Ok guys and girls,
I know it has been 12 days since my last post and for that I am sorry. Recently, as you know I had to put my pet "EC" down, and we have been looking for a new edition to bring home to "Tigger". For those of you who don't know those for a season are our two little kids of the furry four footed persuasion. Well on Friday, we brought home "Macy", a cute little 5 month old tabby from Petsmart. She greeted us with lots of love and purring and bad gas at 3:30 in the morning. Yesterday, my wife and I celebrated our 6th year of marriage and we came home to a broken bottle of red wine all over the breakfast dining room floor. We laughed, had her take a drunk driving test and tried to make her walk in a straight line. Looks like she was celebrating our anniversary too. Anyway, we're happy to have her and she has been a lot of fun. Hopefully we will be able to create some new memories with Macy, and next time the wine gets put away. . . and as cheesy as it is for me to say "We caught her red pawed"!
As for the weight, it still gradually coming off. I bounce back in forth from time to time, but I'm not giving up. Once the holidays pass, I will be able to buckle down and really shed the rest of my unwanted pounds so that I can be a real dad one day!!
Remember that life begins when you start living,
Erik W. Chase
Monday, December 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Weight loss is not easy. . . You're Telling Me
Guys and Gals,
Today was a sad day. . . I had to put my pet down! When we are sad, we have to remember that eating our problems away is not the answer! Sure, right now I crave eating a bag of chips or anything unhealthy. . . but that will not replace what was lost. . . and the only thing that I will gain in return is. . . you guessed it. . . more weight! My pet will be missed for my wife and I do not have children yet, but I have to stick with the plan to shed these unwanted pounds!
Okay, so I have a sensitive side. . . So What!!! I am also not a quitter. . . at least not any more!!
By the end of this month I want to break the 300lb mark!!! I will do it, and when I do it will be for me!!
Thanks guys and gals for your support
I'm sorry that I don't have much to write about today. . . but tune in next time!!
Remember life begins when you start living
Rest in Peace
E.C. "Ecclesiastes" Chase
12-9-09
Today was a sad day. . . I had to put my pet down! When we are sad, we have to remember that eating our problems away is not the answer! Sure, right now I crave eating a bag of chips or anything unhealthy. . . but that will not replace what was lost. . . and the only thing that I will gain in return is. . . you guessed it. . . more weight! My pet will be missed for my wife and I do not have children yet, but I have to stick with the plan to shed these unwanted pounds!
Okay, so I have a sensitive side. . . So What!!! I am also not a quitter. . . at least not any more!!
By the end of this month I want to break the 300lb mark!!! I will do it, and when I do it will be for me!!
Thanks guys and gals for your support
I'm sorry that I don't have much to write about today. . . but tune in next time!!
Remember life begins when you start living
Rest in Peace
E.C. "Ecclesiastes" Chase
12-9-09
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
where do I go from here
Today, I found out that all of my blood work was normal. . . so why can't I have children with my wife? I don't know, but I do know that God is in control! I have made a lot of mistakes in my life and as I am writing this post, I'm overhearing a women talking about God's divine healing! Wow! I needed to here that! Do you have faith like a mighty mustard seed? Or. . . do you lose hope? I prefer the first rather than the last! So what if I have to take more tests. So what if I have to keep on living a healthier lifestyle. To all things that get in the way, so what! Because I don't deal with so whats, I deal with the belief that faith is the substance of things hoped for. . .the evidence of things yet seen! I am still losing weight, I feel great, and God will restore what the locusts has taken away! So, I will continue to believe until my last breath. . . that. . . I will be healed!!
And. . . the coolest thing about this whole experience is that. . . I'm not alone!! Continue with the weight loss journey, and be the person you want to be!
Sidewalk Prophets has a song out called "Words I Would Say" about faith!!
We are all called to do great things
We should never give up hope
God does have a plan for us
Forgive and Forget
But. . . don't forget why we're here. . .
Do you know what your purpose is in life?
I do! I hope that my story will inspire the lives of others. . . and. . . together we can become the greatest gifts that we were intended to be!
Until next time,
never give up hope
and. . . remember that life starts when you start living!
Erik W. Chase "Kyle's Biggest Loser"
And. . . the coolest thing about this whole experience is that. . . I'm not alone!! Continue with the weight loss journey, and be the person you want to be!
Sidewalk Prophets has a song out called "Words I Would Say" about faith!!
We are all called to do great things
We should never give up hope
God does have a plan for us
Forgive and Forget
But. . . don't forget why we're here. . .
Do you know what your purpose is in life?
I do! I hope that my story will inspire the lives of others. . . and. . . together we can become the greatest gifts that we were intended to be!
Until next time,
never give up hope
and. . . remember that life starts when you start living!
Erik W. Chase "Kyle's Biggest Loser"
Monday, November 30, 2009
337, chug a lug a choo choo
Hey guys and gals, sometimes you feel like the little engine that could. That's me. When hard times affect our daily lives, it's so easy to get off track. . . but sticking with a plan and never giving up enables you to enter into the tunnel of success. Our bodies work the same way, doctors reccommend that we eat a balanced diet, exercise, remove all levels of stress, and get the required amount of sleep per night. With the holidays fast approaching, it's easy to get off schedule and often times we find ourselves spinning our gears in all kinds of different directions. . . but all things are possible.
With Thanksgiving, I thought that I may have put on some weight. . . of course, I indulged in some holiday treats. . . but as I have mentioned earlier, a game plan for healthy living is essential in healthy weight loss. So I cut down the portions that I normally would eat during this holiday time, and I am pleased to say that I have lost more weight. I now weigh 337 lbs. I know it's only a pound from the last post, but it feels great knowing that I did not gain. The battle of the bulge still continues. . . yet. . . I'm conquering it every day. I'm seven pounds away from being able to weigh on a household scale, and you forget the small things that many people take for granted. Just the other day, my wife and I went to a restaurant. Now, normally I would be uncomfortable sitting at the booth because my stomach would hang over the table. Not anymore! Enjoy your milestone successes, it will keep you motivated and accountable to your continued weight loss journey!
Healthy living until next time
and remember that life starts when you start living!!
Erik W. Chase "Kyle's Biggest Loser"
With Thanksgiving, I thought that I may have put on some weight. . . of course, I indulged in some holiday treats. . . but as I have mentioned earlier, a game plan for healthy living is essential in healthy weight loss. So I cut down the portions that I normally would eat during this holiday time, and I am pleased to say that I have lost more weight. I now weigh 337 lbs. I know it's only a pound from the last post, but it feels great knowing that I did not gain. The battle of the bulge still continues. . . yet. . . I'm conquering it every day. I'm seven pounds away from being able to weigh on a household scale, and you forget the small things that many people take for granted. Just the other day, my wife and I went to a restaurant. Now, normally I would be uncomfortable sitting at the booth because my stomach would hang over the table. Not anymore! Enjoy your milestone successes, it will keep you motivated and accountable to your continued weight loss journey!
Healthy living until next time
and remember that life starts when you start living!!
Erik W. Chase "Kyle's Biggest Loser"
Friday, November 20, 2009
338 lbs, What a relief
Hey guys and gals,
After walking 4 miles this week and watching what I ate. . . you guessed it. . . I did it! I broke the 340lb barrier! I now weigh 338 lbs!! How awesome, I can see myself becoming the man that I am suppose to be. With a little will power, a lot of effort, and even more faith. . . I can conquer my issues with weight once and for all. I'm finally on a routine of trying to walk 2 miles a day, and now that I'm on a schedule, the workouts are going by so much easier! One day, I'll be able to run and jump and play with my kids!
Recipe of the Day:
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower
4 cups of cauliflower-fresh or frozen
1 cup of shredded Colby Jack Cheese
2 to 4oz of low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons of real bacon bits
1 tablespoon of butter
Cook the cauliflower for about 15 to 25 minutes, or until tender
Mash the cauliflower, and add all of your ingredients and you have a healthy substitute for mashed potatoes. . . and who knew that losing weight would taste so good!!
Thanks for all of your support,
Until next time, continue on with your personal weight loss journey. . .and. . . remember that life begins when you start living!!
Erik Chase
After walking 4 miles this week and watching what I ate. . . you guessed it. . . I did it! I broke the 340lb barrier! I now weigh 338 lbs!! How awesome, I can see myself becoming the man that I am suppose to be. With a little will power, a lot of effort, and even more faith. . . I can conquer my issues with weight once and for all. I'm finally on a routine of trying to walk 2 miles a day, and now that I'm on a schedule, the workouts are going by so much easier! One day, I'll be able to run and jump and play with my kids!
Recipe of the Day:
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower
4 cups of cauliflower-fresh or frozen
1 cup of shredded Colby Jack Cheese
2 to 4oz of low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons of real bacon bits
1 tablespoon of butter
Cook the cauliflower for about 15 to 25 minutes, or until tender
Mash the cauliflower, and add all of your ingredients and you have a healthy substitute for mashed potatoes. . . and who knew that losing weight would taste so good!!
Thanks for all of your support,
Until next time, continue on with your personal weight loss journey. . .and. . . remember that life begins when you start living!!
Erik Chase
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Walking is so much fun
Hey Guys and Gals,
I just want to take the time to tell you that the holidays are coming. . . and what a great way to take off those unwanted pounds then to walk. Walking builds endurance and stamina. It's a great way to get your heart pumping. . . and here in Texas. . . this is the best time of year to take a stroll in the park. The weather is so gorgious right now, and inspiration comes from when you're looking at the amazing wonders that God has done. Today, as I was walking, I saw a monarch butterfly. . . and. . . it reminded me how how transformation comes from within. We have to almost go into a coccoon like state in order to be able to spread our beautiful wings. I'm still losing weight and with the added exercise routine I am feeling really good. I'm wanted to get down to around 330 or so by next week so that I can enjoy a nice Thanksgiving dinner!! Yum!!
By the way, treating yourself once in a while is okay. Most dieticians and doctors recommend that you do that so that you don't get bored with routine. Also, when you do have a treat make sure that you have hit your caloric burn before you have that savory treat. That way you can budget in that treat. I know if you think of food like money, you will not only lose pounds on the scale, but you will also put money into your wallet. Think about it. . . eating out three to four times a week can add up to 300 to 400 dollars a month. That can be money that goes toward paying off a credit card, put into savings, take a vacation, or buy a new outfit for the new you!!
Remember it pays to be healthy
Weight loss to date 340, come on 339. . .338. . .337. . . and so on!!
Keep on shedding those pounds. . . and . . . until next time!
Tell someone special that you love just how special they really are
Erik's Acting Corner
God Bless
I just want to take the time to tell you that the holidays are coming. . . and what a great way to take off those unwanted pounds then to walk. Walking builds endurance and stamina. It's a great way to get your heart pumping. . . and here in Texas. . . this is the best time of year to take a stroll in the park. The weather is so gorgious right now, and inspiration comes from when you're looking at the amazing wonders that God has done. Today, as I was walking, I saw a monarch butterfly. . . and. . . it reminded me how how transformation comes from within. We have to almost go into a coccoon like state in order to be able to spread our beautiful wings. I'm still losing weight and with the added exercise routine I am feeling really good. I'm wanted to get down to around 330 or so by next week so that I can enjoy a nice Thanksgiving dinner!! Yum!!
By the way, treating yourself once in a while is okay. Most dieticians and doctors recommend that you do that so that you don't get bored with routine. Also, when you do have a treat make sure that you have hit your caloric burn before you have that savory treat. That way you can budget in that treat. I know if you think of food like money, you will not only lose pounds on the scale, but you will also put money into your wallet. Think about it. . . eating out three to four times a week can add up to 300 to 400 dollars a month. That can be money that goes toward paying off a credit card, put into savings, take a vacation, or buy a new outfit for the new you!!
Remember it pays to be healthy
Weight loss to date 340, come on 339. . .338. . .337. . . and so on!!
Keep on shedding those pounds. . . and . . . until next time!
Tell someone special that you love just how special they really are
Erik's Acting Corner
God Bless
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Weight loss update
Hey guys and gals,
It's good to see that I have some followers now. Well as you know, Abby Rike is off the show, but wow what an amazing transformation. 80 pounds to date, and she is inspiring and motivating people to lose the weight. And, thanks for the support on my own journey, I may not have the show to be on in front of millions of people, but I still have a voice. My blog has been a blessing for me because I can journal my weight loss victories and triumphs.
I will be changing the format of my blog, and yes it will still be erik's acting corner, but I will change the format to talk about weight loss and food addictions. I want to hear people's triumphs, struggles, and everything in between of how they are fighting the good fight against the demon of obesity. For years I have been an obese person, and when watching this season about second chances on NBC's The Biggest Loser, I'm reminded of how God gives us chance after chance after chance. I remember how good it felt in 2003 when I had lost 140 pounds, and then how bad I felt when I gained it back again. I think that's what led me to trying out for the show back in July. It took three to four weeks of me feeling sorry for myself and dealing with rejection again, for me. . . to realize. . . that I didn't need a tv show to lose the weight.
Although the journey since August 4th has been a tough one, I'm encouraged everyday to take the weight off. So in September when the new season of "The Biggest Loser" kicked off, and I saw Abby Rike who I know of from a fellow co-worker, I was more intrigued than ever to get slim. I may never be skin and bones, but I'm working on making right decisions to have a healthier life. So here's what everybody is waiting for. . . the weight loss to date. . . well . . . when I started this process back in August I weighed in at 390 pounds, and now. . . I am proud to say that I am 341. I have lost 49 pounds and about 10 inches in my waist. I now wear a size 44" pant from a 54" waist!!
Thank you once again for all of the support
If this blog encourages you, tell your friends. . . I need followers. . . I want to hear people's weight loss success stories.
