Music.. listening to it live, and jammin' out to it in my car! Getting a card in the mail from a friend that's close to my heart, but physically far away. A good songwriter who can tug at your heart strings with the beauty of their lyrics. The way puppies give you that look and it completely makes you melt. The crazy things my little 2 1/2 year olds say that make me laugh on a daily basis, the wonder of their amazement at the big world.. and the way they can always make my heart smile no matter what kind of day I'm having. A song that brings tears to my eyes.. the sound of a beautiful ballad played on the piano. Listening to people sing their hearts out to the Lord in church every Sunday. An inspirational quote, the soothing sound of an acoustic guitar.. the goosebumps I get when I walk inside Lambeau field.. seeing someone smile like they mean it! The smell of a good candle burning.. finding five bucks in a pair of old jeans. That warm and tingly feeling you get when you can feel the Christmas spirit in the air.. A scent that can bring you right back to a specific moment in time.. seeing God's plan for you unfold right before your eyes!
Music
Check out Chasin' Mason...an AWESOME country band from WI! They're an extremely talented group of guys, who I believe with all of my heart have what it takes to make it *BIG*!!! And while you're at www.chasinmason.net
take a gander at the tour page to see when they'll be in your neck of the woods!!!
Movies
Not much of a movie buff, just ask anyone who knows me! The answer to "have you seen that movie" the majority of the time is NO... but I'm workin' on it!!! A few of my faves are: The Wedding Planner, The Notebook, The Holiday, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, Sweet Home Alabama, Maid In Manhattan, Failure To Launch, and not sure why, but I LOVE the movie Son-In-Law!
Television
Don't watch all that much TV, but I do love Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition!
Books
The Bible
"Dare To Dream... Then Do It" by John C. Maxwell
About me: The word of 2008 is: FAITH!! Music has become one of the greatest passions I have in life. I got a palm tree tattoo on my left foot last year. My nickname for my whole life has been Beaker. I moved from Wisconsin to Nashville, TN a little over a year ago. My favorite color is red. I've never smoked a cigarette in my life. It annoys me when people say they're going to call you and then don't. The first thing I notice in a person of the opposite sex is their teeth. I love working with kids. I hate wearing socks and shoes, hence the reason I pretty much wear flip flops year round. I want to be involved in the music industry somehow. I'm very passionate about things I believe in. I love wearing hooded sweatshirts. People tell me I can sing well, but I wouldn't call myself a singer. I used to not like shopping, except to get what I need.. that seems to of changed since moving down south. I work for a country band out of WI called Chasin' Mason. I push the snooze button every time my alarm goes off. Christmas time is my favorite time of year. Win or lose, the Packers are my boys. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. That's me... not in a nutshell, but random.. as usual!!
---"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
---"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined!" ~Henry David Thoreau
---"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful!" ~Hebrews 10:23
---"You're my favorite, you're my best, you're the reason my heart jumps out of my chest. You're my Savior, you're my grace, you're the smile that I've been wearing on my face.. you're my favorite!" ~Jason Jones
---"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
---"Listen to the song in you. It's there in whatever puts stars in your eyes and makes your heart sing."
---"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." ~Romans 15:13
---"By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before!" ~Edwin Elliot
---"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." ~Romans 8:28
---"Believe in what makes you feel good. Believe in what makes you happy. Believe in the dreams you've always wanted to come true, and give them every chance to!"
---"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." ~Mark 12:30
Who I'd like to meet: Still on that list of ones I'd LOVE to meet is Mr. Brett Favre! Other honorable mentions include Nick Lachey, Nate Berkus, and Mr. Matthew McConaughey.. ha, we'll see what happens!!
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. I have included a video talking about the record, hope you enjoy it! Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
Since you’re one of my friends… I thought you'd want to know- I’m starring on a TV show on CMT in August! To get all the details, enter your email address on my red & brown email sign up box on my MySpace page!. I’m psyched about being on it and I have a feeling you’ll love the TV show! Ha! Sage Keffer .com PS Country legend, Lee Roy Parnell, just left me a great note. See my top blog. It's incredible to get such a great endorsement from him!
Things are good here...I have to laugh because last night my mom and I met Jack Ingram and I told him about our band!!! He loved the name. I think we might be opening for him. How are you?
I've been thinking about you, too! We should do dinner soon - I work normal hours now ... who knew? You need to fill me in on life! Happy Valentine's Day!
or I can break open my moms recipe book she made me for xmas..try some new things out:) I know it's early, but I'm a planner and its keeping me busy right now ! Awesome. I will totally go next tuesday then! I'm excited
I really liked it there! I want to come back in summer when we can be outside more and really check things out. I'm seriously thinking about the move. It's scary, but something I have to do
