The Long-Awaited Blog

Oh, hai.

As everyone can clearly see, I'm home. :) Better internet... able to watch video... :P Yeah, you get the idea.

And... WE have a little surprise for you. :) And I bet you're wondering who I'm referring to as to we. :)

Weelll...

:)

In case you don't notice the other face, Smitty hath joined me until the 3rd of July. :D How happy am I?! ;) :D

This helps out, considering Saturday night wasn't a fun transition for me. Go figure.

And yes, things will happen. :D

Whether or not we'll tell you everything remains to be seen. ;)

And now, the other topic I was hoping to blog about - last Sunday's concert! ;) The newsboys concert.

First of all, we arrived to the venue (again; we had left and then returned) around 5:30-6:00 PM. Then we wasted a good hour before making our way near the stage and grabbing a grassy spot (no proper chairs here unless you had $10 you wanted to spend on a chair you couldn't take home).

In this time, I also managed to grab my beanie hat. Y'know, the beanie?

Yeahh, the beanie hat. Isn't it... Skillet-like? :P

*ahem* Anyway...

The nb were supposed to be on at 7:00.

They didn't finally appear until nearly 7:40.

And when they did come out, all four of them stood center stage, and Duncan grabbed the mic, and introduced to us the infamous Michael Tait.

Whoop, whoop.

Behold: A very BAD photo of the stage.

That's what you get from a phone. :P But you gotta admit, the effects are still cool.

And note - we WERE sitting on the ground, no chairs, just ground.

And most of us were standing. ;)

And this set... well, the first song they played was Something Beautiful.

What was fun was, Jody's mic was kinda low and we couldn't hear his unique angel voice. So Ben-O (that's the spiky orange-haired Aussie techie of kewl that can be seen before they come on testing various things) came out and fixed it, and Jody's mic overpowered Tait's.

:D :P

Then they went on to Wherever We Go and I noticed how Tait was skipping words and occasionally whole verses. :P

And if I remember correctly, they went on to The Way We Roll (that was messed up slightly - they said the second prechorus twice).

Aaaaaand I can't remember the song(s) between that one and In The Hands of God... or was that Glorious?

This is what happens when I procrastinate concert reviews - I forget the setlist.

ANYWAYS...

The B-Stage!

Notice there is a lack of Tait... ;)

I apologize, Skittles, but this is mainly to satisfy the people whom are not-so-satisfied with Tait.

There, are you happy? :P

A somewhat better photo of the B-Stage, still lacking a Tait. My apologies, Skittles.

They played Not Ashamed, Shine, Colored People, My Will, Amazing Love, and lastly, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.

And if you look closely, you'll see Duncan slightly hunched over something... that'd be Peter's Toys-R-Us drumkit. ;) That's what's become of it, apparently.

Oh! And the best part of that particular part of the set... Jody was slowly twisting himself to say hi to the people.

And I carefully timed myself so that when his body faced me, I'd throw my hands straight up and bounce. Bounce.

And sure enough, he noticed! And he grinned! That makes Peter AND Jody that this happened to me with! Squee!

*ahem*

Continuing on...

So they carefully filtered back to the main stage. First Jody and Duncan, then Jeff, and after he finished the last mini-song, Tait.

And he didn't even preach at that particular part. :)

I can't remember all of the songs they played after that. I remember right after all four reassembled on the mainstage, they played In The Light... yeah, exactly.

And I think that was when they played Glorious, but I'm still not sure.

But I definitely remembered playing Breakfast! And it was cool, considering their visual effects during that song included fire... ;) ;)

And then, they played Dance. Apparently, Tait pulled the same thing he did on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DVD with Fad of the Land with Dance - he had to have lyrics.

Of course, halfway through the song, he threw the lyrics into the audience... unlike the RRHOF thing...

And then there was I Am Free.

That was where Tait threw the faux pas at us.

See, he said the same thing Pete did whenever that song began, which was supposed to mean that was the last song in the set...

So at the end of the song, we turned and went into the meetandgreet line...

And the concert continued! :O

They played Jesus Freak, then It Is You...

Meanwhile... I saw this one kid in line with one the hats I saw at the nb merch table when I bought the $20 beanie. I saw the back and went EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why?

