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So, I guess I haven't really ever blogged about myself. I tend to put songs or poetry on here. I suppose a lot of the time I feel all self righteous when I consider self expression; but saying that you've got to be a little bit self consumed to possess a blog! Controversial?

Things are seemingly good with me right now. All going well. I don't want to sound all cheesy and predictable, but I am way thankful that God allows us to face challenges. In the words of Kanye "That that don't kill you, can only make you stronger". Truth. In the midst of a challenge it feels terrifying, but on the other side of it there's usually a large amount of gratitude and growth.

I feel like things are going good in terms of my relationships with people. I'm in a phase of rebuilding some bridges that may have been previously burnt. I guess all I can say is that some friendships are for life and it's our personal responsiblity to nurture them and make sure they're on form. I am totally loving being able to chill with some cool people spending quality time with them. Fun all around.

Totally loving DVD's at the moment. There's nothing better than staying in and watching a boss DVD. I just love films anyways so the more I see the better. Some of my recent watches include The Departed, Gangs of New York, Pan's Labyrinth and Twilight. We just upgraded our Sky package as well, so it now incoporates Sky movies as well so that's pretty exciting.

Other than that i am totally ready for Christmas. I haven't got all my presents or anything, but I am so ready for the time off work and for all the festivities and fun and laughter. I've got to say, for me the best thing about the holiday season is family time. I am always grateful for the Jack's, but at Christmas I feel that seasonal closeness. It's great.

Stuff with the worship team is going coool. This Sunday plays host to our first ever songlist that consists of OUR songs. Yeah, that's right. The songs that have come out of the heart of TCC worship team. All of the songs we're doing this sunday are our own. Exciting? I think so.

Yeah, so that's me. Life is good. Nothing to complain about which is always a plus.

Peace. Tibsy
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STATUS Quo

Disclaimer!!...This is just a bit of fun. This is inspired by certain social networking addicts. I suppose I could maybe include myself in that majority-however, it's an exaggerated account of my view of things. Enjoy...


It's 8:48 and I'm clicking update
My status reads, "Ibi's running late"
I might be on time if i'd have stayed offline
But the world needs to know what's on my mind.

I've gotta check my twitter coz I'm following
Justin T, Will Smith and Britney
Coz' if I don't find out what they're doing
Then I might not really get enough sleep

You wanna know, you wanna know
My status quo

I don't really like the way that I look
So I'm gonna let everyone know on facebook
I need people to tell me, "it's gonna be ok"
Then I can get on with the rest of my day

You wanna know, you wanna know
My status quo
You've gotta know, you've gotta know
My status quo
Coz if you don't know my to and fro
I know that your world cannot go

Familiarity Vs Destiny Vs Reality

Familiarity. The absence of discomfort. Always resorting to the monotonous yet risky routine of what the past held. You are Familiarity but are you Reality? Are you Destiny? I think not. I see Familiarity as the easy option. The easy way out. You're certainly not reality because you're not real and you don't epitomise Destiny because it's far exceeds your control

If Familiarity, Destiny and Reality went to war, the battlefield would be a picture. Each the leader of their own battalion and ready to fight to the death. Only one troop could be the winner and take the rightful place in my world. You'd fight on the side of Familiarity, I'd fight to see Reality win. Destiny wouldn't need me or you to fight for it because Destiny has the most superior troop leader.

When Destiny triumph's Reality understands, but as for you and Familiarity you're left further back than when you started. You'll try to resort to more and more of this oh so Familiar drug. Taking on forms of she's and deed's and 'magical adventures'. All planned, but never really seen.

One day true Destiny will be crowned in your world. The leader of Destiny will be your real best friend and Reality will be a sweet release whilst Familiarity is left shaking in the background.

Train ride

I used to be the scribe all over the town
to write was the source of my fuel
Then it faded away like a worn sun tan
and in the back of my mind forged a duel

Now the passion is back
but did it ever really go?
Is it long term or just a short stay?
Does a dream have a pulse and a feeling?
Can it arrive or is it departure day?

I've boarded the train of my destination
I'm in the first class carriage of the dream
I'm moving and waiting at the same time
don't wanna overlook my scene

There's people in your life who play a part
each a piece in the jigsaw of life
Is it just wisdom or is it an art?

Faces

Smoky faces
empty places
all because of their disgraces
shallow people, deep issues
marks left in their scar tissue

Broken hearts
false starts
covered by performing arts
Shallow people, deep issues
marks left in their scar tissue

Further down, the real you shows
The ghost of you discarded in the shadows
Will you be crowned in your rightful place?
Will you meet you face to face?

Blank faces
minimal traces
always seeking human graces
shallow people, deep issues
marks left in their scar tissue