Thank God for Second Chances,
Tune in next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!
It's good to see that I have some followers now. Well as you know, Abby Rike is off the show, but wow what an amazing transformation. 80 pounds to date, and she is inspiring and motivating people to lose the weight. And, thanks for the support on my own journey, I may not have the show to be on in front of millions of people, but I still have a voice. My blog has been a blessing for me because I can journal my weight loss victories and triumphs.
I will be changing the format of my blog, and yes it will still be erik's acting corner, but I will change the format to talk about weight loss and food addictions. I want to hear people's triumphs, struggles, and everything in between of how they are fighting the good fight against the demon of obesity. For years I have been an obese person, and when watching this season about second chances on NBC's The Biggest Loser, I'm reminded of how God gives us chance after chance after chance. I remember how good it felt in 2003 when I had lost 140 pounds, and then how bad I felt when I gained it back again. I think that's what led me to trying out for the show back in July. It took three to four weeks of me feeling sorry for myself and dealing with rejection again, for me. . . to realize. . . that I didn't need a tv show to lose the weight.
Although the journey since August 4th has been a tough one, I'm encouraged everyday to take the weight off. So in September when the new season of "The Biggest Loser" kicked off, and I saw Abby Rike who I know of from a fellow co-worker, I was more intrigued than ever to get slim. I may never be skin and bones, but I'm working on making right decisions to have a healthier life. So here's what everybody is waiting for. . . the weight loss to date. . . well . . . when I started this process back in August I weighed in at 390 pounds, and now. . . I am proud to say that I am 341. I have lost 49 pounds and about 10 inches in my waist. I now wear a size 44" pant from a 54" waist!!
Thank you once again for all of the support
If this blog encourages you, tell your friends. . . I need followers. . . I want to hear people's weight loss success stories.
Thank God for Second Chances,
Tune in next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
23 pounds to date, and now detox--yuck
Hey guys, I'm sure if you have been following my blog, you have noticed that I have been very candid about my road to recovery. I grew up in a family of eaters, gained a few unwanted pounds, and now I'm in jeopardy of losing my health and ability to have kids. . . but as always there is hope. On August 4th, as you know, I started seeing a doctor who practices in weight management. . . so a few prescriptions later, a lot of shots on each my cheeks, fainting from blood tests, and the clothes starting to fit better so I need a belt. . . have led to some unbelievable success. So far, I have lost four inches in my waist and 23 pounds. This week. . . I am on a detoxification diet for seven days. I have to fast for two days, drink this not so flavorful drink, swallow these huge make you wanna gag horse pills twice a day. . . but this is all worth it to get healthy. I can't wait until day three when I will be able to eat nuts and berries. Gee, I feel like a squirrel just trying to get a nut, oh come on that was funny. Although, soon I will not have the chubby cheeks to store food in. . . I'm on a roll. . . Ok focus, stop talking about food. . .remember no food for two days. . . got it!!
I also found out that my father had no problem conceiving children nor my uncle. So, my inability to conceive could be just a weight management issue. I have been working on getting my hormones in balance again, so that I am able to do what God intended---Be fruitful and multiply. So, I guess things aren't so bad after all. At least at some point, you realize that even things that seem so big and unable to fix. . . are not so big to God. What I have been doing lately is taking the time to remember that!! It's not easy, but we do have to live each day to the fullest. . . and when we do that. . . everything else falls into place. Seek God first, and all these things shall be added unto you!!!
So to date I now weigh 367 pounds
Five weeks ago I weighed 390
This detox diet, I could lose 10 to 20 pounds this week alone---wow!!!
Keep the Chase family in your prayers, as you all are in mine
Erik
I also found out that my father had no problem conceiving children nor my uncle. So, my inability to conceive could be just a weight management issue. I have been working on getting my hormones in balance again, so that I am able to do what God intended---Be fruitful and multiply. So, I guess things aren't so bad after all. At least at some point, you realize that even things that seem so big and unable to fix. . . are not so big to God. What I have been doing lately is taking the time to remember that!! It's not easy, but we do have to live each day to the fullest. . . and when we do that. . . everything else falls into place. Seek God first, and all these things shall be added unto you!!!
So to date I now weigh 367 pounds
Five weeks ago I weighed 390
This detox diet, I could lose 10 to 20 pounds this week alone---wow!!!
Keep the Chase family in your prayers, as you all are in mine
Erik
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Azoospermia
Big word, so let me simplify. Zero sperm count, my urologist has not come out and publically said that, but my semen analysis came back today and once again there were no "swimmers". I know that God is the Great Physician, and what surprises me the most is that my doctor did not even know what to tell me. I had to research this for myself. I feel like I could go to medical school after all the testing and research that I have done on planned parenthood. Well, anyway. . . there is a procedure that they would have to do. . . they of course being the doctors that wouldn't disclose what this condition or should I say "Lie from the devil" would be. . . would mean that I would have to have surgery to locate "swimmers". Azoospermia in many cases is curable with surgery and through invetro-fertilization. False, at least according to the word of God. . . Sarah and Abraham in their old age, conceived children. Prophets have told me and my wife that we will bear children. . . so devil "Shut Up"!! In Jesus Name, I am healed and I demand that my anatomy be restored to full working order, I speak to the reproductive organs that there will be no blockage and that sperm production will carry on as God has planned. I pray for supernatural healing and weight loss, I will not give up on the One who made it all!!
God, heal me Lord. . . I want to be delivered. . . I'm tired of the season that I'm in. . . My faith and trust is in You alone because men will and always have lied to me. . . but. . .not You!! I want my testimony, and I know that I know that I know Your promises will not return to me void!!!
Lord, I pray for all of the families out there that are unable to conceive. . . I pray against the spirit of Infertility. . . this is not Your plan. . . You are the Creator of Life, not the taker of it!!
Lord, I will wait patiently for the results!!!
Selah
God, heal me Lord. . . I want to be delivered. . . I'm tired of the season that I'm in. . . My faith and trust is in You alone because men will and always have lied to me. . . but. . .not You!! I want my testimony, and I know that I know that I know Your promises will not return to me void!!!
Lord, I pray for all of the families out there that are unable to conceive. . . I pray against the spirit of Infertility. . . this is not Your plan. . . You are the Creator of Life, not the taker of it!!
Lord, I will wait patiently for the results!!!
Selah
Friday, August 28, 2009
Shocking the doctors, How Fun
As you may already know, my wife and I have been planning to have a family. . . and. . . although we have encountered some bumps along the way, I feel a testimony of breakthrough is right around the corner. I went to the urologist (doctor for men), to get some tests done. . . and. . . was told that I may not be able to have children. The doctor said that it appeared to be that I did not have any "swimmers" for reproduction. Sorry to get so personal, but this is a ministry and if you don't like it you can change the channel. Now, back to what I was saying, the doctor ordered some blook work on me. So we took that test, this test was checking testosterone levels and FSH which is Follicle Stimulating Hormone. The test came back, the doctor was surprised. . . so I asked him why. . . he said "I don't get it, your FSH level is normal" I asked "What does that mean". . . He said "If your FSH level is high, you are infertile. . . meaning. . . no babies". Well, I was relieved. He later told me that there is hope. . . but. . . he wanted to get another blood test, and another guy test to make sure there wasn't a mistake. So, I went and took another blood test. . . pause. . . don't you see though. . . that the doctor report is already changing. . . ok now on for with the show. . . Today I get a phone call from the doctor's office, and again I could tell they were shocked. . . you guessed it. . . normal. This blood test was checking my prolactin levels. In simple terms its the hormone that sends the message from your brain down to your anatomy to make "little swimmers". Normal. The doctor was shocked, I rejoiced because now I get to take more tests! Sorry once again for the up-close-and-personal, but God is restoring what the locusts has taken away!! The devil stinks and I think this is so darn funny watching the devil squirm because he does not win!!!
Keep praying for us, it's working!!!
By the way, I have started to find the joy in others having children, and rejoicing with them. . . that with prayer in God Almighty is starting to change the outcome!!
Erik
Keep praying for us, it's working!!!
By the way, I have started to find the joy in others having children, and rejoicing with them. . . that with prayer in God Almighty is starting to change the outcome!!
Erik
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Abby Rike, A Story of Personal Triumph
Guys and gals,
I'm sure that you remember me trying out for "The Biggest Loser" in July, well I was so discouraged when I did not make the cut for season 9. . . but later I was encouraged to start making healthier choices with or without being on the show. So far, I have lost 21 pounds to date. . . but. . . this story is not about me. Although, I believe that sometimes God makes us see things through other people's eyes, this story is about Abby Rike. There are some people in this world that are going through depression, heartache, divorce, loss of job, and other hardships. . . but I am drawn to Abby Rike. Abby Rike will be a contestant on the upcoming season 8 of "The Biggest Loser". Abby is from Mabank, Tx which is East Texas. Here's where the story gets really interesting. . .my high school played against her high school in football, and one of my co-workers was one of her former theatre students. In October of 2006, I remember this co-worker telling me some terrible news of her drama teacher's husband, five year old daughter, and two and half week son being killed in a fatal head-on car collision. Well, yesterday at work my co-worker said that Abby Rike, who was her teacher is going to be on the show. She asked me if I remembered what happened to her, and I couldn't believe it. Then, tonight I watched a video clip of Abby Rike on Access Hollywood, and she talked about how her faith has gotten her through this tragedy. Abby has a great outlook on life and she says that being on the show is a catalyst for other things. I think that we as people need to take a deep breath, check our senses, and be thankful to God for the time that we have. I have been dealing with selfishness, bitterness, depression, a "woe is me", and a "doubting Thomas" attitude lately. Just because things don't happen when or how you want them to doesn't mean that God is not still listening. The amazing part of her testimony is that she gives God all the glory. She also stated that she was suppose to be in the car with them that day that they lossed their lives, but if that happened I don't think that she would be the witness of testimony that she is today. We don't always know or understand what God is doing or planning on doing in and for our lives. . . we do however, know that it is our job just to go where He leads us!! I want to encourage everyone who reads this blog to remember that when the devil plays that tape recorder of "Should of Could of Would ofs" you remember who you are in Christ Jesus! I also speak to myself when I say these things, I want to be an inspiration to those around me and myself. . . a Beacon. . . if you will. My goal is till up the soil that has been causing the erosion of my harvest, and start planting good seed. I have so much to be thankful for and yet I have been very dissatisfied. God cannot and will not open the heavens of blessings to me unless I yield to him as a bride yields to her husband. When I do this, I will the things of His kingdom while living in the world. It's so important folks that we be cognisent of our actions and our thoughts. Thoughts can turn into actions, and if those thoughts are damaging, well those actions will be damaging too. Sometimes, it's too late once those actions have been done and those my friends lead to consequences. God does not want us to suffer, but as a nuturing parent, He will let us find out the hard way if we resist Him the most. I'm so thankful that God has used Abby Rike's story to tug at my heartstrings and minister to my heart and to correct me of my less than excellent attitude. I may still stumble along the way, but just like the grave could not hold my King, the devil has no hold on me!!
Be sure to watch "The Biggest Loser" so that we can pray for Abby's win!!!
Thank You God for Your Awesomeness,
Erik
I'm sure that you remember me trying out for "The Biggest Loser" in July, well I was so discouraged when I did not make the cut for season 9. . . but later I was encouraged to start making healthier choices with or without being on the show. So far, I have lost 21 pounds to date. . . but. . . this story is not about me. Although, I believe that sometimes God makes us see things through other people's eyes, this story is about Abby Rike. There are some people in this world that are going through depression, heartache, divorce, loss of job, and other hardships. . . but I am drawn to Abby Rike. Abby Rike will be a contestant on the upcoming season 8 of "The Biggest Loser". Abby is from Mabank, Tx which is East Texas. Here's where the story gets really interesting. . .my high school played against her high school in football, and one of my co-workers was one of her former theatre students. In October of 2006, I remember this co-worker telling me some terrible news of her drama teacher's husband, five year old daughter, and two and half week son being killed in a fatal head-on car collision. Well, yesterday at work my co-worker said that Abby Rike, who was her teacher is going to be on the show. She asked me if I remembered what happened to her, and I couldn't believe it. Then, tonight I watched a video clip of Abby Rike on Access Hollywood, and she talked about how her faith has gotten her through this tragedy. Abby has a great outlook on life and she says that being on the show is a catalyst for other things. I think that we as people need to take a deep breath, check our senses, and be thankful to God for the time that we have. I have been dealing with selfishness, bitterness, depression, a "woe is me", and a "doubting Thomas" attitude lately. Just because things don't happen when or how you want them to doesn't mean that God is not still listening. The amazing part of her testimony is that she gives God all the glory. She also stated that she was suppose to be in the car with them that day that they lossed their lives, but if that happened I don't think that she would be the witness of testimony that she is today. We don't always know or understand what God is doing or planning on doing in and for our lives. . . we do however, know that it is our job just to go where He leads us!! I want to encourage everyone who reads this blog to remember that when the devil plays that tape recorder of "Should of Could of Would ofs" you remember who you are in Christ Jesus! I also speak to myself when I say these things, I want to be an inspiration to those around me and myself. . . a Beacon. . . if you will. My goal is till up the soil that has been causing the erosion of my harvest, and start planting good seed. I have so much to be thankful for and yet I have been very dissatisfied. God cannot and will not open the heavens of blessings to me unless I yield to him as a bride yields to her husband. When I do this, I will the things of His kingdom while living in the world. It's so important folks that we be cognisent of our actions and our thoughts. Thoughts can turn into actions, and if those thoughts are damaging, well those actions will be damaging too. Sometimes, it's too late once those actions have been done and those my friends lead to consequences. God does not want us to suffer, but as a nuturing parent, He will let us find out the hard way if we resist Him the most. I'm so thankful that God has used Abby Rike's story to tug at my heartstrings and minister to my heart and to correct me of my less than excellent attitude. I may still stumble along the way, but just like the grave could not hold my King, the devil has no hold on me!!
