I'm getting there

GEMS

2008-12-12T22:10:00.000-08:00

I have loved music from a very early age. From listening to Bob Dylan on vinyl with those really big headphones, to playing guitar, to going to shows growing up. I’m from the days of “mix tapes” and having to pay $20 for a CD. Your only option for new music was whatever was on the radio. Well, the digital age has been upon us for a while with access to more music than I could ever even imagine. Over the last few years I’ve been overwhelmed with trying to find good music out there. It’s like going to the record store thumbing through thousands of records to find that one gem. I have found a few gems lately though that I hope you enjoy.

Jake

Singalong

2008-08-16T23:04:00.000-07:00

Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From a very young age looking up at my dad’s reel-to-reel and listening to Dylan on vinyl up untill present day. Growing up as a little guy I wasn’t allowed to listen to “secular” music. I protested and eventually got my way. I grew up listening to half Christian and half secular I would say. What I love in music is melodic chords that ring out, someone who can really sing, and someone who can write lyrics well. What I really love though, are people who can do those three things when it comes to their relationship Jesus. Not in some hokey way, but in a truly artful and talented way. There’s nothing better in my opinion.
Needless to say Phil Wickham is one of those artists. He showed up on the music scene a few years ago with his first self titled album a few years ago. Last year he released sophomore album Cannons, which I have grown to love as well. Well, he has outdone himself with his latest release singalong. This album really is a sing along show recorded this past May up on Oregon. Phil, a guitar and fans eager to sing along with Phil are the only ingredients in this album. With his Jeff Buckley vibrato that fills the room with songs of beauty and depth, Jeff shows how it’s done. Added into the mix of his own songs are beautifully done classic hymns that are sung the way I’ve always imagined they could be.
The album is free from Phil’s site for download. After hearing it, I would have paid full price for this one. One of the best recordings I’ve heard in a very long time. I hope you all will take the time to listen to it as well and give me your opinion. I think you’re going to love it.

Jake

The Final Lap

2008-06-05T21:50:00.000-07:00

So I'm going to give a little back round here. My college career began with the typical junior college experience and then moved on to the school of hard Knox for the past 14 years. Most of my life has been devoted to working full time. Those years have been good. I've learned so much about life and about people during that time. It is it's own education in a way.
I always thought about going back to school and graduating college but never pursued it resolving that I didn't have the time or money for school and who needs a stinkin degree anyway.
Well things changed about a year ago. After attending my friend Jasons' graduation from Biola. I was inspired. Here is my friend, my age, finishing what he started. The fetching Mrs. Dayneko and I got to talking about me going back to school. I have always wanted to teach high school and I now had over 5 years of experience with BMW. I would love to teach an auto shop class. Yet all the reasons for not going back to school came quickly to my tongue.
The wife quenched those reasons for not going back and encouraged me to go for it.
So last fall I began my college career again starting at Cal State LA. It was a little intimidating at first. Old guy suurunded by a bunch of kids who has not been to school full time for fourteen years. My fist math class was literally like a bad dream come true. He hands out a quiz the first day of class and says " I just want to see where your math skills are at". I look at the page and I know nothing. Absolutely nothing. I thought to myself " what have I gotten myself into".
Well, one school year at Cal state down and one to go. I'll be a Senior again this year which is a little weird. But it's good. I am well on my way to graduate next spring. I'm even enjoying my classes. who would have known.
Well I could not have done this without my beautiful wife who has sacrificed for my sake. I also could not have done this without the tremendous grace of God who sustains me in ways I could never even imagine. I'm on this final lap now. I just have to finish strong.

This is our cat

2008-05-01T21:50:00.000-07:00

We have a cat. His name is Lucky. WE've had lucky for a few years now actually. He's a great cat; very friendly, stays out of trouble, and fairly low maintenance. You will find if you've bee over to our house lately that our screen door no longer has a screen on it. Now it is partially because I don't feel like putting a new one up but the other part is that Lucky likes to climb the screen. He now actually climbs on the door without the screen in protest of his stomach not being full. Don't worry folks, we do feed him twice a day and he also tends to sneak over to the neigbors patio for some dog chow if he's still not saatisfied. This clip is our cat if we had a glass front door.

Big Dog don't fall down!

2008-05-01T21:37:00.000-07:00

So as most of you know I'm back to school to get my BS in industrial technology to teach high school auto shop. The program is pretty broad in scope covering technology in gneral. I'm taking a indutrial robotics class this quarter and ran across this video. THE BIG DOG. I couldn't believe what I was watching. This "thing" can walk over just about anything. The freaky thing is that it doesn't fall over.....ever. You need to see this one to believe it.

