I have officially been sucked in....

So from the title it could be about anything. I have finally gave in and read Twilight and am on New Moon right now. I have to say that this series is one of my favorites. I can't really put the books down...but I needed to now cause I just couldn't read anymore...my eyes were hurting. I am going to most likely have that done by tomorrow night, Saturday at the latest. I really like the books. My brother thinks I am listening to Paramore now more cause of it...cause of Decode. I really like the song, so much I put it as my Facebook status. haha. I wish I had the money to go to Walmart this weekend and buy it...or a shirt that I found that I love. haha.

so wow...

So about 2 and 1/2 years ago my youth pastor announced he was leaving our church to go and be a youth pastor at a church in South Dakota. I couldn't cry at all when he told us...I was just going through shock I guess. Well I came home and needed to write one of my friends about another friend and what happened. So I just went on myspace because I have no clue why. Then went to Jon Steingard's myspace page, which was kinda random cause I would have usually gone to like Hawk's, Jordan's or FF5's. The first song on his player at that time was this song called "Through The Wires". I sat there and bawled. It was really amazing that God spoke to me through that song and I didn't even realize it at that time. Here are the lyrics to it(written by Jon).

Through the Wires

Where do you go when you're alone?
The rain on your face, the wind
and the cold.
You smile cuz you know, you're not far now,
This is your
escape, and everyone knows that.

California seems so far from wherever you are.

I feel like a ghost everywhere I go,
Never really alive, never really
alone.
I need to get back where I belong,
You're becoming a home, and it's
the warmest I've known, but

California seems so far from wherever you are.

Set my heart on fire.
I'll take you in right through the wires.
So
you can make it back inside.
I'll take you in right through the
wires.

It hurts, but I'll try so hard,
To make a mile an inch, make the ocean a
fog.
No matter how warm we keep our hearts,
The atlantic is cold, and it
keeps us apart.

California seems so far from wherever you are.

Set my heart on fire.
I'll take you in right through the wires.
So you
can make it back inside.
I'll take you in right through the wires.

Is this some kind of fantasy, or something that's real to me?

I think that like it just made me realize that I can get through that grief of losing my youth pastor who helped me through so much....even starting to trust him. Go to http://jonathansteingard.blogspot.com/2009/03/come-and-get-it.html then to the music page to get a remix of the song. it is compressed zip so you will have to extract it.

facts about me.

So one of my friends did this...and I kinda thought it would be fun. So here are some facts about me.

1. I am the second oldest of 4, the summer one. My parents have a kid for each season of the year. My little sister is fall, older sister is winter and brother is spring(technically not...but close enough).

2. I have always loved music. Most people might think I am spoiled when I tell them how many bands I have seen and how many times I have seen some of them, but the truth is...I only really go to like 4 or 5 concerts a year, which two are festivals, which really up the count.

3. I get annoyed when bands spell Oshkosh wrong. They spell it like the clothing company, which yes that did kinda make Oshkosh famous...but yeah. I actually got Leeland to change it...haha.

4. I was affected so much by the tragedy that happened to SCC and his family. I grew up on his music and when I get older I want to adopt a child.
SCC and Mary Beth talking to the person on Huckabee...the end made me cry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLeKeUqO3e4
SCC performing Cinderella, the new ending is just wow...it still brings tears to my eyes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rOb42jD2v4
I love what he says when he is talking before he performs with them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx6E3Yn40y8

5. I am a Jonas Brothers fan. Yes, I am 20 and like the JoBros.

6. My heroes consist of Jesus, my mom, and Hawk Nelson.

7. I have fun with my friends yet don't need them to have fun.

8. Last year I had finally met my first "band person crush"...want to know...im me on aim: Extremegirl243.

9. I have a 5 year old nephew that is my best little buddy. I love him so much...and yeah.

10. This is making me bored.

so that is it...cause I can't think of others.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

I am posting this from Jon Steingard's blog:

"I spent most of last week in the studio tracking guitars for the next hawk
record (due out in July!). It's been a ton of fun so far. This picture is of
some of the pedals we were using on a lead guitar part. Things got a little out
of hand with effects. Haha. As a good friend of mine once said, Rock and Roll is
ugly."

http://jonathansteingard.blogspot.com/2009/01/getting-out-of-hand_30.html

and this is from an update on Facebook from Lifest....

"Hey all... Hawk Nelson is coming to Lifest 2009, playing on Saturday night,
July 11th, right before Third Day."

these two things made my year so far....like holy crap. I love that Hawk's new album is due out in July...if I am lucky the first or last Tuesday. First so I can buy it b4 Lifest(or at Lifest), last it is the tues b4 my b-day. and Lifest...if they are really right before Thrid Day most likely they will be on the grandstand which makes me so proud of them...usually the bands on the Grandstand are big ones or ones that aren't really right for the Edge(which Hawk has played a few times). I am so happy about it.