Be sure to watch "The Biggest Loser" so that we can pray for Abby's win!!!
Thank You God for Your Awesomeness,
Erik
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
A pound a day keeps the doctor at bay
21 days ago. . . count them 1 through 21. . . I went to a weight loss management clinic or wellness center to get my body healthy and in shape again. . . little did I know that I would be seeing the results so quickly. I have lost 21 pounds as of today, I now weigh 369 from the original 390 when I started! So, I figure that if I lose a pound a day it will keep the doctor away. . . now. . . all I need is to find a belt to keep my pants up! So another milestone, come on 350!!!! Thanks to God and thank you to all those that are supporting me during this time of restoration, reformation, and transformation! TRANSFORMERS, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!!!
By the way, on August 28th we will be selling those wonderful plush animals for St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. The dogs "Colby", will be on sale for $12.99 and 100% of the profit from the plush sales go to St. Judes! Last year, as a store manager for Kay Jewelers, I had the great priviledge of going to the hospital. . . my goal is to send my boss on this awesome trip! Our store needs to sell 2,000 units of plush to accomplish this goal. So if you know of anyone feeling charitable this year, please send them to Kay Jewelers at the Tanger Outlets! By the way the holidays are coming up and you guys need to shopping for your girls!
Until next time
Hug the ones you love because they might just hug you back!!!
By the way, on August 28th we will be selling those wonderful plush animals for St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital. The dogs "Colby", will be on sale for $12.99 and 100% of the profit from the plush sales go to St. Judes! Last year, as a store manager for Kay Jewelers, I had the great priviledge of going to the hospital. . . my goal is to send my boss on this awesome trip! Our store needs to sell 2,000 units of plush to accomplish this goal. So if you know of anyone feeling charitable this year, please send them to Kay Jewelers at the Tanger Outlets! By the way the holidays are coming up and you guys need to shopping for your girls!
Until next time
Hug the ones you love because they might just hug you back!!!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Baby Baby Baby
Baby
baby
baby
Maybe
maybe
maybe
Nothing coming and nothing going
It doesn't make sense in our knowing.
What could have happened?
What could have gone wrong?
It's hard to explain
My utter disdain
For waiting this long.
I can't help but be overzealous
To be happy for others and to not be so jealous
But it's hard to see how parents are
With their children from afar
Running and laughing, picking them up, and giving them hugs
Wiping their nose, mouth, and giving their pant leg tugs
When?
Why?
How come?
Now then
It's time you listen
Who's this?
God, what?
Get a hold of yourself
Ok, it's time you understand.
I'm testing you to see where you land.
Do you trust me?
No matter what?
Because if you do, then all that you seek will be added unto you. . .
Trust in Me, you will not go astray
Trust in the world, you will lose your way
There is a letter that is ready to be unsealed,
The contents of which will soon be revealed.
Just trust me Erik, that's all I ask
Your test and trial will be over fast
Give Me a chance to show you I'm always near
I will never leave you, you have nothing to fear.
Why God?
Why should I trust you so?
I'm all you got before, during, and after others go!
Good point, people have always come and went away
But not You, God. . . You have always stayed
Watching me grow
Watching me fall
Watching me know
Hearing my call
I love you so, and I'm sorry for my hurt
I'm ready to be healed, and be made of new dirt
Mold me into the righteous clay
Keep me grounded, Lord I pray
Let my words be few
Because, Lord I truly am in love with You!
Erik, you are forgiven My Beautiful Baby Boy
I love you so, you give me such joy!
Do you know what I did for you?
Yes Lord, I do
Sometimes I forget that Your hands and feet were pierced through and through
Sometimes I feel sorrow for Myself and bring others down
Sometimes I feel regret and I get upset
But. . .
Knowing You has been the best thing yet
And. . .
Soon, I will never forget
That All things are possible with God!
And when that letter is unsealed
And the prophecy is revealed
I will be standing tall
Because I survived it all
No matter what the world throws at me
I know that God is my catcher and He has set me free!!!
baby
baby
Maybe
maybe
maybe
Nothing coming and nothing going
It doesn't make sense in our knowing.
What could have happened?
What could have gone wrong?
It's hard to explain
My utter disdain
For waiting this long.
I can't help but be overzealous
To be happy for others and to not be so jealous
But it's hard to see how parents are
With their children from afar
Running and laughing, picking them up, and giving them hugs
Wiping their nose, mouth, and giving their pant leg tugs
When?
Why?
How come?
Now then
It's time you listen
Who's this?
God, what?
Get a hold of yourself
Ok, it's time you understand.
I'm testing you to see where you land.
Do you trust me?
No matter what?
Because if you do, then all that you seek will be added unto you. . .
Trust in Me, you will not go astray
Trust in the world, you will lose your way
There is a letter that is ready to be unsealed,
The contents of which will soon be revealed.
Just trust me Erik, that's all I ask
Your test and trial will be over fast
Give Me a chance to show you I'm always near
I will never leave you, you have nothing to fear.
Why God?
Why should I trust you so?
I'm all you got before, during, and after others go!
Good point, people have always come and went away
But not You, God. . . You have always stayed
Watching me grow
Watching me fall
Watching me know
Hearing my call
I love you so, and I'm sorry for my hurt
I'm ready to be healed, and be made of new dirt
Mold me into the righteous clay
Keep me grounded, Lord I pray
Let my words be few
Because, Lord I truly am in love with You!
Erik, you are forgiven My Beautiful Baby Boy
I love you so, you give me such joy!
Do you know what I did for you?
Yes Lord, I do
Sometimes I forget that Your hands and feet were pierced through and through
Sometimes I feel sorrow for Myself and bring others down
Sometimes I feel regret and I get upset
But. . .
Knowing You has been the best thing yet
And. . .
Soon, I will never forget
That All things are possible with God!
And when that letter is unsealed
And the prophecy is revealed
I will be standing tall
Because I survived it all
No matter what the world throws at me
I know that God is my catcher and He has set me free!!!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Webisode Audition and 2 more pounds gone
What's up bloggers? It's me, the new and improved Erik "Lil Wayne" Chase. . . at least that's what I'm calling myself these days because the weight just keeps on coming off. 18 pounds in two weeks!! I'm well on my way to getting healthy for my wife, children that aren't here yet, and myself!! My goal is to inspire people who struggle with addiction. I want to beat this chronic-generational-good-for-nothing-unworthy-of-God-destructive-devisive-debillitating-depressing-demoralizing-devilish-symptomatic-problematic-static-to-worship-my-everlasting-unconditonal loving-God-who-I-serve!! Good things are happening in my life now, that I am turning up the juice and getting my focus back in the right direction. I think we all get off course from time to time, it's getting back to the road to righteouness that gets to us to the right destination. I'm feeling good, I'm getting along with my boss at work, I got a merit raise. . . and I have made callbacks for a webisode for August 21st. When I get the part, this will be my first paid role since my commercial that I did five years ago. So, I'm excited!! I have also taken some boldness and contacted Sherwood Baptist Church, the creators of "Facing the Giants", "Fly Wheel", and "Fireproof". We'll see what happens from this and hopefully I'll be able to meet with Alex Kingston and do some projects with him!!
Keep fighting and never give in---Towels are for washing your dishes, not to throw them in when you're ready to give up!!!
Until next time
By the way, the design for the fig leaf is being worked on and shirts will be ordered. I will demo one when they are finished and discuss pricing later. Proceeds will go towards BeaconLight Productions Ministry Fund!!!
Keep fighting and never give in---Towels are for washing your dishes, not to throw them in when you're ready to give up!!!
Until next time
By the way, the design for the fig leaf is being worked on and shirts will be ordered. I will demo one when they are finished and discuss pricing later. Proceeds will go towards BeaconLight Productions Ministry Fund!!!
Friday, August 14, 2009
"That 70's Show"
Hey guys,
It's me again. . . and. . . I lost 6 more pounds. . . bringing my total weight loss to 16 pounds!!! I chose the title of this blog because I am now 374 lbs. . . and . . . my goal is to reach 225 to 230!! Remembering that "God's Report" always trumps "The World's Report", it's not over yet, but I will be able with God's help get every aspect of my life back!! You stupid devil, take your grubby little hands off of my health, my weight, and my children!! You have no place in my life anymore, and my flesh is dead!! My Spirit lives forever because I have Christ, the hope of glory, living in me!!
Stayed tuned, because it's on, and the devil will flee. . . FOR GOOD!!
I'm kicking the tail feathers out of him and sending him back to the place he belongs, in hell!!
God you rock
Khole, Dakota, and Dallas daddy's waiting for you!!!
Thank You God,
Erik
It's me again. . . and. . . I lost 6 more pounds. . . bringing my total weight loss to 16 pounds!!! I chose the title of this blog because I am now 374 lbs. . . and . . . my goal is to reach 225 to 230!! Remembering that "God's Report" always trumps "The World's Report", it's not over yet, but I will be able with God's help get every aspect of my life back!! You stupid devil, take your grubby little hands off of my health, my weight, and my children!! You have no place in my life anymore, and my flesh is dead!! My Spirit lives forever because I have Christ, the hope of glory, living in me!!
Stayed tuned, because it's on, and the devil will flee. . . FOR GOOD!!
I'm kicking the tail feathers out of him and sending him back to the place he belongs, in hell!!
God you rock
Khole, Dakota, and Dallas daddy's waiting for you!!!
Thank You God,
Erik
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The first ten pounds gone
Well, guys it's time to update you on the "The New Me Wait and See" blog that I started a couple of weeks ago. For the past twelve months my wife and I have been trying to have a baby. While the thought of getting pregnant is easy for most unexpecting parents, it's not always as easy as it looks. Certain complications can start long before you can even begin the process of having children. Certain stresses, hormone imbalances, obesity, genectics, and other unknown complications can make planning for a baby almost impossible. What's worse is when you find out that your pregnant, the thought of taking care of the newborn brings on its own set of challenges for the new parents. So after turning 30, having some tests taken, "The doctors say" that I may not be able to have kids. I have to admit that I threw a pity party for myself on Friday when I got some results back, and again the wound was opened today when I went to see a urologist (A doctor who works with male anatomy). I admit that I have said and done some terrible things in my life, and I felt that I deserved every bit of this, and after my anger had subsided. . . after a few dissappointed and upset texts were sent to my wife and pastor. . . I turned. . . to the book of JOB. . . and then I get a text from my pastor that said to turn to Job 42:12, and this is what it said "Now the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning, for he had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and one thousand female donkeys". 13-"He also had seven sons and three daughters."
This process has been difficult for both me and my wife, but I have been processing this verse all day, and it brings me to tears every time I hear it in my head. Why? David Gardiner's prophesy over me and my wife mirrored this scripture. . Lois and Kay's prophesy over me and my wife was that of having children. . . our pastor. . . church members. . . and strangers have come up to us and said that not only children but twins, too!! I know I have a point to all of this and that is that what the locust has destroyed in my life can and will be restored ten fold. I had my pity party, now I want my breakthrough. . . now and forever. . . the victory. I'm so sorry Lord for disobeying you and complicating things in my life. I fully give my life to you, and eventhough I was mad. . . I know who my God is! What has happened in the past is dead, now I'm to look towards a bright and beautiful new life in the future. Thank you for keeping me alive long enough to break this generational curse, and to draw closer to You! I want to be fully submerged in Your saving mercy and grace!! Selah!
And now that everyone is up-to-date
Here's the update on my health
My blood pressure has gone done, Thank You Jesus
I've lost TEN POUNDS since Thursday, Thank You Jesus
And. . . I'm alive long enough to share my story on this blog, Thank You Jesus!!
God, I'm ready to be sewed up with Your finest Gold Thread!!!
Followers and Friends,
Keep The Chase Family in Your Thoughts and Prayers
We May be going through the storm, but we can see The Shore!!
God Bless and Good Night!
This process has been difficult for both me and my wife, but I have been processing this verse all day, and it brings me to tears every time I hear it in my head. Why? David Gardiner's prophesy over me and my wife mirrored this scripture. . Lois and Kay's prophesy over me and my wife was that of having children. . . our pastor. . . church members. . . and strangers have come up to us and said that not only children but twins, too!! I know I have a point to all of this and that is that what the locust has destroyed in my life can and will be restored ten fold. I had my pity party, now I want my breakthrough. . . now and forever. . . the victory. I'm so sorry Lord for disobeying you and complicating things in my life. I fully give my life to you, and eventhough I was mad. . . I know who my God is! What has happened in the past is dead, now I'm to look towards a bright and beautiful new life in the future. Thank you for keeping me alive long enough to break this generational curse, and to draw closer to You! I want to be fully submerged in Your saving mercy and grace!! Selah!
And now that everyone is up-to-date
Here's the update on my health
My blood pressure has gone done, Thank You Jesus
I've lost TEN POUNDS since Thursday, Thank You Jesus
And. . . I'm alive long enough to share my story on this blog, Thank You Jesus!!
God, I'm ready to be sewed up with Your finest Gold Thread!!!
Followers and Friends,
Keep The Chase Family in Your Thoughts and Prayers
We May be going through the storm, but we can see The Shore!!
God Bless and Good Night!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
KISS IHOP
Now, I know what you guys are wondering. . . what? Kiss who? This is actually an acronym. . . you know, a word made from a phrase of words. Here are some examples that might help you out:
1) EPCOT---Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow
2) MADD--Mothers Against Drunk Driving
3)SAD---Singles Awareness Day (Valentine's Day falls on the same day, lol)
4)SCUBA--Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
5)NASA-- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
------And Finally. . . KISS-IHOP
KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES!!
