best wedding ever.

this is the most romantic thing i have ever seen in my life:

Preview: Ben and Nichole 3.27.10 from Ben Potter & Drew Barefoot on Vimeo.

legendary

my, my. tonight was such an awesome night. my pessimism was revolutionised just to witness God's glory having stirred a  flame that is yet to burn brightly amongst the junior high peeps. but wow. on the way home kristine was telling us 'it was cool to see something like clapping hands was so significant' (well, something along those lines) and she was right. to be refreshed on the different aspects of worshipping our God really burned down the walls of misconception as we just let out cries of spiritual hunger and a desire for change. i really pray that it's not just hype.

earlier in the night, yan was pointing out how the younger ones were the future, the future of yd, the church, sydney, australia and the world. it was awesome to have the ability to clap, scream, jump, bow and sing for our God with no shame of having a throat that was sorely dying but just to release the reverence we feel towards Him.

God also pushed me forward in my leadership, i did take a step forward tonight. And i'm thankful that i did.
oh and let us not forget the head-banging and moshing we partook of. i hope to see more nights of passionate worship, not just physically but spiritually. "And God saw that it was good" Genesis 1:9

lunch 101

lemon pepper + chilli chicken & avocado salad with italian dressing & chilli sauce

argh.

so in the midst of studying for my modern history exam tomorrow, i've altered the layout of my blog, as you can observe it's 'stretchy' now, and i feel kind of weird opening such a loosey-goosey mindset considering it was co-operating before. anyhow, what do you think? i'm unsure, it seems messy to me. BUT I LIKE THAT THE IMAGE SIZES HAVE NO BOUNDARIES! muahha, so here's a few:

you me at six = going to see them in september. they are awesome

julian & andy = amazing

boots. i want those boots.

new york city. i shall conquer you a few years time.

absolute glee.

my exam schedule. :'(

made this on sunday, black spray paint, $7.99 box/frame, wire, white paint. oh yeah, that's my favourite quote ever!

oh switchfoot, i must see thee.

some of my studio/office/haven/bedroom. ha. yeah cbb rotating that for you, sorry.

that's where i study. man my room is really messy :S

LOVE146

aside from TWLOHA, 

another movement i'm down for is LOVE146. join their faith network.

LOVE146 is an organisation put towards the abolition 

of child sex slavery and exploitation. nothing less.

Love146 History.

there's something about the notion of 'love' that i'm about. my faith in Christ is based upon the 

foundations of love. how His love saved me, and how by sharing His love with others helps those living in 

the dark see the light.

we need to be exposed and made aware of the issues occurring in this world. why? i believe it helps to 

stir us into running after God's calling. it may not be aligned with LOVE146 or slavery in general, maybe He's 

calling you for something completely different. Either way, let's get the bigger picture: let's pray, let's stand 

in the gap and fight for the powerless, the hopeless, the loveless.

and all that comes to mind

so studying for my half-yearly exams, that are in the next 2 weeks; my hand is crippled from only writing one essay (for shame), of the many i haven't even begun to memorise, mind cramping from the maths overdosage (that i do enjoy) and then i think of YD, my cell group, my family, my hair (yes, next friday i'm going a brighter red) and ikea. haha. so many things to think of, and so many things to put priority over. who knows what i'll be like during hsc time.

anyhow, i've concluded for the day, and i conclude with a notion dreaming to see young people passionate for Christ. maybe its just because i'm ageing and my views of the younger have changed from when i was their age, or i'm being too analytical. but it kills me when i know they're not walking properly with Christ (and it's spiritual suicide when my heart isn't right), if not walking at all. but all in due time, that's what i'm praying for. wow, imagine our generation if we all knew Christ. and another that comes to mind.. oh, i'll leave that for next time.

the best of:

the mixtape i made for ate angie. not only is it aurally beautiful, but aesthetically too. and the casing is recyclable oh yeah! don't you just want a mix tape from me? requests requests requests!

i also realise i look like an epic ug-bug in the photos. don't worry i'm off to bed!

wolverine:

you'll have to click the two images if you can't see what it says. but this is following the murders of wolverine's family and some of the greatest marvel heroes. man o' man. i want to invest in these comics.

