Music and ALIVE Ministry

May 11, 2014

I have been attending Calvary Bellflower for the past few years and have become very involved in the college group, FUEL.  Just yesterday, I got to perform with my good friend, Brandon, in the high school ministry.  This was a first for me, and it was so amazing getting to sing some of my favorite worship songs for these high school students.  I love having the opportunity to sing and hearing voices sing along with me, and this was definitely the case yesterday. 
 

 

The Setlist:

Hosanna

I Am

Oceans

 

Music and Kina Grannis

May 6, 2014

This past Tuesday, two of my amazing friends, Sandra and Amanda, took me to see a concert of one of our favorite artists, Kina Grannis. 



Her new album, Elements was released the same day so it made the concert even more special because I was able to hear her new music LIVE for the first time.  The first song Kina performed was "Dear River," which is one of my new favorite songs (I play it on repeat).  I purchased the new album at the merchandise table the night of the concert and have not stopped listening to it since.  Hearing unique artists like Kina Grannis perform, inspires me to work toward finding my own sound through my music and songwriting.  Although my feet hurt from standing for so long at this amazing show, spending time with great friends, and listening to great music made it all worth it.

Kina Grannis performing "Dear River"

Music and My Birthday

May 4, 2014 (MY BIRTHDAY)

My birthday was just yesterday, and I turned the big 21!  I had a get together at my house, and almost all of my closest friends were there.  We had dinner (Island Grill), played Ping-Pong (along with other games), enjoyed cake (from Costco), and had a bonfire in the backyard (with our new patio furniture and fire pit).  My favorite moment was when I began to sing while playing my guitar around the bonfire, and baby Ethan began to clap along with me.  We gave him some bongos and he started playing along, it was the cutest thing ever! 

Having all my friends together on my birthday and being able to share music with them made my birthday so special!