What does this all mean? Well, today my wife and I decided to go to IHOP (International House of Pancakes) to have their famous omelettes, and after fourty-five minutes of waiting we finally got our food. While we waited for our ill-flavored and sad omelettes and sad version of cheese sauce to arrive for their newest omelette, we began to make friends with the group of people next to us who were also waiting on their meal. The things that you talk about when your hungry and you have downed about five glasses of water in hopes of that oh-so-delicioso-omlette-that-hasn't-appeared-on-the-table-yo! Anyway as we continued to talk to this group of people this cowboy came in and sat in the booth in front of us. After about ten minutes went by after already waiting 40, we noticed that he appears to be munching on something other than ice. Could this be. . . you guessed it. . . food!! This cowboy was scarfing down on some major grub while we were getting drunk off of the fifth round of water and Diet Coke drinks.
We asked the waitress what he had ordered and she said "Bacon and eggs, it was already prepared, and they were still making our food".
Moral of the story. . . Keep It Simple Stupid. Omelettes are more than just eggs these days and that too much for one basic chef to do at one time. They are however classically trained in serving up some toasts, eggs, and bacon. Maybe we'll have the next time. So we go the manager to compensate our meal, gave twenty bucks to the waitress who was about to cry for the bad day that she was having, and went on our merry way after we ate of course!!!
Next time, we will get the Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny's. . . it should be real easy to do since no omelettes are involved, and Denny's doesn't have a name so long that you need an acronym for it like IHOP!! But. . . TCBY--The Country's Best Yogurt might not be so bad!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!
1) EPCOT---Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow
2) MADD--Mothers Against Drunk Driving
3)SAD---Singles Awareness Day (Valentine's Day falls on the same day, lol)
4)SCUBA--Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
5)NASA-- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
------And Finally. . . KISS-IHOP
KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES!!
What does this all mean? Well, today my wife and I decided to go to IHOP (International House of Pancakes) to have their famous omelettes, and after fourty-five minutes of waiting we finally got our food. While we waited for our ill-flavored and sad omelettes and sad version of cheese sauce to arrive for their newest omelette, we began to make friends with the group of people next to us who were also waiting on their meal. The things that you talk about when your hungry and you have downed about five glasses of water in hopes of that oh-so-delicioso-omlette-that-hasn't-appeared-on-the-table-yo! Anyway as we continued to talk to this group of people this cowboy came in and sat in the booth in front of us. After about ten minutes went by after already waiting 40, we noticed that he appears to be munching on something other than ice. Could this be. . . you guessed it. . . food!! This cowboy was scarfing down on some major grub while we were getting drunk off of the fifth round of water and Diet Coke drinks.
We asked the waitress what he had ordered and she said "Bacon and eggs, it was already prepared, and they were still making our food".
Moral of the story. . . Keep It Simple Stupid. Omelettes are more than just eggs these days and that too much for one basic chef to do at one time. They are however classically trained in serving up some toasts, eggs, and bacon. Maybe we'll have the next time. So we go the manager to compensate our meal, gave twenty bucks to the waitress who was about to cry for the bad day that she was having, and went on our merry way after we ate of course!!!
Next time, we will get the Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny's. . . it should be real easy to do since no omelettes are involved, and Denny's doesn't have a name so long that you need an acronym for it like IHOP!! But. . . TCBY--The Country's Best Yogurt might not be so bad!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!
Friday, July 17, 2009
A New Me. . . Wait. . . and See!!
I don't want to pre-ampt anyone into thinking that I say things and never deliver. . . but . . . lately, I feel like that's exactly what I have been doing. Some of my most recent failures may include but not limited to:
1)Trying to invent something without the funds to market it.
2)Trying to audition for a show that wasn't looking for people like me anyway.
3)Putting my money into an acting career instead of paying off debt
4)Losing weight, then gaining it back.
5)Stepping down from a leadership position only to take orders from a boss again.
6)Starting a drama team at church and not following through.
7)A less than perfect communication relationship with my only surviving parent.
8)Fighting with my beautiful wife about silly stuff.
And. . . the list goes on!!!!
However, there is a silver lining to all of this. . . there is one thing that I know that I have not failed in. . . and. . . that is. . . HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST!!
It's the one true constant that I have in my life, everything else should follow under Him. This is not a hard concept to wrap our heads around. God says that "I'm am the truth, the life, and the way". yet, so many of us depend on self-gratification and self-glorification. Where does that get us? Sure, we may have some marginal successes. . . but. . . anything long-term, everlasting? I think not! God wants us to put everything we do under the blood of Christ for it's by His stripes that we are healed. We can not be naive to think that we can do everything on our own, and since God knows the desires of our heart, He will make a path that is righteous for us, don't you think? Absolutely, the real question is. . . when do we start believing in Him and not in ourselves. For its through Christ that He gives us strength. Strength to move mountains, strength to overcome any obstacle that gets in our way. So what are we waiting for? The time is now, and God is coming back for us. Will we be ready when He calls us home, or will be trying to clean up our house before His visit. I'm not talking about our 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. I'm talking about our body in Christ. We have only one. When is our physical going to start looking like our spiritual? What makes me ask these questions? Recently, I tried out for the show "The Biggest Loser", and while there were over 700 people that showed up to audition, strangely I felt as though I didn't really belong. Now, I know that I have a lot of weight to lose myself, and at first I thought it would be awesome to get casted for the show, but the more I thought about it. . . God was laying on my heart. . . "Erik, you can do this, and you don't need a show to do that". I wanted to refuse what God was saying because I wanted to be a "child of the flesh" instead of "A Child of God" and was seriously considering doing an audition tape for the show. Well, when my asked me if I was going to do it, I said I was. . . and then. . . God confirmed it. . . my wife said to me. . . "Honey, I would love to see you do this on your own". Husbands, if there was ever a time to listen to your wife, this was the time. What do I need a show for? I lost the weight once on my own with no show. I gained it back. . . what did I say? I gained it back. . . almost there. . . it's like having all of the ingredients to make a good cake, and leaving out the frosting! I gained it back because I lost weight on my own and without. . . are you ready for this. . . God! So now, it's on. . . God and I through Him are going to kick weight loss butt! I knew there was a purpose in me buying those 38 pants, and by God and only by God I will get into them!! Big Daddy Weave is doing a "90 in 09" campaign to lose 90 lbs in 2009. . . it is the middle of July and if I stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine, I am pretty sure I can match it. . . so By December 31st, with God's wonderful help, I plan to lose 90 lbs!!!!
If you are a follower of my blog. . . then please send the word out. . . email everyone you know about my blog. . . this is my ministry and to God be the Glory!!
Until next time on Erik's Acting Corner
Put God first, spouse second, everyone else third, and yourself last!!
1)Trying to invent something without the funds to market it.
2)Trying to audition for a show that wasn't looking for people like me anyway.
3)Putting my money into an acting career instead of paying off debt
4)Losing weight, then gaining it back.
5)Stepping down from a leadership position only to take orders from a boss again.
6)Starting a drama team at church and not following through.
7)A less than perfect communication relationship with my only surviving parent.
8)Fighting with my beautiful wife about silly stuff.
And. . . the list goes on!!!!
However, there is a silver lining to all of this. . . there is one thing that I know that I have not failed in. . . and. . . that is. . . HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST!!
It's the one true constant that I have in my life, everything else should follow under Him. This is not a hard concept to wrap our heads around. God says that "I'm am the truth, the life, and the way". yet, so many of us depend on self-gratification and self-glorification. Where does that get us? Sure, we may have some marginal successes. . . but. . . anything long-term, everlasting? I think not! God wants us to put everything we do under the blood of Christ for it's by His stripes that we are healed. We can not be naive to think that we can do everything on our own, and since God knows the desires of our heart, He will make a path that is righteous for us, don't you think? Absolutely, the real question is. . . when do we start believing in Him and not in ourselves. For its through Christ that He gives us strength. Strength to move mountains, strength to overcome any obstacle that gets in our way. So what are we waiting for? The time is now, and God is coming back for us. Will we be ready when He calls us home, or will be trying to clean up our house before His visit. I'm not talking about our 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. I'm talking about our body in Christ. We have only one. When is our physical going to start looking like our spiritual? What makes me ask these questions? Recently, I tried out for the show "The Biggest Loser", and while there were over 700 people that showed up to audition, strangely I felt as though I didn't really belong. Now, I know that I have a lot of weight to lose myself, and at first I thought it would be awesome to get casted for the show, but the more I thought about it. . . God was laying on my heart. . . "Erik, you can do this, and you don't need a show to do that". I wanted to refuse what God was saying because I wanted to be a "child of the flesh" instead of "A Child of God" and was seriously considering doing an audition tape for the show. Well, when my asked me if I was going to do it, I said I was. . . and then. . . God confirmed it. . . my wife said to me. . . "Honey, I would love to see you do this on your own". Husbands, if there was ever a time to listen to your wife, this was the time. What do I need a show for? I lost the weight once on my own with no show. I gained it back. . . what did I say? I gained it back. . . almost there. . . it's like having all of the ingredients to make a good cake, and leaving out the frosting! I gained it back because I lost weight on my own and without. . . are you ready for this. . . God! So now, it's on. . . God and I through Him are going to kick weight loss butt! I knew there was a purpose in me buying those 38 pants, and by God and only by God I will get into them!! Big Daddy Weave is doing a "90 in 09" campaign to lose 90 lbs in 2009. . . it is the middle of July and if I stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine, I am pretty sure I can match it. . . so By December 31st, with God's wonderful help, I plan to lose 90 lbs!!!!
If you are a follower of my blog. . . then please send the word out. . . email everyone you know about my blog. . . this is my ministry and to God be the Glory!!
Until next time on Erik's Acting Corner
Put God first, spouse second, everyone else third, and yourself last!!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Biggest Loser Audition
Ok guys and gals,
I know that I have not been keeping up to date on my blog, and for that I apologize. I have been filling in at work for other people's vacations while juggling pursuing my acting career. So, drum roll please. . . Biggest Loser auditions are coming to San Antonio, and I'm priviledged to tell all of you that I am trying out for the show. It has been a long time dream of mine to lose all of my weight once and for all . . . and well, I thought this show would be the perfect outlet to do so. I'm nervous, but I know that God is in control and if I'm to be on the show He will make a way. I'm thankful that I have the support of my friends and family, and I am extremely thankful to my best friend who is going with me to the audition for support. We will have an early day ahead of us on Saturday July 11th, so keep us in your prayers as we hope that things go extremely well.
In other news
I will be attending Casting Director Tony Cobb's workshop next weekend, so things are happening quickly for me this summer in the acting business. By September, if all goes well you may see me on the "Biggest Loser.
Thanks,
Tune in Next Time for another Exciting Blog on Erik's Acting Corner
I know that I have not been keeping up to date on my blog, and for that I apologize. I have been filling in at work for other people's vacations while juggling pursuing my acting career. So, drum roll please. . . Biggest Loser auditions are coming to San Antonio, and I'm priviledged to tell all of you that I am trying out for the show. It has been a long time dream of mine to lose all of my weight once and for all . . . and well, I thought this show would be the perfect outlet to do so. I'm nervous, but I know that God is in control and if I'm to be on the show He will make a way. I'm thankful that I have the support of my friends and family, and I am extremely thankful to my best friend who is going with me to the audition for support. We will have an early day ahead of us on Saturday July 11th, so keep us in your prayers as we hope that things go extremely well.
In other news
I will be attending Casting Director Tony Cobb's workshop next weekend, so things are happening quickly for me this summer in the acting business. By September, if all goes well you may see me on the "Biggest Loser.
Thanks,
Tune in Next Time for another Exciting Blog on Erik's Acting Corner
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The Man in the Mirror
As the whole nation knows on Thursday June 25th at 2:15p.m., we lost a musical icon. As I watched the news footage of Michael Jackson's unfortunate demise, I was saddened with grief in my Spirit. Here was a man that God gave an incredible amount of talent to, people loved his music, chastised and ridiculed his contraversial behavior and times often erratic, and mourned him in his passing. How could someone so great lose his way. And as I continued to watch the overshadowing of his passing versus Farrah Faucett's passing, I have to question the significance of it all. People related to Michael because he was awe-inspiring, charismatic, and pushed the envelope in every aspect of his genre and career. . . but. . . what was missing? He had stated many times in award acceptance that his gifts were given by God, he had grown up in a Jehovah-witness very spiritual home support from his mother, and yet he was missing that close personal relationship with Christ. He would often compare himself to the Elephant Man being teased as a child by his father about his looks. Could he have been saved, I don't know. . . but. . . God showed me through this that when we take a look at ourselves in the mirror, what is it that we see? If it's not Christ, the Hope of Glory, then, nothing on this earth will ever sustain us. No amount of money, fame, notoriety, and the like will keep us from diminishing all of the talents that God gives us. . . unless. . . we know to trust Him. As the days and weeks pass just like other celebrities have gone before us, I feel that a great loss in the industry will be missed, and for the boy who never wanted to grow up, his talent will not be forgotten. What will you do? If you know someone who is struggling with addiction, get them help. . . your son, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister need the knowledge of Jesus Christ, and maybe these unfortunate tragedies can be prevented before they even start!!!
