Mood: Uplifting
Music: John Patittucci “Avenue D” On The Corner CD
I must start off with Saturday’s gig… It was probably the smoothest gig that we’ve ever done as a band… The Spain Inn in Piscataway was an Xcellent venue as we had a full stage 2 ourselves… The crowd was incredible as they loved the music along with fully being active with the band… By that I mean they were so into the music they sang along with us, they danced on the floor 2 us, & when I went into MC mode 2 get the party started We/They Really Lost Our Minds!!!
As a band we fired on all cylinders & everything was Xcellent!!! Our mistakes were so minimal we shocked ourselves… We finally felt like we did 2 sets back 2 back that were equally impressive (usually 1 seems stronger than the other…) Tasha was in rare form vocally as she nailed every song xspecially MJ’s Butterflies, Jayson was stretching out adding xtra flava 2 his bass playing, JR (sang, played keys, & directed the band) beautifully, & I was the Groove Regulator in the caboose keeping the train Rolling Hard Down The Track!!!
Highlight of the night was DJ Max Jerome coming through 2 DJ the gig so I didn’t have 2 pull double duty… That allowed me 2 concentrate on drumming & working the room… Right B4 he started we presented him with an official “Flip Da Skrip” tee-shirt since he’s an honorary member… He literally stripped on stage & put his shirt on “Right On The Spot” he was Sooooooooooooo Ecstatic!!!
Music: John Patittucci “Avenue D” On The Corner CD
I must start off with Saturday’s gig… It was probably the smoothest gig that we’ve ever done as a band… The Spain Inn in Piscataway was an Xcellent venue as we had a full stage 2 ourselves… The crowd was incredible as they loved the music along with fully being active with the band… By that I mean they were so into the music they sang along with us, they danced on the floor 2 us, & when I went into MC mode 2 get the party started We/They Really Lost Our Minds!!!
As a band we fired on all cylinders & everything was Xcellent!!! Our mistakes were so minimal we shocked ourselves… We finally felt like we did 2 sets back 2 back that were equally impressive (usually 1 seems stronger than the other…) Tasha was in rare form vocally as she nailed every song xspecially MJ’s Butterflies, Jayson was stretching out adding xtra flava 2 his bass playing, JR (sang, played keys, & directed the band) beautifully, & I was the Groove Regulator in the caboose keeping the train Rolling Hard Down The Track!!!
Highlight of the night was DJ Max Jerome coming through 2 DJ the gig so I didn’t have 2 pull double duty… That allowed me 2 concentrate on drumming & working the room… Right B4 he started we presented him with an official “Flip Da Skrip” tee-shirt since he’s an honorary member… He literally stripped on stage & put his shirt on “Right On The Spot” he was Sooooooooooooo Ecstatic!!!
Then he ripped up the 1’s & 2’s as only he can do… While he did that…, I hit the dance floor & literally incited the Party into a riot… I got them 2 do a Conga Line, a Soul Train Line, & I was on the floor grooving with the Party People… I mean literally because I had my wireless head-set on as I bobbed & weaved through the crowd… It Was Bananas!!! I think Jay & Tasha finally saw the Head Flippa’s vision 4 a real Flip Da Skrip performance… We Were On Fire!!!
Sorry the NY Jets lost but nobody was totally shocked or surprised… The Vikings should B kicking themselves this morning because they had that game won in regulation, blew it with 19 seconds 2 go, & lost in OT… So its Peyton Manning & the Indianapolis Colts vs. Drew Brees & the New Orleans Saints in 2 weeks for the Soopabowl Championship!!! Should Be Xciting & I Can’t Wait!!!
2day's Message: Did you know that faith can be alive or faith can be dead? There are a lot of people who are missing out on the abundant life. They love God, but they aren't overcoming their obstacles or accomplishing their God-given dreams simply because they are not putting any action behind their faith. Their faith is dead, and it isn't activating God's power.What can you do today to keep your faith alive? It doesn't have to be something big. Just simply obeying God and doing your best keeps your faith alive. When you go to work every day and give it 100%, you are demonstrating your faith. Sometimes just putting a smile on your face when you feel discouraged, that's putting action behind your faith. Just taking time to go to church—that's faith that is alive. That's faith that activates God's power. That's faith that opens the door for God to move on your behalf. With faith that is alive, you'll rise up higher. You'll overcome obstacles, and you'll move forward into the abundant life God has in store for you! Joel Osteen
Sometimes we need these messages of inspiration… There is so much meat in there it might be hard 2 dissect it & swallow it all… 1st let me say this about myself… I think folks have a hard time dealing with me because I Xhibit Xtreme Confidence!!! It is very rare that you will see me down, defeated, depressed, bored, or just evil 2 be around… There are things that I cannot do…, but B4 I throw up my hands & walk away I will research & Xhaust all my options…
My confidence can seem cocky 2 some…, but that is because I TOTALLY believe in myself… I am more amazed when I meet people who DO NOT believe in themselves… When others fell short or failed..., I used 2 walk away disgusted in their weakness… Now I realize we all have different levels of “Stick 2 It-Ness!!!” I cannot force you 2 meet me on my level so I’ve got 2 accept you for who you are… I also realize I’ve been blessed with Xcellent people skillz so I should know this about people & position myself accordingly… These are lessons I’ve been applying over the last 10-15 years of my life…
The reason I am successful & the reason I am blessed is because I Fully Xpect 2 Be!!! If I want something I set a path 2 go get it… I wanted 2 pursue music in my life so I worked on my skills, built a studio in my house, & weaved a heavy dose of music into quite a bit of my lifestyle… When I wasn’t happy @ the JOB I LQQKED 4 my next opportunity then pursued it hard… LQQK where I am currently… Of course NE Thing new is always Xciting… But if I fully NJoy this position & like where I am & what I am doing… Watch The Work I Put In 2 Stay Here!!! There is no Secret 2 My Success… It’s Hard Work, Passion, & Xpecting The Best 4 Yourself!!!
