SoCal Tour 2009: Day 5

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2009

Sorry I haven’t been blogging the past couple of days. Well, Tuesday, we originally planned to go play at Balboa Park, but I needed an entertainment permit to do so. So, we ended up meeting with our friend, Camille, and went to Ocean Beach. That was fun. We just worshipped and got to talk to people and just chill. Had a small lunch at this one place called Newbreak. ‘Twas delightful. We then went to set up at the Epicenter in Mira Mesa. It was such a great time worshipping with the people at NexGeneration Church. I love meeting new people. We then had a late dinner with some of the NexGen peeps at Carl’s Jr. which ended up having a blackout! whoa! So we were escorted out of the place only to semi-witness a person breaking a window at the building next to us. Quite an interesting night. Camille and her family opened up their house for Jor and I to stay. =)

The following day (Wednesday) we had frozen yogurt and chilled at the park. this day was filled with “childlike’ stuff. I had a very kiddy yogurt cup that made me feel like a kid. At the park, a little boy was feeding some ducks and just had this great joy that made me want to have that joy that only comes from children. Then, later on, Camille and I went to a playground and played on swingsets and such and I just felt like a kid again. We went to Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market and found a spot to set up and play and sing. ‘Twas fun. But we ended up giving our spot to another musician. It was then time for Jor and I to say goodbye to Camille. So Jor and I ended up going to Vista to help out at this family transition center called Solutions for Change. And again, this day was filled with “childlike” stuff. I ended up spending time with children there and talking/playing with them. My heart gets so jumpy and melty when I’m with kids. I feel like God has helped to stir up a passion for children in my heart. I became even more excited about the Learning Center in the Philippines. Jor and I ended the day watching “Saving Private Ryan.”

Now today, it’s pretty much a chill day. There are no plans except to prepare for our next two shows. I’m really excited about the two shows, one in Anaheim, the other in Pasadena. Well, I’m sorry again for no video blogs. I still have not figures out Jordyn’s computer and why it’s not uploading any of the videos. But I’m stoked to upload them eventually. i’ll post it eventually. Ok, til next time.

SoCal Tour 2009: Day 2

Monday, March 9, 2009

I got out of bed (actually, the couch) at noon. I know, killed daylight. But I ended up feeling really sick for the first few hours of my day. Jordyn and I decided to go to Starbucks before we headed to the Oceanside pier. We met a guy named David while at Starbucks. An interesting conversation arose from that encounter. It was good. He asked me what I would do with people who hated me, who wanted to kill me. God opened the door for me to answer with love, and I simply replied, “I would love them no matter what.” His expression was of shock, but I believe it was something he needed to hear. Jordyn and I spent about 3 hours on the Oceanside pier. I loved talking with anyone and everyone who stopped to listen. It was such a nice and relaxing time to be right by the ocean and ust worshipping. I felt a whole lot better, and my sick feeling ended up gone! But unfortunately, the police came and kicked us out. I did not know that we were not allowed to just randomly show up and play on the pier. Oops. But it was all good. Next time I have to check if I’m allowed to play when it comes to places like that. I just finished eating dinner with Jordyn, my older brother, and my sister-in-law. Yum. Today was splendid. Tomorrow is another day.

note: I still have yet to upload my video blogs. Sorry.

SoCal Tour 2009: Day 1

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Just got done with the first day of the tour. Jordyn and I did a song at my home church in Oceanside this morning. Eating lunch at Chili’s was scrumptious. It was nice to spend some time with Jordyn’s friends, Stefeno and Herb, before they left. Jordyn and I then went to Santa Ana to play songs of worship. That was fun! The youth group at Santa Ana First Church of the Nazarene were an amazing group of people. I really enjoyed just being around them. They’re a real bunch of joy. Had dinner at KFC, yum. And now we are closing the night watching The Parent Trap on the Disney Channel. It was a long day – lots of driving. But overall, it was chill. Oh! I’m doing a little Vlog of my tour. I’m supposed to post up a video of today’s doings, but I’m trying to figure out how to do upload the video onto this laptop (I’m using Jordyn’s laptop, mine broke.) So yes, videos shall be posted up eventually. We’ll see. Have a good night.

Update.

I’m desperate for God. So desperate. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to do and how to do it. He’s refining me right now, and it hurts, it’s confusing, it’s frustrating – but it’s worth it, and that’s why I say it’s beautiful. It’s so beautiful.

I’m getting ready for my little SoCal Tour next week. It’s midterm week here at school, but I’m on chill mode with school right now, so that’s legitimate. But I’m excited for next week.

okay. I don’t have much to say about me right now. I’m planning on having a “SoCal Tour 2009 Blog” all next week. So if you want to keep up in that, sweet. I’ll probably have prayer requests posted up for each day, so prayer would be awesome! Thanks!