Fastest growing video ever...

The fastest viewed video I've ever put out! Thanks to all of you who are making this possible, and if you haven't seen it give it a try!

John Mayer's new single off his Unreleased CD "Battle Studies"

His new song "Who Says" and the video for it. Sounds like classic Mayer.

Show on wednesday.

The link says it all...

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168971102416&ref=mf

-Nathan

The Garden...

Here's a song by my favorite band Needtobreathe. Good Stuff off the new album "The Outsiders".

I'm Invisible.

Man, this week sucks. I feel like I'm invisible, like no one cares I'm here or wants to acknowledge it or notice. Some people are just too busy, or they have cooler new friends that they would rather hang out with. Or I'm not cool enough to hang out with their new friends. Some people can't even take 5 min. out of their day to hang out and chat. Blah whatever, I'm so stressed out and I don't even have a legit reason to be, no hard tests or school work coming up. I'm just ready for the weekend. Hopefully things turn around. That's really all I have to say right now. That's all thats been on my mind the past few days. I hate liars too.

Nathan

Told ya so.

So a bunch of kids on my floor play poker every other night for money. They always say "nathan, come play" and I always say "no I'm to busy". Then they say "come on, don't be a p****". Then I say, "you guys don't want me to play, I'll take your money", then they all just laugh. Well tonight I played. Knocked three people out within five minutes and went on to win the game.... I'm not allowed to play anymore.

Goodnight,

Nathan

Lyrics of life.

Have you ever been listening to a song and really paying attention to the lyrics, when all of a sudden it hits you, and you think "this song is for me" or "this song is about me". That is what has been happening to me lately. i.e...

she has no problem with secrets
She knows how to keep them
She never felt the need to let them show
And I’ve had no trouble with speaking
Or trusting my instincts
That maybe this is one that I should know
But as I’m waiting there
The devil on my shoulder stares
Laughing that the one thing I can’t get
Is what I need

She, She is the words that I can’t find
How can the only thing that’s killing me make me feel so alive
And I couldn’t speak
I couldn’t breathe to save my life
All of my chances swim like sinking ships
This time it’s it
I’ll drown or make her mine

The CD is "Loosing Sleep" by Parachute. The CD is awesome, every song. You'll probably recognize the song "She is Love", it is played all the time on the radio, especially around here. But these guys are what has been rockin my iPhone/computer for the past week. You could also throw in "The Blueprint 3" by Jay-Z, that CD is so tight, Jay-Z did it again. I've been having trouble writing songs lately, maybe it is because I have to many things to write about. Though coming up with the tunes has been rather easy as of lately, so I'm thankful for that. My friend who is a recording major got ahold of me and is going to master my tracks for me for the new EP. I might change the name of the EP, cause I'm terribly indecisive. Though I'm still only going to have 5 or 6 songs at most on it. Then hopefully this next summer I'll get in the studio and get a 8-10 track "legit CD" out, but let's not get to ahead of ourselves. Thanks to all who have been reading this the past week and been keeping my view count up! I appreciate it and encourage you all to write as well or leave comments here. I'm out for tonight.

Thanks for joining my journey,

Nathan

Time.

Time. Wishing you had more of it. Wishing you had more time for activities, projects, loved ones. Time helps and prevents us from doing what we wish. I always think "If I just had more time", or "I'm never going to have time for this and that". Sometimes I wish I could just stop time at particular moments in my life. This reminds me of one of my favorite songs by Needtobreathe called "More Time". Here's some of the lyrics....

I promised you the world again
Everything within my hands
All the riches one could dream
They will come from me

I hoped that you could understand
That this is not what I had planned
Please don’t worry now
It will turn around

Cause I need more time
Just a few more months and we’ll be fine
So say what’s on your mind
Cause I can’t figure out just what’s inside.

Been doing a lot of thinking lately. Which is good, that means my brain is working. Good stuff. I'm out.

Great News!

