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Troyer Two 2

here's the second and concluding part of me being a proud dada via video.

enjoy.

 

Troyer at Two 2 from Iman Serna on Vimeo.

 

18 months old...

It's been a while since I updated you good people about my boy Troyer Keane.

I know, I know.

You've been clamoring for more of my exceptional skill in video editing. Not to mention my sharp sense of humor and quick wit!

Well...let out that bated breath because here it is.

Enjoy.

I love him so...

Another First

He's growing up WAY too fast!

This really made me tear up.

Random, Interesting...Weird

OK...you be the judge! I've compiled a short list of things that makes Iman, well, Iman. (WOW, I like the whole third person reference thing...hehe).

Anyhoo, here's YOUR chance to let me know if this makes me and this post Random, Interesting or just plain Weird.

Go for it!

• When I'm at work and I go outside I always like to scan the parking lot for cars that I don't recognize.

• I cut my pancakes like a pie.
• I have to have a sampling of all the different food that's on my plate in every spoonful/forkful.
• The last bite of my meal must have equal portions of the main dish and whatever side/sides I have.
• I don't like to drink any beverage before a meal.
• I have a very ACUTE sense of smell and taste.
• I constantly have a tune or a beat going through my noggin.
• I don't get songs stuck in my head.
• I like magic tricks.
• I use ketchup and mayo for my burgers and hotdogs...I don't like mustard!
• I think Chik-fil-A is THE best fast food restaurant EVER!
• Coke with lime is my most favorite drink in the world...
• ...although, a strawberry limeade from Sonic is a VERY close second!

Road Trip Mix

So, if you guys were to go on a road trip what would you be bumpin' on your iPod?

I'm trying to put a mix together so I want to hear what you guys think.

I want it all!

Music from the 60s all the way to today. All kinds, all genres...just keep the country music down to a minimum please. =)

I'll even go as far as listen to podcasts...they HAVE to be REALLY good though.

It'd be cool if the list has a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 20.

So, let's have it you brilliant musical folks you...let the commenting BEGIN!

click here for you RSS/reader folks.

Worship Leader

I know that Los from Ragamuffinsoul.com posted a pretty sobering letter to himself ("Dear Worship Dude")as a worship leader. It's content is something that everyone who leads worship should read and seriously think about.

Here's a NOT so serious post about worship leaders. stuffchristianslike.com or SCL, as the cool kids call it nowadays, is a blog that I've been stalking for the past few months. It's meant to be funny but in all honesty...it kinda stings at times because of the ugly truths that mirror what we "christians" think, say or do.

Enjoy this entry about "the metrosexual worship leader".

#269. Understanding how metrosexual your worship leader is. (A handy guide)

There are really only two reasons I wanted to write this post:

1. The first post was just an appetizer.
I wrote about this subject a few months ago when 12 people were reading the site but I just barely touched on it. I didn't do it justice and people have reminded me that there is more to be said on this pivotal subject. So this is like the Timbaland Remix.

2. No one has quantified this phenomenon
There are some things in life that are concrete and true. For instance, it is a fact that "You're all I want for Christmas" by Mariah Carey and "Christmas in Hollis" by Run DMC are fantastic songs. No argument there. But when you tell someone about your church, there's not a standard system to describe the degree of metrosexuality your worship leader possesses. Wouldn't it be awesome to say, "You'll love my church and the music. Our worship leader scored a 78 on the SCL Metro Test."

Don't answer that last question. It was rhetorical. As a service to churches around the world, here is an easy rating system by which to analyze to what degree your worship leader is a metrosexual.

