The Nature of Patience through Faith

In the month of June, I set out on a break from almost everything that could better my future, simply to reevaluate my life. In doing so, I noticed that I became more real and that before I can be confident and optimistic, I have to live this life of reality first. Once I began to realize that, everything seemed to fall into place and pick up just as I wanted it to. Faithfully, I was beginning to believe that this (music) is what my life looks like...

There was one thing that I did forget though, and that was how to be patient. I don't think I've ever been patient for anything in anyway. It's just the one thing I had no belief nor faith in. Whether it was sports, love, music or life rolling on in general, I was so impatient. I couldn't even sit on a toilet and wait for all of my poop to come out. Embarrassing? I'd say so. But check this out...





Nature, indeed, works together to slowly create beauty, encompassing... US. You think nature is patient? It has to be; like babies growing teeth and then having them fall out again, nature blooms and blossoms time and time again, to become more beautiful; as babies do blossoming into great young men and women...





It says in the bible that a man who walks by faith and not by site is a man never walking alone. Face it, no one likes to be alone in anything. More towards the whole impatient pooping, I've had poop races with my band boys just to fill that hole of loneliness. It's pretty relieving. But anyway; think about how much better you will feel if you work, faithfully and patiently for something you love and you actually succeed in getting to it or getting it. It's a feeling of being on top of the world. Wouldn't you want to feel... High?

Through every journey there are hills, mountains, barriers, burdens, and obstacles. But have you the right people to back you up every step of the way, you can conquer anything. I've been with an amazing band of 6 for about 5 months now and we've been through so much together; good and bad, but beyond everything, we've been faithful and patient with each other. Without a doubt, THAT ALONE, is why we've gotten this far. Many people don't know or believe in us, but they will definitely see and be shocked about what our future holds. Yes, the FAITHFUL haters...



It took a lot of faith and patience to look this good! Just kidding, totally. But I will say, it took a lot of faith and patience to keep a smile on my face like I do now. I'm genuinely happy; loving life, and making music that matters. I've got a great head on my shoulders, a great girl in my life, and a great group of people surrounding me. Life? As we know it; The Nature of Patience through Faith.

Room 128 B

I guess, before I knew that I'd be teaching, I had no real motivation for it. Yes, I love kids, but that is what they all say. I never got to live out my childhood because of the death of my Mother; not blaming her at all, just wishing I could have had two more years to enjoy being the kid who picked his nose and wiped it on classmates; because after all, when you're thirteen, you begin to really count the days to where you're actually growing up. Who knew I'd grow up in a day? Teaching at the elementary school has given me my "child-like wildlife" back, and I love it...



What do kids want these days? To answer that, I would say to freely express themselves. Most parents would read that response and say, "Oh God, You'd be a horrible Parent." But think about it, honestly; at the end of the day, a kid is going to want to do absolutely, positively, nothing, but simply sit and reflect on the events of the day. Men, women, who are grown up, we do it all the time, just in a more mature way. Call it gossip. But I continue; give a child your ear and they'll give you their life story along with all of their gratitude. Do it again, and they'll treat you like you're the only person on earth that listens. How special is that?

A child had come into my room, 128 B of Timber Lakes Elementary School, and had asked to use the restroom, right away. I could've easily let her go, but instead, I said, "Hello to you too," in a sarcastic way. She smiled and began with a proper greeting and from there I began to ask her what her day was like. I have, in my room, a bulletin board that is called, "The Adjective Box." The adjective box is a place for feelings. "Today, I Am..."



During the kids free time they must present an adjective explaining how they are feeling on a particular day. So the child began telling me how she was feeling and why; mind you, we spoke for over thirty minutes. Now, go up a few lines or so and read about her urgency to use the restroom... See what I mean?

I am so grateful and positively effected by these kids. My 5th graders especially. With my birthday being today, I do not, at all, feel as if I've turned twenty. I'm still loose, in shape, and can hang with the best of them. I still crack jokes, pick my nose, and eat my boogers (not true). But I do feel as if I'm recreating my childhood at times.





These kids are full of surprises and always have the ability to put a smile on my face and because I listen to them, they listen to me. I am able to lecture them, give them rules and regulations, and have them do their homework without them hating me; all because I simply take time out of my day to listen to them and give them time to express themselves. It is powerful...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oqd7dfh1g8

I wrote a song for the kids, entitled, "You've Got It Now." Above is a link of the live recording of its acoustic version. Click it and give it a listen. The song is about everything that happens on the first day of school, no matter what grade, preferably in elementary school; the butterflies, the meeting of the new friends, the assigned seats, and the feelings at the end of the day. Any grown up who is a kid at heart can surely relate, so I believe that you will enjoy my song of inspiration. Soon, I wish to make a mini-documentary. I might as well. I'll be there all year...



I'd love to take this time out to thank all of the wonderful kids in room 128 B for being spectacular thus far. I will continue to give you my ear with the return of your respect. I love you all. Thank you for bringing my childhood back.

With an open ear and heart for greater things,

Evan