I Want This...

and what man wouldn't?



Letterman's right. Jon deserves a national salute.
However mine will be full of Dr. Pepper (come the New Year of course).

John Mayer Trip

Saturday began around 9:15. I rolled out of bed, showered, dressed and packed for my overnight trip to Houston. The objective was the John Mayer concert.
Taylor should up with a special surprise. Frankie was with her and they spent their morning getting engaged.

So I travel I-10 with Rachel and Jaime.

These chicks are nuts. Seriously there was a boat load of laughter on this jaunt, thank to these two ladies. I posted a couple times some updates on the travel conversations (HERE and HERE). There was additional discussions, but I like to keep this blog with a sensible rating.

Taylor and Frankie led the two vehicle caravan, newly engaged.

Brett Dennen opened the show, and I think we all agreed that he was just okay. He didn't even play the one song that some of us knew.

Colbie Caillat took the stage next...she's purrr-ty.

I think Taylor was most excited about seeing her.

Johnny Boy held the stage for about two hours. Here's the set list:

Waiting on the World to Change
Why Georgia
Crossroads
I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
Wheel
Bigger Than My Body
Mercy
Free Falling
Good Love is On the Way
Find Another You
Stitched Up
Belief
Gravity

ENCORE

Vultures
Say

I think this was the first Mayer concert for all of us and I can safely say that none of us were disappointed. There was some surprises about what was not included in the set, but by no means did anyone feel like something was missing either. It was a little awkward (at least for most men at the show) that John played the entire two hours without his shirt, and that the cameras continued to pan back and forth between his guitar and his face. However, the ladies loved it.

While hanging out after the show waiting for some of the crowd to dissipate we were taking photos of each other. In one I pretended to be passed out (drunk like many of the other attendees), and apparently I do a great drunk guy. Because these two drunk chicks walked by, one saying "look at this one he can't even wake up". Then she practically straddled me and attempted to wake me up.

Yep just a typical Saturday for me. I was glad others were finally able to experience it with me.

We wrapped up the evening with a visit to some all night pie place. Jaime had to walk in with only one sandal, having lost it somewhere between the pavilion and the restuarant.

I had some biscuits and gravey with hash browns. It wasn't great, but having skipped dinner I was hungry.

So there you go...I need to go to bed now...

Congratulations

Taylor and Frankie are engaged!

I don't know about you, but this one came straight out of left field for me.

Did anyone see this coming?

John Mayer trip

I really want to spend some more time posting some photos (maybe a sweet 5 minute solo by the man himself) and retell some stories but bed time is a callin', so I want to promise that tomorrow I'll definitely do that.

However throughout the trip Rachel and Jaime felt it was their calling to help me give and receive compliments. I was unaware that either of these were a problem, but as any guy will tell you, spend any time with a gaggle of girls and your perceived flaws will soon be pointed out.

Nevertheless, to these amazing (and extremely open) women:

You are an incredible joy!

Thank you for the hours of laughter and your pure child-like enthusiasm for life.

Two Girls and a Guy (pt.2)

Here is some more updates from the road fiasco to H-Town ("dark-town" - Jaime), this trip is blowing my mind:
- our Buc-ee's wraps for lunch
- Jaime's $14 fudge (wink wink...I don't even know what that means)
- just in case list (um...no explaining)
- Jaime's dance party/seizures (does anyone have singles?)
- "that what she said" (sorry the Deuce)
- Jaime and I dated for 5 minutes (my barely legal babe...we decided to waited 10 more days)
- I'm worried about Jaime's high turn over rate
- at the Journey/Heart/Cheap Trick concert their was some expensive ladies escorting some elderly gentlemen
- JT just rocks socks
- my reading in the car just makes me seem old
- apparently I am now referred to as Big Papa or Big Papa C
- Taylor Swift reminds us of Tim McGraw who reminds me Faith Hill
- halter tops are awkward (trying to ignore "conversations")
- "i'm kinda big deal" & "my apartment smells of rich mahogany" & "you have a breath taking hiney" & more Anchorman quotes

more to come...isn't that scary?...

Two Girls and a Guy

I'm on my way to Houston for the John Mayer concert, hopefully Jennifer Aniston will show, fingers crossed...
So I'm riding in Rachel's 4 Runner with her and Jaime. So far the topics of discussion:
- Taylor and Frankie's engagement (yea!!)
- Buc-ee's rest stop
- Katy Perry & Adele
- "burnt vagina" (girls talk about strange stuff)
- Chinesee animal symbols (we three are all horses)
- joining nudist colonies (I just want to carry around my membership card and Jaime just wants an even tan)
- giving and receiving compliments

more to come...

A Great New Look

This is really humorous. Enjoy.

Quote

I really like this quote. I found it HERE. What do you think?

