Finally, the director's cut of the critically acclaimed short film Dream Me is on the cutting room floor...hehe. I'm so excited. All the raw footage is captured including bloopers...yes, I'm still laughing at them to this day. We've decided to add commentary to the film as well. Of course, it will be done by none other than the members of the Dream Me Team...it's gonna be a fun one...oh the joy!
So, I'm watching the catharsis theory unfold before my very eyes. A mass game of Slayer in Halo 2 has grown men laughing the evil laughter in triumph over the dead and bloodied bodies of other players. Agression taken out by the mere enjoyment of a video game...I could go on, but I'll stop.
However, because of this Halo madness in my home, I am forced away from my computer home; they took my lan line to connect one of the xboxes to the internet...stinks. But...the laptop is mine, which means I'm free to roam the house as I watch That Thing You Do for the ten millionth time. Yes!
And, in less than a week, school basically starts up again. Wind Ensemble rehearsals have me on campus for 12 hours a day...at least I'll get to see everyone again! This break has definitely gone by pretty quickly. And, I must say, I don't think I've gotten much accomplished at all...or, rather, I haven't done much at all...except work. You gotta love retail in the holidays...
Happy New Year, and may the Lord bless you and keep you!
Jezz
Friday, December 31, 2004
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Goodbye my little finned friend...
So I just had a fish funeral...yes, that's right...Fish finally kicked the bucket. After a year and a half or so of swimming in my little bowl with the pretty blue stones and the peace lily sucking up all of his water, he died...so, I flushed him down the toilet while humming Taps. What's sad is the fact that my brother actually bought him something for Christmas, but my poor, scaled friend didn't live to see that day ::tear:: Oh woe to the Fish...he was a good pet...
umm...ya...more later: this was just for me being a slacker and not updating.
Be blessed,
jezz
umm...ya...more later: this was just for me being a slacker and not updating.
Be blessed,
jezz
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Faithfulness...
"Great is thy faithfulness/Oh God my father/There is no shadow of turning with thee/Thou changest not/Thy compassions they fail not/As thou hast been/Thou forever will be/Summer and Winter/Springtime and harvest/Sun, moon and stars in their courses above/Join in all nature in manifold witness/To thy great faithfulness/Mercy and love//Great is Thy faithfulness/Great is Thy faithfulness/Morning by morning new mercies I see/All I have needed Thy hand hath provided/Great is Thy faithfulness/Lord unto me//Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth/Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide/Your strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow/Blessings all mine with ten thousand aside//" ~ "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
I read it once about a woman who wanted that song played at her wedding as she walks down the aisle. What an extraordinary idea...because the faithfulness of the Lord is most definitely evident in that momentous occasion and will be throughout the rest of the marriage. But it's not just in that event that the Lord can show His amazing faithfulness...
So He's kinda been teaching me a bit more about His faithfulness. So many times I discount the fact that the Lord is truly on my side, pulling for me. But, His faithfulness to keep His promises and to "[work] for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose," (Romans 8:28) is forever and amen. He is always at work to be faithful for His children. He is truly wonderful.
I preached Wednesday night at oneighty abilene about Him being the foundation of our lives. (A spin-off of a November entry about glue sticks...it's amazing what ideas the Lord can bring through everyday things.) But through that sermon and that leap of faith for me, He has blessed me tremendously and has shown me the vastness of His love and faithfulness that extends to those who love Him and live for Him.
Experience the faithfulness of the Lord...open your eyes and see it! Great is Thy faithfuless, Oh Lord unto me...
Be blessed today in all you do,
Jezz
I read it once about a woman who wanted that song played at her wedding as she walks down the aisle. What an extraordinary idea...because the faithfulness of the Lord is most definitely evident in that momentous occasion and will be throughout the rest of the marriage. But it's not just in that event that the Lord can show His amazing faithfulness...
So He's kinda been teaching me a bit more about His faithfulness. So many times I discount the fact that the Lord is truly on my side, pulling for me. But, His faithfulness to keep His promises and to "[work] for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose," (Romans 8:28) is forever and amen. He is always at work to be faithful for His children. He is truly wonderful.
I preached Wednesday night at oneighty abilene about Him being the foundation of our lives. (A spin-off of a November entry about glue sticks...it's amazing what ideas the Lord can bring through everyday things.) But through that sermon and that leap of faith for me, He has blessed me tremendously and has shown me the vastness of His love and faithfulness that extends to those who love Him and live for Him.