My Heroes...

Okay I am doing this prayer revolution thing with my church. Sunday was hero day in the book. I kinda chose to write my hero a letter. My Hero is my mother, but I also have 5 other heroes...Daniel Biro, Jason Dunn, Jonathan Steingard, Aaron Tosti and Justin Benner, yes Hawk Nelson. They helped me through so much in my life with their music and just being around at concerts and stuff. I had a rough year from 05-06, stuff with my mom's health and nephew, Letters to the President helped me through a lot that winter and then Smile starting in April. They have never made me feel like a fan(like some of the other fans have made me feel), I always feel like a friend around them. They make everyone feel special when you are around them. I should really talk to them in person and explain all of the stuff that has happened that they really helped me get through. Including the stuff about my nephew. If they read this...they really should comment me...haha.

the last year

wow...so much has happened this year. I lost some of my friends, but I gained so many new ones that I don't care anymore. In Janurary I had planned for 2 weeks to have one of my friends buy the Green Tee Tour tickets for me...and to go with her. Her mom and friend convinced her that she didn't have the money to go...so I ended up not going. Oh well didn't really care afterwards...cause of what I found out the next month. I had a good time otherwise. Well then in March I had done the Hawk Nelson myspace contest and won the Friday before the cd came out(April 1st). I got the booklet, postcards and a keychain. I had bought a Special Edition in the middle of March of the cd. I didn't really go to many concerts in the first part of the year(b4 Lifest), I think I only went to Micah's cd release show and the AG Silver show at our church that I helped put on. Which that is kinda weird for me. After Lifest is a different story. So Lifest was amazing...might just add a blog about that soon...just really late...haha.
2 weeks after Lifest I went to my 7th Hawk Nelson show...I should put that on here too. yeah...it was an amazing show. then I didn't do much...stopped helping on wed. with the youth group and started to help with AWANA. I love it. In Oct. I went to Power Of One. Then in November went to a Steve Green show, he was the first concert that I actually remember...from when I was like 5. then to the Everlife show.
the concerts this year were amazing.

In November my friend put on Seven Project at her high school...that was a fun day. Got to hang out with the people that she got for entertainment....Rockford Masters Commision. It was a lot of fun...

Most of my friends know what they mean to me...so I don't really feel like writing it out.

Merry Christmas Everyone.

the truth is all I want for Christmas is this:

They are the 4 most amazing guys in the whole universe(I know that it has Aaron and not Justin...but yeah). They mean more to me that most other bands. They have helped me through so much and I love them for that so much. Thanks boys and can't wait to see you again.

Everlife show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So this last weekend I went to an Everlife show. I went with my little sister, aunt Sue and grandma. They came and got Davana and I at about 3:30. We got up to Green Bay at about 4:30, went for supper at The Olive Garden; I had the Chicken Alfredo Pizza with my grandma. Then at about 5:35 we went over to the Cup O Joy, where the concert was. We sat in the car for like 20 minutes and then got out when other people got out. Davana and I were the first 2 people in line. We were there about 35 minutes(my toes were icicles by the time we got inside). During that time Jordan had gotten locked out of the building so came in the front to see if he could get in. I was like "Jordan it's locked*pulled door*, see." He was on the phone so he didn't really talk that much. But asked how I was and told us he got locked out and came over to see it the door was open. So after like 35 minutes of having my feet freeze off we got inside. Davana I went straight to the front. Got our spots in front of Julia, but got pushed over through the night by these kinda mean girls*they gave me dirty looks a few times...more about that soon*. We let the daughter of the lady next to our aunt and g-ma stand by us(that is when the girls started to move over to where I was). So like I was trying to be nice and tell the girls like what happened to Jordan. One of them goes "well this is an acoustic show, which means the only guitars are the girls...if it was electric then they would have another one." I was like "well I just talked to THIER LEAD GUITARIST outside...I know him through Hawk Nelson stuff...they have him with them right now". Then she gave me a wierd look.

The show started. First came on One Voice...I would say to check them out on Myspace but they don't have one. They were amazing. I like them. Didn't look that much younger than me(yes I said younger). They did about 5 songs and then Everlife needed to set up. So the band guys were setting the stuff up for the girls and I said hi to aaron and then he got patted on the head by Jordan and said "okay, i'll just stay down here"...Davana and I laughed at that. Then the girls next to me go "omg he is so cute" about Jordan and one of them asks me his name. I tell her it and add in "he has a girlfriend". You should have seen the look on her face...priceless. Then Davana said Jordan kinda soft but loud enough for him to hear it and he waved at us. Got some evil looks for that.