There ya go!

Signatures on the baaaaack!

Then I realized I collectively had only $12 left on me. So I asked my mother for eight of the ten dollars that she previously owed me and I bolted down to get a copy of the hat.

And that's how you clean your bank account! ;)

Then the set finally died and by now, the line had grown longer.

We waited another thirty minutes, it must have been, before we heard the screams that symbolized the nb had made their appearance.

For one hour.

So the line moved. And it moved quickly.

We finally got close, with my mother in front of me this time around (she was behind me at the Kingsfest M&G). Duncan was first... he noticed her shirt (a SUTTM shirt), and he immediately said "That's from Take Me To Your Leader."

>:) Silly Dunny.

Brush up on your history before you blurt! XD

So I sat up on the table as he signed the nb shirt on my back.

And he had it EASY.

For Jeff, I made him sign the beanie hat.

Number one, the beanie is plush, soft, and number two, it's already black.

That all equals not only a tough time finding a place to sign, but quite the impression... or lack thereof.

Not much chat with him this time around, sadly. :P

Then Jody. Again, not much chat as I made him sign the last-minute-bought cap.

At least I managed to tell him I loved his voice. Whoo! And since the cap his harder, more of an impression.

And finally, Tait. I made him sign the cap, too.

Meanwhile, we were telling him how we had the choice between going Father's Day week, or that next week, where my mother wanted to see tobyMac.

And we chose them... which entertained Tait to no end... or at least enough to earn me a high-five and a fist-bump. >:)

And for those of you that are still accepting Tait, think of it this way - those hands TOUCHED Peter's. ;) Get it?

And thus was our adventure, and what has juuuuust happened.

Any questions?

CZYA

RSL 1984

Oh. Hai. :)

I am here... to state my views on the only song I have from ITHOG at the moment...

RSL 1984. :)

So... where do I begin?

It's beauty. Pure beauty.

You can definitely tell this song refers to the military... Aussie military, in this case.

The pride is unmistakable... say what you want, but I believe that's what makes this song beautiful.

"Grant me another day..."

I don't know the whole lyrics, bare with me. :P

Anyway...

I won't lie, the song is sad, too. Especially with the circumstances... but it's obvious why Tait will NEVER be able to do this song, period.

It's too bad Duncan hasn't sung in over a decade... ;) Because he's the only newsboy that would ever be qualified now to come even close to playing this song...

*ahem* I can't stay on that subject.

Now I need a photo to end this post on a lighter note...

CZYA

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!

Hai, peeps!

It's arrived! THE MASSAGE WE'VE ALLLLLLL BEEN WAITING FOR!!

Click the caps lock sentence up there.

BEFORE THEY DELETE IT AND ALL IS LOST!

*ahem* Anyway...

Well, at least we know why Dunny keeps shoving Peter away... it was just a playfight, mate, he didn't mean it! XD

But I have to say... I get it. I see why Pete wants out... and I'm planning on fully honoring his one request - welcome Tait.

Skittles had the right idea all along. Sorreh, Skittles. *hug*

And I did a little math in history class today (XD XD), and I noticed something.

John James sang with the newsboys from 1985 to 1997. And Pete sang between 1997 and 2009. How long are those intervals?

12 years.

Both sang for twelve years.

So what does this mean?
I dunno.

Tait's gonna sing for twelve more years??

I just hope Pete doesn't pull a John James and NEVER SINGS AGAIN. :'( That'd be sad. It's bad enough John doesn't sing anymore... and his voice was fantastic.

Surely, y'all feel the same.

He's like Phil, now - still a newsboy in our hearts. 

Maybe not in Duncan's, but in ours. :)

Let's remember him for things like this:

*pause for gushing*

Who's with me??

CZYA

:(

Duncan's brain must be addled.

Either that, or he really, really wants to devastate me something terrible.

His last Facebook update was no laughing matter to me.

It's that sudden blow to the gut that no one really wants.

This pretty much tears it. I'm sorry, Skittles, but I'm gonna really gonna need to seperate myself from the nb for a while.

Or rather, whatever this band is now.

They certainly aren't the nb anymore.

The nb are Aussie. At least half Aussie.

