i think i am going to play guitar in Washington sq. Park tomorrow. me and Jim took a taxi to the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge and walked back tonight. it was awesome and so much fun! i’m going to miss him… love ya’ll!

The true artist is never inspired by the desire to be artful, but the selfless use of a God-given ability to express an emotion or ideal is what makes a person a true artist.

So basically i’m in New York right now hangin’ out with jim. it’s pretty cool. We went with my parents to a broadway play tonight. It was called pillowman and had Jeff goldblum in it. it was almost cool. it could have been amazing, but it never made a point. Art for the sake of art is stupid. It’s evil. Anyway, the acting was ridiculously good. I think I’ve decided that most of pop culture is vain, especially after seeing Times Square. But the more I think about it, that’s what a lot of history’s writers said about their generation. It’s true in every generation. In other news, Jim and I talked to this dude on the street that wanted us to buy his rap cd. i didn’t have any cash but we had a pretty sweet conversation. I love people. Ok, well pictures should be coming soon, but I’ve gotta hit the hay!

Hey there
this is what life is about
Anything but myself
I forget it all the time
Thank God for reminders

This next part is an interview with Bono:

Assayas: As I told you, I think I am beginning to understand religion because I have started acting and thinking like a father. What do you make of that?

Bono: Yes, I think that’s normal. It’s a mind-blowing concept that the God who created the Universe might be looking for company, a real relationship with people, but the thing that keeps me on my knees is the difference between Grace and Karma.

Assayas: I haven’t heard you talk about that.

Bono: I really believe we’ve moved out of the realm of Karma into one of Grace.

Assayas: Well, that doesn’t make it clearer for me.

Bono: You see, at the center of all religions is the idea of Karma. You know, what you put out comes back to you: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or in physics—in physical laws—every action is met by an equal or an opposite one. It’s clear to me that Karma is at the very heart of the Universe. I’m absolutely sure of it. And yet, along comes this idea called Grace to upend all that “as you reap, so will you sow” stuff. Grace defies reason and logic. Love interrupts, if you like, the consequences of your actions, which in my case is very good news indeed, because I’ve done a lot of stupid stuff.

Assayas: I’d be interested to hear that.

Bono: That’s between me and God. But I’d be in big trouble if Karma was going to finally be my judge. I’d be in deep shit. It doesn’t excuse my mistakes, but I’m holding out for Grace. I’m holding out that Jesus took my sins onto the Cross, because I know who I am, and I hope I don’t have to depend on my own religiosity.

Yesterday was really cool. Kris needed a ride to school, so I picked him up and we listened to Beck and Coldplay on the way. The day was good, but nothing real crazy. After school Ben, Chelsea, Kris, and I all went to starbucks and talked for 2 hours about politics, the new school year, and everything else. It was a lot of fun. I probably talked a lot but what can I say? So i took Kris home and we had a wonderful conversation on the way. I practiced guitar at home and then met JT at Starbucks. We talked for like an hour in his car. That was also mucho fun. TONIGHT… Jim and I are leading worship for the high school kids at church. It would be really cool if you came. 5:00 @ CBC in the old sanctuary. Love you guys… call me if you want to hang out!

Oh man! Well every single day at school (grant it that there’ve only been two) I feel a little bit more at home! It’s weird. I think I’m just excited about us all being the leaders of the school. It’s been so good getting to play worship music again after not doing that for two and a half crazy months. It seriously might sound like I’m just trying to think of good things that are going on, but I just keeping thinking of more reasons why this year is going to rock. Thank God. Like always things definately aren’t perfect, but I’m so thankful for what is and that’s a lot to be thankful for.

Jesus my One Love/Let nothing come between us/my heart cries out/for you and for nothing less

Malachi 4:2a, “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.” – Thank the God of Mercy

Hey check my new Bible verse finder on the left!

I’m pretty sure Malachi is my favorite book in the Bible.

So the first day of school was probably the best first day of school I’ve ever had! This year is going to be stinkin’ sweet! Yearbook and Journalism all the way!!!!

I’m pretty excited and I’m not going to lie… I finished my paper!… i’m listening to a bunch of vinyls i got in boston… James Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald… uh Jimmy Eat World… it’s fun… see ya!

Well hey there guys! I’m home and school starts in three days!!! I’m pretty excited but i’m really looking forward to writing my paper. However, I think I’ll write my paper today, that way I can spend some good quality time with Jim and the rest of you guys before school starts. Now, I need to tell you guys about something, and Chelsea and I decided that we should let ya’ll know about it before school starts, that way it didn’t seem like we were trying to hide it. Me and Chelsea broke up last night. but it wasn’t a typical break up. I may start rambling, so be prepared. god has blessed my life through Chelsea sooooo much, and the last two and a half years have been an adventure, but God just has something else for her. it’s nothing I did and it’s nothing she did, but God just has something different for us. we just wanted to let ya’ll know so that things won’t be as awkward at school. I mean, we’re honestly still good friends. That’s always been the best part of our relationship. We’re not going to never talk or hang out again. We’re not bitter. Our being together just isn’t the right thing, and we’re cool with that. So there you go! Man. I am so excited about his year. It’s really going to be awesome. Love you guys!

Well i’m putting the finishing touches… or mid-way-through touches on my packing, and all i can say is that I feel wierd when I use a lot of insulin for a meal. Note to self. Next stop… SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS!!!!