Barbecue, mexican, and "mood" music...
Ah...another mid-week hump come and gone. But, when you're biggest project is preparing for Sunday a.m., there really is no mid-week hump. Oh, well...
As J-mo put it, band practice last night was 'weird.' Couldn't tell if some of us were in just a bad mood or just plain out didn't want to be there because they had other things to do. I hate it when that happens, 'cause it throws a huge 'wrench' in the machine of preparing ourselves for worship (at least it does for me, 'cause I find myslef worrying more about our moods than our mission). Yes, the music was rough...that happens, especially with some different dynamics - that's why we call it PRACTICE. I don't know...it was rough, but no rougher than weeks past. Maybe, being wednesday, it was just a long day for everyone...and they were impatiently awaiting the end of the day. And I didn't help that (in spite of being there early), because it took me a while to replace some missing mic cables, etc. before we could get started. But still, I want Wednesday night to be as much a worship experience as Sunday a.m., after all, that's what we're preparing for. I'd hoped that after all this time and recent discussions about passion and energy that we'd have figured that out by now (-sigh-). Oh, well...I could analyze the crap out of what happened until I'm blue in the face, but I made a decision this morning not to let it bring me down anymore...and I hope everyone else can move on, too :-).
As for J-mo and I, we joined up with Stacey, Eli, and offspring after band practice and headed to Logan's.
Stacey off again today, so we'll probably be trying to check out new cell phones sometime today. A girl she works with has connections with a person at T-mobile who may be able to get us a great deal on a couple of phones. I hope so. So, we have to wait on that and see.
Did you know there's a Jim N' Nick's BBQ in Sandestin? Yes, they're all over Birmingham, with a random one in Sandestin (how weird is that?)...and they're planning on opening locations in Nashville and Charlotte. All I want to know is "where's the love?" for Huntsville...just skip us and open up in Nashville...and Charlotte?!?!? -sigh- I want my chicken fingers with honey mustard. Mmm...honey mustard.
Chad, thanks for the insight in your blog into distinguishing between real Mexican food, Tex-Mex, and Old El Paso American-ized Mexican. Where does Taco Bell fit?
On a side note, I believe the Guadelajara Grill up here is owned by the same people who own the one in Birmingham (I think there are only 2 locations anywhere...Birmingham (by Circuit City) and Decatur... Now their food is pretty spicy, (for detailed description, see blog entry entitled "Guadarrhea" - LOL) especially if you order Guadelajara Nachos with jalapenos. Ah...Monday margarita night (like I've ever had a margarita on Mon. night...but it's fun to socialize).
KEY PHRASES: "Band Menstrual Syndrome." "J-mo, are you allergic to children?" "I think you can go to any Mexican restaurant in the US and just say the number 25 to your waiter, you will always get the same meal."
As J-mo put it, band practice last night was 'weird.' Couldn't tell if some of us were in just a bad mood or just plain out didn't want to be there because they had other things to do. I hate it when that happens, 'cause it throws a huge 'wrench' in the machine of preparing ourselves for worship (at least it does for me, 'cause I find myslef worrying more about our moods than our mission). Yes, the music was rough...that happens, especially with some different dynamics - that's why we call it PRACTICE. I don't know...it was rough, but no rougher than weeks past. Maybe, being wednesday, it was just a long day for everyone...and they were impatiently awaiting the end of the day. And I didn't help that (in spite of being there early), because it took me a while to replace some missing mic cables, etc. before we could get started. But still, I want Wednesday night to be as much a worship experience as Sunday a.m., after all, that's what we're preparing for. I'd hoped that after all this time and recent discussions about passion and energy that we'd have figured that out by now (-sigh-). Oh, well...I could analyze the crap out of what happened until I'm blue in the face, but I made a decision this morning not to let it bring me down anymore...and I hope everyone else can move on, too :-).
As for J-mo and I, we joined up with Stacey, Eli, and offspring after band practice and headed to Logan's.
Stacey off again today, so we'll probably be trying to check out new cell phones sometime today. A girl she works with has connections with a person at T-mobile who may be able to get us a great deal on a couple of phones. I hope so. So, we have to wait on that and see.
Did you know there's a Jim N' Nick's BBQ in Sandestin? Yes, they're all over Birmingham, with a random one in Sandestin (how weird is that?)...and they're planning on opening locations in Nashville and Charlotte. All I want to know is "where's the love?" for Huntsville...just skip us and open up in Nashville...and Charlotte?!?!? -sigh- I want my chicken fingers with honey mustard. Mmm...honey mustard.
Chad, thanks for the insight in your blog into distinguishing between real Mexican food, Tex-Mex, and Old El Paso American-ized Mexican. Where does Taco Bell fit?
On a side note, I believe the Guadelajara Grill up here is owned by the same people who own the one in Birmingham (I think there are only 2 locations anywhere...Birmingham (by Circuit City) and Decatur... Now their food is pretty spicy, (for detailed description, see blog entry entitled "Guadarrhea" - LOL) especially if you order Guadelajara Nachos with jalapenos. Ah...Monday margarita night (like I've ever had a margarita on Mon. night...but it's fun to socialize).
KEY PHRASES: "Band Menstrual Syndrome." "J-mo, are you allergic to children?" "I think you can go to any Mexican restaurant in the US and just say the number 25 to your waiter, you will always get the same meal."
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