Comments for im in the middle of Your picture

Comment on Be of Joy. by chellyyyy

chellyyyy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:11:24 +0000

JD, I know I don’t use wordpress anymore but for some reason out of no where I decided to log on today and look at your blog, (which I still read anyways, but probably because of our twitter convo). And I must say, it was exactly what i needed to read right now. It just helped me so much thissss is why i love you. <3

Be of Joy when life is bad, when you hurt, when your heart tells you’re lonely.
(thats my favorite line)

Comment on There must be some mistake. by JD

JD — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:19:33 +0000

Thank you ‘Cinda…

Comment on There must be some mistake. by smadnicaj

smadnicaj — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:16:59 +0000

My goodness. I love it when you write.

Comment on August Christmas Lights. by smadnicaj

smadnicaj — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:50:37 +0000

JD, I LOVE THIS!!!!

Comment on The sun forebear to shine. by olivekub

olivekub — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:50:30 +0000

hey, you do some good with the rants, unknowlingly so. You see, I identify plainly and shamelessly with a lot of things in your list, and of course I read it all, because I am thorough like that. It’s good of you to write this, because I have yet another person who knows what I know. That is…chaos.

We’re all messes, but at least we get swept up together.

Commonality. It’s a beautiful thing

post script: was the line about messes a tad cheesy? Yes? I thought so too….

Comment on The sun forebear to shine. by seanmichaelbrage

seanmichaelbrage — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:02:12 +0000

for what it’s worth:

*You’re the greatest drummer I’ve ever played with. I don’t say that to just blow smoke, you’ve got a brilliant ear and brilliant hands, and I hate playing with anyone else.

*You have a unique and ginormous anointing on you for worship, but also for relationships. I don’t know a single person whom I’ve introduced you to that doesn’t love you like crazy, even after only a few minutes.

*You’re doing what you’re supposed to, where you’re supposed to. Don’t ever lose sight of the eternal value our finite actions can have.

Comment on The sun forebear to shine. by Cherry Cola

Cherry Cola — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:30:09 +0000

hey is it okay if i highlight some of the things on ur list and put them on my blog. i could just take it and quote u but i thought that would be inappropriate without ur permission or something.

Comment on My Exit, Unfair. by Shaun

Shaun — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:29:47 +0000

I agree with these two parts:

{i}The Artist’s Life
Are you a born writer? Were you put on earth to be a painter, a scientist, an apostle of peace? In the end the question can only be answered by action.

Do it or don’t do it.{/i}

AND

{i}Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution.

Give us what you’ve got.{/i}

Even if we’re meant to do these things, we may not always be presented with that chance, or rather realize that these things are being presented. Also, we have to be careful of thinking God is/has spoken when it’s really ourselves, or Satan trying to convince us of a false truth. We must be careful in our discernment of truths presented, and not everyone given a chance even recognizes the talents and gifts given to them. If we’re meant to do great things and don’t know it, or don’t recognize the symbols, are we then still shaming God, the angels and ourselves? Maybe we are hurting people, however, I also believe that while God may present these gifts or opportunities to someone, if one person chooses to not do, then there is always someone who will and God will find them.

I am a writer, and haven’t written in years. Does that mean I’ve missed my chance? I don’t think so. I think that it means I’m in rest, waiting for another spark of inspiration and passion to write like I used to, or rather, better than I used to.

Comment on She’s gonna teach me how to swim. by smadnicaj

smadnicaj — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:38:28 +0000

AWWW!!! I wish I would have read this over break schlove you lots!! and I don’t know what you’re talking about, cuz being sunburned and sandy is WAY fun

Comment on She’s gonna teach me how to swim. by Natalie So

Natalie So — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:51:05 +0000

yea La Jolla is great, but I could never live there either… yogurtland is awesome!! within 20 min of my house there are prob about 20 diff froyo places (much like yogurtland!). you should visit the bay area, totally diff from la jolla (perhaps even cooler ) I can’t wait to go back to California…. tomorrow night!