In God We Trust,
Erik W. Chase
In God We Trust,
Erik W. Chase
Friday, June 12, 2009
It's 2:00 a.m. Lord
I was trying to sleep, but God has been speaking to me. . . I thought that it was weird to be woken up again. . . but when God speaks, you listen. I'm encouraged about some events that will be happening in my life, and for once in my life God is telling me that I'm back on track. Do you ever feel that way, that no matter how many directions you get, you still end up lost? Well, I did. . . that is. . . until. . . you guessed it. . . I found God!! As I was driving home from work today, I was noticing a beautiful fireworks display. . . could it be. . . the fourth of July? No. . . however it was a marvelous fireworks display none-the-less. How interesting that after talking about fire in church yesterday that here we are looking at fire in the sky. Okay it's 2:00 in the morning. . . right. . . I got it. . . how does all this connect? Well, I'm getting to that. . . you know, people ramble at 2:00 in the morning, but God was showing me that it does not have to be the fourth of July for us to celebrate our independence. . . that's right. . . come on I'm going to spit this one out for you guys so that it can stick. . . listen to what God is saying. "It does not have to be the fourth of July to celebrate independence". He went on to tell me that independence started the day I sent My Son to wash away your sins by dying on the cross. The lightning during a storm kind of stands as a reminder of that. Let's think about this, I'll break it down for you:
Here are the similarities when you look at lightning in the sky to reminding us of Christ dying for our sins
1)Dark sky-Darkness or Sin, Lightning-Light in the Darkness, Jesus "lamp unto our feet"
2)When lightning strikes, it splits up the sky just like when the veil was torn when Christ was crucified---and---the lightning in the sky looks like. . . are ready for this. . . an earthquake
what happened when Jesus was crucified, there was a massive earthquake and the tremors or aftershock of the earthquake was felt in hell.
If you can think of more, let me know. . . I just think its awesome that God is and will always be!!
I'm learning a lot about my surroundings, and that God made all of this to admire. The next time you see a thunder storm think about what God is saying through all of it.
doh-sha-tah-go-ka-rashanne-ke-na-tah-shetah, yah-ta-na-sho-ra-kanay-da-na-shatia
Lord God I thank you for the storm, and let us be able to receive all the blessings that You have to offer to Your children, Selah!!
I'm ready for the rain---and---the Reign!!
Here are the similarities when you look at lightning in the sky to reminding us of Christ dying for our sins
1)Dark sky-Darkness or Sin, Lightning-Light in the Darkness, Jesus "lamp unto our feet"
2)When lightning strikes, it splits up the sky just like when the veil was torn when Christ was crucified---and---the lightning in the sky looks like. . . are ready for this. . . an earthquake
what happened when Jesus was crucified, there was a massive earthquake and the tremors or aftershock of the earthquake was felt in hell.
If you can think of more, let me know. . . I just think its awesome that God is and will always be!!
I'm learning a lot about my surroundings, and that God made all of this to admire. The next time you see a thunder storm think about what God is saying through all of it.
doh-sha-tah-go-ka-rashanne-ke-na-tah-shetah, yah-ta-na-sho-ra-kanay-da-na-shatia
Lord God I thank you for the storm, and let us be able to receive all the blessings that You have to offer to Your children, Selah!!
I'm ready for the rain---and---the Reign!!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The Ultimate Judge
I was reading in Judges, and I kept asking the Lord to give me inspiration about what I was reading. The Israelites started worshipping false gods and the main one was Baal. God didn't like that very well. . . so the question of the hour is why do you think He judges us?
The answer may seem difficult, but let's wrap our heads around this a little bit. Okay, God loves us unconditionally, and when we disobey him, it's like when a child disobeys a parent. We are under God, and therefore we are subject to his correction from time to time. Trust me, God does not want to chastise us, but sometimes it's the only way to get our attention. I remember my pastor say that "A child will still touch a hot stove even when told not too". Why? Because God gives us free will. . . His world is not a dictatorship! Are their consequences when we trust ourselves instead of God? Yes, and that my friends becomes our god! That's why people look at pornography, cheat on their spouses, become alcoholic, eat too much, cheat on taxes, spend too much money. . . when God is being ignored these gods (Sin) becomes the focus. Is there a solution? Absolutely, Proverbs 3: 5,6 says to "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lead not on your understanding. . . in all your ways acknowlege Him, and He shall direct your path". God loves us so much that he wants us to stay the course and trust Him. This is so powerful, that's all we have to do to have the wonderous things that we are so desperately searching for. God knows the desire of our heart. . . we just have to make sure that we have a pure heart in Christ, purging our flesh daily and receiving the Holy Spirit. Tasting the goodness of God's mercy and grace is truly a blessing, because the time is running out for God's patience with us!!
A word from the Lord:
The time is now my children to hear my voice
There will be a tidal wave coming to shore and the serge will be gigantic, but my children if you trust in me, I will deliver you through the storm
Draw near to me my children and I will draw near to you
What will you do when God calls on you?
Will you accept his promises and do what is asked
Or will you hide in the shadows
Remember God's patience is running thin and soon He will pour out His wrath
Do not sit on the sideline waiting for the blessing flow
Be able to ask for your blessing now
Call it into being
Lord, we thank you and we praise you. Surrounded by Your mercy and grace, with love we adore You! Lord I pray for our great nation, that You will pull us through when that storm serge comes through. Lord I thank You for Your provisions, Lord are cup is never dry with Your blessings--100 jars is more than enough!!
I pray for my beautiful wife that she knows that I love her as I love the church. She doesn't know all of the bad that I have done, I'm so unworthy to have her in my life! Thank You Lord for her, what an awesome woman of God. Today, I, through You, re-dedicate my life to You, so that I may be righteous again. I never wanted to hurt You God, but I did. I'm sorry Father, please forgive me, You are first in my life. . . Always!!
To my friends, and you know who you are. I thank God for the family of four that has been a family founded on the Rock!! To invite us in as God would, and to welcome us with open hearts and arms--Thank You!!! God says to not worry My son, for a job has been provided for you. Continue to write those wonderous works inspired by Me! I have not forgotten your prayer, and if you will be diligent and steadfast, it's coming---Thank You Jesus, Halleluah!!
To my pastors, thank You for instilling Christian Ethics and teaching us to Get Out Of Debt! We are the Body of Christ and everything we do, reflects on Him! It's time for Christians to stop being background and to start being a beacon of light! We are called by Him to minister to the masses, when we fall, others fall too! Trust me when I say that it hurts us believers more then it hurts non-believers! Again, time is running out and we have to step up our game and say and do Kingdom things and not worldly things!!
Amen
To God be the Glory
The answer may seem difficult, but let's wrap our heads around this a little bit. Okay, God loves us unconditionally, and when we disobey him, it's like when a child disobeys a parent. We are under God, and therefore we are subject to his correction from time to time. Trust me, God does not want to chastise us, but sometimes it's the only way to get our attention. I remember my pastor say that "A child will still touch a hot stove even when told not too". Why? Because God gives us free will. . . His world is not a dictatorship! Are their consequences when we trust ourselves instead of God? Yes, and that my friends becomes our god! That's why people look at pornography, cheat on their spouses, become alcoholic, eat too much, cheat on taxes, spend too much money. . . when God is being ignored these gods (Sin) becomes the focus. Is there a solution? Absolutely, Proverbs 3: 5,6 says to "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lead not on your understanding. . . in all your ways acknowlege Him, and He shall direct your path". God loves us so much that he wants us to stay the course and trust Him. This is so powerful, that's all we have to do to have the wonderous things that we are so desperately searching for. God knows the desire of our heart. . . we just have to make sure that we have a pure heart in Christ, purging our flesh daily and receiving the Holy Spirit. Tasting the goodness of God's mercy and grace is truly a blessing, because the time is running out for God's patience with us!!
A word from the Lord:
The time is now my children to hear my voice
There will be a tidal wave coming to shore and the serge will be gigantic, but my children if you trust in me, I will deliver you through the storm
Draw near to me my children and I will draw near to you
What will you do when God calls on you?
Will you accept his promises and do what is asked
Or will you hide in the shadows
Remember God's patience is running thin and soon He will pour out His wrath
Do not sit on the sideline waiting for the blessing flow
Be able to ask for your blessing now
Call it into being
Lord, we thank you and we praise you. Surrounded by Your mercy and grace, with love we adore You! Lord I pray for our great nation, that You will pull us through when that storm serge comes through. Lord I thank You for Your provisions, Lord are cup is never dry with Your blessings--100 jars is more than enough!!
I pray for my beautiful wife that she knows that I love her as I love the church. She doesn't know all of the bad that I have done, I'm so unworthy to have her in my life! Thank You Lord for her, what an awesome woman of God. Today, I, through You, re-dedicate my life to You, so that I may be righteous again. I never wanted to hurt You God, but I did. I'm sorry Father, please forgive me, You are first in my life. . . Always!!
To my friends, and you know who you are. I thank God for the family of four that has been a family founded on the Rock!! To invite us in as God would, and to welcome us with open hearts and arms--Thank You!!! God says to not worry My son, for a job has been provided for you. Continue to write those wonderous works inspired by Me! I have not forgotten your prayer, and if you will be diligent and steadfast, it's coming---Thank You Jesus, Halleluah!!
To my pastors, thank You for instilling Christian Ethics and teaching us to Get Out Of Debt! We are the Body of Christ and everything we do, reflects on Him! It's time for Christians to stop being background and to start being a beacon of light! We are called by Him to minister to the masses, when we fall, others fall too! Trust me when I say that it hurts us believers more then it hurts non-believers! Again, time is running out and we have to step up our game and say and do Kingdom things and not worldly things!!
Amen
To God be the Glory
Monday, June 1, 2009
Headshots Are Done
Finally. . . Tah-Dah!! My headshots are done!!!
I went to have my headshots done today and man-oh-man. . . it's a lot harder than it looks lol!! Sit-a-Little, Sit-a-Little-More, Sit-not-So-Much, Turn-your-head-a-little, Turn-your-Head-a-Little-More, Too-Much-Head-Turning, Smile-A-Little, Don't-Smile-Like-That, What's-Up-With-Your-Eyes, Blink, Don't-Blink. . . Get the Picture, Ha I made a funny!!!!
Anyways, things are almost completed in the marketing stage of my acting career. We are well on our way to stardom. . . just kidding. . .correction. . . the phrase should go like this---"We are well on our way to King-dom"!!
In other news. . . I want to have T-shirts made of some awesome Christian concepts. . . Tell me what you think. . . Spread the word and the Word and we, fellow bloggers will vote on Shirts to be produced!!
They are as follows in random order:
1. Front---I'm not a US Citizen Back--My Citizenship Is In Heaven
2. Front---I'm not a Homo-Sapien (Mankind) Back--I'm a Heaven-Sapien (Heaven-Kind)
3. Front--(graphic of a fig leaf) Back---Who Told You, You Were Naked
4. Front--M2C4EVR = EL Back--Married to Christ Forever = Everlasting Life
5. Front-- (graphic of devil tangled in knotted rope) Back--Not God, Any Questions?
Let me know what you think. . . and I need followers. . . so I thought the voting will help viewers look at the blog. . . a winner will be chosen!!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog on Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
I went to have my headshots done today and man-oh-man. . . it's a lot harder than it looks lol!! Sit-a-Little, Sit-a-Little-More, Sit-not-So-Much, Turn-your-head-a-little, Turn-your-Head-a-Little-More, Too-Much-Head-Turning, Smile-A-Little, Don't-Smile-Like-That, What's-Up-With-Your-Eyes, Blink, Don't-Blink. . . Get the Picture, Ha I made a funny!!!!
Anyways, things are almost completed in the marketing stage of my acting career. We are well on our way to stardom. . . just kidding. . .correction. . . the phrase should go like this---"We are well on our way to King-dom"!!
In other news. . . I want to have T-shirts made of some awesome Christian concepts. . . Tell me what you think. . . Spread the word and the Word and we, fellow bloggers will vote on Shirts to be produced!!
They are as follows in random order:
1. Front---I'm not a US Citizen Back--My Citizenship Is In Heaven
2. Front---I'm not a Homo-Sapien (Mankind) Back--I'm a Heaven-Sapien (Heaven-Kind)
3. Front--(graphic of a fig leaf) Back---Who Told You, You Were Naked
4. Front--M2C4EVR = EL Back--Married to Christ Forever = Everlasting Life
5. Front-- (graphic of devil tangled in knotted rope) Back--Not God, Any Questions?
Let me know what you think. . . and I need followers. . . so I thought the voting will help viewers look at the blog. . . a winner will be chosen!!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog on Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
A different Poem Back Then
I was digging through some of my old poetry and book entitled "Reflections of Me", a collaboration of poems that I have written. . . and I stumbled acrossed this poem. Now, this poem can be viewed with some of my other works at www.poetry.com, but man oh man what a difference in the way I feel today! The poem like all poetry is very real, and I guess at that time period of my life I felt like reaching out for help. Even now, I find myself kicking my feet along the pricks and thinking to myself "Did I fail?". . . The answer, No! Will I make mistakes in life? Absolutely! Will I wish that I could have done things differently? Most definitely!! But. . . In contrast to the prior. . . there is one absolute. . . God!! I have made some really foolish choices lately about finances, relationships--both personal and professional, attitudes and behaviors unpleasing to God. . . But. . . in contrast to again. . . God never fails, and because of His mercy and grace I am successful. Should I try to walk away from sin? Absolutely!! Should I try to be an awesome representation of His Greatness? Of course!! So, now the question should be. . . What am I waiting for? The answer. . . nothing, because God has already made it so!!
Thanks again God for loving me so much that You sent Your One and Only Son to die for me on the cross so that my life would be saved!!
Stayed tuned next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!
Success that Falls Short of Failure
Every hour of the day,
I get on on my knees to pray,
To the Lord for success.
Waiting for a sign,
Someday I will get mine,
For trying to do my best.
Victory is the sound I hear,
Yet I am overcome with fear,
Seeking to be like the rest.
Am I ever going to win,
In this game of life that I am in?
I feel the pain building up in my chest.
So am I destined for success?
The truth is that I am not.
Should I try to be the best?
Not when failure is all that I got.
So tell me now, how can I win?