Ok, so I auditioned on thursday for the Wired program on campus, and I made it for the second year in a row. This is awesome. I also got interviewed by the paper about my first CD and got asked to be on the local radio station and perform music/ answer questions about my music! I'm really excited about the radio part, It's like nothing I've ever done before! I kinda feel like a real rock star (not quite but kind of). So I'm going home this weekend to watch my brother play some ball and to do a little D.J. gig that I have booked. So unfortunately I'll miss the BSU game, but I need to make money so I'm not going to complain. Getting real busy in school, which is expected, but I'm not ready for it. Besides that all is good, tgif.

Peace,

Nathan

Learning, loving, forgiving and forgetting.

So, this past few weeks have been all about getting back into the groove of college. So far so good I'd say. Only missed one class so far (shhhh don't tell my parents), I over slept when i decided to take a nap in the afternoon. I can also say I've learned a lot of lessons the past few weeks. I've learned that planning in advance doesn't actually mean you'll do what you planned. Which sucks. I'm talking about recording my first EP. I've been putting it off for a little while because I just needed to take some Nathan time, which might sound selfish. I've learned this week that sometimes love is the thing that unites all people. And without going into to much detail, I've learned that forgiving and forgetting are essential with all aspects of life and love. Some people make mistakes, some hurt, some don't, but in reality you can't go back and fix them, no matter how bad you want to. You just have to forget about the mistakes, forgive, and move on. But we learn from these mistakes and situations, and they make us stronger people. Anyways, I'm done blabbing. I have an audition thursday night for a program that would bring me some acoustic gigs and exposure around the Ball State and Muncie area. So hopefully all goes well and they like me! I'll keep this posted and will do a better job keeping this updated! Its late, out for now.

Nathan

Whoa, I've been way to busy.

So I've been way to busy and have not had time to be online much. Which is actually a blessing. I've been doing a lot of DJ gigs. Actually I just got back from Bloomington Indiana @ IU doing one. Fun times. But yeah school just started back up and I'm working on my first Album. I'm doing it myself so we'll see how that goes. So as you can see I'm super busy right now and not a lot of time for blogging unfortunately. So I will hit up this spot as often as I can and hopefully keep everyone updated on the production of my album. Whew, here we go.....

Crap.

Got up @ 7 today for an 8 o'clock class, not fun.

New video

heres a video of me and my brother covering Needtobreathe's "Washed by the Water" enjoy and two more videos to come!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBDYZoJpstU

whoa... its been awhile.

So it's been awhile since i've been on here. I haven't really had any big changes the past few months. Got a year older, now i'm 20. Don't feel 20 though haha glad it finally is summer and that school is over. I've been reading the blog of Diggy Simmons (trendofthejetsetter), son of Rev Run of Run DMC. Its pretty good, he's all about music and fashion. Well im tired, off to bed.

Peace.

Sun burnt... something to be happy about?

Sooooo I just played a acoustic gig at the Phi Sigma Kappa and Fiji hog roast @ BSU and it was great. The people were cool and let me eat for free as well. Though now I am sun burnt. Don't take this a bad thing. I've been waiting for beautiful weather for months. Now that is is finally here I am happy. Even if I am sunburnt, screw it. At least it is nice outside. UPDATE... 10 days of school left and last week of real classes!! ... excited about that... not looking forward to moving all this crap out though, that will take awhile haha. I'm ready to move out and get away from my roomate and hit g/f. They are starting to drive me crazy... I don't think she showers or changes clothes... seriously... thats all I'll say about that.

Peace and Love,

Nathan

The rain stopped and then Dave came

So the rain stopped, and it seems like when the rain stops by day gets better. And oh it just got great. One of my favorite musicians, Dave Matthews, released his new single off the new CD that comes out in June. Its a awesome song, deff. some vintage Dave but they took it to a new level. I also think its going to be a good day because I got my huge project done so that helps relieve some pressure as well. Welp I'm starving, time to eat. Check out the new single by Dave, its called "Funny how it is". Now I just found the artwork for the new CD... here ya go...

Peace and Love,

Nathan

Hey new video!

I know... two blogs in one day is against the law, but check out my new cover song! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQIrIjg3eHQ

Thanks!

The day after easter...

