Category Archives: How I am

This blog post falls into the category of a personal update, but there are some interesting points of note along the way that probably tie into the bigger discussion on this here blog.

Many of you know (and if you didn’t, I’m telling you now) that I’ve been working furiously with The Director over the past couple of months to finish up an original score and soundtrack for his short film, “Jeune Fille.” Not really that I was coming from behind–it was just my turn to get busy. This film project became a family effort, and was probably the most ambitious thing that any of us have ever done. By the same token, because we saw the potential for this film early on, and the kind of attention it could receive, we knew the stakes were high and that we couldn’t cut corners, but that we must give 150 percent from beginning to end.

For those tracking with me on my own journey here, I thought I’d devote a post to letting you know about a few things going on. I suppose this is also appropriate since we’re approaching the end of the year and I’ve been already taking a bit of mental inventory.

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

When Charles Dickens wrote those words, I wonder if he had any idea how many times they would be repeated by people who related to them at one time or another.

Last night was one of those best/worst times for us.

It seems like every time The Director makes a film, the whole family gets involved. Last night around 2:30 am, we finished up “Day 2″ of a 5-day shooting schedule for a short film, and we really believe this one has the potential to compete in film festivals around the country. I’m currently running on 3 hours of sleep, with my next best chance for a good night’s rest being sometime on Tuesday. (So this is the caffeine talking.)

Sorry for neglecting this here blog…unintentional, I assure you. In case anyone’s been wondering, here’s a brief update on where I’ve been, and stuff.

I mentioned a couple of posts back that I had agreed to fill in temporarily leading worship for the congregation I was helping out when I first moved here. Their worship leader (the one who replaced me) has moved out of state, and the church hasn’t settled yet on a new candidate, so I’m holding the fort, as it were. As my paid freelance writing workload has continued to increase, Sunday mornings had become my weekly “time” to blog here, to process thoughts and reflect. Now, for the time being, my Sunday mornings are occupied as they once were–with loading equipment, rehearsing, and leading worship for a congregation. I’ve agreed to be available at least through Easter.

When I first started my series on Distorted Images of God, I mentioned that I reserved the right to interrupt the series if I had some other things to share.

So I do.

So I am.

Just wanted to give a personal update on the music side of things, for those who have been wondering how that part of my life is going, since it’s been awhile since I said anything about that. I had mentioned some goals at the beginning of this year, and while I’ve been slow to reach them, I have managed to reach a couple of milestones in the past week, both of which have been pretty exciting (for me, at least).