This phenomenon is only 25% Aussie, and the original flavor of that Aussie is just barely heard.

The nb was the brainchild of a man who has done a lot for this broken, broken world.

Now he has departed, and his band will likely dissolve without the glue.

I will not buy any album beyond In The Hands of God.

I was just starting to like the idea of Tait as lead, too.

But this... this is just heartbreaking.

But I think what will be more heartbreaking is if Tait goes down in CCM history as the man who destroyed one of the greatest CCM bands.

So long story short, I'm really hoping Tait isn't the demise of this... phenomenon. It'd be so sorely, sorely missed.

But... I can't help but wonder why Duncan is suddenly shunning Peter for.

I mean, I knew those two were rivals, but I thought they were friendly rivals. And this is not friendly, this is... mean. Rude. Outright disrespectful.

I'm sorry, but that's the way I interpret it.

So, yeah.

I still want updates on Pete, but I doubt that's gonna happen in the near future. We might as well live with it. :(

Oh, well.

A tag:

Using only song names from TWO ARTISTS, cleverly answer these questions. Try not to repeat a song title. It's harder than you think.

Artist: nb and Jars of Clay. >:)

Are you male or female?: Scarlet. >:)

Describe yourself: Much Afraid. (It's true. :P)

How do you feel about yourself?: Lesser Things

Describe where you currently live: The Edge of the Water

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?: Israel

Your best friend is: Unforgetful You

Your favorite color is: Rose Colored Stain Glass Windows (just kidding - this was the closest choice though. XD Look it up! This is a JOC song!)

What's the weather like?: Crazy Times

If your life was a tv show, what would it be called?: Spirit Thing. XD

What is life to you?: Boycott Hell. >:D

What is the best advice you have to give?: Be Still (And know He... is God. :) )

If you could change your name, what would it be?: Elle G. Just cuz my name was taken. :P

Your favorite food is: Taste and See. XD XD XD XD

And there you go.

And I'll be sure to tell you guys the mind-boggling news I just got tomorrow. ;)

CZYA

Bad News

I might not get my laptop back until Thursday, not tomorrow. :(
Why?
Because I forgot to give Staples my power cord (that laptop can't hold a battery charge to save itself... almost literally), and the password to get into the user. >:)

I'll give you a hint - It's Duncan's full name.
And that's the hint.
No, I didn't give it away. >:) You're missing crucial details that I will not reveal to you. >:)

So I am sad. :P
And y'know what else??
They said my laptop had scratches on top of it!! O.o Where did they come from??

Anyway.
Somethings for you.

This... is a bright, shiny school bus.
Normal-looking, right??

Well, here's a photo I took a few minutes later of it (it took a couple tries to get it to look like this):

See? No longer as bright, shiny?
Yeah, that's not supposed to happen.
O Tennenbus, O Tennenbus...

It flashed like a Christmas tree! All of the lights! O.o I wish I had video of it... But my cell doesn't support video. >:(

And some more photos for your enjoyment.




CZYA

Hmm.

Hai.

Just so y'all know, my laptop is no longer with me. It is at our local Staples store getting scanned for viruses and hopefully growing faster... but the downside is, I won't have it for two days.
So that means I won't be on Gmail, at ALL. I'll be on Facebook, but only on my cellphone - and not for long, because I don't have the money to be on for a long time. :P
As for Blogger, my school hasn't blocked it yet. >:) Nor has it blocked the Virgin Mobile website. >:) So I'll be able to do stuff on here. WHOO!

Anyway. :) With the exception of Owan (Who just NOW did it. :P), all of you answered. :D Even Smitty - she just didn't comment. ;)

And now I'll put my own twist on the game and answer it myself. Because I'm innovative like that.
Some of these, I'm deleting because in this context, it wouldn't make sense. :P

2: Take a stab at my middle name: I've blogged this before, so of course y'all know. It's the Spanish word for "dove." :)

5: Would I ever go skydiving? I probably would... and not think about the height... :P

7: Am I funny? Well, I like to think that, but I'm not always funny... much like Peter. ;)

8. My best physical feature? I agree with most of ya - I like my hair. :D

9: What's my favorite music? newsboys! RR! A bunch of other people!