When my life isn’t going good, when things don’t go my way, or when I get handed setbacks… I don’t view them as Deal-Breakers!!! They are just rocks in my footpath that I must navigate around… I will never sit home pulling the “Woe Is Me” card… I don’t hang around people who stay negative & depressed… I hang out with positive, motivated people who humble me & inspire me 2 be better than I am… It’s the only way keep my NRG levels high & keep making that FWD progress I NEED 2 SUCCEED!!!
So as the message said, “Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead???” Are you putting in the necessary action behind your words 2 fulfill your dreams??? Luck can only take you but so far…, somewhere down the road relationships, skills, & opportunities must be maximized 2 be successful… Everything in your life doesn’t have 2 be BIG or played out on life’s GRAND STAGES!!! Sometimes the smallest things go the furthest… Sending a text 2 a friend, buying someone a cup of coffee, listening 2 someone’s problems, or talking a walk 2 relieve some stress…
Never underestimate what your presence in someone else’s life can mean 2 them… When you walk in a room & folks faces light up… When you leave someone & they tell you how good it was 2 see you… When you do something small 2 you…, but it seems huge or is right on time for someone else…, then you know you are on the right track… Those are the small things we can do that put deposits in the bank of faith allowing us 2 reach further & go higher as we pursue this thing we call life… Peace, Love, & Blessings!!!
Sorry the NY Jets lost but nobody was totally shocked or surprised… The Vikings should B kicking themselves this morning because they had that game won in regulation, blew it with 19 seconds 2 go, & lost in OT… So its Peyton Manning & the Indianapolis Colts vs. Drew Brees & the New Orleans Saints in 2 weeks for the Soopabowl Championship!!! Should Be Xciting & I Can’t Wait!!!
2day's Message: Did you know that faith can be alive or faith can be dead? There are a lot of people who are missing out on the abundant life. They love God, but they aren't overcoming their obstacles or accomplishing their God-given dreams simply because they are not putting any action behind their faith. Their faith is dead, and it isn't activating God's power.What can you do today to keep your faith alive? It doesn't have to be something big. Just simply obeying God and doing your best keeps your faith alive. When you go to work every day and give it 100%, you are demonstrating your faith. Sometimes just putting a smile on your face when you feel discouraged, that's putting action behind your faith. Just taking time to go to church—that's faith that is alive. That's faith that activates God's power. That's faith that opens the door for God to move on your behalf. With faith that is alive, you'll rise up higher. You'll overcome obstacles, and you'll move forward into the abundant life God has in store for you! Joel Osteen
Sometimes we need these messages of inspiration… There is so much meat in there it might be hard 2 dissect it & swallow it all… 1st let me say this about myself… I think folks have a hard time dealing with me because I Xhibit Xtreme Confidence!!! It is very rare that you will see me down, defeated, depressed, bored, or just evil 2 be around… There are things that I cannot do…, but B4 I throw up my hands & walk away I will research & Xhaust all my options…
My confidence can seem cocky 2 some…, but that is because I TOTALLY believe in myself… I am more amazed when I meet people who DO NOT believe in themselves… When others fell short or failed..., I used 2 walk away disgusted in their weakness… Now I realize we all have different levels of “Stick 2 It-Ness!!!” I cannot force you 2 meet me on my level so I’ve got 2 accept you for who you are… I also realize I’ve been blessed with Xcellent people skillz so I should know this about people & position myself accordingly… These are lessons I’ve been applying over the last 10-15 years of my life…
The reason I am successful & the reason I am blessed is because I Fully Xpect 2 Be!!! If I want something I set a path 2 go get it… I wanted 2 pursue music in my life so I worked on my skills, built a studio in my house, & weaved a heavy dose of music into quite a bit of my lifestyle… When I wasn’t happy @ the JOB I LQQKED 4 my next opportunity then pursued it hard… LQQK where I am currently… Of course NE Thing new is always Xciting… But if I fully NJoy this position & like where I am & what I am doing… Watch The Work I Put In 2 Stay Here!!! There is no Secret 2 My Success… It’s Hard Work, Passion, & Xpecting The Best 4 Yourself!!!
When my life isn’t going good, when things don’t go my way, or when I get handed setbacks… I don’t view them as Deal-Breakers!!! They are just rocks in my footpath that I must navigate around… I will never sit home pulling the “Woe Is Me” card… I don’t hang around people who stay negative & depressed… I hang out with positive, motivated people who humble me & inspire me 2 be better than I am… It’s the only way keep my NRG levels high & keep making that FWD progress I NEED 2 SUCCEED!!!
So as the message said, “Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead???” Are you putting in the necessary action behind your words 2 fulfill your dreams??? Luck can only take you but so far…, somewhere down the road relationships, skills, & opportunities must be maximized 2 be successful… Everything in your life doesn’t have 2 be BIG or played out on life’s GRAND STAGES!!! Sometimes the smallest things go the furthest… Sending a text 2 a friend, buying someone a cup of coffee, listening 2 someone’s problems, or talking a walk 2 relieve some stress…
Never underestimate what your presence in someone else’s life can mean 2 them… When you walk in a room & folks faces light up… When you leave someone & they tell you how good it was 2 see you… When you do something small 2 you…, but it seems huge or is right on time for someone else…, then you know you are on the right track… Those are the small things we can do that put deposits in the bank of faith allowing us 2 reach further & go higher as we pursue this thing we call life… Peace, Love, & Blessings!!!
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