MARVEL: YOU ARE AMAZING

preparatory to The Avengers film in 2012,
the great people of hollywood and marvel have been and are releasing films of some of the great marvel heroes and connecting them in this epic film in which i simply cannot wait for.

the cast:
Jeremy Renner …Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Edward Norton …Bruce Banner
Robert Downey Jr ….Tony Stark / Iron Man
John Krasinski …Steve Rogers / Captain America
Scarlett Johansson …Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Chris Hemsworth …Thor
Samuel L. Jackson …Nick Fury
Don Cheadle …Col. James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes / War Machine
Tom Hiddleston …Loki
Lou Ferrigno …The Incredible Hulk (voice)

so as you can see, a list of some amazing actors.
lately we’ve had the Ironman movies released (with Ironman 2 which has Black Widow) and the Incredible Hulk film (of edward norton and lou ferrigno - the original hulk). 

in 2011 we’ve got a Thor film coming out, starring home and away dude, a Captain America film, with the guy from The Office and a Nick Fury film starring Samuel L. Jackson.
yep. i’m pretty sure i’m going to pee my pants. this is more epic that the LOTR triology for me. oh sweet gypseys. i cannot wait.

and the honeymoon is over.

the settling of relationships brings me great uncertainty. sometimes i don't know how to respond or communicate to a person once you've passed on from the romantic stage of a friendship, if you understand what i mean (if you don't, you're an ug-bug). there are certain friendships that i'm never sure of, that i'm never sure exist, that i'm never sure are as strong as i assume. i'm never sure when it comes down to it.

i've also been torn to pieces today. Will showed me 'he loves us' by .. i'm too lazy to mention. and the lyrics absolutely tore me to pieces, as well as the underlying meaning of the song. oh how we take for granted the crazy, redeeming, life-changing, world shaking, mind boggling love that our God has. it drives me insane to try and form some kind of definition of why he's so faithful ... but i can't, that's why He's God.

boys II men?

3 boys from chifley college. their harmonies murdered everyone.

why do i love history?

doing my history assignment and homework; scouring youtube and textbooks for information and videos... i couldn't help but be blown away. i had to stop, take a breath and absorb the immense amount of reverence i felt towards this world's history. in my reflection, i couldn't help but remind myself the why i love history so much.

it's because i never want to forget the sacrifices and risks our ancestors made before us - shaping & expanding society as we know it, i never want to let go of the heroes and heroines that battled for a nation, that fought for honour and in all their pain and suffering, provided hope to a generation with the inability to defend themselves. i want to take on the legacy they left behind.

sure, when you look back at history, with a plain mind, you see corruption and greed for wealth and omnipotence of governments and empires. however, i can't help but be proud of our defenders. it gives me hope. it gives me another reason for my existence. i may not be fighting a physical war, i may not be risking my life for a greater cause, i may not be in insufferable conditions where every step, flinch and movement is as great a risk as being point-blank of the enemy, but that's why i love history. it humbles me with the reminders it gives of the heroes and leaders who looked to us, who fought for our generation to not have to suffer and sacrifice as they willingly did.

in one aspect, we were their greater cause.

what's your beef?

general status update: i've spent the evening singing songs from wicked, and practising the art of rockstar. other than that, i'm irritated at a certain someone. 1. because [name] is some what ignoring me; 2. [name] is complacent with life; 3. it's kind of awkward with [name]

isn't it interesting when you realise that some friendships are just too shallow to want to bother with anymore? however, my brain then goes on to reflect on the relationships i've worked really hard on and ended up cementing strong ties.
should i try? why, [name] is being a dry guy. oh fly.