10: Can I sing? Again, I like to think that... :P

11: What do I want to do more than anything? Ooh, I like netsirK's answer for this one!! It'd be fun... not to mention interesting... every former newsboy would include Kevin Mills... who is dead... >:)

13: Do I have any special talents? If so, what are they? People say quite a few. And I say I don't have very many.

15: My favorite food? Yes, Pizza. XD :D

16: If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be? I'm so glad Bluey stuck so well - I like that nickname. :D

19: Where do you think I will be in 25 years? In 25 years? *uses cellphone calculator* I'll be 39! O.o Hopefully, I'll have done something with myself. :P

So, yeah. :)

I leave you with this (giving proper credit to the original photographer, I didn't delete the text that was already on there):


CZYA

A Tag

Oh, lookie.

More tags! How well do YOU know me?!

1: Where you and I met?

2: Take a stab at my middle name:

3: How long have you known me?

4: The last time we saw each other?

5: Would I ever go skydiving?

6: Your first impression of me upon meeting/seeing me?

7: Am I funny?

8. My best physical feature?

9: What's my favorite music?

10: Can I sing?

11: What do I want to do more than anything?

12: What is the one thing you think I should do?

13: Do I have any special talents? If so, what are they?

14: Have you ever hugged me?

15: My favorite food?

16: If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be?

17: Your favorite memory of me?

18: If you and I were stranded on an island, what would I bring?

19: Where do you think I will be in 25 years?

20: Will you re-post this so I can fill this out for you?

So, there.

Go forth and fill out!

I will not post again until you do. ;)

Here is Jody to make sure you comment. :)

THE POWER OF THE JBD SKINNY TIE COMPELS YOU!

CZYA

Well...

I have come to a decision, based on Skittles' turn to the dark side.

I think I will remove myself from the current newsboys situation... and resort to loving the good old days.

Y'know... the good old days?

Yeah... those were the days...

Was Peter twenty in this photo?? Or still nineteen? Hmm...

Most likely still nineteen. XD

ANYWAY. :P

I'll answer some questions about my new banner. :) And subsequently answer one possible question for that above photo. :P

In the banner...

Of the four newsboys there, the one on the faaaar left is Mr. Terminator... also known as Sean Taylor.

"I sleep in peace."

And we all know the next one over is Johnny James.

But the one inbetween him and Pete... that's one of the many, many guitarists that came and went during the early years. This lucky dude's name is Jonathan Geange... he was eighteen at the time... and a KIWI!

If I recall correctly, Peter actually told the story of why he left... on the nb boards...

And then... there's the Furler man. Yeah.

As for what's in his hand... might be some sort of champagne glass. I dunno how else to say it. But that glass might explain why he's given his buddy Jibba (that was JG's nickname, btw) the bunny ears.

And as for the first photo... first John, then Sean, then George Perdikis - Peter's old friend and the guitarist that wrote songs but didn't perform them in the end - and then, Peter. Big old grin on his face, too.

Had no clue where life was gonna take him.

Well, look at him now. :)

So back to my decision. Yes, I'll still be following Dunny on Twitter and have him as a friend on Facebook. I didn't say I was gonna stop supporting the guys. Maybe stop supporting them financially, but still...

And when I'm ready to return to being "in the nb loop," I'll ask what I missed. Don't tell me anything until I'm ready, see?

And if you don't like my decision...

>:)

CZYA

Guess What?

Another tag! :P
Dang, I have nothing to blog about, otherwise... Oh, yeah, the new banner. :) I'll explain that after this.

How much of my teen life have I messed up?? :P
Remember, I'm in public school. Lucky me. :P

[ x ] Gotten detention.
[ ] Gotten your phone taken away in class.
[ ] Gotten suspended
[ ] Gotten caught chewing gum (Ew, gum).
[ ] Gotten caught cheating on a test.

Total thus far: 1

[ ] Arrived late to class more than five times.
[ x ] Didn't do homework over five times (that was back in elementary school... XD)
[ ] Turned in at least 3 projects in late.
[ ] Missed school cause you felt like it.
[ ] Laughed so loud you got kicked out of class.

Total thus far: 2

[ ] Got your mom, dad or someone else to get you out of school.
[ ] Texted during class.
[ ] Passed notes.
[ ] Threw stuff across the room.
[ ] Laughed at the teacher (I only laugh at a teacher when he knows he made a mistake. :P)

Total thus far: 2

[ ] Pulled down the fire alarm.
[ x ] Went on myspace, Facebook, Xanga, etc. on the computer (if Rhapsody counts... :P)
[ x ] Took pictures during school hours (only at lunch... XD).
[ ] Called someone during school hours.
[ x ] Listened to an iPod, CD, etc. during class.

Total thus far: 5

[ ] Threw something at the teacher.
[ ] Went outside the classroom without permission.
[ ] Broke dress code.
[ ] Failed a class.
[ x ] Ate food during class.

Total thus far: 6

[ x ] Gotten a call from school (my school does this constantly... >:( )
[ ] Couldn't go on a field trip because of behavior.
[ x ] Didn't take your stuff to school (only on days that didn't require it... XD)
[ ] Gotten a detention and didn't go.
[ ] Stuck up your middle finger (*GASP*) at a teacher (*DOUBLEGASP*) when they weren't looking.
[ ] Cursed loud enough for a teacher to hear.

Total: 8

[ x ] Faked your parents signature (elementary school... evil, evil time...)
[ x ] Slept in class (just yesterday... XD)
[ ] Cursed at a teacher to their face.
[ ] Copied homework

Total: 10

Multiplied by 3: 30

I screwed up 30% of my teen life!! :( :P

Oh, yes. The banner. :)
That's the nb circa 1990. What a happy time that was. :) The days when the nb got kicks by frustrating critics with sub-par songs... that I like. :D XD
And when John sang lead... good times... good times... :D

CZYA

Edit... Sing it with me!
Taste and see that the Lord is good!
Taste and see, He's so good for you!
XD
LOVE THAT SONG! *goes to look for it on iPod*

I Must Rant...

Hai, all. :)

I know Skittles has talked about it quite a bit, I believe it's my turn now...

I've seen both guitargirl and Kiwi both espress desire for an account on the newsboys message boards. Well, believe me, my friends, be glad you're not a member right now.

More and more "haters" have been joining the boards. I mean, one of the "newbies" is called upsetwitnb. >:( Seriously? This is what they've come down to?

Have you seriously lost faith in the nb that much?

I am ashamed of the nb boards right now. Very ashamed. They keep growing more hostile on the subject of Peter exiting, and quite frankly, it makes me want to tear my hair out.

One even said they had lost any respect they had for Peter! Seriously, must you all sink so low as to spit in the faces of the band that has inspired us?? :(

It's sad. It really is.

I was shocked by the news as much as the next nb fan, but really, it's gotta be let go sometime! You can't go boycotting the nb and proverbially slapping their faces forever.

You say how it's unfair that Peter departed without warning.

You say it's unprofessional that they didn't come out with a warning.

Some of you say your respect for the band is gone.

Some of you come up with a bunch of arguements against a conviction of the Holy Spirit.

First of all, Peter's still a newsboy. He didn't say a thing about leaving his band altogether.

Second, I think we should start treating the nb the way we used to treat it - as a ministry. Because it is. Christian bands don't play primarily for profit like the secular ones, they play primarily to win hearts to Christ. The nb are no different.

Third, in my opinion, if you really supported the nb, your respect would still be solid. I may have lost faith in them at one point, but that was before I knew the whole story. That was before any of us knew the whole story. It has to be let go.

And finally, if this is a case of God convicting Peter to leave, I wouldn't dare argue. Who am I to argue with my Creator? Who am I to question his motives? Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the "unforgivable sin" identified as blaspheming the Holy Spirit??

There. I'm done.

I'm so glad I let that out.

Please... don't get overboard in your theological debates. ;)

CZYA

I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT!

IKNEWITIKNEWITIKNEWITIKNEWIT!!!!!!!!!!

I KNEW FF5 was a good band! I KNEW IT!

I made an awesome discovery yesterday. :D

We all know the newsboys has affected quite a few other CCM bands, including dc Talk, Superchic[k], and Kutless.
Get ready to add FF5 to that list.

I was looking through the Business Up Front/Party In The Back: Diamond Edition's album cover... and I was lookin' at the lyrics (particularly to "Numb.")... and then I read the big ol' paragraph with the heading "Family Force 5 would like to thank these peeps." In other words, the thanks column that every album has. :P

And the paragraph is huge. But it'd be a crime to miss just four little words in that whole paragraph.
I read the whole thing, and I started laughing my head off when I saw the following names:

Huh? Huh?? HUH?!

XD
'Twas a great discovery! :D
Made my day. :)

CZYA

Haaai

Hai.

I'm... kinda surprised at myself.

I'm taking this much better than I ever thought I would. But I mainly have to attribute that to the clarity given by the "official announcement." :)

Otherwise, I'd be depressed, borderline sick (again) about now.

Yes, I know some of you are not over it yet, and I apologize. :( Poor people. I'd help, but I wouldn't know how to. :(

It could have been worse... with some people, that works. ;) And if it doesn't for you, that's fine.

As for me, I think I need a bit more time before I can really accept Tait as lead... I mean, the man's vocal range is nothing like Pete's... and even though I do like his voice to some extent, it doesn't mean I'd like to hear it lead on newsboys songs.

That's Peter's job.

And that, my friends, was my HONEST OPINION. I'm not ashamed of honesty, and you shouldn't knock me down for it. ;)

I'm honestly over it!

I decided I'd listen to "Presence" for a little bit, then spontaneously went to my radio edit of "Something Beautiful," and managed to finish it. :D

I'm happy with myself, what can I say?

And then I listened to "Isaiah," which was pretty great, actually. :) I KNOW Tait will NEVER top that, because I doubt he's heard of it, honestly.

And it requires a lot of... talking in rhythm, if you will.

And a few other things...

Crapit, some are cut off.

Oh, well. You can always click on the photo. ;)

CZYA

Overlooked

My, my.

In Sunday's controversy, I completely forgot about the little secret in my blogroll!

Have you seen it? It's on Skittles' blogroll, too now. "Secret."

Well, I was supposed to reveal it on Sunday. But the big, big blow in the way made it virtually impossible to remember it.

But I remember it now. :)

Our friend Smitty has a blog!

Don't know who she is? Well... you'll figure it out in time. She's my best friend, and she lives in New Zealand. ;)

Go check it out, including the posts you've "missed." ;)

Now... back to the previous subject of tender meaning to all of us. Now that I've gotten over it, I feel that I can't just let it go now.

I wanted to post this one thing.

I might put it on the blog somewhere... you just never know.

CZYA

RELIEF!

Sweet, sweet relief! Never felt so good!!

Peter's not "really" leaving the nb... just the concert tours.

Which means unless we really want to adjust to a new sound, no more going to concerts. :P :(

That means... no more drum duels... :'(

Oh, well.
Peter is still working on the studio albums! We should be happy with that. I don't want another booming argument like what happened with the HWAG DVD... PLEASE, people!

Now I don't feel so guilty posting this...



Be glad! He'll still be doing philanthropic work! I think...

But I feel better about it... even before I found the post on Duncan's blog. ;)

And my mind is beginning to wander... I'm having crazy ideas that shouldn't be "fed..."

CZYA

Six Months

Six months. If the nb in this state survive six months, I'll be amazed.

I have the nagging feeling that this lineup just won't work. It really doesn't look like this will work, at all.

If Peter is there to "supervise," if you will, it still won't make a difference. Peter defines the newsboys; he leaves, he takes the "newsboys" title with him. Simple as that.

I'm drowning myself in different music at this point. Anything to keep me from tears. Anything.

It doesn't make sense to do something this outlandish, but I guess it had to be done.

THE NEWSBOYS ARE DEAD TO ME

Why does this feel like my fault??



CZYA

Um...

Hai.

Today, I have been hit with news I never thought I'd see. It seems very false, but there is a feeling deep within me that is very real. That feeling is what I'm trying to ignore.

I'd much rather hear the newsboys breaking up than to hear this.

Who came up with the newsboys in the first place? Peter.

Who managed to keep his group together when they first went to America? Peter (assumedly)

Who kept trying and trying to write songs, even when nobody listened to them and they weren't any good until 1992? Peter, mostly!

Who was the one moved to write Shine? Peter!

Who had to move out to the front to be a lead singer? Peter!

Who had to suffer through things such as material comforts (aka, the feeling of being on top of the world when you're really not), marriage problems, bandmate's problems (more specifically, Jody's daughter), the dicso ball incident? Peter.

Who, through such suffering and more, was moved to mature the newsboys' sound? Peter.

I think you know where I'm going with this.

Who has a rumor going around that he's leaving the band?

Peter.

I am passionately believing this is untrue. I sent Duncan three tweets, one of which asked the pertinent question, and two of which showed him Peter's birthday post.

(Today is Peter's half-birthday, by the way)

Unless Duncan says something (I have a feeling he and the others are in some sort of church situation at the moment) or there is an announcement, I have to assume its untrue. There's nothing backing up the truth in this rumor, so I have to run with that.

I love Peter, I'm no longer ashamed to say that.

I love him and the rest of the newsboys. Just the way they are. But if God wants them to do something outlandish such as this, then who are we to question it?

To be quite honest, I tried to keep myself busy with things that were happening at church. But when there was a lull, I grew more and more depressed, borderline tears.

Then I moved into the room of the service. For ten minutes, I listened to two songs - "Whispers in the Dark" and "I'll Be With You." And taking their meanings to heart and letting the message sink in all over again: God is with us, no matter what.

And then I had Hannah (thank you so much)... I have to give her credit, she helped me through the morning, too. I'm thankful for her right about now.

So, yeah. Hoping this is untrue.

CZYA

JOIN DA TRIBE

Hai!
Guess what?
The admin of JfH himself (John DiBiase) went to see the Join the Tribe tour! Now we have photos of awesome!

When the sentence, "Your uncle dies, that's an act of God" comes back to haunt Peter.

"I'm rich! I'm rich in drumstick skills!"

"I dunno, I dunno, I dunno... Jody, do you know?"

"Now everyone, calm down. There should be more music as soon as the hurricane passes."

Everyone head for the hills! Peter's contracted rabies!

"Jody, you're too early! Wait until Duncan kicks in!"

"Hey! You! Where's my meat pie?!"

Dude... Jody's hair ... it looks... amazing... it looks the best I've ever seen it... *tries not to drool*

:D

CZYA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DUNCAN!

A WARNING TO MY REGULAR BLOG VIEWERS... this isn't a normal blog post... this is directly addressing DUNCAN.
It's his birthday, I want it to be special.
Thank you and have a nice day.

*ahem*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR DUNCAN...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO YOU!

How old are you now? 24? ;)

I believe I speak for all of us when I say we're really loving your decision to reconnect with us! And if not, oh well! I still think what you're doing is great. Please don't stop!

Unless we get too psycho for your taste, then by all means.

But seriously, thank you. I don't think very many other bands would have any one of their members go this far to connect with fans. We knew the nb was a special group. ;)

Anyway... I did make you a little something... this is something I do in my spare time, and while it isn't much, I thought, "Why not?"

Here it is.

Like I said, it's not much.
And really, I wanted to add another gift onto that, but... why not? The simple things - strange or relatively normal - seem to touch the most.

So, yeah.
Hope you have a great day.

And everyone else, too. XD

CZYA

OH HAI

Hai.

Well, I've got a gift for Dunny's 24th bday. :D
And no, I'm not showing you. Wait until next Tuesday. ;) It's not as good as what I did for Peter, but it's something. Hope he likes it.

What to do... what to do... *thinkthink*





CZYA

THE YELLOW ONE IS THE SUN!

Oh, hai.

I'm not goin' to school until later.

Whai?
Because of dentistry, that's why!

Yes, the title is random. :D

DUNCAN'S BIRTHDAY IS ONE WEEK AWAY GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!
I still have to come up with something cool for him... why must I be GIMP-deficit now?! :'(

I don't think anything will top that awesome thing I wrote for Peter for his birthday... now I just need to get Duncan to show it to him... :P :P

DOTH ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS OF WHAT TO GIVE HIM FOR HIS BDAY?!
HE'S TURNING 24! XD

CZYA