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Life a Little Lower

Nathan — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:54:57 +0000

South that is.

So I promised to start blogging a little over a month ago, and then a funny thing happened. Neil Greathouse and New Life Church offered me a job in Little Rock/Conway Arkansas.

Well, as most of you probably know by now, I took it. I’ve been here for two weeks now and it’s been nuts! Here’s what I’ve been up to all, of which I will elaborate on soon:

1. Moving in to my new place. Those of you who have asked can get my address on my Facebook page.

2. Working on a motion graphics video for our upcoming dirt conference.

3. Promoting that conference this last week at the ARC All Access Conference which will be hosted at NLC in 2010 (has been moved to Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge).

4. Running around doing my regular duties as a Video/Graphics person on the Creative Arts Team.

5. Avoiding picking up any hints of an accent like the swine flu.

Again, more elaboration to come and hopefully some pictures of where I live and work. Also, I hope you like the new layout of the site!

Prison Mike

Nathan — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:37:00 +0000

Thievery
Originally uploaded by prozaciswack.

I stole…and I robbed..and I kidnapped the President’s son and held him for ransom…….and I neva’ got caught neitha!

I always try to go all out for the annual AE Christmas Costume party…but I usually don’t start getting ready until the day of. So I chose something simple outfit wise and began to study the complex character of Steve Carell as Michael Scott as Prison Mike. I began studying the character the night before, picking up some key phrases (minus the crudeness), some of his mannerisms, and a short speech that he gives at the end of his visit.

It was a good party though, you can check out some of my favorite costumes on my flickr such as Gangsta Kim and Hilbilly Hillary.

You too can see the true Prison Mike here…crude humor may ensue…

10,000 Things

Nathan — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:08:00 +0000

Usually I have about 10,000 things running to my head that I want to get out all at once. In my blog, doing that has been an obvious struggle at times…like now. So many things are constantly coming down to the wire in my life from church to school to my personal life, but it’s all so exciting. I have a lot to get done over Christmas break…probably more than I even know yet.

- Several video editing projects such as the WFFC year end video and some personal projects.-

- Make a radio ad for Un Mundo Cafe. Details not final but I will be making something to play on U99.5FM.

- We are restructuring Alternative Edge and will be releasing some videos and new flyers and such…more to come on that.

- WFFC info brochures before tomorrow.

- Meet Miss Jessica in 30 minuets…oh yeah…I need to go!

The Christmas Fib

Nathan — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:18:00 +0000

Nothing bothers me more than when people ignorantly…especially when it’s such a ridiculous tale. There’s one in particular that bothers me every year that I always suspected to but false but never looked into it until now:

It was said that the cane was shaped like a “J” for Jesus. The red-and-white stripes represented Christ’s blood and purity. The three red stripes symbolized the Holy Trinity. The hardness of the candy represented the Church’s foundation on solid rock and the peppermint flavor represented the use of hyssop, an herb referred to in the Old Testament.”1

Now come on…seriously…what are the chances that this is true? This is a story that I’ve heard in church so many times, and yes it is a nice story with some nice symbolism but stop telling it like it’s a true story! The article quoted above goes on to say, “There is no historical evidence to support these claims, quite the contrary, but they are lovely thoughts.” This article and many others (Snopes, Wikipedia, and Farley and Sather’s Candy Company) explain that this story has only popped up in recent history and is a completely fictional tale.

So please, stop lying to our children…

Let’s Get to Know Each Other

Nathan — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 05:32:00 +0000

As I mentioned, I watched Ghost World a few weeks ago which included a strange clip of a song called Jaan Pehechan Ho. It was originally shot for a movie called Gumnaam and performed by Shankar Jaikishan.

The main lyrics to the song are:
“Jaan Pehechan Ho, Jeena Aasaan Ho,
Dil Ko Churane Wale Aakh Na Churaavo, Naam Tho Bataavo

Which mean:
“Lets get to know each other, it will make life easier,
oh you heart stealer, don’t shy away, tell me your name!”1

This goes in the category with Tunak Tunak Tan of stuff Americans really aren’t supposed to see…

Here’s a link to download a Hi-Rez version of Jaan Pehechan Ho (71.1 MB).

Danielle’s Kidnapped Birthday

Nathan — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 05:17:00 +0000

I wanted to surprise Danielle in a unique way after the wonderful surprise party she gave me. We pulled off a kidnapping which included throwing her in a trunk and dragging her to Olive Garden. Hope you all enjoy the video.

Cedarville people and others who would enjoy a slightly higher quality video can download DanielleKidnap.wmv.

A Few Words About A Few Things

Nathan — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:49:00 +0000

I was looking through people’s lists of “100 Greatest Movies of All Time” and “Top 10 Films Ever” to see if maybe I’ve missed some good ones in all my movie watching over the years. One that I saw pop up several times was Ghost World. It’s a really strange movie apparently adapted from a comic book.

I did really enjoy it, especially the sarcasm towards modern art. It also took on the issue of how people who try so hard to be outcasts end up alienating themselves even from their fellow outcasts. Anyway, good one…check it out.

