Been A While

So things have been nuts to say the least and thus the reason I haven’t updated this thing in a while. So this might be a little longer than usual, but again, you don’t have to read it. Plus I find myself enjoying Twitter/Facebook updates because it’s quicker and shorter. Yes, you read that correctly. I have rejoined the social networking community, but you won’t see me on MySpace, screw that thing. And yeah, I do think I may need to switch my blog over to WordPress or something so I can update it easier. I love using iWeb but sometimes it’s a drag to use.

Anyways, I threw a massive house party on the 19th. A lot of people showed up. Old friends and new ones. We went through 105 be...beverages. We danced on the patio to Girl Talk and then swam till 4am. It was a killer way to end my time in Willlowsprings. It was the kind of party I had always thought about having. I especially had a good time, haha. The next day I got to see The Dark Knight with Eddy, Benton, JJ, and Chad. Needless to say I will be surprised if it’s not the numero uno film of ’08 for me. It was everything I was hoping it’d be and more. Heath was incredible and Christopher Nolan did an amazing job. Seriously, it kicked so much ass. I can’t wait to see it again.

My brother flew in the next weekend to help me move. He flew in early Friday morning and set up shop next to me in my office so he could work too. It was killer to have him here for a few days. JJ and Eddy helped out as well on Saturday for the “move” too. And after 2 trips, a lot of Vitamin “Energy” Water, lunch at Stroud’s, and a drop off at the Boer’s, the move was complete. New furniture arrived too in the form of a bed and a couch. In the evening we met up with Sara, Tobin, Jamie, and Mr. Steve Weaver at the Saucer. It was a good time. On the drive to and from we jammed out Limp Bizkit’s “Significant Other”. Damn, I forgot how catchy that album is. It was great to have Brandon at Grace Center with me the next day. We grabbed lunch at Blue Coast with Sara, Beth, and Emmy before spending the afternoon just chilling at the new place. In the evening we grabbed Sara and went Target shopping for things I needed. I had no idea what color towels, shower curtain, etc to get so I let them decide. We grabbed some dinner at Dan McG to close out the evening. Good people, good times.

So, needless to say I have been unpacking and getting settled ever since. My new place is a lot smaller, but it’s just that, it’s MY place and I do see it as only temporary.

The day after Brandon left I joined up with Sara, Emmy, and Tobin for a road trip to Cincy for Warped Tour. We stopped in Louisville for a evening on the way. We grabbed dinner at Bluegrass Brewing Company. The sampler there was awesome. For dinner I ordered a salad. Yes, you read that correctly. It was the first salad I have ever ordered. It just sounded good. And it was. And now I am hooked. It’s opened up a whole new world. We then had a killer time on 4th Street at Sully’s Saloon. Sara managed to grab a deal on a place to stay, a renovated Hyatt Place, which was insanely nice. Check ‘em out. We tried to go swimming in the wee morning but it was too cold so wrapped things up at Waffle House. Warped the next day was hot. It was “scene” hell but it was great to see my bros in Relient K and catch a few other bands sets. I hadn’t seen The Almighty Norma Jean in a long time and though it wasn’t quite the same, their new song “Robots 3 Humans 0” was killer. On the way back we stopped in Louisville again, this time at Lucky Strike. And yes, that's me and Tobin with the Miller Lite girls below.

I spent Friday night with a trio of lovely ladies for happy hour at Jonathan’s, dinner at PM (my first time), and then some hang time at a house in an insanely “rich” neighborhood of Belle Meade. And when I say “rich” I mean “rich” because the house across the street from us was Vince Gill and Amy Grant’s. I finally got coffee at Crema Saturday morning. Everyone has been raving about it and I must say that the Iced Cuban is really really good. It was great chatting with Sara and Skwid. In the evening was a 30th MOD party for the wonderful Anne Marie. It was a packed house and a ton of fun. I got to catch up with Tony and Rado and did my best to avoid the junk food.

Grace Center was awesome as always on Sunday. The worship team played “How He Loves” for the first time. It was a sobering moment for me and much needed. Jeff’s sermon ended on “unresolved anger becoming bitterness” and again, it was something I needed to hear. I grabbed lunch with Sara at Calypso before heading back to that house in Belle Meade to sneak in some loads of laundry. I feel as if I have been on tour for over a year since I am always doing laundry wherever I can. I got dinner with some of the guys at Jonathan’s and yes, I ordered another salad. Again, I’m hooked. Can you believe it?

Last night was Phil’s 30th’s birthday party at Saffire. Yes, another 30th. And I think there’s a few more on the horizon. It was a time of fellowship, great food, and over priced drinks. Phil’s been through hell (which I can relate to) but has come through it and for that I am really happy for him. It shows me that there is light at the end of the tunnel and I know I am on my way towards it. Plus I have really enjoyed getting to know him better this past year. He’s been a a good friend and a great listener because he is the closest friend I have that can relate.

Honestly I feel really really good right now. Someone even mentioned to me last night that it’s the best they have seen me in over a year. And I must agree. I am enjoying my time with others and I love the conversations I am having. I have been blessed with some amazing friendships, a family that loves me, a job that pays me to work with bands, and an understanding that above all God loves me. I feel that if I can get through that shit of the past year, I can get through anything. So here I am, ready to tackle what’s next, hoping to maybe one day find another person to share my life with, but at the same time I am happy and content to be just me right now, Mr. Brad Moist, living life and doing my best to live it to the fullest.