Experience the faithfulness of the Lord...open your eyes and see it! Great is Thy faithfuless, Oh Lord unto me...
Be blessed today in all you do,
Jezz
Thursday, December 09, 2004
Graduation 2004...
I never realized how quickly time could fly...
It's the end of the semester, December 2004. My brother graduates from Abilene Christian University tomorrow night, and I've realized how quickly time has gone by. I never really imagined this day to come...and I know it's not my graduation, but it still hits pretty hard because we are so close. I'll be close behind, and I really cannot fathom that right now. It's a bit scary...oh, but to know that the Lord has it all in the palm of His hands, that's all I need. There's no need to fear; there's no need to worry. But find comfort and peace in knowing that the Lord has it all written out in His perfect and divine plan of love and grace for His children. He is truly good.
"I can't remember/when You ever failed me/situations change or Your way unclear/But Your voice still reminds me/that You'll always be here..." - Canto by Jarryd Guerrero
So, put on your hoods graduates of December 2004, and go out into the "real" world!
Be blessed all the days of your life,
Jezz
It's the end of the semester, December 2004. My brother graduates from Abilene Christian University tomorrow night, and I've realized how quickly time has gone by. I never really imagined this day to come...and I know it's not my graduation, but it still hits pretty hard because we are so close. I'll be close behind, and I really cannot fathom that right now. It's a bit scary...oh, but to know that the Lord has it all in the palm of His hands, that's all I need. There's no need to fear; there's no need to worry. But find comfort and peace in knowing that the Lord has it all written out in His perfect and divine plan of love and grace for His children. He is truly good.
"I can't remember/when You ever failed me/situations change or Your way unclear/But Your voice still reminds me/that You'll always be here..." - Canto by Jarryd Guerrero
So, put on your hoods graduates of December 2004, and go out into the "real" world!
Be blessed all the days of your life,
Jezz
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
You found me...
I think I was just thrown into this...it just fell into my lap. Didn't expect it; didn't see it coming...obviously, I'm a bit freaked out about it...about him...not freaked out in a bad way either...I guess freaked out gives a negative connotation. Freaked out in the sense of not being prepared. I don't like to be caught off guard, to not know what's coming up next. I want to be able to see it from afar and prepare for anything and everything. But, sometimes I can't always be prepared. God won't always tell him in advance another element in His plan, and I certainly can't put on my special God-goggles to see those plans for myself.
That's just what happened this time around. I didn't see him coming. I honestly didn't recognize an even remote possibility that someone would jump into my life quite like he did just now...or even while I'm still in college. Nevertheless, he did. I was perfectly happy with letting go of any dating notion and dealing with my "fear of commitment," only to find out that the "fear of commitment" was just a fear of something new, something different. And, he's definitely challenging that...he's challenging my fear of someone new, because he's very new to me in the grand scheme of things. But it's almost as if I've known him forever...isn't that how it usually is? But here's the best part: I've been told to not look. When you least expect it, when you're not looking and actively waiting, there he'll be. And, you won't have to go find him...no...he finds you. That's how it is: he finds you. That's how it's supposed to be. Sure enough, I didn't expect it. And I certainly wasn't looking anymore; I gave up, completely (and cynically) quit to be honest. And that is when, the time that I most definitely least expected it, he showed up.
I think, therein, lies my issue. Because I didn't expect it at all and was prepared to live a while (maybe even forever; yes, I even toyed with that idea) without someone by my side (to be known as "the single one"), I became a bit skeptical...doubts filled my head. Is this really what I want, what I need, and, most importantly, what the Lord has? To be honest, I didn't know what to do; I was flippin' out scared... But, it's all there in front of you, Jesiree. Don't you see it? He's a blessing, a gift...just as he should be...from the Lord Almighty. Don't over-scrutinize it. Don't over-analyze it. But, accept it. Don't miss out this wonderful blessing from the Lord.
So thank you, Nathan, for shaking my world up a bit and not being a part of my plans and my expectations...but being a part of His. Thanks for seeing passed the "old," weird nerd and finding the wanna be rocker and author (among other things)...for finding me. I'm excited to see what the Lord has in store. Thank you for being a blessing.
