23.4.06
Alliteration
I like alliteration.
Singing songs softly while wooing women.
In fact, finding friends is fun at Fridays!
Monday's musings made me mostly mellow... metaphorical meanderings mainly.
See how fun it can be!!!!!
Take a crack at clogging my comments with your alliterative communications...
Singing songs softly while wooing women.
In fact, finding friends is fun at Fridays!
Monday's musings made me mostly mellow... metaphorical meanderings mainly.
See how fun it can be!!!!!
Take a crack at clogging my comments with your alliterative communications...
12.4.06
Out there
I neglected to post about my concert way back on March 18...
I had a lot of fun that night! There ended up being 55 people turn out and it was a supportive crowd, to say the least. Lots of friends and a few new people, with music and silliness and heart all at once!
The band played really well, especially since this was the first time they had ever played together at all! Due to the realities of work schedules and adult life, we were never able to assemble the whole group at once until the actual concert! The first two practices involved Maria, Anthony, Mark, Brian and I (everyone but Toby) while the third was missing Maria and the last, Maria and Mark. Ahhhh the joys of the real world! Regardless, we were able to hang together and trust that God himself was present to unite us...He was. It was a real blessing to me!
One element of silliness that invaded the evening came in the form of a vote. I began the concert extolling the virtues of democracy and its far-reaching consequences, encouraging all to make use of this valuable right.... over the style of my facial hair. Now, this was no small task, considering that I had grown out my beard to provide options for the people. It takes me roughly nine years to do this, but I love my fans and was willing to make the sacrifice! There were six options, ranging from a scary little moustache (no, not Hitler tiny) to leaving it as it was, a full beard. Everyone could vote during the intermission and following the intermission, plus a couple more songs (to give time to tally the votes and prepare the shaving equipment), I would shave on stage. Yes, on stage. Alex and I 
planned ahead for this, but neglected to bring a mirror. This meant that I would have to rely on someone else to perform the shave (YIKES). Peter Kim, a long time friend and ally would help (I'm scared!). The winner was "wolverine" style, which meshed a long, handlebar moustache with bushy sideburns that extended down my jaw. Not Alex's favorite, but the people had spoken!! Wolverine it was, and still is. I've actually maintained this look right through to the present day!
If you are a back blog reader (previous posts), you may remember that I posted about concerts back on March 14th, making mention of the concert of mine to come. Well, one major concern I have with performance, be it acting or reading or music or mime or whatever, is that it is worth it. I've paid $100 for a ticket to a concert (guess which band?) and considered it completely worthwhile yet in the same vein, paid nothing for some concerts that I wished only for my time back (not worthwhile)! This was a desire for me in my performance...make it worthwhile. I believe that we did that. It was a fun night and the music was good. The commentary was long-winded and self-inflated, but effective. Heartfelt moments balanced out times of outlandish hubris and one could be left with a sense of satisfaction. Hoo-wah.
And despite the favorable results, I still have not scheduled the next one...sigh. I need a manager :)
I had a lot of fun that night! There ended up being 55 people turn out and it was a supportive crowd, to say the least. Lots of friends and a few new people, with music and silliness and heart all at once!
The band played really well, especially since this was the first time they had ever played together at all! Due to the realities of work schedules and adult life, we were never able to assemble the whole group at once until the actual concert! The first two practices involved Maria, Anthony, Mark, Brian and I (everyone but Toby) while the third was missing Maria and the last, Maria and Mark. Ahhhh the joys of the real world! Regardless, we were able to hang together and trust that God himself was present to unite us...He was. It was a real blessing to me!
One element of silliness that invaded the evening came in the form of a vote. I began the concert extolling the virtues of democracy and its far-reaching consequences, encouraging all to make use of this valuable right.... over the style of my facial hair. Now, this was no small task, considering that I had grown out my beard to provide options for the people. It takes me roughly nine years to do this, but I love my fans and was willing to make the sacrifice! There were six options, ranging from a scary little moustache (no, not Hitler tiny) to leaving it as it was, a full beard. Everyone could vote during the intermission and following the intermission, plus a couple more songs (to give time to tally the votes and prepare the shaving equipment), I would shave on stage. Yes, on stage. Alex and I 
planned ahead for this, but neglected to bring a mirror. This meant that I would have to rely on someone else to perform the shave (YIKES). Peter Kim, a long time friend and ally would help (I'm scared!). The winner was "wolverine" style, which meshed a long, handlebar moustache with bushy sideburns that extended down my jaw. Not Alex's favorite, but the people had spoken!! Wolverine it was, and still is. I've actually maintained this look right through to the present day!If you are a back blog reader (previous posts), you may remember that I posted about concerts back on March 14th, making mention of the concert of mine to come. Well, one major concern I have with performance, be it acting or reading or music or mime or whatever, is that it is worth it. I've paid $100 for a ticket to a concert (guess which band?) and considered it completely worthwhile yet in the same vein, paid nothing for some concerts that I wished only for my time back (not worthwhile)! This was a desire for me in my performance...make it worthwhile. I believe that we did that. It was a fun night and the music was good. The commentary was long-winded and self-inflated, but effective. Heartfelt moments balanced out times of outlandish hubris and one could be left with a sense of satisfaction. Hoo-wah.