So the girls come out and start singing White Christmas and then go into Find Yourself In You. The show was amazing. I had so much fun. Afterwards Davana really wanted to meet them, but I wanted to give Jordan and Aaron the things I had brought for them. So I waited like 10 minutes for those two to get out and start do their packing up stuff. So I saw Aaron first and gave him the video thing I had made. Told him that I was supposed to give it to him in July and didn't and that was why it had "happy belated b-day" stuff in it. He said thanks and then went on doing stuff. Then I saw Jordan and was like "hey jordan you know when you said on myspace that you wanted a sketch of yourself, well". he was like "no you didn't did you?" So I showed him it. Explained the back a little and then he was like "did you do this yourself?" I was like yeah...and can you sign this one. he asked if I did both, said that I did but the one I was keeping was traced from the other one. He told me I was a really good artist. I said thanks. Then he signed it and then we took 2 pics(first one had no flash, second one was better). I said thanks and then went back down to the Everlife table to have them sign my shirt and sticker that I had Davana buy for me. So we went through and they were asking me who signed my shirt and just being fun. Like Julia folded my shirt cause she "likes things being neat". It was pretty funny. So we got that stuff signed and a pic with them. Then we were ready to leave and I went and introduced myself to Tyler. Then we left. We were about half way home and I realized Jordan had my marker. Haha. yeah now some pics...won't be many..cause this is weird. So first off the pic that Jordan signed.


Davana and I with Everlife

Jordan and I


One Voice

Sisters <3, left to right: Sarah, Julia, Amber

Aaron "Skwid" Tosti(I call him Aaron or Tosti though)

Tyler Porter(bassist)

Travis Troell(i think that is how it's spelt)(keys, keytar, violin)

JD(guitar)

concerts of my life!!!!

so like i have had so many people ask me how many bands i have seen in my life. so one day i wrote out all the ones i could remember. here is my list(and i am not "spoiled" i just go to lifest and power of one...), I have met most of them too...with shirts to prove it. ( of times seen) [ of times met, if have]
Hawk Nelson (7) [6]
CAPITAL LIGHTS (1) [1]
The Send (2) [2]
Micah Swanson(1)[KNOW]
Intervene(2...kinda, they were the back up band for micah) [KNOW]
Ag Silver(1) [1]
By The Tree (4) [3]
Relient K (3) [2]
Newsboys (7)
Audio A (7) [1]
Superchick (4)
Raze (1) [1]
Third Day (5)
Switchfoot (2) [1]
Mercy Me (2)
Casting Crowns (1)
Falling Up (5) [4]
The Lads (1) [1]
Second Adam (3) [10]
Scarecrow and Tinmen(worst show i have ever been to) (1)
Poor Bakers Dozen (4) [3]
The Afters (2)
Building 429 (1)
Barlow girl (2)
Subseven (1)
Pillar (4) [1]
MxPx (2) [1]
Dallas Holm (4) [3]
Phil Joel (2) [1]
Avalon (1)
Point of Grace (3) [1]
DC Talk (1)
Toby Mac (6) [2]
Kevin Max (1)
(Michael) Tait (3)
Plus One (5) [4]
Rachel Lampa (3) [3]
Stacie Orrico (3) [2]
Tammy Trent (8) [6]
Greg Long (3) [1]
Slingshot 57 (1) [1]
Shalom (2) [know]
The Gwalls (5) [know]
Jeremy Sanoski Band (1) [1]
Jeff Deyo (5) [3]
Terry Kelley Band (1) [1]
Kutless (4) [2..and james again]
Rebecca St. James (5) [3]
Michael W. Smith (5)
Steven Curtis Chapman (5)
Paul Colman Trio (1) [1]
Nate Sallie (1) [1]
Telecast (1) [1]
1 Fan/The Robins (3) [1]
Ivory(2)
Blindfold(2) [know]
FrontRowSteve(1) [know]
One Accord (4) {depends on year}
Salvador (2)
Delirious? (3)
Jars of Clay (4) [1]
Kirk Franklin (1)
Apologentix (4)
Saved By Grace (1)
Starfield (1)
Leeland (2)
Big Daddy Weave (1)
Todd Agnew (2)
Skillet (4)
DJ Maj (1)
Steve Camp (1)
Phillips, Craig and Dean (1)
Bob Carisle (1)
Chris Rice (2)
4 Him (1)
Creed (1)
Jump 5 (2)
Phat Chance/Stereo Motion (1)
Katie Nelson (2)
FFH (1)
Denver & The Mile High Orchestra (6)[1...mainly talked to the trombone player...haha]
1 Way Ticket (1)
T-Bone (1)
!Hero: the Rock Opera (1)
Stellar Kart (3) [2]
Breathing Machine (2) [1]
Carmen (1)
Sixpense None the Richer(another horrible show) (1)
Kim Hill (1) [1]
Benjiman Gate (1)
Future of Forestry (1)
Five Iron Frenzy (1)
Thousand Foot Krutch (3)
12 Stones (1)
Crystal Lewis (1)
Jaci Valasquez (1)
Flagship (1)
Soundtrap (3) [know]
Day of Fire (2) [1]
The Wedding (1)
Family Force 5 (1) [1]
Aaron Shust (1)
David Crowder Band (1)
Rex Lex (3) [1]
Seventh Day Slumber (1)
Run Kid Run (5) [3]
Rae (2)
Red (1)
Decyfer Down (1)
Downhere (2) [1]
Jason Gray (1) [1]
Lenae Hale (1) [1]
Cycledown (5) [idk...kinda know, kinda don't]
Jonah 33 (1)
Tree 63 (1) [1]
Flyleaf (1)
Joel and Luke (1) [1]
Least Likely Hero (1) [1]
Mandisa (1)
Natalie Grant (1)
Robbie Seay Band (2)
Everlife(2) ([1]know their backup band)
Ruth(1) [1]
NoonDaySun(1)
Sonicflood(1)
Kaboose(1) [1]
Esterlyn (1)
Fireflight(1)
KJ-52(1)

