18. so hey

so I'm sittin outside in my closed in backyard on Mothers Day. What am I sitting on you might ask? It could quite possibly be the ugliest and most raddy chair in all of Australia. It has sat out here through its share of thunderstorms and still sits, stagnant most times. I'm convinced if all the spiders in the world decided they would have a meeting to dicsuss spidery-type things they would choose this chair because of its large convenience and closeness to the majority of the head spiders.

On another note, its pretty cloudy and I slept in till noon. I think the boys are headed to see Life In Your Way. I hope they have a good time. I have gathered about 8 more song ideas lyrically, in the last week. And a couple album ideas. Things seem to be snowballing as of late. We have a fall tour in the works that will be our first under this new vision, new purpose, and new lineup. If you have seen The Hundredth and enjoyed it and want to see again, come to some dates expecting something new. If you have seen The Hundredth and didn't so much enjoy it, come to the dates expecting something new.
I know we have all been saying it, but the new material will be as raw, transparent, hope-filled, and meaningful as possible.

I hope you all have a good Mothers Day. Tell your mom you love her!


Chadwick.

17.

Today was just a day. 

An ordinary, uneventful day that just did not seem to end.

I now wake up at about 7 so I can take my sister too school. I'm guessing that's why everything seems so drawn out. 

The shop was OK today. Me and Koontz unloaded some freight and got clever with some space saving.....I felt like I was ditching him when I had to go to my other job though. Sorry Koontz! I love you man. I didn't even want to go!

I went to the school and played some kickball, or at least tried to(I have an ingrown toenail, its pretty nasty, maybe I will take a picture)running and kicking is tricky. I bought some Epsom salt and have been soaking my big toe for about 2 hours. I have an appointment next Wednesday at the Podiatrist to end this shizz.

The hell that is "Bike Week" has not even officially started and I have seen about 3 accidents already that have involved a motorcycle. Go Figure! I can't wait for next week when I will be able to hear faint "Burn-Outs" at S.B.B. followed by alcohol-fueled hooting and hollering. We should have gone to Hatteras. It's alright I am not bitter or anything. 

I feel like a real blogger now because I am complaining about something while sitting in my room!

I want chad to come home. 

I want to write.

I want to record.

I want to tour.

-Alejandro

Excited!!!!!

First off, my week has been going really well. God has been doing amazing things in my heart this last week and i couldnt be happier with the ways things are going in my life!!!

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And he shall direct your paths."
Proverbs 3:5

Second, i would like to say that im super pumped about his weekend coming up! this will be my return to myrtle beach after a month not being able to go up there...stupid vehicles!!!...Also, on Sunday we are all (all meaning Koontz, Alex, Elyse and Devin) are going to go see Life In Your Way for one last time...Those guys are only being amazing to us and i cant wait to see what God has in store for their lives..musically and personally. It will be an amazing experience!!!

Joel

15. Hello world...

Today was just another day. Not a bad one, not an amazing one. 

Me and Alex built him and Joel a new pedal board. They turned out pretty sick. Then we had lunch at Salad Creations! Amazing food there!

Then we had a little jam session. Went over a new song and tried to tighten it up a bit. Then Alex left for work. I stayed for about another hour and played. It felt really good. I think if i keep that up i'll start to see some improvement for sure.

Anywho... not much else to say. I'm going to bed. Got a busy week ahead of me at the shop.

Love,

Koontz

14 - Where have i been.....

Hey guys!!! this Joel here and this is the first time i have posted anything on this here blog thing. anyway, as some of you know, i haven't been to MB for quite awhile now. The van i normally take up to MB died and the other van that i would take is still being worked on as i speak. My personal car, a 1996 jeep Cherokee, will not make it up there. Even though it may not seem a big deal to others but the weekends are the only times i get to go up there and see everyone and practice. It is also my time to get away from all of my troubles or whatever throughout the week. And when you have that outlet taken away from you for awhile, things start to get at you.

I started reading a new book called "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren...its about having a purpose in your life and finding out what that purpose is. God has a plan for all of us and it is our duty to find out what he has planned for us. It is definitely a great book and hope many of you can get a hold of it and read it!!!

As of band stuff, i have personally have been busy writing and continually practicing all of our songs that we have so i am not sloppy when i get back up there. I will finally make my return this weekend and i CAN NOT WAIT to see everyone!!!!!

I love you Koontz, Alex, Chad, Elyse and Devin....I will see yalls lovely faces in a few days, and for Chad i will see you in 72 days...hehehe

God is love,
Joel

13 - lucky number?

i have a migraine from hell. but on the bright side, i'm home in 75 days. time has flown. i am a good ways past the half-way stretch. i've been back over here in Australia for 91 days. some things i miss...

1. Koontz being real southern and saying "come" instead of "came." (ex. They come up here yelling like cats and dogs, and we were like, what in the sam hell?)

2. Elyse being way too addicted to Call of Duty and Dr. Pepper.

3. Joel lurking bands on myspace, while eating cheeseburgers, wearing new shoes, and about ready to jump in the shower.

4. Alex saying "yeth" and his groovy riffs.

5. FIREHOUSE SUBS. HOOK N' LADDER FULLY INVOLVED. ON WHITE.



160 days till First Street. Get crunk.



love you alllll


Chadddwickkk

12 - Early

Its about 9:00 just sitting around the house enjoying some time to just sit around. I started reading some new books this week..... The Irresistible Revolution and Mere Christianity. Good Stuff.

I start recording at my house this weekend and I am excited about it, It should be pretty good. I really want to practice though that needs to happen, my amp is collecting dust.

Work at the shop was hectic yesterday, I got to witness Jim being mad for the first time. We were about to ship some guitar vaults and the lid did not fit on. We almost had to tear the whole thing apart but luckily we moved it onto level ground and it fit perfectly. I think within the next 2 months I am going to build my 6x12 cab, I may or may not sell my orange cab and road case. Its going to be nice....Im excited about that!

My car is payed in full too. So I can change the insurance too which will save the wallet some trouble. 

Elyse and Devin bought this Huge mystery thing the other day......It's amazingly big....... Real big!

Ok, I am going to get some Breakfast!

Love Alex