It's go time.

I have a lot say... but does that surprise anyone?

My brother is graduating in 3 days... 3. And well, he hates it when I do this, but I don't care. Being his sister is a blessing. Despite the fact that he shoots me with rubberbands on a daily basis, throws grapes at my wall, yells at me through my door, stinks up the bathroom, and uses the hot water, I love my brother so much. He is hilarious and genuine and being a part of his life has been awesome. He's going to go far, I know it.

Also, silly Joe hacked my blog because he's a butt and wrote that last post, if that wasn't obvious, and I apologize for that. BUT! Tour was fantastic. Such a tiring, exciting, stressful, amazing blessing.

We were blessed with the ability to perform is some very beautiful and welcoming churches and we met some really great friends at some awesome high schools as well. We also stayed in a few beautiful homes and visited a lot of cool sites. Getting back into the swing of things was difficult, but tour was definitely worth it.

Literally the day after tour was the Jr. Sr. Luau, which was also very fun. I was able to spend some time getting closer to a lot of the people in my class as well as the senior class... and well, I write kick-butt letters. ;) 

Knowing the my junior is now over, knowing (not really!) the whirlwind that is about to take place this next year... I'm nervous. I'm actually really freaking scared, but I'm also confident that in time, God has big things for me. 

"Wait for the Lord.

Be strong, take heart

and wait for the Lord."

Psalm 27:14

It's been a crazy ride and it about to get even crazier! But summer is here and I'm looking forward to lots of sun, singing, traveling, friends, family... 

It's summertime! 

This is my year. 

Later bro,

Kyls.

Joe Barbour

"Aight yall. It is time to write this long-awaited post about a great friend and total butt named Joe.

If any of you, my avid readers, know Joe Barbour, you know how talented he is. I hate to admit it, and I rarely actually tell him, but he is a musical prodigy. He can sing as well as play any instrument in the world.

However, Joe knows it. In fact, he lets it feed his ego until his head is about to burst with pride. I can't give you a specific example but his general attitude just rubs on me.

Joe also can be cruel. He has a legit heart for people but he chooses to be mean instead, mercilessly tearing me down in his humor. I almost never deserve it and I'm mean only in retaliation, but he does it all the same.

Like I said, though, he has a real heart for people. I think he loves me in a pretty deep agape way; he just has a hard time showing it. In fact, I know that he really wants my relationship with God to be better than it is. His heart breaks for me when I get emotional, because he knows it comes from a deeper problem than just my circumstances. I wish I could pray with him about it sometime. He would like that.

His meanness isn't usually even intended to hurt me anymore, it is just a habit that is hard to break. He is trying though, and like I said; he loves me. Maybe writing this will encourage him to break those habits."

Oh, these silly people that think they can mess with my blog. :P
Thanks Joe. I still hate you...just kidding. Love you too, friend. K, bye.

Later bro,
Kyls.

Let the whirlwind begin.

We are officially on tour!

Friday afternoon, with 6 students crammed in a little van with LOTS of luggage, left the Apple Valley Christian School parking lot with their headphones in, their hands reaching for the nearest snack foods, and big smiles on their faces. The 8 and a half hours were surprisingly more fun than I thought. (Not that I don't love the company of my friends, but that's 8 and a half hours we're talking about!) So, after a few extremely essential stops (food, bathroom, Starbucks), we arrived at our destination at approx. 10pm on Friday night.
After room assignments were figured out and we were decked out in our jammies, it was immediately bed-time. After a restful night, we had a performance this morning that lifted my spirits and excited me...even through my fatigue. It may sound silly, but sometimes I think that there's nothing I love more than just singing. This morning in particular made me think this because of a super sweet and responsive crowd, but even in situations that lack such audience, I really just love it.

All in all, I'm pretty blessed... even though freakin' Joe is staring over my shoulder as I write this... It's going to be a long week. But 100% worth it.

Later bro,
Kyls. :D