So today is the day after easter, stomach sick from eating all the candy and the great food. Had a good easter as I hope everyone did. Went to church and saw some people I haven't seen in awhile. My grandparents on my dad's side (His mom and his step dad) came with us to church as well as my uncle and his two kids. After that we stopped in at Cracker Barrel (or Barrel of Crack as some people like to call it) for an afternoon brunch. Then I went over to my girlfriend's house to hangout before I headed back up to school for the week. Though today isn't as nice, weather wise, as yesterday. It's been raining all day and isn't supposed to stop till Wednesday. Days like these make it really hard to get out of bed and get to class. Hopefully this weather wont keep me from going to the gym today, that would be terrible. I wish Muncie weather didn't suck 99.9% of the time. I'm definitely ready to get these next 24 days over with! Can't blog too long, have a paper due in 2 hrs. so I got to bare down.

Peace and Love,

Nathan

easter and stuff...

So its easter morning...early easter morning... so happy easter everyone. I remember the good ole' days, looking for the eggs the "Easter bunny" hid, eating giant chocolate bunnies. But my favorite memory and one tradition I always follow... eatin the reese chocolate and peanutbutter eggs. Wow my absolute favorite ever. For some reason they are so much more better than the regular reese cups. This weekend has been good so far. Got to come home and relax for once. Got to see my girl. Ate a crap ton of food, (deff got a food baby going on) and deserts. Tommorow i'll go to church and then out to eat with the family and grandparents. Then probably back to my house for some carrot cake. The back to school later in the evening, but only 25 days till schools done for me for the summer! Can't wait for the summer! My summer plans include working, going to Chicago with some good friends, The Fray concert, Dave Matthews Concert, and hopefully much much more! 

Its late im going to bed, Happy Easter!,

Nathan

I hate cold weather right now...

I hate cold weather right now. I'm sick and tired of it. I want to wear shorts. I want to go swimming. I want to be tanner. Please weather... gimme a break.

New roommate and controversy..

OK so part of the reason I've been stressed is this... I came back from the gym on Sunday to find out that someone's belongings moved into my room. And for a little background info my roommate moved out a long time ago. So now i have a new roommate who I didn't know about. No thanks to the heads of from my Residence Assistant or Hall Director. Soooo I was pretty pissed as you would imagine and I wrote a e-mail to the Director of Housing and Residence life and gave him and her (theres two) a piece of my mind and rose a little hell haha. But the kid is a good friend of mine so its not all bad. The only thing is his g/f spends the night every night. I can't handle this crap every night. I can't even talk to him about it because his g/f is always with him and I don't want to hurt her feelings. So now i really have 2 roommates, but luckily my friend just purchased a house and is hopefully moving back out soon. Lucky me I still have to put up with this crap for a little while. This is prob. the worst blog I've ever wrote haha but I'm going to plug in a little advertisement... Check out my music @ 

www.myspace.com/nathansmusic 

and my live music videos at 

www.youtube.com/natenp24

Peace and love,

Nathan 

Stress sucks!

Wow my stress level in through the roof right now! It's crazy! So much stuff going on with school especially and some other stuff too but mostly school. A great stress reliever I believe in is physical activity. For me its lifting weights. I take all my anger that I have for people, the world, or just everything that is going on, out on the weights. Which is kind of a coincidence, ever heard the expression "the weight of the world is on my shoulders"? Well, literally it is! lol I'm up late waiting for my g/f to call me goodnight and trying to type this stupid paper which sounds like the 8 other papers I've typed in this class this year. But hey the teacher is giving me A's so why change? Man I'm just ready for the weekend already, but it's only Monday! We'll technically Tues. morning. Oh, well, I'll just do my best to make it through this slow week. My g/f told me she is coming to visit her sister and I next weekend so I'm super excited about that! I love it when she comes to visit, we always have a blasty blast. Actually we have a blasty blast no matter what we do. We are very similar and we are both freakin' goofy. Thats why I think we havn't killed each other yet after almost three years haha. But no really I love her a lot and miss her tons and I'm so lucky that I have her. Its crazy that if I think back to when we started dating and the person she has grown up to be I couldn't be happier for her and life she lives, shes had many great role models that she has shaped her life after, family and friends. She has helped me be a better person, a better listener, and more compassionate towards others and I'm so grateful for that. It's amazing to think back to like 4 or 5 years ago when we met at a teen club in florida on spring break (ha ha lame). I didn't even know her name or anything about her, but I did know that this girl was beautiful and that I had my eye on her ever since that day. We've been through so many things together, most of the difficult things I wouldn't be able to get through without her help and love. She is AMAZING! Well I could talk about her all day but I need to get back to my paper.