"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. " ~Isaiah 55:9
" Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." ~Ephesians 3:20-21
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
Jezz
That's just what happened this time around. I didn't see him coming. I honestly didn't recognize an even remote possibility that someone would jump into my life quite like he did just now...or even while I'm still in college. Nevertheless, he did. I was perfectly happy with letting go of any dating notion and dealing with my "fear of commitment," only to find out that the "fear of commitment" was just a fear of something new, something different. And, he's definitely challenging that...he's challenging my fear of someone new, because he's very new to me in the grand scheme of things. But it's almost as if I've known him forever...isn't that how it usually is? But here's the best part: I've been told to not look. When you least expect it, when you're not looking and actively waiting, there he'll be. And, you won't have to go find him...no...he finds you. That's how it is: he finds you. That's how it's supposed to be. Sure enough, I didn't expect it. And I certainly wasn't looking anymore; I gave up, completely (and cynically) quit to be honest. And that is when, the time that I most definitely least expected it, he showed up.
I think, therein, lies my issue. Because I didn't expect it at all and was prepared to live a while (maybe even forever; yes, I even toyed with that idea) without someone by my side (to be known as "the single one"), I became a bit skeptical...doubts filled my head. Is this really what I want, what I need, and, most importantly, what the Lord has? To be honest, I didn't know what to do; I was flippin' out scared... But, it's all there in front of you, Jesiree. Don't you see it? He's a blessing, a gift...just as he should be...from the Lord Almighty. Don't over-scrutinize it. Don't over-analyze it. But, accept it. Don't miss out this wonderful blessing from the Lord.
So thank you, Nathan, for shaking my world up a bit and not being a part of my plans and my expectations...but being a part of His. Thanks for seeing passed the "old," weird nerd and finding the wanna be rocker and author (among other things)...for finding me. I'm excited to see what the Lord has in store. Thank you for being a blessing.
"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. " ~Isaiah 55:9
" Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." ~Ephesians 3:20-21
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
Jezz
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Eso si que es...
So, now I'm gonna not be a slacker/be a slacker and update now...
I don't think I've ever studied/not studied so much in my life...my brain is definitely on overload...oh but soon, it will be over! Even that in itself is bittersweet, since the day it will all be over is the same day that my friends go home...and then, there's me...in Abilene. Eso si que es.
My Christmas shopping hasn't gotten off the ground yet. I know, sad times...18 days-ish until Christmas, and I've got jack. This could get stressful...oops. Otra vez, eso si que es. I tried to get some of the shopping accomplished this afternoon, but ended up just hanging out doing basically nothing with Nathan...and that's way okay with me too :)
I realized yesterday that it's the little things that God just kind of throws at me that make me smile...that sometimes, or rather most times, I don't need the biggest spiritual revelation or awakening to get me excited about what He's doing or even more importantly, who He is. The warm glow of a Windows XP-blue sky puts some pep in my step every time, not to mention the daily reminders that He is in control and that I need to trust His spirit becasue He knows all...every last detail of my life...guess what? He knows it, He's made it, created it and placed in motion.
"My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you- I, whom you have redeemed. My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long, for those who wanted to harm me have been put to shame and confusion." ~ Psalm 71:23-24
It's time for Ozbo the clown...ahhh...random
Remember today: you are blessed and highly favored!!!
Jezz
I don't think I've ever studied/not studied so much in my life...my brain is definitely on overload...oh but soon, it will be over! Even that in itself is bittersweet, since the day it will all be over is the same day that my friends go home...and then, there's me...in Abilene. Eso si que es.
My Christmas shopping hasn't gotten off the ground yet. I know, sad times...18 days-ish until Christmas, and I've got jack. This could get stressful...oops. Otra vez, eso si que es. I tried to get some of the shopping accomplished this afternoon, but ended up just hanging out doing basically nothing with Nathan...and that's way okay with me too :)
I realized yesterday that it's the little things that God just kind of throws at me that make me smile...that sometimes, or rather most times, I don't need the biggest spiritual revelation or awakening to get me excited about what He's doing or even more importantly, who He is. The warm glow of a Windows XP-blue sky puts some pep in my step every time, not to mention the daily reminders that He is in control and that I need to trust His spirit becasue He knows all...every last detail of my life...guess what? He knows it, He's made it, created it and placed in motion.
"My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you- I, whom you have redeemed. My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long, for those who wanted to harm me have been put to shame and confusion." ~ Psalm 71:23-24
It's time for Ozbo the clown...ahhh...random
Remember today: you are blessed and highly favored!!!