And despite the favorable results, I still have not scheduled the next one...sigh. I need a manager :)
5.4.06
Not Totally a Liar
So I told a fib. Steve K had a "competition" on his blog with regards to a particular Tuesday and it's extragant blessing...whoever could beat his Tuesday story won an iPod. Well, suffice it to say that I won, but had no evidence of such a blessed Tuesday. Thus, the previous blog entry. Sigh.
Now, part of that tale held truth...Alex is an immigrant!! I've talked about these matters only a couple of times on this space, so I'll summarize. Summer 2002, Claudia Alejandra Morataya Delgado made application to become a permanant resident (or landed immigrant) in Canada, filing an application as a "Skilled Worker" (childcare was her area of training and an area of need in Canada). After multiple medicals and record checks (cause it was taking so long, not because there was anything wrong), working visas and student visas (so she could stay in Canada legally), trips to Guatemala, United States & Europe, marriage to a Canadian, and nearly FOUR years, C. Alejandra Thompson is a permanent resident in Canada!! This is GREAT news for her, for us!
This was an extremely long and trying journey for Alex and it is amazing that it is finally over! This is a time to praise God for His faithfulness...
Now some of you might be wondering what was the purpose behind this arduous journey. I know that I didn't know about the rigours of immigration until it involved me...another blessing of being born a Canadian. As a Guatemalan, Alex could not live, work or go to school in Canada without a visa allowing it. These visas require money, paperwork and reasonable motivation to be approved. If Alex wanted to change jobs, it would take no less than 3 months for it to be approved, IF it was approved (uncertainty is a hope-stealer). The job had to be in the field of childcare or religious work and full time for it to even be considered. If Alex wanted to go to school, she had to apply for a student visa (pretty easy to get) and then attend school full time, paying international tuition (about $10 000 per year) and would not be permitted to work a job, unless it was provided to her by the school. Good times. As a landed immigrant, Alex can now work wherever she wants, as much as she wants. She can work and go to school, paying regular tuition costs, going full time, part time, whatever. She is finally free...
Needless to say, I am pretty happy about this. I was really shocked to learn of the difficult path some foreigners must walk in order to gain access to the wonders of Canadian life. It was a tough lesson to learn, but I'm glad I know now. It's going to open doors to ministry in the future, having this epiphany of the need that exists for poor souls trapped on this journey.
NOTE: be aware that I have divulged Alex's full name in "print"... do not talk of this. You are under penalty of death and/or dismemberment should you do so... :)
Now, part of that tale held truth...Alex is an immigrant!! I've talked about these matters only a couple of times on this space, so I'll summarize. Summer 2002, Claudia Alejandra Morataya Delgado made application to become a permanant resident (or landed immigrant) in Canada, filing an application as a "Skilled Worker" (childcare was her area of training and an area of need in Canada). After multiple medicals and record checks (cause it was taking so long, not because there was anything wrong), working visas and student visas (so she could stay in Canada legally), trips to Guatemala, United States & Europe, marriage to a Canadian, and nearly FOUR years, C. Alejandra Thompson is a permanent resident in Canada!! This is GREAT news for her, for us!
This was an extremely long and trying journey for Alex and it is amazing that it is finally over! This is a time to praise God for His faithfulness...
Now some of you might be wondering what was the purpose behind this arduous journey. I know that I didn't know about the rigours of immigration until it involved me...another blessing of being born a Canadian. As a Guatemalan, Alex could not live, work or go to school in Canada without a visa allowing it. These visas require money, paperwork and reasonable motivation to be approved. If Alex wanted to change jobs, it would take no less than 3 months for it to be approved, IF it was approved (uncertainty is a hope-stealer). The job had to be in the field of childcare or religious work and full time for it to even be considered. If Alex wanted to go to school, she had to apply for a student visa (pretty easy to get) and then attend school full time, paying international tuition (about $10 000 per year) and would not be permitted to work a job, unless it was provided to her by the school. Good times. As a landed immigrant, Alex can now work wherever she wants, as much as she wants. She can work and go to school, paying regular tuition costs, going full time, part time, whatever. She is finally free...
Needless to say, I am pretty happy about this. I was really shocked to learn of the difficult path some foreigners must walk in order to gain access to the wonders of Canadian life. It was a tough lesson to learn, but I'm glad I know now. It's going to open doors to ministry in the future, having this epiphany of the need that exists for poor souls trapped on this journey.
NOTE: be aware that I have divulged Alex's full name in "print"... do not talk of this. You are under penalty of death and/or dismemberment should you do so... :)
I'm not kidding. :P
Really, I am not joking.
Seriously.
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