Top 3 Running list of favorite shows ever (you can change it if you want later after you've seen a better show. lol):
1. Hawk Nelson('07)(7/27/08)
2. Family Force 5(7/12/07)
3. Steven Curtis Chapman(7/11/08)[first concert back]
4. Stellar Kart(7/10/08)
5. Creationfest The Tour(10/18/08)


Top 3....or 6 Running List of who you want to see again (in no particular order:
1. Capital Lights
2. Hawk Nelson
3. The Send
4. Falling Up
5. Run Kid Run
6. Denver and the Mile High Orchestra


Top 3 Running List of who you haven't seen but really really want to:
1. UnderOath
2. The Almost
3. The Rocket Summer
4. The Becoming


Top 6 Running List of Best Meet & Greets (autograph table):
1. Joel and Luke/RSJ
2. Hawk Nelson
3. Capital Lights
4. Kutless
5. Dustin Ruth
6. Switchfoot


Top 3 (or more) Running List of Who I desperately want to meet: (whether I've seen them live or not)(in priority order)
1. Aaron Gillespie...and the rest of Underoath and The Almost
2. Newsboys, I have waited too long....
3. Ruth(the rest of the band...)
4. The Becoming(rest of the band...already met the keyboardist)


Will update when I see more artists.

My Favorite Disease-TFK

Yes this one is about my favorite thing in the whole world, MUSIC.

I always love going to concerts(next one is Dec. 6th: Everlife and Morning Will Break and One Voice).

I have over 60 cds, and then like 20 mix ones.

I love music.

It is one of my passions.

I guess I kinda want to say thank you to my top 6 artists/bands:

1. Hawk Nelson-Thank you boys so much for everything you do for your friends. We love you. You have helped me out in so many more ways than you would even know. I love you boys and you are some of my favorite people in the whole world. I really don't think I could really get through some days without you. I will tell you what some of this stuff is about next time I see you.

2. Capital Lights-You are one of the newest bands on this list. When I met you guys you made me feel like I was one of your friends and that will go a long way for you guys. You guys are amazing Christian men. I am so proud to call you guys one of my favorites. Now you guys need to come to Lifest next summer, so I can say you have been in my hometown.

3. Run Kid Run-Seriously if I would have done this a year ago you guys wouldn't even be on the list. Now they are my 3rd favorite band...and they know it. I love hanging out with and talking to these 4 guys. They are so amazing and in love with God.

4. The Becoming-wowness. I can't wait to actually see these guys live. They are so nice and everything. I have met Justin(thanks to DMHO), but he is only 1/5th of the band. They are like one of the only few bands that actually respond to my comments on Myspace(them and Joel and Luke...I have had a few from other ones...but not as much). I love their music and really can't wait.

5. Joel and Luke-Their big sister is one of my favorite female artists, Rebecca St. James(btw her last name is actually Smallbone). Their music is so amazing. I <3 their voices and I <3 my pics with them. They are so sweet and down to earth and yeah. I have a secret with one of them...haha.

6. Cycledown- These guys walked into my life a year ago...and I am sad that they broke up...but I get that it is for the better of all of them. I remember the day I met them so much...it was so much fun getting to hang out with them and then getting to do the same thing a week later.



Music has helped me through so much and I am so thankful for these bands and everyone that I have met thanks to them and a lot of other bands. It is one thing that can bring most people together that you would think would never even be friends just by the way they look.

yeah...I don't really know what else to write. might not update until next week after the concert...depends on my mood this week.