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February 28, 2007

Things I'm Tired Of Reminding Myself Of

1) I like music
2) Not EVERYONE in hollywood is a douche bag
3) Certain foods are put into the "fattening" category for a reason
4) More money will not make me any happier than I have the ability to be at this very moment

And, an addition to my list of company slogans that make zero logical sense:

-"Diet Dr. Pepper tastes more like regular Dr. Pepper"

This was an obvious one. For those unfamiliar with the list, let me fill you in. The above slogan now joins the likes of:

"We'll beat anyone's advertised price or your mattress is freeeeee"
"With a name like smuckers it has to be good"

Posted by chriscoxmusic at 01:06 PM | Comments (0)

USD

Always a great time down there. The highlight of our evening, however, was the fantastic mexican food they provided for us. Oh USD, you are a beast of burden.

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February 25, 2007

What I believe

No matter who you are, no matter what your circumstance, one thing is always true: When your parents tell you something, you believe it. Even if you know it's not true, even if it's the most illogical of accusations, on some level, way deep down, you believe it.

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February 19, 2007

The Answer

The other day my good friend Ty and I were having a conversation about philosophy and life. I mentioned that I don't really struggle with the same types of things that I used to. I used to struggle with whether or not Jesus was the Messiah. And I don't anymore. I used to struggle with whether or not there was a God. And I don't anymore. I talked about the dozens of men who've claimed to be the messiah. They've done many of the same things that Jesus did. Even the eating his body and drinking his blood part. This type of behavior is so common in history, a name has been assigned to it: the Hero Pattern. And so Ty asked me why I believe in Jesus and not any of those other guys. And the answer is: I don't know. But I will say that I don't really take that road to get to Jesus. I take the road of looking around at the world and experiencing my depravity and feeling my need for salvation. I believe in Jesus because I have chosen to. Some would tell me that I'm a fool, and perhaps they're right. But I know that they'd only say that to feel powerful in the conversation. Power is the lie that satan sold to eve. Do I believe that an actual snake came up and started talking to eve? No. I don't think that actually happened. Just the same way I don't know if many of the recorded actions of Jesus actually happened. But the point is, it doesn't matter whether or not they actually happened. Just like it doesn't matter that the story of the boy who cried wolf probably never actually happened. These are all lessons for us to learn. These are all deep observations and commentaries. And I see my need for salvation and the depravity of humanity in almost every nook and cranny of life. THAT is what I need to deal with. My need for salvation. The interesting thing here is that I also see all kinds of debate about these things, both within the church and outside it. And all of these debates are full of people who get together to feel power, love and significance. Because we have believed that the adoration of man will fulfill us. And there satan's lie all over again. This is the road I take to get to Jesus. I read about him, both in the bible and from other places, and I fall in love with him. Because he says these things. He says these things and then tells me that He is indeed my salvation. And it's at that point that I don't really care about much else. Just Him and my (almost) wife.

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February 15, 2007

Where are we running?

My "job" allows me to pretty much make my own schedule every day. What is interesting is that if I get up from my computer to grab a soda or get the mail, much less run an errand, I know that when I come back to my computer, there will be much more work for me to do. My inbox will be full, my cellphone will show missed calls. It never stops and I love it.

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February 14, 2007

Soft, warm reflections, with me, Chris.

On holidays such as today, i oft reflect on where things were a year ago. Last valentines day I was in love with the woman I am going to marry. I mean really in love. And I of course I still am. But about a year ago was when it really became real to me that Kristi is no ordinary woman. And so she became more of a motivation for me to get out of bed in the MORNING than i've ever had, and she still is. I think she always will be. I was also broke. Completely broke. Take-your-girlfriend-to-diddy-reese-on-valentines-day-because-their-ice-cream-sandwhiches-are-only-a-dollar broke. And this was 100% by choice. I had a couple ways of making money prior to this, and lived quite comfortably. And I quit all of them. It was one of the best decisions i've ever made. I could feel it starting. I could see myself becoming another story. Another bitter story. So I man'd up and quit and it was the most liberating feeling. That same feeling you have when you brake up with someone you know you're not supposed to be with. Sad, scary, paradigm-changing and liberating. Wonderful, in fact. It's been quite a year, really. One full of uncertainty and risk, and one FULL of reward. And so now, looking forward, I think about how things will be a year from now. I'll be a dad. JOKING!

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February 13, 2007

Oi yoi yo

Yesterday morning, as usual, I went to my favorite coffee shop and started working. "No Woman No Cry" was playing. And so I went about my business, as usual, and about ten minutes later I came up for air and realized that the same song was still playing. "Man, this must be a really long version. Maybe it's live" I thought. No, it wasn't live. It was just on repeat. About 4 pm yesterday I got a phone call from my roommate Moses. "Hey, did you go to the lost bean today?" "Yes", said I. "Was 'No Woman No Cry' playing?". "The whole time", I replied. All freaking day. How is that possible? All freaking day.

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February 09, 2007

I feel

Like i'm living in two different worlds. The business and the music. And I have no intention of combining the two. It's funny, I love business and I love music. But I hate the music business. I've spent enough time in la to not really want anything to do with it. So here I am, still living in my altruistic, orange county youth. But I know I can make both worlds work and be successful at both. Because I want them. Both.

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February 07, 2007

What do you want?

People ask me this. Lately a lot of people. Answer: I don't know. I want to be myself and make a living. If you've not listened to David Condos, you need to. Find him here. My favorite: "I Should be Lost Without You". We played with David in Nashville and he and his band walked meekly into the room, safely shook our hands and said a genuine hello. They then proceeded to kill it. I mean really kill it. Like from the first note of the first tune, we all said "ok, you're the real thing".

Words I hate:
Tasty
Morsel

Here in the la scene, it is not uncommon to hear someone refer to guitar tone as "tasty". A man I work with at my church told me yesterday of a christian company called "Tasty Faith". Really? That's all you could come up with? Does this gross anyone else out?

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February 05, 2007

Hello

I can see Derek Webb being one of those guys who is "cool with not showering every day". You do not do that, Derek Webb.

Any activity that begins with the word "roller" will not be fun.

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February 03, 2007

Always bittersweet

Well we're back! This was such a great trip and we are so grateful to all of you who came out to the shows. You reminded us of why we do what we do. It always feels good to be back though. I've never missed someone like I miss my fiance when I'm on the road. Here's our final little video.

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