Jezz
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Finals week and whatnot...
So there's a stack of papers...Loose-leaf sheets of college-ruled paper, colorful masterpieces of pink, blue, purple, orange and green, used blue books and scantrons and copies of powerpoint notesall framing the academic concepts and principles surrounding COMMUNICATION LAW... sitting on my desk...all notes that I need to study for my Communication Law final. I will be one happy kid when that's all over.
Wow...Finals week is already upon us?? Apparently so, it's incredible. This semester has flown...and, I must say, despite all my downfalls and the occasional rough times, this was probably my best semester here yet...I have enjoyed it thoroughly! The Lord has definitely blessed me beyond anything I could ever have imagined, and for that, I am truly and forever grateful. The rich blessings of the Lord are beautiful beyond compare...
Gingerbread house building party of fun brought to you by Habitat for Gingermanity...gobs of fun...like uber-fun! Out-of-control gingerbread sleigh and reindeer and fun times with mistletoe, candles and a movie..yay Christmas Social was last night...definitely my favorite social yet, for various reasons...one in particular.
I leave you with this tonight:
"Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." ~ Ephesians 1:16-17
All that I have, all that I've (or you've) been given, everything...has been a blessing from Him. It has been specifically designed for me (or you) by the Creator of the universe who desires to bless me and you...in all that we do. He is good, awesome, amazing and worthy of all our praise...
Be blessed in all you do,
Jezz
Wow...Finals week is already upon us?? Apparently so, it's incredible. This semester has flown...and, I must say, despite all my downfalls and the occasional rough times, this was probably my best semester here yet...I have enjoyed it thoroughly! The Lord has definitely blessed me beyond anything I could ever have imagined, and for that, I am truly and forever grateful. The rich blessings of the Lord are beautiful beyond compare...
Gingerbread house building party of fun brought to you by Habitat for Gingermanity...gobs of fun...like uber-fun! Out-of-control gingerbread sleigh and reindeer and fun times with mistletoe, candles and a movie..yay Christmas Social was last night...definitely my favorite social yet, for various reasons...one in particular.
I leave you with this tonight:
"Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." ~ Ephesians 1:16-17
All that I have, all that I've (or you've) been given, everything...has been a blessing from Him. It has been specifically designed for me (or you) by the Creator of the universe who desires to bless me and you...in all that we do. He is good, awesome, amazing and worthy of all our praise...
Be blessed in all you do,
Jezz
alpha kai rodeo...
Christmas social was tonight...yay!
I want to make guitars.
so, I'll update some later, but I probably ought to go to bed now...so ya
"Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart...
...If the LORD delights in a man's way,
He makes his steps firm;
though he stumble, he will not fall,
for the LORD upholds him with His hand."
~Psalm 37:3-4; 23-24
Be blessed,
Jezz
I want to make guitars.
so, I'll update some later, but I probably ought to go to bed now...so ya
"Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart...
...If the LORD delights in a man's way,
He makes his steps firm;
though he stumble, he will not fall,
for the LORD upholds him with His hand."
~Psalm 37:3-4; 23-24
Be blessed,
Jezz
Friday, December 03, 2004
An update...
I know...it's about time I updated...
Yesterday the sky was Windows XP blue as I was walking to chapel; it made me happy! It's been a busy last week of the semester before finals...all I have to say is: I'll never have to sit through a Comm Law class again! How exciting is that??? 'Cause it's real exciting to me. Pink week number I'm-not-sure to be completed tomorrow and extended through Saturday, hopefully! I love pink weeks.
Random scripture that reminds me of the awesomess of the Lord Almighty:
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." ~ Ephesians 3:20-21
He's incredible because He's God...it's true.
Off to go see if this caffiene-induced awake-ness will wear off...
Be blessed today in all that you do,
Jezz
Yesterday the sky was Windows XP blue as I was walking to chapel; it made me happy! It's been a busy last week of the semester before finals...all I have to say is: I'll never have to sit through a Comm Law class again! How exciting is that??? 'Cause it's real exciting to me. Pink week number I'm-not-sure to be completed tomorrow and extended through Saturday, hopefully! I love pink weeks.
Random scripture that reminds me of the awesomess of the Lord Almighty:
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." ~ Ephesians 3:20-21
He's incredible because He's God...it's true.
Off to go see if this caffiene-induced awake-ness will wear off...
Be blessed today in all that you do,
Jezz
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