Battle Cry- last night

Tonight - my 3rd consecutive night playing the keys @ the Battle Cry.

Songs are basically the same, "King", "Point of Difference", "Saviour King" etc Hillsong songs. It seems so ironic that we're playing these songs when there's a speaker from Hillsong church here. hehe. There's almost a little pressure knowing that Ben Little has been hearing the songs been played so well by the band over at Sydney that he feels weird listening to us from humble Dunedin play.

Good thing is that playing songs over and over again builds up confidence, and gives us the ability to practice as a band, to know when and how to play (not just the basic chords), but filling in the gaps and making the sound just right. I've always dreaded the thought of playing during alter calls; one little mistake could throw the whole mood off. But as always, everything turned out GREAT.

I'm definitely grateful for Jo for putting me on the roster, and being able to play during this camp/conference. First time I've ever played so hard until my fingernails chipped and my lower arm muscles sore just from playing keyboard. ;P

Randomness: "tua tua" is actually a kind of shellfish. haha "old old"...

The decorated stage.

Self explanatory.

After being sprayed with dry ice, colourful spotlights.

Cream on pancakes!!! =)


Last but no least, the last picture is a picture of hard work. *hiak hiaks* Those hands belong to Rob and Amy, the cutest new couple in church. It's during times like these when I peak over and see their hands intertwined together that I believe true love is still out there, somewhere.

Awed


WOW.


Tonight's worship during Battle Cry was awesome beyond words.

It was one of those few times that every hand in the room was raised, every eye closed, every soul touched beyond explanation.

For me, it was one of those few times that I truly felt I wasn't playing the keyboard with my own knowledge, or what I've learnt.

It almost felt as if my fingers were guided by an invisible hand
, gliding across notes, and doing chord progressions I never knew how to do before.

Even Jo came up after the service and told me "Wow, I've never seen you play like that before".

Before the whole things, I was nervous. Olivia decided to do 2 extra songs, one of which I had never played during an actual service yet (Saviour King). But once I started playing, all fear went away. =)

There's nothing I'd rather do, than to play for Him always.


Photos up by Sunday the latest. =P

Heroes Season 2

Yay for the premiere of Heroes Season 2!!!

Hooray for the new cute guy: West (Nicholas D'Agosto) aka Claire's future boyfriend (as I hope) and the new flying man besides Nathan Petrelli.

The guy for Claire?

Spoilers here, so skip this if you haven't watched chapter 1 yet.

Peter is NOT dead! *gasp* But alas, he has no idea who he is and is chained inside a shipping container but still has his powers. And and and, he has a new haircut, bye bye fringe. For a change, his hair looks better than Nathan's this season as opposed to last season. Which is a good thing.

No sign of Sylar YET. But there's a mention about the big bad monster which is supposedly identified with the kensei sign and have eyes like those of a cat. *miao?*

My favourite scene has got to be the part when Takeshi Kensei took off his mask- lo and behold standing in front of the awestruck Hiro was a ERM blond caucasian (speaking perfect Japanese). English to be specific. *laughed til my insides hurt*

***

The Battle Cry
started tonight.

It's a "camp" for the teens and early twenty somethings at church, happening from tonight til Sunday. Ben Little from Hillsong is here specially for this- I have to admit, he has awesome story-telling skills (in a good way) and uses good analogies.

I wasn't supposed to play the keyboard until tomorrow and Saturday night, but somehow Jo asked me to fill in for Michelle. Last minute decisions always make me nervous, but thank goodness I knew all the songs by heart since they've been played countless times at Cityside before. Heh. We need to start singing those new songs we've been practising for so long!

Looking forward to the weekend, it's been a relatively relaxed week compared to the past few frantic weeks. The weather hasn't been that kind though, I had to wear my thickest jacket yesterday, and tonight it almost feels like its winter all over again. Spring oh spring, where are you?

Artists I adore

Less than 1 month to my second Brooke Fraser concert in 6 months!

Those that know me probably knows that I ADORE her singing/song-writing talent.

She inspires me.

Besides, how often would I be able to attend any more of her concerts once I graduate? Or what if this will be the last time Brooke will be touring nationwide since Sydney is her new home now?



Now, if only Ben Folds would wake up one day and decide to tour in NZ!

and play/sing during my 21st birthday...


... or maybe at my wedding in the far far future? Pretty please....?

Virus virus go away


Please don't let me get sick again!

I started having pre-viral infection symptoms this mornings. The slight tingling in my throat and the fever a few hours which subsided after taking 2 panadol tablets. Sigh. I had just recovered from one 2 weeks ago!

Stay away from me, rhinoviruses!