New LCD's - Setup beta 2

New LCD's - Setup beta 2

Gym Service 09_11_29 Pictures

Gym Service 09_11_29

Gym Service 09_10_26 Pictures

Gym Service 09_10_26

Gym Service 09_10_04 Pictures

Gym Service 09_10_04

My new fire despenser.

Desk Top Test 2

 

Possible audio one-line for desk...

Desk Top Design Alpha 2

Desk Top Design Alpha 2

Desk Top Test 1

 

Jacob and I went to Home Depot, bought a piece of wood (can't remmeber what it's called) and used my Google Sketch Up drawing to cut a prototype of the top layer for the desk we are designing. Here it is in action...

Thanks Jacob!

Costa Rica trip pictures

Here is a link to the pictures I took in my recent trip to CR...

Slide Show!

Now awaiting the Springman seal of approval...

12 more to go....

Making progress...

Teriminating patch bays...

Those of you who have been in the Tech Lab might agree with me that this is hilarious...

Video switcher guts.....

The beauty of living 5 minutes walking distance from work is being able to walk to work when you have car trouble. Except when it's raining.

Early midnight snack...

Running sound for Passion for Justice...

God gave us two nostriles for a reason. In case one gets sick and can't function properly.

Going to Costa Rica

Some of you have heard. Most have not. But here is the official word: I am going to Costa Rica to help Boy With A Ball work at youth camp/conference! I leave Atlanta (ATL) for San Jose (SJO) on September 22nd and return back to ATL on the 27th.

While we're there, we will host a camp for 250 kids. The camp starts on Thursday and ends on Sunday. During this time, we hope to teach the kids leadership qualities and to build relationships that could one day open doors to more deeper relationships. This is an awesome opportunity that we are VERY excited about! We will do this through special speakers (including Jamie Johnson) and activities that require teamwork and leadership. (there is more to it, but I don't know all the details yet.) I do know that the camp will be structured very much like Camp of Champions back in the States. And as with CoC, my primary role for this camp will be Tech Director. The nice thing this time around is I can't bring ANYTHING with me. I will be using gear that is already at the facility. The only things I will be packing is clothes and my computer. Something I'm definitely not used to!

Frosted chocolate fudge or brown sugar cinniman?

I love an organized tech lab! http://ping.fm/QlJOT

It's official folks. I now own an iPhone.

Art and the church

This article, written by my boss Matt Reeves, is so relevent to me that I'm posting a link to it here...

http://ping.fm/Ckjdd

Pictures from Gym Service 09_50_24

Forgot to mention some good stuff about hair cuts

So...  I got my hair cut friday...  while I wasn't happy about some stuff... I was very happy about a few other things...

first... you must know that ever since I moved here, I have been looking for a good place to get a haircut that doesn't charge a fortune and does a good job.

I think I may have found the place.  I found a barbers shop not too far from my place that is very southern in style.  :)  Kinda redneck interior...  with hunting stuff/decor around the place.  :)  There were a couple of guys in there that looked like they've been at it for a while and not some newbie just out of school.  (no offense) 

So... after got past the 20 questions of "how do you want it?", he went at it.  He didn't try to strike up conversation, but conversed when I did...  and stopped when I did.  Which I greatly appreciate, 'cause I normally don't like talking when there's blades and such around my head.  Also... when it came time for the 2nd baptism, (i.e., they spray water on your head) he didn't drench me like most others do.  He only sprayed what he needed.  When he finished, he took warm shaving cream and shaved the back of my neck...  something I have not seen in your typical haircut here in Atlanta... 

Sadly, they didn't take credit card... so I had to pay cash.  :/  not a big deal though.

Why I don't like hair cuts

So… I figured out why I don't like haircuts.

 

1.  It cost money.  Not a big deal, but why should something so simple cost $13 or more?

2.  When they get those electric clippers in certain spots along my neck and ears, it causes my spine to totally freak out.

3.  The barbers also ask questions.  I don't know what I want.  I don't know how I do my hair.  I'm a guy.  I just comb the dumb stuff.

4.  There's almost always a line of people.  You have to wait.  I'm a spoiled american brat that wants everything now.  haha.

5.  Time.  It always takes 30 mins or more.  There's no such thing as a 5 minute haircut.  (Not that I want them to hurry up and mess my head up…)

 

Ok.  So… some of those really aren't a big deal.  But the first 2 are the ones that really bother me.  haha….  there's my thoughts of the day.

Life this past week or so...

We spent last week setting up and running tech for a battle of the bands concert in he Hanger at Perimeter Church. We were very excited to be part of this as we rarely get to exercise our creativity. Matt and Chris did lighting, Wade did audio, Patrick and I did video. Needless to say... it was awesome! Here is a link to some of the video... Pics will be up soon too...

http://www.vimeo.com/4954499

The day after the event, were to start on a major project. Upgrading our video system to HD! A massive project we have been working on for nearly a year. Unfortunately, I am sick an unable to help with this project. I'm very unhappy about this as I missing out on a valuable learning experience.