Seriously

2008-02-29T22:05:00.001-08:00

Back in high school when Marine corps El Toro air station was open, my friend Jason and his dad Gary (Mr. Rogers) would invite be to go with them to the air show. It was so cool to see the diffrent planes doing diffrent manuvers, the rush of a plane going faster than the speed of sound, seeing a stealth bomber up close. It's what memories are made of. Well here's a little ditty that brings some of those memories back.

I Can Relate

2008-02-29T21:38:00.000-08:00

This is one of the funniest things Iv'e seen in a while. I can relate since my little girl is talking up a storm these days. I'm sure if she was a year older she'd be telling the same story the same way.

It's Different in the Car

2008-02-07T20:26:00.000-08:00

I'm a huge David Crowder Band fan. Not only are the songs great, the compositon of the albums are amazing. I haven't met a David Crowder band album I haven't loved. Well I found this on You tube and I love it. I sing like this in my car. I hope I could sing my heart out like this outside the car as well .

Enjoy.
Jake
David Crowder Band

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Terrorist Comedy

2008-01-25T20:11:00.000-08:00

OK, I know you're thinking terrorist comedy???!! It sounds wierd, but it's true.
First of all, I don't think terrorisim is funny. I do think making fun of terrorists is funny though.
How can this be, you ask?

Just watch

It's all about safety when around fireworks

Getting back to it...

2008-01-25T15:02:00.000-08:00

So I haven't blogged for about what, 8 months. thought I'd get back to it. I hope to blog more about my family, going back to college and keeping up with life. I'm going to try to be more consistent as well. I'm starting with a tribute to the only other blogger who I know who is male and actually blogs. The other consistent bloggers I know are my wife and and her female friends, so commenting on their blogs might be a little inappropriate.
Jason Rogers: Husband, coach, father of two dogs.
The love of Star Wars is deep with my friend Jason, so I hope to pay tribute to his love regularly.

Father's Day 2007

2007-06-17T21:52:00.000-07:00

Today has been my most memorable father's day to date. Granted it's my 2nd official fathers day, it's been a memorable one for sure.
It started early for me. In fact it started saturday night with Abby and Robin giving me every cd I had on my wish list. I haven't had this much new music for a very long time. I so appreciate the thoughtfulness.
This morning at church, long time president of Biola, Dr. Clyde Cook spoke for father's day. I'm usually not a big "lets use videos" preson, but today the videos he used were both perfect.
The German coast guard commerical was hi-larious and appropo.
The last video Team Hoyt blew me away. Dick and Rick Hoyt have been racing for years now including the iornman triathalon. This article will tell you more as well as their site TeamHoyt. Please enjoy.

Phrases you need to look out for

2007-06-12T20:55:00.000-07:00

So I've been in the American work force for some time now. I've worked full time since I was 21 and part time since 17. I've put my time in.

I do have to admit I've had my share of bosses and customers. Most (90%) have been great and understanding when it has come to me needing time off, coming in late, etc.

I have found though over the years there are some key sentences one must look out for when coming from a boss or customer.

5- If you take this position, you'll make more money.

Translation- This means you will now spend more time at work than ever before. Have less time for youself or anyone else. Those nasty energy drinks will now be consumed like water in an attempt to keep your head above water.

4- I decided to mix things up.

Translation- Now that you just got everything figured out and running smoothly, it's time to start over. Have fun!

3- Can you take care of this real quick?

Translation- Can you drop whatever you are doing because somehow whatever I have is more important. Seriously?

2- Oh, I know how that works.

Translation- They have little to no clue how it works. The EPM has nothing to do with the bearing module when turned to the run position. ( OK, so I made that up. You get the point.)

1- You can do this project! it's easy!

Translation- 1.They have absolutely no idea how long it will take. 2.It's not easy by a long shot. 3. It will take you longer than you ever thought possible. They won't be satisfied untill it's just right and you have at least 10 more gray hairs and symptoms of a possible ulcer.

I'm it I guess.

2007-06-02T22:02:00.000-07:00

Apparently Iv'e been tagged.

It's about the first time in about 15 years I think. My friend Jason has tagged me so I guess I'm it so here it goes.

1. Add a direct link to your post below the name of the person who tagged you. Include the city/state and country you’re in.

Nicole (Sydney, Australia)

velverse (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

LB (San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy)

Selba (Jakarta, Indonesia

Olivia (London, England)

ML (Utah, USA)

Lotus (Toronto, Canada)

tanabata (Saitama, Japan)

Andi (Dallas [ish], Texas, United States)

Todd (Louisville, Kentucky, United States)

miss kendra (los angeles, california, u.s.a)

Jiggs Casey (Berkeley, CA, USA! USA! USA!)

Tits McGee (New England, USA)

Kat (Ontario, Canada)

Cheezy (London, England)

Paula (Orange County, California, U.S.)