"Too many Christians today are trying to improve on the gospel. The gospel is what it is: the Cross of Christ. Christians on both the political right and the left are downplaying the effects of the Fall, and instead buying into a secular myth of progress through market economics or socialism."

-Mark Dever is pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Taken from "Does Your Preaching Touch Politics?" in the Summer 2008 issue of Leadership journal. To see the quote IN context, you'll need to see the print version of Leadership. To subscribe, click on the cover of Leadership on this page.

God's Hand

When people pray for God's hand to be involved in their lifes I can't help but think of the guy who preforms the shell game.
I don't know why, or if it's supposed to have some significance, but there you go...

Hollywood Bound

In pure Manny being Manny form...

I wasn't expecting this. I assumed he'd end up at Florida, Cleveland or maybe the White Sox (who grabbed Junior). The Dodgers was something out of the blue.

Best Blob Launch Ever

I've witnessed a lot of flying lumbs before as the result of the giant blob. But this may be the best ever.

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Half Blood Prince

This November Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince will hit the theater screens, but thankfully today you can check out the latest trailer. (Click HERE to see it in HD). Also below the trailer there is numerous photos as well.

2AM Prayer

This song below was on a couple of blog postings today, and I've been listening to it for about an hour straight now. It's 2:35 on my phone's clock, but "just one more time." This song has become my personal prayer this early morning.

What are you desperate stripes in need of healing today?

I have to believe that Jesus is our Healor, because as it's constantly proven over and over again, He's all that I to trust in, and at the end of my days He's all I need.

I have to believe that He's all you need today too.

So today...all day...I want to approach the throne of grace with confidence...with you.

So leave your reply, I'll get constant e-mailed updates to my phone, and I want to do what little I can for you today...that being prayer.

What can I pray for you today?

You're my Healer

You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease

I trust in You
I trust in You

I believe You're my Healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my Portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus You're all I need

My Healer, You're my Healer

Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
You hold my world in Your hands

Faith and Politics

I really appreciate Rick Warren opening up a forum for the two main presidential candidates. It will certainly be a huge insight into each man and hopefully help in the decision making process for me. Here's some video of Warren being interviewed about the upcoming forum.

The Network is for real

Behind

I really haven't sat at the computer very much this week, outside of work that is.

It's no more evident that in my blog reading...

As you can see I use the Google Reader, and have about 100 subscriptions, of which I read about 25 religously word for word. The others, mainly just as the peak my interest.
I try to keep my unread items at around 50. Some of those I'll have read, but wanted to reread, or they sparked a blog post idea, or it's really long and I need to really carve out time to read and intake.
Today I just looked at it and it reads 313! I may need to spend some quality blogging time tomorrow.

The Reveal

So last Sunday after the evening service Tommy, April, Erin, the Deuce and I enjoyed some time hanging out over Chipotle yumminess. Somehow as we were sharing the idea of having Tommy, the local artist (amazing painter whose work I should post sometime), paint something with the Deuce and I.

We laughed for quite sometime before April, Tommy's wife, suggested cherubs. It was like a ray of light from heaven. The Deuce and I agreed that this would be perfect, as long as we were painted wearing hats because you will generally find us wearing ball caps.

Tommy was all in, and planned to paint Tuesday and Wednesday, in total he spent about 10 hours on the project.

Back to Sunday - the Deuce and I returned home, stood in Chris' doorway and giggled and planned what else we could do for this prank. Then we did the same Monday night.

On Tuesday night we stood in awe of the half finished work and both made a pack never to do something this amazing to the other.

On Wednesday we marveled at the finished work and again repeated our vow that we would not ever recreate this awesomeness on each other.

On Thursday, Rachel, Tupas (Amanda), the Duece and I purchased Chris a new bed set and sheets. The sheets were 100% polyester, black and in gold the word Playboy with the Playboy bunny.

On Saturday, Rachel and I hung the stuff around the ceiling, which I know what it's called but have no clue as how to spell it. Rachel also wrapped Chris' lap shade with a boa, to spice it up.

Then we waited in holy anticipation for Chris' return.

Chris returned Sunday, at around 2:15 in the morning. I think he was too tired to give the proper response. I was really hoping for some swearing that punches thrown, instead he just remained speechless for a short period of time before saying, "uh...".

Hopefully I'll post the video of the Reveal tomorrow or later this week, but for now here is a photo. Visit my facebook page for additional photos.

(fyi - that me on the left and the Deuce on the right)

Albert Monroe

This is strange.

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Oh That's How You Do It

This is the method I would use...you know...if I was two again.

I like the kid cleaning the windows.

Big Stuff A-Comin'

Can't say quite yet...but big stuff will be here soon...be sure to keep reading...