Peace and Love, 

Nathan

ps... 

"Your will above all else my purpose remains, the art of losing myself then bringing you praise. Everlasting your light will shine will all else fades, never ending your glory goes beyond all fame, In my heart and my soul I give you control consume me from the inside out Lord." - From the inside out - Hillsong United

So I got into a fight...

So I got into a fight last night. To start off I just want to say I'm not the confrontational type of guy. I'll watch someone fight but the chances of me jumping in or starting one is slim to none. Last night was an exception though. Here's my story...and a picture of my jacked up ribs

My friends and I decided to leave the party that we were at and head to a frat house where we were to meet some other friends of ours. Little did I know that we had to know a brother in the frat so that we could get in. The three people I was with did know a brother and so did I. Little did I know that the brother I knew was suspended from the frat so I couldn't get in. No big deal I thought i'll just go home or find something else to do as it was already early into Sunday morning. While I was walking away a kid my size or maybe a tad bigger came up to me and got in my face. He kept saying "P**** you couldn't get in", over and over again. This didn't bother me, I was just thinking this guy is so trashed I'll just walk away no big deal he doesn't know what he doing. As I start to walk away he gets in my face again, this time he shoves me knocking me back a few feet. Now this is the part where now my safety is in jeopardy so I have to defend myself. I rear back and punched the guy in the face. He had a look of anger and shock in his face as he starting to come at me throwing punches, only landing a few to my ribs before I locked up his hands and tried to take him to the ground. Before we got to the ground 3 guys, I'm guessing from the frat, came and broke up the scuffle and telling me to get out of there. I was having a really really good night until then, probably the best night I've had in awhile. But this kid had to go and ruin it (and my shoes because it was raining and muddy). I felt a cross between pissed off and accomplishment that I didn't let this kid tear me up. Now like I said I don't fight and don't condone fighting unless done in a ring or and octagon with officials, gloves, and the works. But when safety is in jeopardy I always believe in self defense no matter what the situation . 

Peace and love (and stay safe haha),

Nathan

time to relax... hopefully

You ever have one of those days where your always so worried about something? So worried or concerned about something that your whole body is shaking and you can't get that specific thing off your mind? Maybe a loved one is on the edge of passing or maybe you have a big term paper or test the next day. Or maybe your worried about someone or something and that they are safe and doing o.k. Today is one of those days for me... Actually i've had this problem before, i just feel like everything that can go wrong will go wrong and ruin some part of my life or relationships I have with others. I'm not going to state what I'm taking about because its personal. No its nothing illegal or involving breaking laws or anything. Its not even something I did but what someone else is doing. I guess I really can't describe it unless you know the situation, but oh well I felt like typing this would help me feel better. And I do feel a little better now. But I just want this to be over with. And I know everything will be alright, I just always have those thoughts in the back of my mind, you know, "what ifs and what nots". This isn't how I feel all the time. Just sometimes. Oh well I'm about to enjoy and evening with my friends and I'm sure just like last night It should help me take my mind off what is going on and help me relax. 

"I look to the Lord for help at all times, and he rescues me from danger. Turn to me, Oh Lord, and be merciful tome, because I am lonely and weak. Relieve me of my worries" - Psalm 25: 15-17

Peace for now...

I'm getting excited!!

So i just realized there is only about 6 weeks left in the school year for me. THIS IS CRAZY! My freshman year at BSU has gone fast (well at least 2nd semester has). That means only 6 more weekends of fun! So I better make the best of them. I won't be here for two of them so really i guess thats only 4 weekends I'll be here. No wait, I shouldn't count the last week cause i'll be moving out so crap only 3 weekends left! I'm just thankful for all the cool people I have met and all the new friends I have that will be up here next year with me! Hopefully my roommate for next year doesn't decide to go to that other college he was looking at, cause I really don't want to go potluck. So these next few weeks are prob. going to go by very slowly, I have a lot of tests and quizzes and papers, geez it will be terrible. But on the other hand my girlfriend told me she would come visit after she gets back safely from spring break, I'm definitely jealous! I think I'm going to record some more music tonight, hopefully it will go better than the other night! 

