I'm a big quality time person, so I really love to spend time with my friends building quality relationships.
Some of the other things that I enjoy are: listening to all kinds of music, watching movies, laughing, taking road trips, working out, having deep and meaningful conversations about the purpose of all things, traveling, drinking Cafe Americanos, writing, shopping, cooking, eating Sushi and dark chocolate (not at the same time) and having light and meaningless conversations about absolutely nothing... but not necessarily in that order.
Music
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Waaaaay too many to actually list. But here is what I've been listening to lately:
Movies
Crash (best movie of 2005 and one of my all time faves), Antwone Fisher, Cinderella Man, Anchor Man, Mr Holland's Opus, The Last Samurai, Finding Neverland, The Pursuit Of Happyness, Elf, The Color Purple, Bruce Almighty, I Am Sam, Million Dollar Baby, Lord Of The Rings (all of them), Shrek, Monsters Inc, Love & Basketball
The Office, 24, Lost, Heroes, Family Guy, King Of Queens, Everybody Loves Raymond, Arrested Development (HILARIOUS!!), Seinfeld and just about anything on The Food Network and The Discovery Channel.
Books
It's Not About Me, Abba's Child, Velvet Elvis, The Wisdom Of Tenderness, Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover, Blue Like Jazz, To Own A Dragon, Spiritual Burnout, The Power Of Encouragement.
I love God. I love people. I love life. I love to laugh and be crazy. I love to think and dig deep.
I work in the music industry and enjoy it very much. I have been passionate about music of all kinds for a long time now and it is often still very surreal to me that I am blessed to get a paycheck for doing what I love.
I am blessed to have some of the most incredible friends whom I love dearly. As I get older, I have noticed that my loose relationships are getting looser and the tight ones are getting tighter, and I really like that. Quality over quantity, all day baby. My friends are such an important part of my life and I thank God everyday for those people He has surrounded me with who regularly support, challenge, encourage and pour into me.
According to all of those wonderful blogthings surveys, here is some more interesting information about me:
You Are Ernie
Playful and childlike, you are everyone's favorite friend - even if your goofy antics get annoying at times.
You are usually feeling: Amused - you are very easily entertained
You are famous for: Always making people smile. From your silly songs to your wild pranks, you keep things fun.
How you life your life: With ease. Life is only difficult when your friends won't play with you!
You are an incredibly creative person. For you, there are no bounds or limits to your creativity.
Your next creation could be something very great... Or at least very cool!
Your Dominant Intelligence is Interpersonal Intelligence
You shine in your ability to realate to and understand others.
Good at seeing others' points of view, you get how people think and feel.
You have an uncanny ability to sense true feelings, intentions, and motivations.
A natural born leader, you are great at teaching and mediating conflict. What Kind Of Intelligence Do You Have?
Your Interpersonal Intelligence Score: 81 Percent
Your Interpersonal Intelligence is Very High
You go beyond being a "people person." Connecting with people is the most important thing in your life.
You're empathetic, friendly, and outgoing. You are the kind of friend people dream of having.
Your interpersonal intelligence is a gift. And you use it well. How Does Your Interpersonal Intelligence Rate?
You Have A Type B+ Personality
You're a pro at going with the flow. You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer. A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.
While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity. Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done. You're passionate - just selective about your passions. Do You Have A Type A Personality?
You Are 85 percent Peaceful
You are the epitome of inner peace and total calm.
You are grounded, emotionally mature, and very wise.
While no one's life is perfect, you have a great amount of perspective on the world - and your place in it. How Peaceful Are You?
You Are New York
Cosmopolitan and sophisticated, you enjoy the newest in food, art, and culture. You also appreciate a good amount of grit - and very little shocks you. You're competitive, driven, and very likely to succeed. What American City Are You?
You Are A Prophet Soul
You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone.
Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people.
Sometimes this faith can lead to disappointment in the long run.
No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way.
You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle.
Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings.
A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning.
You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer. What Kind Of Soul Are You?
Thanks for being a friend! Hope to see you this Saturday night at 12th and Porter when we present Stevie Wonder's Innervisions Live with guests Damien Horne, Darnell Levine, Jon Nicholson, Brandi Sellerz, Jeremy Lister and more!
Hey, wanted to let you know my CD release show for my new record is in Nashville at 12th & Porter at 8pm on Monday April 27th. Hope to see you there! Check my myspace to hear the new tunes, get free downloads, and get all the info on the show! Thanks
-Rick
"Chocolate rain a thousand times". That is hilarious.
I had a similar run in with "Family Guy" when I found hulu. com a few months back on a day off. Immediate work stoppage. Day shot. My fascination with that show will not be included in my imagined memoirs, but it is what it is.
Thank you for being a friend.
May God bless you and all of your endeavors richly in 2009 and beyond.
Did you really move back to Nashville? That's fun! Any time you need to hit up the Pancake Pantry, let me know - I'm sure Katelyn and Jamillah would love to go again too! It'd be cool to chat with you again at some point. Hope the move has gone well!
Hey! Did you get all moved and everything? It was great to see you again. We just found out we are having another girl. It is great, but I'm sure Matt will need a lot of prayer. :)
Hey grant, how are you? I just read that you are back in Nashvilee!!!! That is awesome--Good for you--I know that you loved it there! Hey my friend moved there and you and he would totally get along--he is awesome. He is currently drumming for the Crystal Myers tour. send me your info and i will let him know! miss ya & hope all is well!
Grant...how's it going man. We need to catch up. I just noticed...we have Ernie (Sesame Street) in common. Ernie is only for special people...we understand him...lol
The Office, 24, Lost, Heroes, Family Guy, King Of Queens, Everybody Loves Raymond, Arrested Development (HILARIOUS!!), Seinfeld and just about anything on The Food Network and The Discovery Channel.