1. Has a faux hawk hair style = +1

2. Has more product in his hair than your wife = +1

3. Has Rob Bell, black rimmed glasses = +1

4. They are not prescription, but just for effect = +2

5. Attends the Catalyst Conference = +3

6. Performs at the Catalyst Conference = +10

7. Owns Puma, Vans or Diesel sneakers = +2 per each pair

8. Wears jeans on stage = +1

9. Wears designer jeans on stage = +2

10. Wears Wrangler or Rustler jeans on stage = -3

11. Has a goatee = +2

12. Wears one of those Castro revolution looking hats = +2

13. Drinks coffee on stage = +1

14. Drinks some kind of coffee you did not know existed = +2

15. Brings a French Press on stage and makes his own coffee during service = +5

16. Has a handlebar mustache = -3

17. Good at Frisbee but hates getting all "sweaty" = +1

18. Has a haircut that covers one of his eyes while singing = +1

19. Owns a white belt = +2

20. Owns suspenders = -3

21. Wears a scarf with a t-shirt = +1

22. Wears a winter knit hat even in the summer = +2

23. You think he covered a My Chemical Romance song last week = +3

24. Drives an Audi or VW, silver of course = +2

25. Uses the words, "postmodern, relevant" or "emergent" nonstop = +2

26. Cringes a little when people say the "H word." (Hymnal) = +3

27. Has ever said some form of the phrase, "That song is so 1990s" = +1

28. Owns a Grizzly Adams red and black flannel shirt = -2

29. Named his kid after a color or a number = +2

30. References Norwegian punk bands you've never heard of = +2

31. Wears a tie = -1

32. Wears a tie as a belt = +2

33. Looks as if he might exfoliate = +2

34. Has a man bag or European Carry All = +2

35. Brings said bag on stage with him = +2

36. Has a tattoo = +2

37. Has a visible tattoo = +4

38. Wife accompanies him on stage and plays tambourine = -4

39. Was formerly in a punk new wave band = +2

40. Knows the names of all the people on the scripted MTV show, "the Hills" = +3

41. Refuses to drink anything but Vitamin Water = +2

42. Your wife ever says, "he needs a barrette for his hair." = +2

43. Has a nickname with "the" in it, as in "the edge," = +2

44. Owns every Nooma video = +2

45. Has a soul patch = +3

46. Won't play barefoot on stage until he gets a pedicure = +2

47. Refers to California as "the left coast" = +2

48. Currently subscribes to Dwell or Details magazine = +2

49. Owns a pair of lady jeans = +2

50. Twitters you from his iPhone = +2

51. His toddler dresses cooler than you = +2

52. He wears graphic t-shirts over button down, long sleeve shirts = +2

53. Ever says "we got a hot mic here" = -4

54. Shops at the Gap = 0

55. Shops at Urban Outfitters = +2

I scored one of the worship leaders at North Point and he did pretty well. At some point I will do a lady version, but for right now, I feel like a 55 item list of analyzing worship leaders is enough to earn me a new batch of "you are weird" emails, and at the end of the day, that's all I can ask for.

What does your worship leader score?

Tulsa Mayfest

This past Friday my family and I got to go and enjoy Tulsa's Mayfest.
It was F-U-N!

• We got to see our friend Mandy Hill sing. She rocked!
• Walked around.
• Played Djembe with my son in a drum circle...AWESOME!



• I was SURPRISED to find a food vendor selling Filipino style eggroll aka "Lumpia". Bought one. Ate one. I like my version better.
• Saw some pretty wonderful artists and their work. I wish i could just take an art piece or 2 home with me.
• Walked around some more with some friends.
• Karen got some deep fried pickles with ranch and enjoyed them. [*shudder...]
• I got me a funnel cake...YUM!
• At the end of the night we wanted to get rid of the rest of our tickets so we decided to try some smoked hotdogs with barbecue sauce...OOH! That was a VERY good decision.
• We headed back to the car and on the way got some FREE "Full Throttle" energy drink...not bad.

We had fun...I think we'll be doing this again next year.
SIDE NOTE: Mayfest is like the fair but without the carnies or a 1000lb. pig with HUGE cojones! It's like Tulsa Fair...Lite!

Suh-weeeeeet!

I want one...oh please, oh please, oh please!

1 word: starwars

2 words: freak yah!

3 words: oh my gah!

4 words: R 2 - D 2

GO CHECK IT OUT!

Manumit

My boy Dre' dropped his CD "Manumit" last month and he's going to have a concert.WHERE: destinychurch in Broken Arrow, OKWHEN: May 9, 2008 - Friday: Doors open @ 7pmWHAT: Concert with Dre' Murray and Fedel

Go grab a CD for your personal enjoyment. Then grab 5 more so that you can share the love! www.holyculturedownload.com www.dasouth.com/bus-shop www.cdbaby.com iTunes...coming soon! I love this guy...he's a friend and a brother.

Tour Video

See if you can spot someone we all know and love in this video.

ENJOY!

3 questions...

1. Did you see who it was?

2. Can you tell me who it is?

3. What movie were they parodying?