Road Trip with me?

Today i was going to pueblo with Uriel and Riley… we’re going to take our ramps and do demos for a back to school event somewhere in Pueblo. I love pueblo… it’s not super far of a drive, there are TONS of spots down there that are rad for filming skating and I just plain love exploring new cities. The kids down there love talking/skating with visitors too. We were gonna skate and then preach… BUT the area we were gonna skate at is flooded right now, so it will be rescheduled for later!

LIFE UPDATES:

1. My ipod just died after 2 faithful years of service… Pillow the Penguin needs repair or replacement… Sad day.
2. Casey and I Have been talking lots and skating and it’s been nice to spend more time around each other. Highschool was great because we were always up to something. Last night we went to Denver skatepark and played full throttle ultimate death TAG. We only ran into a few other people on accident, and otherwise, that is my favorite way to tire myself out!
3. JJ Heller Just gave away her new album for free today!!!

Ladies especially will love this album, and I have already admitted to loving chick-flicks and chocolate… so i love it unashamedly.

SO INSTEAD OF GOING TO PUEBLO, who wants to road trip with me to Steamboat Springs for the Porn and Pancakes Breakfast?

My friend Buck Chavarria and his wife Tara run a skate church up there and have seen God change an entire community through their faithful commitment to love the youth of Steamboat.

So seeing that the community is enveloped in a culture of drugs, alchohol and abuse, Buck decided to have XXXchurch.com come to town and educate the community on the serious issues of porn! YAY.

$8 pays for the porn pastor and the pancakes… if you carpool with me we can save $$$ on Gas. Any takers call me or myspace me before 445am saturday.

Come see me skate and worship your heart out!

Heaven Fest is part of a movement of people that have a thirst for the presence of God and a hunger to see revival come to the Rocky Mountain region. This movement goes way beyond this one-day event and continues all through the year as people answer the call and begin to pray for God’s will on earth, just as it is in Heaven. As people begin to get on their knees to pray and seek the face of Lord, humbling themselves, and turning from their wicked lifestyle. “We pray Lord that you would heal our land, heal our cities and heal our states.”

“Father…

Oh father. Oh Father. Oh Father. Father… I am ready! Won’t you let it begin!? Cause I am here now. I want to taste it- the mighty pull of your hand!”

-Paramore

 

(I prayed for a long time that they would not get swallowed up in fame. I found a video of them adding these lyrics to a song they wrote about persecution entitled “Let The Flames Begin”)Click Here 4 Video

The whole reworking of the song is really epic also, and i believe Mark, Carlos, sean, josh and Zach would appreciate it’s musicality. Judifree and Bridget love paramore too!

Makes ya wanna boogaloo!

     I want someday to be excellent at what God has put me here for – not unlike the gentlemen who work together in these videos to create the phenomenon known as MuteMath. Not that everyone’s purpose is to be a genius musician or artist… but

at this point in time, I’m average at best in all my efforts. I would rather not be “a jack of all trades and master of none” but God is the master, and i’m only his servant. Plus, this way (Serving him in many areas) i get to experience more varied adventures and don’t run as high a risk of stardom.

 

I must keep in mind that when the Son appears, the stars will fade.

 

HEY! Come See Me Skate Live! + tons of thoughts…

COME TO HEAVEN FEST July 26th!

I’m gonna do some skate shows with Uriel, my buddy from my skate team at the festival!

It’s free for non christians, and admission for believers is whatever you can afford… CAN YOU BEAT THAT?

I have lots on my mind:

1. Bridget, (and any other FEMALES that breathe for that matter) HERE’s the link for the lyrics to a song that blew me away the other day. I’m an advocate for Purity, Prudence, and Holiness, and The Cross Movement’s own Ambassador wrote a song called “Body Talk” that talks all about the way girls dress and what they should be doing. It’s great. Download it off itunes if you can. Support the man. Here’s their description: “If there is one sin that is prominent in Hip-Hop it is immorality. Guys are usually reprimanded for their role in this, but this song addresses the ladies and their contributions to this vice. The song cautions them to consider how their abuse of freedom of expression can lead to the down fall of men who do not want to view them as sex objects. It is a light slap on the wrist for the promiscuous woman and an exhortation to females in general to remain pure and modest—role models for the current and future generations.”
2. Another thing on my mind is this: God is Gunnin for ya! He is seeking you out and tryin to trap you in his wonderous love.
3. I’ve entered the Way Of the Warriors Contest. Wayofthewarriors.com
4. I miss my mommy.
5. I miss my Indy Dawg.
6. I miss my Catalyst family.

Mmmm Kansas City

Showbread was obnoxious… but they’re supposed to be.

They did what I had hoped and brought some TVs to project images of the stories of Anorexia and Nervosa. Then they started on the right track and put lyrics on the TVs that were in sync with the music they played… but they only did it for 2 songs…  

Why don’t more bands make use of Steve Jobs’ Awesomeness and bring AppleTVs with them to help you understand what they’ve created… 
Most venues have less than stellar sound or sound guys, but if you have lyrics and a performance and volume within an atmosphere… how much more clearly can you make a memory?

 

 

Animal (Another Fellow Skateboarder on Untitled) and i jammed the show, then went to bed, then woke up at Nate G’s home… then watched his 2 yr old son pop n Lock along with this dude on So you Think you can Dance?

 

- Now i must say that this show is like Tv’s Crack. It’s got incredible feats of artistry, skillful execution of detailed maneuvers, chemistry and romantic vibes and competition, action, and comedy (See auditions episodes with people who think they CAN dance…

Not to mention the sexual appeal of thousands of scantily clad toned and built bods…

Too bad i can’t really watch much of the show without the distraction of the modern saleslady miss SExY. 

_SO readers, tell me how “Sex Sells” has interrupted some otherwise very lovely things.

i.E. Rush Hour 3.

TRIP

The trip with Untitled (My board sponsor) has been good. When i was out here last summer, i had a rough time getting along with everyone, but this has been better. 

We went to do a demo in iowa last saturday, and have been working today on the new team building in the back of Jud’s house. Animal and i get along well and we bolted 250ish bolts in the building’s ceiling today in the hot sun. FUN FUN FUN. Power tools, crazy fools and no rules. booyah.

 

Heading up to Kansas City for the showbread show tonight, and then to Pennsylvania on thursday for a demo with TOM GEILFUSS! He’s badical. Check out the extras page on the untitled site for gnar pics of the dude. 

 

 

Love you all. Leave me some love via myspace, facebook, comments here, or go to my house and walk my 15yr old dog! 

What the crap is Zach babbling about!?

Zachariah Hillbrich is one of my favorite people on planet Earth.

If you do not heed his recommendation, you will not rejoice with us. 

 Family, I am grieved that some of you will not willingly introduce yourselves to my beloved sisters Anorexia  and Nervosa.

Those are the reviews for the greatest concept albums made. Don’t argue with me. Argue with yourself after you’ve tasted and seen.

Lots of love from the Lamb.

DON’T Call It A Comeback! (cause i did first…)

In Recent underground news revealed by myspace, DC Talk Is back together…even if only for one song. I KNOW! Dang.The “One Way Crew”made it back into the studio together for the brand new Kevin Max Record “The Blood” which is a fresh release of all cover songs focused on the Cross of Christ. Check it and REJOICE! The song is called “The Cross”

I miss going to shows to celebrate hope in this way: