2 Great Weekends

Last weekend, we went to Charlotte, NC to be a special guest for the International Community Mass Choir of Charlotte. I think that's what they're called. It was at Spencer United Methodist Church. And that house was packed. Although one of our speakers got blown during the event, we came away with the most we've ever made from our product table sales plus a sweet gift from the choir. They also, out of the blue, presented us with an award (which is on our facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4841888&id=206902524504). An Outstanding Achievement Award. We did a benefit event with them last October as well. And this time, they were raising money for the choir. We've made some outstanding relationships with them; may tour with them in the future; never know. Great loving people!!

This past weekend, we were in Royston, GA at the Broken Wing Conference. This was their first conference, but had an amazing turnout. And let me tell you, it was amazing!! I haven't been in a service like that in a while. The presence of God was so awesome in that room. The speakers were great!! We had an amazing time. We got to show off our new backdrop for our product table. We had some issues last minute with the stands to hold the banner, but we rigged it as we usually do with things that go wrong, lol, but we were real impressed with the final outcome. And don't you know it, I forgot to take a dern picture. So I'll have to wait till we put it up next to take a pic and post. It looks awesome though. We have 2 can lights hanging at the two tops corners shining diagonally down onto the backdrop. So that really adds a lot too.

Albany; This Weekend

So we had a lot of fun this weekend, well, I guess, haha. I was sick the entire time. We went to Albany with the band; I had requested the day off on Friday from work cause we had to drive 5 hours to get down there for Friday nights service. It started snowing on Thursday; I was totally praying for it to quit; 1) because I had to drive 2 hours to Athens and preferred not to slip and slide (which I was able to get off a little early to get there before dark and freezing temps), and 2) I was really looking forward to going to Albany and playing with the band. We've had like almost 2 months off, so I's ready. We got a new temporary (possibly permanent) guitarist. He's not bad. I enjoyed getting to meet him and hearing him play. He's definitely got skills. Picked up our whole song repitoure in a matter of two days; I would say that's pretty impressive : )

Come Friday morning, I had had a sore throat for about 2 days, gradually getting worse. I was hoping it would just go away with some cough medicine. Nope! My voice Friday night was not pretty, haha, but after watching the video, it wasn't as bad as it sounded in my head when it was coming out, lol. But I ended up going to the doctor on Satuday and getting some anti-biotics, and I feel so much better now. After two days of getting those meds in my system, my throat barely hurts, although I'm a little hoarse. But hopefully my voice will be back to its normal self come Saturday nights performance in Royston. If any of you are local, you should come out to Springs Church by the college. We'll be doing praise and worship at 6pm for Hope House (a local healing ministry).

But anyway, this weekend was overall well. We had a new vocal to join our team, and this weekend was her first time singing with us. She was amazing!! She fits right in with our crazy group. Looking forward to all of us being together again this weekend.

And Now We Enter 2010!!

No, I didn't have my greens and peas. I don't think I had them last year and I did rather well for myself. So I think this year will be fine as well, lol. Although, that would've been a very tasty meal, yum. Except I don't like collards, can't say I've tasted them, but being it looks like well-manicured grass, I'll pass : 0

So me and mom went to IKEA on Friday. They were having a sale (so we found out when we arrived), I think 20-60% OFF which is, I guess, good for them? I don't know; they're normal prices are pretty amazing. If you've never been there; it's definitely worth a visit. Its like a contemporary department store; originated in Europe, and have started coming to the US now. I realized after going on Friday that I don't need to wait so long to go back next time. Its in Atlanta, Exit 84 (off I-85) in downtown. Let me just share a little of how good deals are there. I got 2 really cute decorative pillows, a contemporary-styled duvet cover for my futon, 8 new bath towels, 4 washcloths, a lamp for Caitlyn's room, and some other little du-dads all for only $50. I was pleased!

Now after we're done for the holidays and Christmas shopping and sleeping in and eating bad...its time to get back to normal life. Work, work, work!! But I'm excited about these first few weeks and months of this new year. RPM is meeting with a record label at the end of January. We're looking at some new guitarists. And I might be completely remodeling my bathroom and putting in a big jacuzzi tub : ) ...all very exciting things that we're looking forward to. I'm hoping this is the year of fulfilled dreams. We've received several words from different people about those dreams, so we're riding the wave, believing and praying. Hope you all had a blessed New Years!!

Vacation

I can't believe tomorrow is already Friday. This week is going way too fast. But I've gotten to spend some sweet time with my babies, got my hair done, and am now down spending some time with my family. I ordered Nikki's house warming invites and some business cards for myself. Can't wait to see those when they come in. I need to finish some more marketing packets. Anyone need any product?? Business cards, flyers, anything?? : )

It's almost Halloween. Caitlyn was going to be a ladybug, but she meow's everytime I turn around, so we went out and got her a cute little kitty outfit tonight. So she's going to be meowing in her cute little kitty outfit. She'll be so cute! Haven't decided where we're going yet. My neighborhood is pretty boring, plus RPM will be in Atlanta on the 31st. We'll be singing at a crusade down there. We'll figure something out though.

I'm in the 'writing songs' mood but have no keyboard down here. Kinda wanna write some regular songs versus worship songs. Just have this feeling, plus Shawn and I have talked about possibilities for RPM. Anyway, such random thoughts I know. Really tired, I should just go to bed. Okay, goodnight : )

Random Thoughts

So mom sent me pictures of her area and I've seen some of the damage from the flooding. That is crazy stuff!! I can't imagine. I'd be freakin out if it were ankle deep outside my house. I'd be evacuating quick! Haulin butt outta there, lol. I's worried about mom cause she was at home alone last night and Atlanta was expecting more rain and the picture of her yard looked awful. But I spoke to her today and she's still alive, so I guess everything is fine.

This Saturday, RPM has an event in Atlanta down by the stadium in downtown. Pretty excited about that. We get the stage for almost an hour. Gonna be fun! Anyone who loves to worship and will be around at 4pm, you should drop by Adamsville Recreation Center, 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Doors open at 3:30pm.

My hubby is cooking pot roast tonight with potatoes, fried green beans, and cornbread. Mmmm....my tastebuds are so ready. 45 more minutes before I can leave work.

Chris and Nikki got their house. They are closing on October 12th. Its a really nice house, even though its further away from us. But we can take a certian highway straight to their house instead of going through all these backroads like we have to now. I told them we'd be over there every weekend to stay so I can use her jacuzzi tub...ahhh, I can't wait to get one of those. We're thinking about doing a major remodel of our master bath and walk-in closet come tax return time. The remodel includes adding a jacuzzi tub, YAY!!! I think I'll be in heaven then, LOL

Have I mentioned that I'm ready to go home?? Well.....I'M READY TO GO HOME!!!!!!!

Virginia

We had a blast this past weekend in Virginia with the band. Although I only got maybe 7 hours of sleep the entire weekend, I'm doing pretty good right now staying awake, lol. I don't think I've laughed that hard in several years. It was almost constant humor. Wish we could travel all the time. But we had a lot of fun and enjoyed the "bonding" time with everyone.

We got to play at an outdoor "End of Summer" bash on Saturday. That was pretty fun. We were under a shelter so it wasn't too hot, even though I think the humidity is worse up there than it is here in Georgia. I thought it got better the more north you went. But anyway, we decided to start performing our original stuff instead of mixing it in with cover songs. And this was the first time we actually did this. And it went very well. People loved it. Especially Sunday morning. We went to a church and did their two morning services. They were crazy. They love to worship; that's for sure. I loved it myself. I miss being in that kind of corporate atmosphere. It's different than being in your personal quiet time. I don't know what it is about a bunch of people getting together and worshiping the Lord. Its very powerful. I was crying the whole time; as if that's not usual here lately. God was definitely in the house. But the first service was just overwhelming worship. The second service turned more into a praise fest, lol. I guess the second crowd was awake and ready to go. First crowd was still asleep : )

Anyway, we talked to a guy up there. He came to hear us. He heard us last time we were up and enjoyed it. And he talked to us this time and informed us that he has just been placed in a new spot over KTV video production dept, which is on Dish, Direct TV, etc. as a christian television station. Anyway, he will also be in the recording label division of the organization. And he asked if we were signed. We told him no; that we had looked into it before, but the timing was never right, plus we've just recently narrowed down which direction we want to take as a band. And he said he definitely wanted to contact us when he gets settled in his new position, because he loves our new stuff. So I thought that was pretty cool.

Well, its time to go home.

Playing in Athens tonight

So RPM will be playing in Athens tonight, Tent City, for a big homeless shelter thing. It's called Walk on Water Ministries I think, and they feed over 150 homeless people twice a week. They bring in bands or praise teams and people to speak before feeding them. Sounds pretty cool. We've got a cool line up; its gonna be awesome. So if your anywhere around Athens tonight, come see us. It's somewhere downtown Athens, back past the Classic Center going away from the UGA campus. We'll be on the street playing so you won't miss us I'm sure : ) Starts at 6:30 p.m. I'm taking my camera/video so I'm sure I'll be posting something soon.