Waking Up
This album is so good for my soul.
It Is Finished
It is finished.
I catch a glimpse of the words scribbled across my wall as I type this.
It’s a conscious attempt to remember that death is beaten, victory is won. Now, and forever.
Another Easter where I have felt disengaged, far away, and alone.
Another Easter where Jesus reminds me that it doesn’t matter how I’m feeling, because
it
is
finished.
And so, I push myself out of my comfort zones that little bit further.
I try to ignore my pride that says, “You don’t matter”, “They wont care”, “It’s not a big deal”.
I grab someone in church, and share some of the things that are going on in my heart.
I still feel the vulnerability. It’s terrifying to be known, and yet that’s what we crave the most.
That someone would know us, and still want to know us.
As they prayed for me last night, Jesus stepped in once again.
All the places I feel weak,
broken,
alone.
He meets me there.
He’ll meet you there too, if you’ll let him.
Lyrics On Friday
My friend Rob introduced me to this phenomenal band – I love watching this performance particularly, such energy!
Redecorating
Six months ago I swapped bedrooms with my little brother in my parents house. It was a totally logical, no-brains decision… my room was bigger, and I didn’t live there anymore.
Fast forward to February, and I’m moving back in with my parents.
A little redecoration was in order.
No longer are the farm animal borders or stickers on the door.
Say hello to a functional desk & chair, and a glorious blackboard wall… with thanks to my buddy Andy for the inspiration.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Some new music I am diggin’ right now…
Anyone else got new music to share? I’m always on the look-out for new inspiration!
On Returning
You always had this in your plan, didn’t you?
They say the grass is always greener on the other side.
SonShine week was always the most-anticipated week of my year growing up. A local community centre ran the week-long program of events in my village. The purpose was simple: Love the village. Bless the community. Get to know the community.
It was powerful; the experience of love instead of judgement.
It transformed me. My experiences during those times, of being on teams working alongside friends and strangers, changed my perceptions of this place.
Then came my escape route: university.
Glasgow scared me to start with. My first week there was a challenge; a country bumpkin adapting to the fast-paced city life.
Now I can’t imagine living without it.
And here I am. Back with my parents. Back in the countryside.
This is the last place I ever thought I’d be again.
This was always in your plan.
Coming back.
Everything’s the same, but it’s not.
People move on. I moved on. Regulars change.
Friends get married. Have kids. Move away.
I’m different too. My perspective is different.
Same streets, so familiar.
Same people, but we’re all so different now.
They say the grass is always greener on the other side.
Super Saturday
Most excited about this game, obviously…
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I had a blast at Murrayfield last year watching this game, would love to be at Croke Park today.
Hello Again
I’ve missed you.
I’m sorry I’ve been a lax blogger. Will you still be my friend?
I moved country a few weeks ago. Northern Ireland is slowly infiltrating my mindset again.
I’m thinking about how I translate my experiences in the city (Glasgow) to my current reality in the countryside (with my parents).
I feel like I’ve been in a very dry season creatively.
Moving to Glasgow unstopped something in me.
Moving back, the challenge is to not let that blockage happen again.
I keep coming back to something Blaine (I think?) said: What am I creating that’s just for me?
In that vein, I’ve been redecorating my bedroom.
I’m living in what was my youngest brothers bedroom, and the redecoration process has actually been so good for my soul.
There’s something so beautiful about having a blank canvas.
What do you see?
Here are some other things inspiring me in this season, in no particular order…
A talk on doing what you love by Gary Vaynerchuk.
Story by Robert McKee.
View From The Obel
Had the privilege of shooting at the Obel Tower in Belfast on Thursday, where Bluestone Film were shooting a promotional piece for the Electrical Training Trust. When completed, the Obel Tower will be the tallest building in Ireland, standing just over 85m high. The light was beautiful early in the morning, and I captured a few shots over the city.
Lyrics On Friday
Well, not really lyrics, because I can’t find them online. But I am loving this song lately – Rend Collective Experiment are rocking my world. Love the feel of the video as well, really nicely made film!
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