Also, on a completely unrelated topic I really like the business model Facebook has going for them. People say it’s too boring and not customized enough, but they’ve acquired quite an impressive audience of very active members. The stats are truly fascinating (I have read the whole article) including more photo uploads than Flickr and 85% of all college students with a profile*, 60% of which log in daily! I consider the not as customized look a good thing. For anyone who has ever browsed MySpace (which I do not recommend), Facebook is a nice clean alternative to keep track of friends and share memories. Their ads are also quite cleverly integrated and not nearly as annoying as most site’s flash banners with scantly clad women adorning them.

But I know this sounds completely like an ad for Facebook right now though so I digress and leave you with the fact that Facebook is much less annoying than MySpace…

*This number only counts students at colleges currently available in the Facebook world

Life Actually

Nathan — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:25:00 +0000

The fate of my Writing for Electronic Media hangs on how well the Bears do from week to week (luckily “da Bears” are having a good season at 9-1)…I always eat 3 M&M’s at a time…I think it’s time that we all meet Stu (he’s really a quality guy)…remember Lemmings? you can play it here or download it here…the coolest optical illusion on the internet ever!…remember Tunak Tunak Tan? never gets old, oh Daler Mehndi…I tried a new search service called ChaCha that has someone chat with you to assist with your search, at first try not so good…Meebo is a really awesome online chat client for all your accounts all free…THE END

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Put Back the Stars

Nathan — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:00:00 +0000

There are few song out there that really hit me in the chest. But there’s even fewer that almost bring me to tears. I’ve heard this song dozens of times, but it wasn’t until I played it the other day with the lyrics in front of me that it hit me on a level of myself that I need to remodel after some serious damage.

Blindside – Put Back the Stars

Put back the stars
I’m out of shape tonight
Pinhole black velvet navigation-skills got lost
with the fading light
It was there not more then a second ago
Now what do you know, what I do know
Is just not good enough to make things right
So put back the stars
I’m out of place tonight

Ain’t it something to know you’re lost
Ain’t it something to know you’re lost
Ain’t it something to know you’ve lost

I hoist my sail
Though there is no wind in sight
And I close my eyes to feel the fresh breeze
Paint the inside of my eyelids bright
Fill the sky with your breath
Cause you know I’m out of mine
Let the sky burn and I will inhale
Without a fight
So I hoist my sail
And I’ll just wait for you tonight

Ain’t it something to know you’ve lost
Ain’t it something to know you’ve lost
Ain’t it something to know you’ve lost

Black tar surround me now
But life is the next door neighbor
On the outside there is just absence
But when I close my eyes
All I see is your face

Ain’t it something to know you’re lost
Ain’t it something to know you’re lost
Ain’t it something to know you’re lost
Ain’t it something to know you’re lost

Ain’t it something to know you’ve lost
Ain’t it something to know you’ve lost
Ain’t it something I know I’ve lost

Although I question the legality of the site you can download this song or album here pretty cheap at high quality and DRM free.

All the Cool Kids Are Doing It

Nathan — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:25:00 +0000

Well, all the bloggers I admire have made such a list so it must be cool…right? I will also include a short comment on each one because I believe the meaning often goes deeper than just the title of the song.

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?

So, here’s how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that’s playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button

Opening Credits: The River is Wild – The Killers
I take this as foreshadowing for the rest of the movie.

Waking Up: Calm Like a Bomb – Rage Against the Machine
I would certainly never consider my morning explosive by any means but there it is.

First Day At School: Wonder What’s Next – Chevelle
Considering my thrust into public school after being home schooled, this is more than an apt description of that experience.

Falling In Love: Superfriend – Audio Adrenaline
This song is of course not originally about a girl…but it works.

Fight Song: Day By Day – DC Talk
Every day is a fight for some of us.

Breaking Up: God Put a Smile Upon Your Face (Live) – Coldplay
Make them wonder why you’re still smiling…in the bad times.

Prom: Without Love – Johnny Cash
I wish they played Johnny Cash at my prom(s)…way better than Notorious Big.

Life’s Ok: You are the One – Lincoln Brewster
When life’s just “OK” it’s always good to hit a nice worship song and remember what it’s all about.

Mental Breakdown: Blossom, The Witch – Still Remains
The album title for this song happens to be Of Love and Lunacy…true story.

Driving: Sleepwalking – Blindside
When I drive, I tend to drift off no matter what time of the day.

Flashback: Rest for the Weary – Cool Hand Luke
Good chill song, if I was having flash backs, I’d want to listen to Cool Hand Luke. Also the album is called The Fires of Life.

Getting Back Together: What’s My Age Again – Richard Cheese
If you know what this song is about it makes sense, plus it’s redone in the classy voice of Mr. Cheese.

Birth of Child: The Soldier’s Song – Demon Hunter
Because it takes a soldier to raise a child…not a village.

Wedding: Bend the Bracket – Chevelle
On the album This Type of Thinking Could Do Us In …hmmm…

Final Battle: Give – Faded Me
“And I will give my life a living sacrifice, and I give everything, every piece of me.” Battling to some good ‘ol Faded Me.

Death Scene: God Shaped Hole – Audio Adrenaline
Maybe that “hole” is not a figure of speech…that’s a pretty big hole.

Funeral Song: A Last Illusion – Trans Siberian Orchestra
I hope they play this at my funeral.

End Credits: Wiplash – Beanbag
With the lyrics, “Jesus will never let you go!”