Summer is Here!

As I walked through the yard today, I came upon the realization that indeed, Summer is here! And it has truly been a long time since I have seen it - Last year it never quite seemed to stick around, and was dubbed, "The Summer that Never Was". But 1 week into July, the pool is up, the AC roaring, and the plants thirsting!

What does this season of swelter hold in store?? Thus far, I have gotten a fabulous new vocal microphone which I absolutely love... I used it for the concert night my church held last week and it was SO sweet - My voice was a bit hoarse both before and after the concert, yet on stage I could sing like a bird... It feels like my mic is an extension of my vocal chords. I love it.

I also recently got some MIDI cables to hook up the electric piano at my house to my computer, as well as an XLR to USB cable so I can use my mic with my computer. With the MIDI cables I am able to use all the synthesized sounds in Garage Band (strings, etc.) and so now I think I have the ability to do a fairly decent demo CD - This is on my to-do list for the summer for sure!! :D

I also had a lot of fun taking pictures at my little sister's wedding (okay, younger sister...) - And wedding photography seems to be of more interest than I previously thought. I may actually decide to learn a bit more on that and finally finish reading my photography book. Maybe one day I will be able to make some money doing it! That would be awesome. But perhaps a long way down the winding road of life. ;)

I hope that your summer too is blessed and full of adventure and exciting new opportunities! Our God is a good God, and (as is the title of my blog)-- HIS PLANS ARE GOOD. ♥ ❧

Welcome to the DSLR World... :)

So recently, prior to my trip to Seattle in February, I purchased a DSLR camera. A Canon Rebel T2i, to be exact. And I must say... Wow. I love this thing! I admit, it takes some getting used to when all you've ever known is being able to carryyour one-stop-shop digicam in your pocket everywhere, but it's so worth it!

I've recently updated the photos in the background/frame of my blog to include some pictures I took with my new camera.

Check this photo slideshow of select pictures I've taken with my new DSLR... Enjoy! :)

It's Been Such a Long, Long Time...

It's been quite some time since I've posted anything, I know... I just haven't had the time to sit down and write!

This year so far has been very, very busy with work, and excitingly my personal life is getting busier as well! Since January I have traveled to Orange County (CA), Las Vegas NV, Houston TX, San Francisco CA, Seattle WA, Atlanta GA... I may have left one out. But that's a lot for 3 months!

Next week I am blessed to be traveling for pleasure rather than for work - I will be visiting my friends up in Oregon for a week! Originally it was just a trip to visit, but the Lord has opened up doors for me to be able to minister at their church through music. I feel so unprepared and unworthy to be playing for an outreach to the kids up there... And all alone! *Gulp!* Hehe - I know the Lord will be faithful, as He always is, to carry me through.

Another blessing is I have been able to play music with a friend of mine recently. He is going to be playing with me at a gig I have at a community arts & crafts fair at my church this coming Sunday. He also knows a bass player who may be able to accompany us on a few songs, and we might have someone to play djimbe too (a hand drum - "jim-bay")!

The Lord has just been blessing me SO much, though I am SOOOoooo unworthy... He has also been teaching me a lot about surrender, and trusting Him. It's been a good year so far, though very, very busy! I'm very much so looking forward to what He has in store around the next corner... :)

Until then, peace out!

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