, "I'm gonna die Josh." I freaked out a bit, but ended up praying for him and holding him and singing to him till he fell asleep again. I hope everything's ok. He's been struggling with school and lying to our parents. Life is hard for him right now.
I ended up working till like 2:45. Almost as soon as I came home, I got a call from Christina. She wanted to take me out to dinner. God only knows why. She's been avoiding me like the plague most of the time I've been home it seems like. I guess being busy does that to you. I also think that I read a little too far into her calls and emails while I was in Ca. I'm satisfied with being a good friend I guess. I just wish things would work out with someone for once, but it's ok if it dosen't...God's got my back. So we went to El Toro's and we were there no longer then 10 or 15 minutes and her friend calls and then just shows up. Frustrated? You bet I was. First time I see her in a couple weeks and someone else comes in and completely kills conversation? It sucks. Ah well, things with her aren't going to go anywhere so I shouldn't be frustrated with it.
So now, I'm making some changes in life. My gut has GOT to go. My bass playing has GOT to increase. My relationships have GOT to get back on track with friends and such. My quiet time has GOT to keep happening. I think that's a good list for now.
The worst things: To be in bed and sleep not; To want for one who comes not; To try to please and please not.
--Egyptian Proverb