Coffee Shops and Live Music

Last night I went to this coffee shop to see two of my good friends perform. I had already heard these ladies play before but that evening reminded me of the immense talent God has given my friends. I also heard for the first time Judah and his band mates play. Again, I was floored by the talent these young adults possessed. I relaxed on the couch, squished in between family and friends, drank a mocha, and absorbed the music. Every keystroke, plucked string, and note hit danced on my ears. First to play was Hannah Guge, a woman who exudes godly character and is always smiling. Playing on the piano and guitar, Hannah's performance included all original songs. Her music suits the coffee shop atmosphere perfectly, being soft and elegant. She is currently in the final stages of creating her CD. I'm SO excited to have a hard copy of her melodies.

The second to perform was Judah, with his cousin and friend accompanying him. Judah played a few original songs and a couple covers. His style was more upbeat, especially with his cousin Nate playing the djembe. Judah has an incredible, soulful voice. I'm glad I could hear him play.

The last to play was Kendel and Shep Kirk, a sibling duo, rocking original music and a couple covers. Apparently, because of their close age, people mistake them for a dating couple. Well, the comical song they ended with was written to explain they aren't dating. "She's my sister, I will not kiss her, We share a mother and a father, that makes us full siblings" The entire evening was delightful and so much fun. I loved every minute of it.

                                      Here's a video of my personal favorite "Rocketship Boy"

Life Goals

Here are some of my fun life goals. It is obviously not a complete list but just some fun adventures i'd like to complete.

1. Give a motivational speech
2. Win a baking competition
3. Go on a missions trip
4. Own a bakery
5. Live, for at least a month, in Italy
6. Help deliver a baby
7. Ride a tandem bicycle
8. Learn how to long-board
9. Go scuba diving
10. Learn how to shoot a gun
11. Take a road trip with friends
12. Start driving and only take right turns just to see where I end up.
13. Cook or bake in a professional restaurant kitchen
14. Fly first class like the really fancy first class
15. Be VIP at a concert and definitely have backstage passes
16. Watch the ball drop in Times Square
17. Go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans
18. Sit in a Bentley Continental GTC Convertible. Yes, just sit in one because I know I won't ever be able to buy one.
19. Go to a revival
20. Of course all the typical life stuff like get married, have kids, the white picket fence, ya know the works.

Will I do all these things? Probably not. Will my life be less complete? Of course not. I would love to do everything on this list but I do realize there are way more important things in life. I will always have Christ and that's really all I need. Cliche but true.

By the way, if you could make any of these things happen, let me know.

Save The Storks

 So a couple months ago I found out about an organization called Save The Storks. It is a pro-life group dedicating to saving storks. At first I did not get it, but storks represent the pregnant mothers. The organization gives buses loaded with high-tech ultrasound machines to local pregnancy crisis centers. The centers than use the buses to minister to women right in front of abortion clinics by offering free ultra sounds and counseling. They care for the women and in the process save the lives of unborn babies.

I am intensely passionate about saving the unborn and this organization focuses on the mothers, not the political side. So, I wanted to do something to help them. I am in the process of organizing an art show to raise money for Save the Storks. We are displaying student work and selling the photos. All the money will go to Save The Storks.

Here is where you guys come in. In order to host a show, we need money to print, frame, and pay for other expenses. As college kids, we don't have any money, so this show happening all depends on how much support we can get.

If you want to help, please follow this link. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/568307763/selling-photography-to-save-the-storks?ref=live

We only have a few days left to raise the rest of the money, if we don't meet the deadlines we loose all of the money. If you can't help finically please help by spreading the word. Repost the link to Kickstarter or repost the link to this post.

THANK YOU!!!

Summer

            Summer is drawing near and yet the weather refuses to co-operate (at least for the moment). This time of year is characterized by warm weather, bright colors, fragrant smells, and pungent flavors. These three months can go by so quickly. So I think that we should just stop for a moment and let our senses be washed by these colors, smells, feelings, and tastes. Enjoy the little things in life. I realize how cliche that sounds but maybe it is repeated so often because not everyone has really gotten a handle on it yet. Enjoy this summer because it will not be here forever.

Here are some photos of flowers to tickle your eyeballs.