the weather is kinda hot down here...

And I'm very much enjoying it. Here are more ramblings for you guys.

Benj and Maddie visited a couple weeks ago and that was fantastic. We went to Henry's 12th Street Tavern in Portland, hit up the Vancouver Farmer's Market, grabbed Starbucks and watched Taken (not necessarily in that order). VERY productive weekend. And best of all, Benj and Maddie's engagement pics that they took in Eugene turned out PHENOMENAL. I wasn't at all involved with that but I'm still pumped about it. Benj also was courteous enough to coordinate a video that showcased my new place. I've said it before and I'll say it again. My friends are talented. You can watch it here. I also throw out some shout-outs to some other friends in it who have supplied my apartment with greatness.

I need to schedule a 7:33 sit-in session. I'm getting in the mood to drum some Hillsong.

Played a show with Danielle Henry last Friday. As can be expected, I had a great time. She and I have always clicked pretty well. And she is always kind enough to let the ladies know that I'm single!

My dad and step-mom have been married 10 years, my mom and step-dad have been married 6 and one of my little brothers turns 21 tomorrow. Where the frick does the time go?

Calvary made an extremely awesome personnel decision recently. The kind that makes me want to come back in a big, big way eventually. No guarantees because, as always, we just have to let the chips fall where they may. But still psyched about the move.

Might just be me but sure seems like Joel Houston had a smaller vocal role in the latest Hills United album. Which is really too bad.

I had one of my best weekends of music last weekend. Including the DH show, I also played 3 services at Crossroads on Sunday. 2 in the morning and 1 at night. Everyone I played did a phenomenal job. The morning services went better than I could've hoped. I think that I'm finally slipping into a groove where I feel that I'm a decent player with some things to add to the mix, ya know? Jason's encouragement certainly helped things out quite a bit. The acoustic/jazz service on Sun night was remarkable. I really feel that we all blended well. Huge props to Ben, Cali and Ryan.

Lori has magical haircutting abilities and I am reaping the rewards often.

There's a decent chance that I could just watch Kari and Smitty hanging out doing anything and be completely entertained. Regardless of what it was doing. They could make something as menial as laundry be completely hilarious.

So, that same weekend that Benj and Maddie visited, I actually journeyed back up north shortly after they went back there. My friend Stephanie convinced me and I wanted to surprise Shannon. Went to 2 BBQ's. It was pretty fantastic. And the journey from Portland to Puyallup is officially a "spur of the moment" journey.

Had a fantastic talk with Ali the other day. Sometimes one just needs a perspective from across the gender border to give you insight.

Sometimes, with a certain group of people, you can just tell that the end is in sight as far as fun goes. That is certainly NOT the case with Jessie, Jessica and Daniel. Those 3 are a riot everytime I spend time with them.

I've gotta play some music quickly with Mr. Roberts, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Collins and Mr. Anderson. Seriously.

Looking for a newer model used Ipod Classic. Any sellers?

Jen's new car is fantastic looking.

I need to shop at H&M.

Alright, late-breaking development as per my conversation that I JUST had with Kevin. I'm playing 7:33 on July 18th. I think I'm going to make that an eventful weekend which will include the visit to H&M that I just mentioned. Yes, that seems like a marvelous idea.

Happy I just got reconnected with Crystal Slyter (as in JUST now). I've officially added another Portland friend!

Alright, I'm officially all blogged out. Have a wonderful day/night and enjoy the weather!

- Dominic