Peace and Love,

Nathan

Just a little something I HAVE to share...

So this past week was spring break for me. It was pretty laid back which was actually really nice and inexpensive. I didn't go anywhere special besides home, which is special to me. Sometimes its really nice to go home and just chill and visit with family and friends. Besides sleeping in and enjoying my time with friends I had the regular 6 month dentist check up. Now for me a dentist check up is usually followed not to many days later with a cavity filling. In this case it was three. Ouch, oh well better than the time I had six in one sitting! Anyways I know what your thinking, this kid doesn't brush his teeth. Not True. More than likely I brush more than you. Yeah thats right I said it. I brush and floss 3 times a day. Followed by 2 cycles of fluoride brushing and rinsing. Not my favorite part of the day but I have to get it done. 

I had a wonderful spring break though besides the fillings. I got to hang out with my brother who I don't get to see very often. I also had a great time hanging out with my girl friend almost everyday, except Sunday. Her dad took us to this bar and grill place to eat. I can't remember what it was called but wow probably the best cheeseburger I have ever ate hands down. 

Sunday, the last day of break I was scheduled to perform at church. This is something that I love to do but don't get to do it anymore because I live in Muncie now. Anyways me and my brother performed a song called "Washed by the Water" by a band named Needtobreathe. The story behind this song for me is insane. I was at a 3 day concert, call it the Christian Woodstock like many people do, its called Ichthus. The band needtobreathe was playing this song washed by the water. Bo the singer was moving into the chorus with his strong southern vocals and I'm sitting in the front row with my brother bryce and we are pumped as hell. He goes through the verse and then the chorus where the first words are "Even when the rain falls..." and I kid you not, as soon as he sang those words the clouds opened up and it started to rain. I don't think I was the only one that noticed the smirk on Bo's face. I couldn't tell if he was amazed or just surprised by the irony of the situation. But that moment changed the way I live and thought ever since. And if you couldn't tell God was working right then and there at that moment then you are crazy. Especially with the fact that hundreds of people gave their life to Christ that day, it was amazing. If you have never gone and don't mind sleeping in a tent for a few nights then this is a must go. I've been a countless number of times and it never gets old. Click here for their website and info on it and please watch their promo video on the front page.

Thanks for listening and click here for the video of Bryce and I singing at church. enjoy.

Peace and love,

Nathan

This week is getting to me...

Alrighty so... this week is going by really slow. Im about to head to my test and then come back and finish the last page of the last paper for the week. I'm so glad it's almost thursday! This week was really stressful and its just now starting to feel like I'm on the down slope of the whole thing. I just got this CD by the Lonely Island, haha it is so funny I love it. I've decided I'm going tanning everyday over break so I won't look white when everyone comes back from Florida. I''m just ready to hang out with my family, friends, and girl friend. It will be grand.

Peace and Love,

Nathan

Dave Matthews Band...

Dave Matthews tickets go on sale next friday. Im pretty excited cause this will be the first year that I will be able to attend the event! He has always been one of my favorite artists and I from what I hear his concerts are to die for. I don't know if it will be able to top John Mayer last summer (which was amazing), but I'm sure it will be good either way. If you have never listened to Dave then check out my player on my blog, I have two of his songs. Jimi thing and #41. The thing I love about Dave is that he can take a 4 min. song, elaborate during the performance, and turn it into an 8 min song. His live cd's are definitely better than any artist I have ever heard. Yes Dave is crazy, but Dave is the man!

Nathan

Team Shower...

The team shower tradition started after our first victory of the season last semester. We all came back relatively sweaty and or disgusting, and thought a bit of refreshing was due. Therefore, we all decided to bring a CD down to the 2nd floor bathroom in Elliott Hall and all take a shower together, in different stalls of course. This tradition carried on to every game prior to that, and even carried on to the last game we played this past Sunday.