Just keep on fighting and to never give in.
Thanks again God for loving me so much that You sent Your One and Only Son to die for me on the cross so that my life would be saved!!
Stayed tuned next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!
Success that Falls Short of Failure
Every hour of the day,
I get on on my knees to pray,
To the Lord for success.
Waiting for a sign,
Someday I will get mine,
For trying to do my best.
Victory is the sound I hear,
Yet I am overcome with fear,
Seeking to be like the rest.
Am I ever going to win,
In this game of life that I am in?
I feel the pain building up in my chest.
So am I destined for success?
The truth is that I am not.
Should I try to be the best?
Not when failure is all that I got.
So tell me now, how can I win?
Just keep on fighting and to never give in.
Friday, May 22, 2009
ABC Game
Adam was the first of man
Blood was shed from Jesus' hand
Christ was born so that we could live
Discipline in the walk His blessings to give
Everlasting life He promised to thee
Faith can move mountains, watch them flee
Give your time to Him and you can have it all
Honor His word, your faith will grow tall
Include the lost into your prayers
Jesus is coming soon, it's time to prepare
Kingdom thinking is what we are suppose to do
Living in the heavenly realm, each day is made new
Manna will pour down from Heaven
No one is left behind who get rids of the bad leaven
Oh happy day is the song that we sing
Pharoah has fallen, he is no longer king
Quench your thirst for God's holy word
Remember that living for the world is just simply absurd
Stewardship is honoring God as well
Tithing pleases Him greatly I'm sure you can tell
Under the stripes on His back we are healed
Witnessing to strangers, how great does that feel
Victory was paid on Calvary
X-ray vision won't make you see
Yahweh paved the way for us to have freedom at last
Zeal for the One who died for my sins is fun, and now my life's a blast, and now this game is done. . . or has it just begun. . .
"There are two kinds of people in this world, those who are saved and those who are not saved. . . which one are you?" ---Joshua Mills---
If you are searching for something, choose life, choose Christ!!!
Fellow Christians and myself are standing by for any questions you might have!!!
Don't wait until it's too late. . . to find. . . Jesus
Stayed tuned next week for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
Blood was shed from Jesus' hand
Christ was born so that we could live
Discipline in the walk His blessings to give
Everlasting life He promised to thee
Faith can move mountains, watch them flee
Give your time to Him and you can have it all
Honor His word, your faith will grow tall
Include the lost into your prayers
Jesus is coming soon, it's time to prepare
Kingdom thinking is what we are suppose to do
Living in the heavenly realm, each day is made new
Manna will pour down from Heaven
No one is left behind who get rids of the bad leaven
Oh happy day is the song that we sing
Pharoah has fallen, he is no longer king
Quench your thirst for God's holy word
Remember that living for the world is just simply absurd
Stewardship is honoring God as well
Tithing pleases Him greatly I'm sure you can tell
Under the stripes on His back we are healed
Witnessing to strangers, how great does that feel
Victory was paid on Calvary
X-ray vision won't make you see
Yahweh paved the way for us to have freedom at last
Zeal for the One who died for my sins is fun, and now my life's a blast, and now this game is done. . . or has it just begun. . .
"There are two kinds of people in this world, those who are saved and those who are not saved. . . which one are you?" ---Joshua Mills---
If you are searching for something, choose life, choose Christ!!!
Fellow Christians and myself are standing by for any questions you might have!!!
Don't wait until it's too late. . . to find. . . Jesus
Stayed tuned next week for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
KHLOE
The time is almost near
And I still haven't heard from you dear
Where could you be?
Come out and see your daddy
I think about you being here all of the time
Having you in my arms would be sublime
I know what you look like and you're not even here
Blonde hair, blue eyes with beautiful lashes that bring me to tears
I wonder why
You're being so shy?
It's time to arrive and be so alive
It's ok Khloe, momy and daddy will be here to hold your hand
As you get older we will make great big castles in the sand
First day of school, you don't want to be late
We have to wear our favorite ribbons, bows, and that new dress will be great
Mommy and I will help you with your school work too
And especially mommy can help you with your 2 times 2
When you get older and that boy asks you to dance
Don't worry Khloe, if he treats you well, I'll give him a chance
And hopefully this boy will turn into a man
One day this man will ask for your hand
Daddy gets the first dance after I walk you down the aisle
And don't play a long song like mommy and make your man stand for awhile.
When its all said and done and you say "I do"
Just remember that mommy and daddy our so proud of you
And after you take your husband's hand
You too soon will be making sand castles in the sand!!!
Love Always is all that I know how to say
Khloe my dear you have come a long way
And when mommy and daddy pray
We thank God for you our blessing every single day!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner
"Remember that all things are possible. . . with God, without God no things are possible"
And I still haven't heard from you dear
Where could you be?
Come out and see your daddy
I think about you being here all of the time
Having you in my arms would be sublime
I know what you look like and you're not even here
Blonde hair, blue eyes with beautiful lashes that bring me to tears
I wonder why
You're being so shy?
It's time to arrive and be so alive
It's ok Khloe, momy and daddy will be here to hold your hand
As you get older we will make great big castles in the sand
First day of school, you don't want to be late
We have to wear our favorite ribbons, bows, and that new dress will be great
Mommy and I will help you with your school work too
And especially mommy can help you with your 2 times 2
When you get older and that boy asks you to dance
Don't worry Khloe, if he treats you well, I'll give him a chance
And hopefully this boy will turn into a man
One day this man will ask for your hand
Daddy gets the first dance after I walk you down the aisle
And don't play a long song like mommy and make your man stand for awhile.
When its all said and done and you say "I do"
Just remember that mommy and daddy our so proud of you
And after you take your husband's hand
You too soon will be making sand castles in the sand!!!
Love Always is all that I know how to say
Khloe my dear you have come a long way
And when mommy and daddy pray
We thank God for you our blessing every single day!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner
"Remember that all things are possible. . . with God, without God no things are possible"
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Acting Opportunities
Lights, Camera, Action. . . We have all heard it before, but after the wrap up of my independant film in April. . . I'm working on some future projects!!!
The schedule is as follows, so please pray for doors to be opened:
May 20th-----video submission for a potential TV Show Host, can't tell you what for yet just pray for all things to go well
May 31st----audition for a short independant film called "Roomates", again pray for doors to be opened
God is good all the time, all the time God is good
Thank You Lord for forgiveness, favor, and mercy to follow me all of my days, and everybody says AMEN!!!
I am very busy these days, so I apologize in advance for some missed blog entries. . . Some updates are as follows:
Food Journal---postponed for a season, don't know when, but waiting on answer from God!
Poetry--will continue as scheduled, it's a great outlet to get my words out and I really enjoy writing!!!
Acting-Dah, we made this blog for acting so of course we will continue with updates about my acting carerr
Personal---Life happens and so shall my experiences, they will also continue
For any other questions talk to my secretary. . . whenever I get one!!!
Join us next time for another exciting blog on Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
"I can do all things through Christ which gives me strength" Phillipians 4:13
The schedule is as follows, so please pray for doors to be opened:
May 20th-----video submission for a potential TV Show Host, can't tell you what for yet just pray for all things to go well
May 31st----audition for a short independant film called "Roomates", again pray for doors to be opened
God is good all the time, all the time God is good
Thank You Lord for forgiveness, favor, and mercy to follow me all of my days, and everybody says AMEN!!!
I am very busy these days, so I apologize in advance for some missed blog entries. . . Some updates are as follows:
Food Journal---postponed for a season, don't know when, but waiting on answer from God!
Poetry--will continue as scheduled, it's a great outlet to get my words out and I really enjoy writing!!!
Acting-Dah, we made this blog for acting so of course we will continue with updates about my acting carerr
Personal---Life happens and so shall my experiences, they will also continue
For any other questions talk to my secretary. . . whenever I get one!!!
Join us next time for another exciting blog on Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
"I can do all things through Christ which gives me strength" Phillipians 4:13
Free at Last
When white turns to red
The message was said
In that moment we knew
Our love for You grew
Shackels of bondage and restraint
Will never ever taint
The wonderous cause
Let's take a moment to pause
We open up our hearts and let compassion in
When You freed us from our sin
It's amazing to think of what this might have cost
So that our lives would not be lost
I well up with tears and emotion that cannot be surpressed
No fear, condemnation, or reason to be depressed
Although the road to righteousness is not paved without a few bumps along the way
I'm encouraged every single day
To be resurrected by Your grace and mercy forever be
To be happy, encouraged, and misery free
What a state of being to be encompassed in
To know that You are guiding our paths from within
Free from sin
Free to begin
A life of restoration and restitution
A life of clarity, resolve, and absolution
It makes me rejoice for being alive
Your only begotten Son. . . sent to revive
A wonderous plan not done in vain
A marvelous opportunity to lay down all of our pain
As Your Son did for us
Simply marvelous
Words can not express the gratitude that I feel
To live in the world and belong to the Kingdom that is so real
Thank You Lord for giving to me
A captivating life and setting me free!!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog on Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
"Do not be conformed to this world, but transformed to the renewing of the mind" Romans 12:2
The message was said
In that moment we knew
Our love for You grew
Shackels of bondage and restraint
Will never ever taint
The wonderous cause
Let's take a moment to pause
We open up our hearts and let compassion in
When You freed us from our sin
It's amazing to think of what this might have cost
So that our lives would not be lost
I well up with tears and emotion that cannot be surpressed
No fear, condemnation, or reason to be depressed
Although the road to righteousness is not paved without a few bumps along the way
I'm encouraged every single day
To be resurrected by Your grace and mercy forever be
To be happy, encouraged, and misery free
What a state of being to be encompassed in
To know that You are guiding our paths from within
Free from sin
Free to begin
A life of restoration and restitution
A life of clarity, resolve, and absolution
It makes me rejoice for being alive
Your only begotten Son. . . sent to revive
A wonderous plan not done in vain
A marvelous opportunity to lay down all of our pain
As Your Son did for us
Simply marvelous
Words can not express the gratitude that I feel
To live in the world and belong to the Kingdom that is so real
Thank You Lord for giving to me
A captivating life and setting me free!!!
Tune in next time for another exciting blog on Erik's Acting Corner!!!!
"Do not be conformed to this world, but transformed to the renewing of the mind" Romans 12:2
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Before and After: the Sequel
{ABOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ARE PICTURES OF MY BEFORE, AFTER, BEFORE AGAIN WHICH IS NOW THE PRESENT LOOK. . . AND THE LAST IS WHERE I NEED TO BE AGAIN}
I don't know how many of you watch NBC's "The Biggest Loser". . . but I do!!! About two years ago, I lost my dad to a massive heart attack. For all of my life, my dad had been morbidly obese. I too have had my battles with weight loss, and I want to make a difference!! It's time to get up off the couch and get healthy. What inspired such a sudden change? Why now after two years? Well. . . back to the show! There are these two contestants this season that are a father and son couple. Ron is the father and Mike is Ron's son. Mike also has a younger brother named Max who is also Morbidly obese. When they started the show, they collectively weighed a whopping 800 plus pounds!! That's kind of strange because at one time, my dad and I weighed collectively around 800 pounds together!! Now, after 18 weeks they have lost over 300 pounds as a team. . . so after crying about some memories of me and my dad, and seeing this once over 800 pound father and son team complete a 26 mile marathon. . . I thought. . . why not me? What have I been waiting for? I had the victory once before, what has got in my way? Pride. . . It's the only answer that seems to make sense! So now. . . what? Erik begins the transformation again. . . and my blog will be logging the journey. See first hand what I eat and how much I exercise. Maybe only one person will read this blog, but if that one person changes the lives of thousands. . . well. . . I guess the person of this one person is. . . done!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
THE CALL
THIS POEM IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN ONES PRIOR, ALTHOUGH IT STILL PART OF THE SERIES "POEMS FROM THE HEART'. TO GIVE YOU SOME BACKGROUND AS TO THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS POEM, I SHOULD SHARE WITH YOU THAT IN AUGUST OF O7, I LOST MY DAD. EVEN THE ROAD TO MY SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL RECOVERY FROM MY DAD'S LOSS HAS BEEN A HARD ONE, I'M ENCOURAGED TO KEEP ON FIGHTING EVERY SINGLE DAY!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!
WHAT TIME IS IT DEAR?
IT'S THE TIME I'VE ALWAYS FEARED.
HONEY, WAKE UP, I HEARD HER SAY
TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY
NOT, YET MY SWEET, IT'S CLOSER TO EIGHT
IT'S AS IF WE'RE ALREADY LATE
SOMETHING ABOUT TODAY. . . FEELS STRANGE. . .
YET, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE
HONEY, IT'S TIME FOR ME TO LEAVE
I HAVE TO GET READY FOR WORK AND I CAN'T BE LATE
STILL SOMETHING. . . FEELS. . . STRANGE
NO TIME TO RE-ARRANGE. . .
MY PLANS
I'M DOING ALL I CAN. . .
TO KEEP MY HEAD ON STRAIGHT
OK, SO I GAVE MY WIFE A KISS ON THE HEAD AND. . .
I WAS ON MY WAY
BUT, STILL THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT TODAY
STILL SOMETHING VERY STRANGE
NO TIME TO RE-ARRANGE. . .
MY PLANS
I WISH. . .
I COULD UNDERSTAND. . .
WHAT'S GOING ON?
SO AS I GO TO MY MEETING, MY HEAD BEGINS TO THINK
SOMETHING REALLY STINKS
ABOUT THE SITUATION THAT I AM IN
BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS
AND I OVERWHELMED FROM WITHIN
SO AS THE MEETING WAS OVER. . .
NOT LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER. . .
I HURRIED HOME, TO FIND OUT
WHEN A CALL FROM HOME, THERE WAS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT. . .
