It just took my computer four minutes to open a PSD

Dearest darlingest Macbook o' mine,
Please work with me. I promise to get you some memory and such to speed you up soon. I love you a lot and you mean a lot to me. Keep going, keep going!!
Love,
Your dearest darlingest owner


In other news, I've been working a lot on booking for Against All Odds and may also be taking another band under my wing for booking their EP release tour this fall, which would be awesome. I meet with said other band tomorrow night after their show. I am excited to be doing this as it's something I am good at and something that I can do easily. Plus, it brings in a little more money every so often, which will be nice when I move into a house August 1st.

An update on our community home:
We are for sure going to become an RYFO host house when we finally do find a place to live. Thus far it's me, Jenny, and Jenna living in the house. We're looking in South Minneapolis/St. Louis Park kind of an area as that is closest for all of us commuting-wise. We know God will show us the house to rent when it's time but right now we're just playing the waiting game. In addition, we may have another housemate (after the other two girls okay it... which I hope they do!). My friend Erin, whom I have never met, will be moving from Maryland July 1st to help with Rock the Barn and to start our home with us. I am so excited for her to become part of our odd little family, it's crazy! She seems like the perfect fit in every way possible and I know she's one of the people I have prayed for. I just can't believe all of this is finally coming together. It has been on my heart for so long and I've hit so many walls with it... to think that it's actually going to happen makes me ecstatic!! So starting August 1st, keep your eyes peeled for events, dinners, potlucks, bonfires, game nights, Bible studies, and worship sessions to be held at our humble abode somewhere within the realm of South Minneapolis.

Rock the Barn is also happening this year. I'm updating the flier for it so we can start getting the word out- it's in 39 days!! So much to do yet for it, but I know it will all be worth it. Sadly, due to insurance issues, we will have to charge for admission. But it will only be $5, so come and stay for a whole day of awesome music!! If you want more info, check out our facebook event!

I will also be auditioning for a band next week. Your prayers over that are much needed!! Once we figure out if I will be playing with them, I will let you know who they are and where I'll be playing. For the record, I am SUPER stoked about this and hope everything works out. Their music is amazing and I know I'm going to get along with the frontwoman really well. Who knows though, I may not be what they're looking for at all. God's will be done!

Oh, and the job is going well. I love the family I work for- they are a blast. I'm also trying to get a job at my church and I really hope that works out as well. We shall see!! I love being there and I am involved right now as much as I can be. I will be taking a trip to the National LCMS Youth Gathering with a couple of high schoolers in July (over Sonshine, so I won't be able to attend that) and I am so excited to be able to go and be a part of this with them. Everyone in that group has already been such a blessing to me- I can't wait to get to know them better!

That's it, that's where I'm at. I hope you liked reading this and if you didn't, well, I'm sorry. But you're still awesome anyways.