We have moved on from a CD player to an Ipod dock and a team play list that includes music such as Kiss by a Rose by Seal, and Du Hast by Rammstein and Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing, among others. It is played at a relatively loud level, but nothing too loud as to keep from disturbing the fellow hall members.

Other random things that take place during the “Team Shower” period include random pranks, towel theft and impromptu karaoke. All in all it is good for us to begin to relax after a stressful game, and this fun and cleansing activity helps us to do just that.

This is not my post I took it from my friend Brad's blog! haha

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Cold day? How bout some coffee?

As I'm sitting here in the university library, waiting for my english group to arrive i realize how glad I am that I'm not outside anymore. The weather channel said that the temperature is 22 degrees. So I sit here laptop in front of me and coffee in hand. Now one thing that I've been doing for the past 2 years or so I haven't really noticed until today. Whenever it is cold outside I have to get coffee. I don't know why but I just do. The weird thing is, is that I used to hate coffee. I only really started drinking it a 2 or 3 years ago thanks to my good friend tyler who opened my eyes. Tyler is a professional drummer who used to live in my hometown but now lives in the musical confines of Nashville Tennessee. Tyler has toured the world and I mean literally the world (Europe, Russia, Middle East,South America) playing with famous bands from all over the United States. Some of his most recent journeys include going to Iraq with country singer Carly Goodwin to play for the troops. Another adventure he played for a christian band called Circleslide who he just left after a few years of playing with them. He's a great person, a great christian, and someone I definitely look up to. Anyways back to the coffee. Since T.O. (thats what I call him) lives far away and travels so much its very rare that I get to see him. So when I do we always make the trip to the all so money consuming Star-bucks. This is how I got hooked on coffee. I'm a Star-bucks guy hands down, but I'll drink anything really. I'm usually a caffeinated guy too but the coffee on campus here gives me the shakes for some reason so I had to get my own coffee maker and make it myself. The point is though that I love coffee, it just brightens the coldest and gloomiest days. 

Nathan 

Writing music...

So sitting here bored in my dorm I have decided to write some more songs. The problem is.... writers block. Ah! I hate it! I Could type 500 words on this blog but cant write the chorus for a new song. Sometimes I only half write the songs, only to start another one, half write that one, to start another one. Then while writing the third song I write a part that would fit better into the first song I started writing. So back to square one again, maybe you can understand that maybe not. Its just frustrating. I have two papers due this week and a test on Wednesday so I'm kind of stressing out. No big. Spring Break starts on Friday March 6th. Im excited for that, not going anywhere though for the first time in about 8 years. But I do get to see my family, friends and my girlfriend so it will be a good week or so off. Thats it for now...

Peace and Love,

Nathan

New to this, but heck...

So I'm very new to this blogging thing, but I thought I'd give it a go.

A little about me...

My name is Nathan (obvious by the blog title) I am 19. I am originally from a small town just about 15 - 20 miles east of Indianapolis. I am a freshman at Ball Statue University in Muncie, Indiana, double majoring in History and Social Studies Education. I love it up here, except the weather that doesn't seem to want to make up its mind. Yesterday it was in the 50's and today I woke up to 30 degree temperatures and a light snow drizzle! Kill me! I am also a aspiring musician, I sing and play guitar. Click here to check out my music! . I love God. I am the oldest of three kids in my family, one, my brother, who is a junior in high school, and my sister is in 6th sixth grade. I love my family and friends they are great. I also have a wonderful girlfriend who I love very much, her name is Annie, i'll probably talk about her a lot haha. We've been dating for exactly 2 years and 9 months, my life would suck without her. She helps me keep my head on my shoulders, she's a great listener and someone I truly admire. I am currently spending most of my time studying and recording music. My goal for this summer is to record a demo to start sending record companies. I really want to share my music with people all over the world, touring with my music would probably be the best and craziest experience that I would love to do, I get chills thinking about it. Some people do it for the money, some for the fame, but I truly have a passion for music and I think it can connect people on so many levels. When you hear a song, you automatically try to relate it to your life. Thats why music is an awesome healing and uplifting power.

O.K. so I think I over did this first post and started to babble on a little bit. But oh well. I'll try to post as much as possible but no guarantees. Have a good weekend.

Peace and Love,

Nathan