THAT CALL
THE ONE THAT ENDED IT ALL
MY DAD WAS GONE
HOW COULD THIS BE?
NO MORE PAIN AND NOW HE'S FINALLY FREE
NO MORE BONDAGE OR CAPTIVITY
ONE WOULD ASKS WHY?
ANOTHER WOULD CRY
BUT I FELT NOTHING. . .
THAT THE WORLD WE SEE AS SOMETHING
OF COURSE I WAS SAD, THEN ANGRY, THEN HAPPY, THEN SAD AGAIN
WITH SO MANY EMOTIONS
IT WAS HARD TO MAKE SENSE OF IT ALL
BUT THIS IS WHEN. . .
A BOY BECAME A MAN
WHEN HE GOT THE CALL!!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY!!!
WHAT TIME IS IT DEAR?
IT'S THE TIME I'VE ALWAYS FEARED.
HONEY, WAKE UP, I HEARD HER SAY
TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY
NOT, YET MY SWEET, IT'S CLOSER TO EIGHT
IT'S AS IF WE'RE ALREADY LATE
SOMETHING ABOUT TODAY. . . FEELS STRANGE. . .
YET, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE
HONEY, IT'S TIME FOR ME TO LEAVE
I HAVE TO GET READY FOR WORK AND I CAN'T BE LATE
STILL SOMETHING. . . FEELS. . . STRANGE
NO TIME TO RE-ARRANGE. . .
MY PLANS
I'M DOING ALL I CAN. . .
TO KEEP MY HEAD ON STRAIGHT
OK, SO I GAVE MY WIFE A KISS ON THE HEAD AND. . .
I WAS ON MY WAY
BUT, STILL THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT TODAY
STILL SOMETHING VERY STRANGE
NO TIME TO RE-ARRANGE. . .
MY PLANS
I WISH. . .
I COULD UNDERSTAND. . .
WHAT'S GOING ON?
SO AS I GO TO MY MEETING, MY HEAD BEGINS TO THINK
SOMETHING REALLY STINKS
ABOUT THE SITUATION THAT I AM IN
BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS
AND I OVERWHELMED FROM WITHIN
SO AS THE MEETING WAS OVER. . .
NOT LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER. . .
I HURRIED HOME, TO FIND OUT
WHEN A CALL FROM HOME, THERE WAS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT. . .
THAT CALL
THE ONE THAT ENDED IT ALL
MY DAD WAS GONE
HOW COULD THIS BE?
NO MORE PAIN AND NOW HE'S FINALLY FREE
NO MORE BONDAGE OR CAPTIVITY
ONE WOULD ASKS WHY?
ANOTHER WOULD CRY
BUT I FELT NOTHING. . .
THAT THE WORLD WE SEE AS SOMETHING
OF COURSE I WAS SAD, THEN ANGRY, THEN HAPPY, THEN SAD AGAIN
WITH SO MANY EMOTIONS
IT WAS HARD TO MAKE SENSE OF IT ALL
BUT THIS IS WHEN. . .
A BOY BECAME A MAN
WHEN HE GOT THE CALL!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
THE CHASE
WHEN YOU START FLOWING IN THE SPIRIT, MAN OH MAN AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN!
I HAVE BEEN WRITING AGAIN AND I FEEL GREAT DOING IT! BUT. . . BEFORE I BRING YOU ANOTHER PIECE OF POETRY IN MY POEMS FROM THE HEART SERIES, I MUST FIRST GIVE YOU AN UPDATE ON THE ACTING CAREER! MONDAY, I WILL BE GOING TO HAVE MY COMPOSITE CARDS MADE. COMPOSITE CARDS ARE BUSINESS CARDS FOR ACTORS/MODELS. IT WILL HAVE A SIX PHOTO SPREAD ON IT AND MY ACTING RESUME ON THE FRONT. COMPOSITE CARDS ARE BEING MADE IN COLOR NOW WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE BLACK AND WHITE HEADSHOTS THAT I USE TO GET!
NOW ON WITH THE SHOW. . .
THIS NEXT PIECE IN THE SERIES "POEMS FROM THE HEART" IS ENTITLED "THE CHASE". . . NOT MEANT TO BE A PLAY ON MY NAME'S SAKE, BUT THE TITLE SEEMED CATCHY SO I WENT WITH IT!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY
THE CHASE
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CAN YOU HEAR THAT NOISE
CAN YOU HEAR THAT SOUND
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLEAR AWAY YOUR TOYS
CARRY THEM NOW,
CARRY THEM UPSIDE DOWN
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CAN YOU CATCH ME NOW
CAN YOU SHOW ME HOW
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CAUGHT, YOU'RE IT
CLIMB THROUGH THAT HOLE
CAN YOU FIT
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLEARLY I CAUGHT YOU
CLEARLY IT'S MY TURN
CAREFULLY I WAITED FOR YOU, TOO
CAFEFULLY I WATCHED AND YOU KNEW
CATCH
ME
IF
YOU CAN
AND NOW OUR GAME IS THROUGH!!!
I HAVE BEEN WRITING AGAIN AND I FEEL GREAT DOING IT! BUT. . . BEFORE I BRING YOU ANOTHER PIECE OF POETRY IN MY POEMS FROM THE HEART SERIES, I MUST FIRST GIVE YOU AN UPDATE ON THE ACTING CAREER! MONDAY, I WILL BE GOING TO HAVE MY COMPOSITE CARDS MADE. COMPOSITE CARDS ARE BUSINESS CARDS FOR ACTORS/MODELS. IT WILL HAVE A SIX PHOTO SPREAD ON IT AND MY ACTING RESUME ON THE FRONT. COMPOSITE CARDS ARE BEING MADE IN COLOR NOW WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE BLACK AND WHITE HEADSHOTS THAT I USE TO GET!
NOW ON WITH THE SHOW. . .
THIS NEXT PIECE IN THE SERIES "POEMS FROM THE HEART" IS ENTITLED "THE CHASE". . . NOT MEANT TO BE A PLAY ON MY NAME'S SAKE, BUT THE TITLE SEEMED CATCHY SO I WENT WITH IT!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY
THE CHASE
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CAN YOU HEAR THAT NOISE
CAN YOU HEAR THAT SOUND
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLEAR AWAY YOUR TOYS
CARRY THEM NOW,
CARRY THEM UPSIDE DOWN
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CAN YOU CATCH ME NOW
CAN YOU SHOW ME HOW
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CAUGHT, YOU'RE IT
CLIMB THROUGH THAT HOLE
CAN YOU FIT
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLOSER
CLEARLY I CAUGHT YOU
CLEARLY IT'S MY TURN
CAREFULLY I WAITED FOR YOU, TOO
CAFEFULLY I WATCHED AND YOU KNEW
CATCH
ME
IF
YOU CAN
AND NOW OUR GAME IS THROUGH!!!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
COME TO KNOW ME
AS I'M LISTENING TO THE WONDERFUL SOUNDS OF SOAKING NET, I'M COMPELLED TO WRITE THIS BY THE SPIRIT OF MY LORD. . . I'VE NEVER HAVE DONE THIS BEFORE, SO THIS IS WHERE I LET GOD TAKE OVER!!!
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN KNOW YOU MORE
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN SOAR
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN TELL YOU THE STORY
OF AN OLD FADED GLORY
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN STRETCH MY ARMS OUT WIDE
TO BE BURIED DEEP INSIDE
THERE'S NO PLACE TO HIDE
PUT AWAY THAT SELFISH PRIDE
LET THOSE FEELINGS SUBSIDE
REMEMBER I DIED
COME TO KNOW
THIS HEAVENLY FLOW
ITS TIME TO SHOW
MY LOVE FOR YOU
HAD BEEN RENEWED
WE ARE NO LONGER SUBDUED
OR ABUSED
BATTERED OR BRUISED
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
THE WEIGHT OF THE CROSS WAS NOT IN VAIN
I HAD EVERYTHING TO GAIN
JUST TO KNOW
YOU MORE
TOGETHER NOW WE CAN EXPLORE
THE WONDERS THAT COULD NEVER BE IGNORED
THE MARRIAGE OF YOU AND ME. . .
IT'S TIME TO SEE
THAT I CAME TO KNOW WHO I AM IN YOU
AND WITH THAT COMES THE PASSION THAT IS DUE
I NEVER KNEW
YOU MORE
LIKE I DO TODAY
LISTEN TO WHAT I SAY
LORD I PRAY
THAT YOU CAME TO KNOW ME SO. . . I CAN BE SAVED
AND WHEN THAT DAY COMES
WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE
I'M GLAD TO SAY I KNEW YOU WHEN
WE WERE ONE!!
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"THE FAITH OF THE LITTLE BECOMES THE FAITH OF THE MIGHTY"
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN KNOW YOU MORE
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN SOAR
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN TELL YOU THE STORY
OF AN OLD FADED GLORY
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
I CAN STRETCH MY ARMS OUT WIDE
TO BE BURIED DEEP INSIDE
THERE'S NO PLACE TO HIDE
PUT AWAY THAT SELFISH PRIDE
LET THOSE FEELINGS SUBSIDE
REMEMBER I DIED
COME TO KNOW
THIS HEAVENLY FLOW
ITS TIME TO SHOW
MY LOVE FOR YOU
HAD BEEN RENEWED
WE ARE NO LONGER SUBDUED
OR ABUSED
BATTERED OR BRUISED
COME TO KNOW
ME SO. . .
THE WEIGHT OF THE CROSS WAS NOT IN VAIN
I HAD EVERYTHING TO GAIN
JUST TO KNOW
YOU MORE
TOGETHER NOW WE CAN EXPLORE
THE WONDERS THAT COULD NEVER BE IGNORED
THE MARRIAGE OF YOU AND ME. . .
IT'S TIME TO SEE
THAT I CAME TO KNOW WHO I AM IN YOU
AND WITH THAT COMES THE PASSION THAT IS DUE
I NEVER KNEW
YOU MORE
LIKE I DO TODAY
LISTEN TO WHAT I SAY
LORD I PRAY
THAT YOU CAME TO KNOW ME SO. . . I CAN BE SAVED
AND WHEN THAT DAY COMES
WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE
I'M GLAD TO SAY I KNEW YOU WHEN
WE WERE ONE!!
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"THE FAITH OF THE LITTLE BECOMES THE FAITH OF THE MIGHTY"
I WANT TO THANK THE ACADEMY
DRUM ROLL PLEASE. . . TAH-DAH. . . WAIT FOR IT. . . WAIT FOR IT. . . OK GIVE UP. . . NO YOU DON'T. . . YES I DO. . . OK JUST TELL US ALREADY, RIGHT? LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, BOYS AND GIRLS, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. . . ERIK'S ACTING CORNER IS PROUD TO PRESENT. . . CALIOPE TALENT AGENCY!!! HOORAY!!!!
YESTERDAY, I WENT TO A GO-SEE INTERVIEW WITH THE VERY WELL KNOW CALIOPE TALENT AGENGY TO SEEK REPRESENTATION FOR MY ACTING CAREER. . . WELL I JUST GOT THE PAPERS TODAY, IT'S OFFICIAL. . . I AM NOW A NEW TALENT BEING REPRESENTED BY CALIOPE!!
THANK YOU JESUS, YOU ARE AWESOME!!
SO LET THE BOOKINGS BEGIN!!!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED ME THROUGH THIS ENDEAVOUR AND NOW I KNOW THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL---LIKE THERE WAS ANY DOUBT!!!
SO, I GUESS NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO BUY A CELL-PHONE CHARGER. . . JUST IN CASE GEORGE LUCAS CALLS AND WANTS ME TO STAR IN STAR WARS EPISODE 99: ATTACK OF THE SUPER SONIC POCKET PROTECTORS!!!
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TIME GOES BY SO FAST, SO TAKE A MINUTE TO SMELL THE ROSES!!
YESTERDAY, I WENT TO A GO-SEE INTERVIEW WITH THE VERY WELL KNOW CALIOPE TALENT AGENGY TO SEEK REPRESENTATION FOR MY ACTING CAREER. . . WELL I JUST GOT THE PAPERS TODAY, IT'S OFFICIAL. . . I AM NOW A NEW TALENT BEING REPRESENTED BY CALIOPE!!
THANK YOU JESUS, YOU ARE AWESOME!!
SO LET THE BOOKINGS BEGIN!!!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED ME THROUGH THIS ENDEAVOUR AND NOW I KNOW THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL---LIKE THERE WAS ANY DOUBT!!!
SO, I GUESS NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO BUY A CELL-PHONE CHARGER. . . JUST IN CASE GEORGE LUCAS CALLS AND WANTS ME TO STAR IN STAR WARS EPISODE 99: ATTACK OF THE SUPER SONIC POCKET PROTECTORS!!!
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TIME GOES BY SO FAST, SO TAKE A MINUTE TO SMELL THE ROSES!!
A POEM FROM THE HEART
EVERY NOW AND THEN, I WILL BE SUBMITTING SOME OF MY WORKS FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE. WHILE I'M GETTING BACK INTO THE ACTING BUSINESS, I WANTED TO TAKE THIS TIME TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME OF MY WRITINGS. SO THIS BLOG IS TO ENCOURAGE THESE TIMES WHEN CREATIVE SUBMISSIONS CAN COME TOGETHER IN AN IMPARTIAL SETTING AND BE VIEWED BY OTHER ADMIRERS OF THIS TYPE OF GENRE.
THE FIRST WORK IN THIS SERIES WILL BE ENTITLED: "A POEM FROM THE HEART"
I HOPE YOU ENJOY!!
