Easter Weekend!

We had a mini-vacation for Easter. Some friends of mine asked me to come up to Owasso and play drums on Sunday. My good friend Doug Gregg (you can read his blog from the links to the right), his family, and a launch team (which also consists of several old friends and my old band pals) started a church up in Owasso, OK. This city has soared in numbers over the last few years. The statistics show like 70% of the city is unchurched...which is crazy numbers. Please pray for LifePoint and the city.

We (Liz, Addy, and myself) decided to go up Saturday after a wedding (Liz's cousin) in Choctaw Saturday afternoon. We decided to stay in a hotel for the night, despite numerous offers to be guests for the night. We got to swim at the hotel (indoor pool and hot tub) and just hang out some before band practice. We went by Doug's house, which is next door to where we practiced. We had a blast, and I had some serious nerves going. I was so nervous!!

I had not played the drums (minus some Rock Band on the 360) in 2 years. We got very little practice in before going live...maybe 30 minutes to a hour. It went very smoothly and Liz said everything sounded awesome! Maybe she is trying to make me feel good...but I know she tells me like it is. haha! Afterwards, we all went out to eat. It was a good weekend and lots of fun. I almost left out the 2 hours of setting up the church and 2 hours of tearing down...they meet in the 6th Grade Center there in Owasso. That was fun! They have a desire and passion to make it happen, and I know the Lord will bless that church! If you are ever in that area, please check them out!!!

All About Me...


Name: Michael S.
Birthday: July 29, 1980
Birthplace: Midwest City, OK
Current Location: Norman, OK
Eye Color: blue-green
Hair Color: dark brown...though it is trimmed all off.
Height: 5'10"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: My dad calls it "Heinz 57" because there is a big mixture...I know there is some Cherokee Indian on my dad's side.
The Shoes You Wore Today: Black flip-flops
Your Weakness: Being a people pleaser (it is a strength, too), but I have a difficult time making some decisions because I try to please others.
Your Fears: Something happening to my family.
Your Perfect Pizza: Pepperoni or Cheese...I'm very simple.
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Just getting closer to paying off debt.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: I don't use IM, except with the wife while out of town.
Thoughts First Waking Up: "How much longer can I sleep and still make it to work on time?"
Your Best Physical Feature: haha! I can't tell after all the weight I've put on in 2 years.
Your Bedtime: Whenever my wife lets me go to sleep...she is a night owl and likes me to stay up with her.
Your Most Missed Memory: Late night video games with friends.
Pepsi or Coke: I don't like Pepsi at all...but I am really getting tired of soda. I love sweet iced tea.
McDonalds or Burger King: I like them both.
Single or Group Dates: I enjoy both. My wife and I like our alone time, plus hanging out with other couples.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla: I like twist...can someone please tell me why McDonalds quit having that?
Cappuccino or Coffee: I don't like either...gross! I'm too young to drink.
Do you Smoke: No way!
Do you Swear: No...I use my brain and can think of better words.
Do you Sing: Yes...everyday in the car.
Do you want to go to College: I made it only one semester, and I wish I would have finished.
Do you belive in yourself: Yes, I do.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Yes, very much so.
Do you think you are Attractive: Oh yes...I'm so fine!
Are you a Health Freak: Not as much as I need to.
Do you get along with your Parents: Very much so...I don't know where I'd be without them.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Not so much...that means children come wake us up scared.
Do you play an Instrument: I play the drums...I was in a praise band for 4 years.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Nope.
In the past month have you Smoked: Nope...nasty.
In the past month have you been on Drugs: Nope.
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes...with my wife.
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Just to run inside for some Chick-Fil-A
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Nope...not to say I couldn't.
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Nope.
In the past month have you been on Stage: I don't think so...it has been awhile.
In the past month have you been Dumped: Nope...don't have to worry about that. My wife is stuck.
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: Nope.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: Nope.
Ever been Drunk: Nope.
Ever been called a Tease: Nope.
Ever been Beaten up: Nope...I was on the winning side growing up.
Ever Shoplifted: Yes...as a 6 year old, I took a package of Twinkies. When we got to the car, my mom spotted it and made me take it back inside to tell them. Never done it since!
How do you want to Die: Hopefully, in my sleep...though that is a scary thought to go to bed and not wake up.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: I would love to do something involved with sports...like sports talk radio. I wish I would have went to broadcasting school and worked for the Sports Animal.
What country would you most like to Visit: I want to go see Italy, and I would love to go see Jerusalem and walk where Jesus did.
Short or Long Hair: I think shorter hair with style always looks the best.
Best Clothing Style: Whatever looks good
Number of CDs I own: I'm not sure...I just use iTunes with my iPod now.
Number of Piercings: None.
Number of Tattoos: None.
Number of things in my Past I Regret: None...everything that happens in your life makes you what you are today.