Jeff (Colorado, USA)

Fringes (around Houston, US)

Monstro D. Whale (New England, MA)

Motormouth (New England, MA)

Julie (San Jose, CA)

Doug (Orlando, FL)

JP (Orange County, CA)

Jake

2.List your top five local eating places.

In-N-Out Burger- I can eat In-n-Out till I'm sick. Double Double animal style every time. I can just smell the mouthwatering goodness every time I drive by.

BJ's Pizza & Brewery - Honestly the best BBQ chicken pizza Iv'e ever had. The microbrews they make are not bad either.

Applebee's - I can never go wrong with a Chinese chicken salad. Actually,that's the only thing I ever get.

Senor peppers - When the wife and I lived in Whittier, I would stop by at least once a week to pick up dinner. We still try to stop by when we are in town. The best fajita burrito I've ever had.

Cosco - I know it sounds silly,or else can you get a drink and a hot dog for dollar 50 and it's actually good. Oh, and don't forgetall the samples will a shopping.

Paul,you have been tagged.

JP's Graduating

2007-05-24T21:22:00.001-07:00

So I'm having lunch at In-n-Out with my buddy Jason last year.
He says to me, "I'm going to Biola. Can you believe it?"
I told him "No".
Yet after 15 years he's finished what he started. As for "yours truly" , I'm still only 1/2 way there. My friend Jason walks tomorrow night to recieve his diploma. I'm very proud of him for finishing strong and getting his degree. Congrats.

Let's Get Ready To Rumble!

2007-05-23T22:27:00.001-07:00

Well it all came to a head on Wednesday May 23rd. Two powerful adversaries met for a mighty and extrordinary showdown. It was a sight to behold. No I'm not talking about heads of state, WWF or your favorite comic book hero and foe.

I'm talking about The View. Today though is quite the gem. It even makes Joy uncomfortable as you will see.

D&D 911 Call

2007-05-14T22:33:00.000-07:00

OK. Time for some humor. This is one of the funniest clips Iv'e seen in a long time. Please take care when you're playing D&D please.

Obsession

2007-05-09T19:11:00.000-07:00

So this is what got me started on the the whole radical Islam thing.

That and Pat Dollard's site. Both seem to be the best representation of what's going on these days. I'm on pat's site daily to check his posts. Read his story at the top of his site to get some backround. Also some of the videos and pics are pretty graphic, so be fore warned. I have the "obsession" movie which is really eye opening. Let me know if any of ya'll want to borrow it. I hope I'm not obsessing myself. Just wanted to let you know where I'm coming from.

Have I been sleeping?

2007-04-23T21:58:00.000-07:00

Tuesday Sept 11, 2001 changed me forever. I won't ever forget that morning. Ever.

From then till now I've seen some crazy things.

I've seen mullas finding it appropriate to say their prayers as a plane is taking off and then get upset when their told to sit down. These guys are now attempting to sue the people who asked them to take a seat. Are you kidding me?!

I don't believe that most Muslims are out wage jihad against us. I'm finding that there are radical mu slims out there "for real" that are ready for jihad. "Youths" on France burning cars almost nightly. Imams in England talking about jihad, kuffar (that would be me), and 6 guys arrested today for plotting to buy AK's planning to attack fort Dix in N.J. today.

It kills me to hear Harry Reid Saying "the war is lost" and that we need a "Time line"! I think our government needs to pull their head out of the sand and not be so concerned weather they will be elected next term.

It's now clear to me that we are at war. I hope and pray that our leadership and military and us as Americans will have the resolve to fight these people who love death more than they love life.

Welcome GO Country 105.1

2007-03-09T22:36:00.000-08:00

It's been a couple of weeks now that country radio has been back on the Los Angeles air waves. I of all people am happy about that.

Let me esplain...

Now I know most of you are thinking, "Hey wait a minute! When did Jake start listening to country?"

Well it all started when I could no longer take one more second of KROQ. I thought what a waste of time. There has to be something better. Now I know there are several choices out there. You've got your

reggeton on 96.3, but that all starts sounding same. KDAY is back I think. I enjoy a little flashback to Rob Base every once an a while. The FISH I can only stand for about 10 minutes. That leaves country.

Now I understand not all country music is great. There are quite

a few jems though. Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Nickle Creek, etc.... It was pretty disappointing having KZLA go away to make room for the same old stuff they play on every other station on the FM dial. It's nice to have country back.

Getting Back to It

2007-02-25T21:58:00.000-08:00

OK. So I haven't been to the gym or run for at lest two weeks now. It all began when the Whittier police department I applied to said "thanks for

playing." It really bugged me that I didn't move on in the hiring process.

Really bugged me. I'm getting over it but the motivation for working out and running has defiantley taken a back seat to just about everything else. This week needs to be the week to get back to it. Really!