the only rational act

the only rational act

Friday night in Saskatoon

I just got home from a pub crawl. I haven't been on one since before I surrendered my life to Jesus, and I'll give a bit of background so that you know where I'm coming from. A friend, Danae, and I went so that we could spend some more time with some of the girls that we work out with. The theme was "would you still be my friend if I wore this?" which is a great theme party idea I must say. It was fun to dance, fun to get to know people, and so good to be able to talk about spirituality with some of the people. But now I'm home, and I have a heavy heart. I'm glad that I got the chance to experience this tonight because it's a big eye opener. There really are people who don't know Christ. There are people who are looking for satisfaction in things that don't promise them anything in return. There are people who, unless they find Jesus, will not be with Him forever. This was more than an eye opener, it was a wake up call for my heart. Lord God, help me to be and go where you want me to, to give my life so that anyone and everyone can know you. I can't save them, but you can. Please do it... amen.

Why I Like Concerts

From Air Supply to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, I have to say that concerts have breathed a breath of fresh air into my social life lately.
Air Supply was a totally last minute event, that my friend Andrew and I got to see. "I'm all out of love..." who hasn't always wanted to hear that song live? You know it! If I had known that my friend Anna was a die hard fan, I would have invited her in an instant, but I'll have to wait now until the next time Air Supply passes through Western Canada on their permatour of 30years... Here is a picture of Andrew and I with the Air Supply that will never end, to commemorate the evening.

If you had asked me in grade 8, "Jill, what would be your all time favourite show to see???", without hesitation I would have said the Red Hot Chili Peppers. No second guessing, just pure joy at the thought of seeing them live. Now I'm not sure if I said a little prayer way back in junior high, but if I did, it was answered this September in Saskatoon. Who knew such a sweet town would host a great show like that. My only qualms about going were that when I loved Flea and Anthony back in the days, I was also pretty desenstized to the wraunchy lyrics that they produced. I just loved the music.

So... this is why I am so happy to say that when I saw them last month, I was totally overjoyed by a great light show, unequaled talent (Flea and John Frusciante still amaze me) and a lighthearted time of dancing (to old school punk songs) and laughing at the rock kids with arms linked, swaying to "under the bridge". It wasn't wraunchy, it wasn't a let down, but it was a lot of fun, and even an answer to prayer for protection of my brain from garbage coming in, and the joy of a great night out.