So I guess this is that first awkward post, and I don't plan on dwelling on that. Things have been amazing both on this tour and in my life. We've been doing way better than I could have imagined on Warped, and it's a daily reminder of just how blessed we are. There have been so many kids going crazy every day, and we've been selling a lot of merch, which is always nice. We got confirmed on a dream tour this fall, so of course I'm beyond excited for that..

Some people started a Bible study at Warped, and it's been just a blessing on my heart. It started out with a couple of us on ABR's bus and has grown fairly big, which is both surprising and awesome at the same time. Guys from As I Lay Dying, Norma Jean, Family Force Five, our band, Maylene, and a bunch of others were there last night, for about the third meeting we've had, and it went really well I think. Just seeing so many people showing up at Warped of all places, looking to learn and praise God, that's just a great feeling. Tim from AILD is an extremely smart guy, and is studying theology I think in college, so he started leading it last week. We've started with the first chapter of James, and it's weighing a lot of things heavy on my heart regarding faith and behavior and how I look at the world, which is definitely a good thing. So many good people and good friends on this tour.

Our video came out yesterday, and I think it turned out really well. I'm excited for it to hit the TV stations and see what kids think. I know we're all stoked on it so hopefully they are too. I got the new Underoath DVD and have been watching the crap out of that, it's shot amazingly well and sounds great. It's reminded me of how much I loved their last album. Definitely a big inspiration musically, in the same vein as Brand New's new CD, and other bands that seem to push the envelope in whatever genre they're in.

We started writing some new stuff in the back lounge, and if that's any hint of what our new record is gonna sound like I'm very excited to get into the studio.. Should be very metal, but catchy, beautiful, and hopefully a little experimental too. I want to go places we haven't, or even farther into places we have.

I guess it's safe to say these posts will probably be pretty long, but this is my blog, so I don't care. :]

P.S. Got the new Iphone update, and it's amazing.. So many cool new apps, including a Bible one that should prove very useful and fulfilling, as well as AIM, FINALLY!!!

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

- James 1:6