Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Field Notes #20: Some Things Planned, Others Not

I woke up before my alarm today, which is usually a bad sign, but it ended up being good. I've written a new song! It's called "Beautiful God." The chorus popped into my head during my 2-mile barefoot run last night (which was awesome), and this morning I penned the verses and a bridge. I'll be working out the groove and general feel for the next little while--maybe I'll start playing it out soon to let it come into its own. :)

Anyway, Val and I spent some time this morning going over Vacation Bible School stuff--the woman who was in charge is unable to continue in that capacity, but there should be enough in place that I can pick up where she left off (with help). We also worked out some possibilities for activities with the kids and finalized worship stuff (even though we ended up cutting a hymn later).

Little did I know, Val was intentionally keeping me occupied so I wouldn't leave. I found this out when my boyfriend Gary called me, and I was very confused to hear his voice coming not only from the phone but also from down the hall. Turns out he had conspired with my dad and with Val to come down to Denver and surprise me! I was definitely surprised, especially because I'm going to visit him for his birthday this weekend, but it was a wonderful surprise. I was excited to show him around the church and the area, and I got to see his many many MANY pictures and videos from his trip to El Salvador with Compassion International. And I got pretty jewelry and stuff from El Salvador. :) So my day didn't go like I had expected, but it was wonderful.

After Gary left, I attended the worship committee meeting, and then we had choir practice. Jeana's going to be out of town this weekend, so I guess I'm in charge of music, which makes me nervous. And I always get anxious when I'm playing piano in front of people. But it went fine, and I'll have time to practice and get comfortable with the music before Sunday.

Which, of course, is Father's Day, and I have a groovy dad, who came (along with my mom) and took me out to dinner last night. :)

And also the sunset was GORGEOUS tonight.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Field Notes #20: Some Things Planned, Others Not

I woke up before my alarm today, which is usually a bad sign, but it ended up being good. I've written a new song! It's called "Beautiful God." The chorus popped into my head during my 2-mile barefoot run last night (which was awesome), and this morning I penned the verses and a bridge. I'll be working out the groove and general feel for the next little while--maybe I'll start playing it out soon to let it come into its own. :)

Anyway, Val and I spent some time this morning going over Vacation Bible School stuff--the woman who was in charge is unable to continue in that capacity, but there should be enough in place that I can pick up where she left off (with help). We also worked out some possibilities for activities with the kids and finalized worship stuff (even though we ended up cutting a hymn later).

Little did I know, Val was intentionally keeping me occupied so I wouldn't leave. I found this out when my boyfriend Gary called me, and I was very confused to hear his voice coming not only from the phone but also from down the hall. Turns out he had conspired with my dad and with Val to come down to Denver and surprise me! I was definitely surprised, especially because I'm going to visit him for his birthday this weekend, but it was a wonderful surprise. I was excited to show him around the church and the area, and I got to see his many many MANY pictures and videos from his trip to El Salvador with Compassion International. And I got pretty jewelry and stuff from El Salvador. :) So my day didn't go like I had expected, but it was wonderful.

After Gary left, I attended the worship committee meeting, and then we had choir practice. Jeana's going to be out of town this weekend, so I guess I'm in charge of music, which makes me nervous. And I always get anxious when I'm playing piano in front of people. But it went fine, and I'll have time to practice and get comfortable with the music before Sunday.

Which, of course, is Father's Day, and I have a groovy dad, who came (along with my mom) and took me out to dinner last night. :)

And also the sunset was GORGEOUS tonight.

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