Rooted FOH setup

Also cool...

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/usb-gadgets/7e3e/?cpg=ab

Tech is amazing....

If you could have anything...

If you could have anything... what would it be? Kinda like 3 wishes, but you only get one.

I have to admit that the first thing that came to my head wasn't Jesus.

If you could change one thing...

We all have something in our lives that is the highest priority. Now, for the sake of this discussion, let's take God as being the highest of priorities out of the picture. I'm talking about stuff like... career, family, school, friends... etc.

So... I pose this question to you and myself: If there was one thing you could change about "____", what would it be?

I work at Perimeter Church and they are my highest priority in life right now. There are many things that I would like to see done differently, but when I think of this question, and plug it in various scenarios, I begin to see things differently. I begin to feel the pain that others who do have the power to make said change...

My thoughts of the week...

so... I had a revelation the other day. Sparked by James Christerson. We were chatting about anxiety... And he told me his definition of anxiety. In that definition, he mentioned some stuff about control. I don't like the idea being a control freak. However, I realized , that I am indeed a control freak in some sense. Basically, I feel like things should be under control. Not necessarily my control, but controlled in a way that I feel is good and a positive thing. The list of things I feel like should be controlled is kinda long. Some of these are minor, some are major.

Another core problem related to this "control problem" would be selfishness.

In the midst of all this, a verse kept being brought to my attention...

Philippians 4:6-7

"Do not fret or have anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

And God's peace shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

I'm thinking about making this my verse for this season. Kinda like a theme song.

So... here's what I'm going to do:
1. Not be as selfish.
2. Not worry so much. (i.e., not desire as much control over a situation)

Ok. so, that list was dumb. I haven't a clue what I'm supposed to exactly. But I will be trying to live out this verse more.

Inspiration I don't need!

I love this! I REALLY want to do this one day!

Police reported three dozen cheerful bystanders, yet no one claims to have seen who did it.

The life of a Minesweeper

BTW, I don't recomend the site... but the video is awesome!

Target vs Publix

So... I strongly dislike grocery shopping. I'm not good at it. I don't like dealing with parking. Don't like pushing a buggy around. I don't like dealing with people... going around them, waiting for them, having them cut in front of me while looking at the shelf... it's not any one element that I can't handle. It's the whole package. Then... There's the check out. ALWAYS packed. You would think companies would figure out faster ways to take our money.

So, most of these issues are dealt with by shopping at Target. While it's a much smaller grocery store, there are less people and things are quieter. There's less to chose from. Which can be a good thing. Who would have known that there are 10 million different kinds of cheeses at a grocery store? Brands, styles, types, sizes... options, options, options. I love options. But sometimes, there are just too many!

Then there is publix. PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE! EVERYWHERE! They need to have lanes for all the people and buggies like they do for cars! They are everywhere! It's nuts! Loud! Slow... chaos! You can't get anywhere without saying "excuse me!" But, the good thing is they have WAY more stuff. I even found the new cookie 'n cream pop tarts! I'm really excited about that... Then. The dreaded checkout. Totally packed with people and full buggies! There's just no end. So, there I stand... bored. Running my phone battery down trying to find something to do.

Ok. Those are my thoughts of the day. Have fun shopping!

Taking apart a LCD

Dinner....

Quest to Serve

So... I like to help people. That's the main part of the mission statement for my life. When I lived in Mobile, it was easy to find someone to help. There always seemed to be need somewhere. For me, it was church, the school, the youth group, the college group, fire dept and other friends. There were always things for me to do to improve things.

I have moved to a new environment. The needs are different. I have to find new ways to serve. I knew this before I moved but I didn't know it would be like this. I have been here for almost 2 years and I still don't have it figured out. I never knew that helping people could be so hard.

I live in one of the richest areas in the world. People don't need the things I used to do in mobile. I work at a church with a 13 million dollar operational budget, 4,000-6,000 people and most people already have a developed circle of friends that can help them if they need help.

So, I try to volunteer with other ministries doing tech. (after all, God wants me to do tech right?) The problem I'm running into was either the ministry doesn't need/want my help(that's what having 4000 people is good for) or I was too helpful. (that's new for me)

So, my quest continues... Where do I go to serve others using my skill set of tech? Is that what I'm supposed to do right now? Perhaps this is the part of the show where I change my life mission statement? (I doubt it, but I must consider the question)

Cool guitar v-editing...

Gym Service 09-01-26

Perimeter Infrastructure Upgrade 08-09

Another attempt to use MS Live for photo hosting. I really wish they had a way to embed slideshows into my blog.

Gym Service Pictures 12/21/08

Gym Service Pictures 12/21/08