Hey everyone-

It’s been a long time since I’ve written a real blog post. I either haven’t had time, topics, or will-power to write anything. I want to start writing more….I really do. I know I say that with every blog I post, but I really do want to do more blogging. We’ll see how that goes. Well, here are some of the things that are going on in my world right now.

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I am fully settled into my new apartment. It’s a great little place, perfect for me, I think…especially considering how infrequently I am here. It’s interesting though…this is the first time I have lived completely alone in my life. I was either with my mom, married, or with a roommate all the way up until this point. It’s a great place, and I love it. And best of all….it cut my drive to work from 28 minutes to 12 minutes!!

((Ironic Sidenote: As I type this, I am listening to music….which was playing louder than the oven timer that had been beeping for 4 minutes….. Hey, I said I liked this living…I never said I was good at it….yet. ))

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Speaking of work, that is going REALLY well too. I really like the guys that I work with, and I really love what I do. It’s interesting; as I look back at all of the technical things I have done….no 2 jobs I have done have been the same. I have been stretched in a slightly different direction each time. This job is no different. I am dealing with systems I had never even previously heard of before. I am the Technical Director, but I am also the Lighting Designer; which means every single weekend, I have to create a brand new look/show that matches the feel and flow of that particular show. Talk about keeping you on your toes. Not only that, but I am doing it on a console that I had enver previously worked with before, the GrandMA. Talk about trial by fire!!

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A couple years ago, a great friend of mine donated a set of drums to me. It was an incredibly generous offer, and something that I feel incredibly blessed by. I have recently joined a band here in town, that is full of incredibly talented musicians. In fact, out of 8 of us in the band, I am 1 of only 2 white folk. It is a worship band, and these guys are amazing. We play this Saturday, a then again on October 11th. Playing with them has allowed me the opportunity to get back into playing, as well as get some new cymbals for my kit. For you music geeks:

10″, 12″, 14″, 16″ Toms
22″ Kick
14″x4″ Pearl Piccolo Snare
14″x6.5″ Custom Snare
13″ Timbale

10″ Zildjian A Custom Splash
10″ Sabian B8Pro Splash
12″ Paiste 802 12″ Splash
12″ Wuhan China
14″ Zildjian K Custom Mini China
16″ Zildjian China
18″ Sabian B8Pro China
12″ Sabian AAX Fast Crash
14″ Sabian AAX Fast Crash
16″ Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash
18″ Zildjian A Custom Projection Crash
20″ Zildjian A Custom 20″ Medium Ride
13″ Zildjian A Custom Hi-hats
14″ Sabian B8Pro Hi-hats

I am proud of it, and excited about the opportunity to minister again.

Imagine that…..restored to ministry again….. There are a handful of you that are steaming now, I’m sure.

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the pics from above are from the March installment of 10MINUTEMAX. Notice the costume of the second picture…that is all done with lighting!

I know this is a little redundant, but I think it’s going to be a great thing, and where as the last blog was the official realease of the event, I want to give you a real-life look into the event. 10MINUTEMAX is a variety show of sorts, that brings some of the most talented people from Vegas together, and allows them to express themselves creatively. Think about it, many of the performers on the strip are from several other countries, and many of them have perfected their art, and brought their act to Vegas to show off. Some performers started in Vegas, and used it as their lauching pad to become the great performers that they are today. This is a chance for them to stretch out, do something outside of the act them perform night after night, a chance for them to explore themselves. There are musical acts, dancing acts, acrobatics, aerial acts, monologues, and so much more. I have the priveledge of being the Lighting Dept. Head for this event, which gives me almost full creative control to light this however I want, using as many unique methods as I can think of. It should be a GREAT event, and if you are in the area, you should stop by. I can honestly say, there really is nothing else like it here. Tickets are $15.00, doors open at 8:30pm on Monday, September 22nd.

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And I guess that’s it. Things overall, are going very well. I can’t wait to see what the next several months bring. Stay Tuned!!