Author: Shay

No, I’m not saying goodbye, it’s just the title of the final record from one of my favorite bands of all time, a band called Bleach. Yesterday I went and bought it. It’s been a sad couple of days as I have thought back through my life from junior high on. That’s when I bought the first Bleach CD. They have a total of six albums and I own them all. I never actually got to see them live, because the one time I was going to do so I basically broke my leg in a soccer game (to the point where I had to have an ambulance come to the field). It was my freshman year in high school. But I still went to the show that was over an hour and a half away. We missed Bleach, but we got to hang out with them for a couple of hours which was just as cool; now that’s punk rock.

The final song called “Farewell Old Friends” is really a song for anyone who has liked this band at one point. Though I don’t intend to do a review of this record, I am saying that the lyrics to that song have definitely made me a bit emotional the past few days. We don’t talk like that anymore, “Farewell Old Friends,” do we? It’s more of a 1700’s saying in my mind. But I must say that it is a sad day in the life Christian music. I can officially say that I have been alive and enjoyed the entire life of a band, and a band that is committed to Jesus Christ. Who is your favorite band, maybe a band that has impacted you, or that you just enjoy when everyone else might not?

So though I’ll be back sooner than later, this is in memory of my favorite band:

“Farewell old friends, this has been the best it could have been, farewell old friends, and we won’t forget the times we spent, as for me and my countrymen, we are headed out to sea, and there’s no way that this is the end for them, or for me… so farewell. for now farewell, this has been a tale, we hope you tell. don’t forget what we’ve become, and the training’s worth the time it took, now that it is done. when the waves they come crashing in, will I withstand and sing? there is nothing for us to fear, we’re in the service of the Good King. the Good King. so farewell, farewell, old friends, farewell, farewell, farewell, old friends..”

- Bleach (1996-2005)

I bet you’ve heard that before. I know, I’ve been bad this week. Been a long week just trying to get my life in order after Winter Camp with my church this weekend. Overall I thought the weekend went well and the high school and junior high students had a really enjoyable time.

So summer’s here. The rain is gone and the sun has come. I feel great. Not that I don’t feel great when the rain is here, I just get so excited when summer comes. I guess it has something to do with the fact that I am a summer baby; or maybe not? Hopefully I’ll be taking some pics this week and put them on shaycam. I am not sure of what, but I’m sure I’ll figure something out.

Listening to a really awesome song right now called “Jesus I My Cross Have Taken.” It’s an old hymn with 6 verses. Check it out online sometime if you get a chance. See ya later.

“This is Shay Thomason reporting live on StormWatch 2005.”
So.. you’ve all heard about these crazy storms we’ve been having in southern cali. it’s been so awesome. I have never seen so much water in my entire life. If I wasn’t so worried about my camera getting soaked I would try to get a picture in the rain. But I don’t have an umbrella. I’m a SoCal kid, we don’t carry umbrellas with us.

Anyways, I captured this picture with my camera when there was a cloud break. A few minutes later it started to rain and be sunny at the same time. it was great. also, I just got back from my parents house. when I was driving back the rain was so crazy. I seriously thought the 210 freeway was a river. no joke, this thing was nuts. then when we got to the 5 freeway, it was a lake. as of right now I’m sitting in my room and I hear the rain pounding on the roof and I love it. I love rain. rain rain on my face. I love it. ok, time for bed for me. hopefully they will cancel classes tomorrow. now I know what you’re thinking “Shay, you don’t have class tomorrow, it’s Presidents day.” well.. I’ve already thought of that, but we DO have class. we don’t take that holiday off. but, maybe God will give it to us anyways. ok peace out.

that’s what my philosophy professor said today. I thought it was so counter what we were learning and that it was great! “Smart People Disagree.” Talk about an understatement. He was being very serious when he said it, and it makes me laugh. that’s all.

how’s your valentines day? I’ve had kind of a rough day. Wish I could go back and start over, but that’s life I guess. wish sometimes I would just close my mouth. that’s all I can handle for one post. hope your dates go well.

I appreciate everyone for living me a comment! That was very nice of you. Even you Anonymous, though I am sorry that I make you upset, if there is anyway for me to make it right with you, I will do it. I would ask that maybe you could leave me a comment if/when I make you mad. That way I might be able to clear up anything that was confusing. My heart isn’t to divide and conquer, or say things just to make people mad. I hope you know that, whoever you are.

I just spent some time reading a book that I think is a must have for any Christian that is struggling with the spiritual disciplines of being a disciple of Christ. It’s really just a devotional book and I think you might check it out. It’s called “Disciplines for life” by C.J. Mahaney and John Loftness. It’s really a good book for your quiet time. check it out, I think you’ll enjoy it.

It’s been an good Saturday. I was at 3:40am to be at work by 4:15, and I had a good shift. The sun finally came out today and that was nice. I enjoyed driving with my window down as I came home today. Rockin’ out in my car to my music, lovin’ it. Alright, I’m off to Target to get some stuff that I’ve been planning on getting for a week. I just got paid yesterday so that’s why I had to wait! It’s funny how I work all the time and really never see where that money goes. ok.. you kids have a good weekend.. rock on.