I SEE COLORS OF BRIGHT REDS, YELLOWS AND GREENS
I SEE RIVERS, VALLEYS, HILLS AND STREAMS
I SEE PEOPLE LAUGHING, CRYING, AND ACCOMPLISHING THEIR DREAMS
I SEE VIEWS AS TALL AS THE TREES
I SEE ME
I SEE YOU
I SEE EVERYTHING YOU DO
I SEE THAT EVERY PART OF ME CAME FROM EVERY PART OF YOU
I SEE IT ALL
I SEE THE FALL
AND THOUGH I FEEL SMALL, I STILL SEE IT ALL
I SEE A MAN
I SEE HIS HANDS
I SEE THE NAILS
I SEE THE VEIL
I SEE OUR STAINS
I SEE HIS PAIN
I SEE THE SALVATION OF MANKIND
THAT LED TO THE RENEWING OF THE MIND
IF WE TAKE THE TIME TO UNWIND
TO OPEN OUR EYES, AND TO NOT BE BLIND
THEN WE WILL SEE
THAT WHAT I SEE. . . IS. . . WHAT
HE SEES IN ME
HE SEES A MAN OF GOD
HE SEES A DEED THAT WAS DONE
HE SEES THAT ALL SINS ARE GONE
HE SEES THE BEGINNING
HE SEES THE END
HE SEES US
HE SEES OUR HEART
HE SEES OUR PART
AND WHEN WE START
HE SEES A JOB WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SON, AND BEFORE YOU GO, I WANT YOU TO KNOW. . .
THAT I SEE IT ALL!!!!
ERIK W. CHASE
INSPIRED BY GOD
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REMBER, CHANGE YOU HEART AND NOT A LIGHT BULB!!!
THE FIRST WORK IN THIS SERIES WILL BE ENTITLED: "A POEM FROM THE HEART"
I HOPE YOU ENJOY!!
I SEE COLORS OF BRIGHT REDS, YELLOWS AND GREENS
I SEE RIVERS, VALLEYS, HILLS AND STREAMS
I SEE PEOPLE LAUGHING, CRYING, AND ACCOMPLISHING THEIR DREAMS
I SEE VIEWS AS TALL AS THE TREES
I SEE ME
I SEE YOU
I SEE EVERYTHING YOU DO
I SEE THAT EVERY PART OF ME CAME FROM EVERY PART OF YOU
I SEE IT ALL
I SEE THE FALL
AND THOUGH I FEEL SMALL, I STILL SEE IT ALL
I SEE A MAN
I SEE HIS HANDS
I SEE THE NAILS
I SEE THE VEIL
I SEE OUR STAINS
I SEE HIS PAIN
I SEE THE SALVATION OF MANKIND
THAT LED TO THE RENEWING OF THE MIND
IF WE TAKE THE TIME TO UNWIND
TO OPEN OUR EYES, AND TO NOT BE BLIND
THEN WE WILL SEE
THAT WHAT I SEE. . . IS. . . WHAT
HE SEES IN ME
HE SEES A MAN OF GOD
HE SEES A DEED THAT WAS DONE
HE SEES THAT ALL SINS ARE GONE
HE SEES THE BEGINNING
HE SEES THE END
HE SEES US
HE SEES OUR HEART
HE SEES OUR PART
AND WHEN WE START
HE SEES A JOB WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SON, AND BEFORE YOU GO, I WANT YOU TO KNOW. . .
THAT I SEE IT ALL!!!!
ERIK W. CHASE
INSPIRED BY GOD
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REMBER, CHANGE YOU HEART AND NOT A LIGHT BULB!!!
CONSTRUCTION AGAIN, AND NO OUTLET TO TURN OFF ON
OKAY, I KNOW WHAT YOU MUST BE THINKING BY THE TITLE OF THIS BLOG, BUT JUST HEAR ME OUT! I'LL START WITH A RHETORICAL QUESTION THAT OF COURSE NEEDS NO ANSWER. DON'T YOU THINK YOU ALMOST ALWAYS FIND YOUR WAY AROUND PLACES WHEN YOU ARE ALMOST ALWAYS COMPLETELY LOST! WHAT? AGAIN, RHETORICAL! OKAY, I'M ON MY WAY TO AN IMPORTANT MEETING WITH A TALENT AGENCY AND I DECIDED TO USE MAPQUEST. NOW, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE DIRECTIONALLY CHALLENGED AS I AM, YOU KNOW THAT THIS IS AN AWESOME DRIVING FOR DUMMIES GUIDE. . . UNLESS. . . CONSTRUCTION IS IN THE MIX! UNFORTUNATELY, THEY DID NOT SHARE WITH ME THAT DETOUR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL DIRECTIONS, WHO KNEW? I DIDN'T, AND ONE OF THE THINGS THAT AN ACTOR CAN'T BE IS LATE TO AN AUDITION! DIRECTORS AND CASTING AGENTS DON'T SEEM TO LIKE THAT TOO WELL! SO, HERE ARE THE TOP TEN TIPS TO DO WHEN YOU GET LOST!
1. DON'T PANIC, ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME RIGHT, BUT SINCE IT'S TEXAS, ANY DAIRY QUEEN WILL DO.
2. FIND A TURN A ROUND. THEY REALLY ARE SELF EXPLANITORY YOU KNOW!
3. GET ONSTAR, IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONSTAR BORROW SOMEONE'S CAR WHO DOES
4. TAKE YOUR WIFE, THEY'RE GREAT AT DIRECTIONS, OR AT LEAST ASKING FOR THEM BECAUSE WE'RE MEN AND I GUESS WE THREW OURS OUT THE WINDOW!
5. TAKE THE TURN A ROUND AND RETRIEVE THE DIRECTIONS YOU THREW OUT THE WINDOW IN FRUSTRATION
6. STOP AT A GAS STATION, IT'S SLURPEE TIME! AFTER ALL, YOU CAN'T FIND YOUR WAY IF YOU HAVE AN EMPTY TANK OF GAS AND NO WHERE TO GO, AND THIS IS USUALLY BATHROOM TIME BECAUSE YOU MISSED THE REST AREA EXIT ANYWAY
7. PULL OVER AND TAKE A NAP! YOU CAN'T STRESS OUT NOW, YOU HAVE SLURPEE ON THE BRAIN AND ALL THIS WORK LOOKING FOR YOUR EXIT HAS BEEN EXHAUSTING! BESIDES, I ALWAYS THINK BETTER AFTER A NICE NAP!
8. GET A TOUR GUIDE OF THE CITY, THIS COSTS MONEY BUT WE MEN WILL NOT ACCEPT DEFEAT! IF WE MAKE IT OUR WIFE'S IDEA, SHE MIGHT GO ALONG WITH IT ANYWAY!
9. MAKE YOUR WIFE THE TOUR GUIDE, BECAUSE THE REASON WHY WE GOT LOST IN THE FIRST PLACE IS WELL, SEE TIP NUMBER 4!
10. IF YOU END UP IN AN UNCHARTED DESTINATION, CONSIDER IT A ROAD TRIP, JUST SAY 'HONEY, LOOK AT THIS PLACE, HAVE WE BEEN HERE BEFORE?' IF SHE REPLIES "YES", THEN REPLY BACK "SEE I TOLD YOU I KNEW MY WAY AROUND THIS PLACE"!!
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY!!!
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REMEMBER TO LOVE THE "ONE" WHO CREATED IT "ALL"!!
1. DON'T PANIC, ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME RIGHT, BUT SINCE IT'S TEXAS, ANY DAIRY QUEEN WILL DO.
2. FIND A TURN A ROUND. THEY REALLY ARE SELF EXPLANITORY YOU KNOW!
3. GET ONSTAR, IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONSTAR BORROW SOMEONE'S CAR WHO DOES
4. TAKE YOUR WIFE, THEY'RE GREAT AT DIRECTIONS, OR AT LEAST ASKING FOR THEM BECAUSE WE'RE MEN AND I GUESS WE THREW OURS OUT THE WINDOW!
5. TAKE THE TURN A ROUND AND RETRIEVE THE DIRECTIONS YOU THREW OUT THE WINDOW IN FRUSTRATION
6. STOP AT A GAS STATION, IT'S SLURPEE TIME! AFTER ALL, YOU CAN'T FIND YOUR WAY IF YOU HAVE AN EMPTY TANK OF GAS AND NO WHERE TO GO, AND THIS IS USUALLY BATHROOM TIME BECAUSE YOU MISSED THE REST AREA EXIT ANYWAY
7. PULL OVER AND TAKE A NAP! YOU CAN'T STRESS OUT NOW, YOU HAVE SLURPEE ON THE BRAIN AND ALL THIS WORK LOOKING FOR YOUR EXIT HAS BEEN EXHAUSTING! BESIDES, I ALWAYS THINK BETTER AFTER A NICE NAP!
8. GET A TOUR GUIDE OF THE CITY, THIS COSTS MONEY BUT WE MEN WILL NOT ACCEPT DEFEAT! IF WE MAKE IT OUR WIFE'S IDEA, SHE MIGHT GO ALONG WITH IT ANYWAY!
9. MAKE YOUR WIFE THE TOUR GUIDE, BECAUSE THE REASON WHY WE GOT LOST IN THE FIRST PLACE IS WELL, SEE TIP NUMBER 4!
10. IF YOU END UP IN AN UNCHARTED DESTINATION, CONSIDER IT A ROAD TRIP, JUST SAY 'HONEY, LOOK AT THIS PLACE, HAVE WE BEEN HERE BEFORE?' IF SHE REPLIES "YES", THEN REPLY BACK "SEE I TOLD YOU I KNEW MY WAY AROUND THIS PLACE"!!
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY!!!
STAYED TUNED NEXT WEEK FOR ANOTHER EXCITING BLOG FROM ERIK'S ACTING CORNER,
REMEMBER TO LOVE THE "ONE" WHO CREATED IT "ALL"!!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
It's a boy, the sequel
WOW, WHAT CAN I SAY. . . BUT. . .SURPRISE IT'S A BOY! YOU GUESSED IT MY AWESOME FRIENDS JUST BROUGHT A NEW LIFE INTO THIS WORLD, AND I COULDN'T BE MORE EXCITED. ALTHOUGH I DON'T KNOW IF MY WIFE AND I ARE READY FOR THE TAR-LIKE, STRINGY, STICKY, BLACK, HARD TO REACH, CAN'T FIND ENOUGH WIPEES TO WIPEY POOPEY DIAPEE CHANGING REGIMENT JUST YET! I THINK FOR NOW WE WILL STICK TO THE HI-YA, IT'S YOURS-A, CAN'T-WAIT-TO-GIVE-HIM-BACK-TO-YA. . . BECAUSE-A, WE WOULD RATHER NOT HAVE TO FIGHT TO CHANGE THE TAR-LIKE, STRINGY, STICKY, BLACK, HARD TO REACH, CAN'T FIND ENOUGH WIPEES TO WIPEY POOPEY DIAPEE!
IN CASE YOU ARE READING THIS BLOG AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TYPE OF KOOL-AID I HAVE DRANK TODAY, WELL LET'S JUST SAY IT'S AN INSIDE JOKE FROM MY NEW PARENT FRIEND SEAN. THAT BLOG WAS SO HILLARIOUS.
ON THE SERIOUS NOTE, I'M SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND I THANK GOD THAT YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY BOY! TELL AIDAN THAT KRISTI AND I AM SORRY THAT WE MISSED HIS BIRTHDAY, BUT I KNOW THAT WE WOULD JUST GET FAT OFF THAT CAKE ANYWAY, AND SINCE THERE'S NO CAKE. . . I GUESS THERE'S NO PARTY! BUT. . . IF YOU DO HAVE CAKE HERE ARE SOME FUN EXPERIMENTS TO PLAYOUT WITH YOUR NEW TOY---I MEAN BABY, LOL
1. BLUE FROSTING = BLUE POOP
2. YELLOW FROSTING = SOMEHOW COMES OUT GREEN
3. GREEN FROSTING = COMES OUT BROWN
4. RED FROSTING= IS FRIGHTENING, BECAUSE NO MOM LIKES RED POO!!!
5. WHITE FROSTING = DISAPPEARS, IT'S WHITE
6. ORANGE FROSTING = I DON'T KNOW THIS ONE, I HAVEN'T TRIED IT FOR MYSELF!!!
THAT COMPLETES OUR EXPERIMENT FOR TODAY ON TYPE FROSTING TO HAVE FOR AIDAN'S BIRTHDAY!!! NOW OTHER COLORS MIGHT COME OUT IF YOU MIX AND MATCH, SO HAVE FUN. . . AND CELEBRATE LIKE'S IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!
P.S. NO MAN SHOULD WEAR "SPANDEX", UNLESS THEY'RE IN THE PRIVACY OF THEIR OWN HOME, BUT NO DETAILS BECAUSE AFTER ALL THIS IS A KID TESTED MOTHER APPROVED BLOG. ONLY FAMILY VIEWING AUDIENCES ALLOWED!!
"LIFE IS ONE GREAT MOVIE, SO LET'S ACT LIKE IT"
UNTIL NEXT TIME WITH ANOTHER EXCITING BLOG ON ERIK'S ACTING CORNER
GOD BLESS,
AND HUG THE ONES YOU LOVE!!!!
IN CASE YOU ARE READING THIS BLOG AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TYPE OF KOOL-AID I HAVE DRANK TODAY, WELL LET'S JUST SAY IT'S AN INSIDE JOKE FROM MY NEW PARENT FRIEND SEAN. THAT BLOG WAS SO HILLARIOUS.
ON THE SERIOUS NOTE, I'M SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND I THANK GOD THAT YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY BOY! TELL AIDAN THAT KRISTI AND I AM SORRY THAT WE MISSED HIS BIRTHDAY, BUT I KNOW THAT WE WOULD JUST GET FAT OFF THAT CAKE ANYWAY, AND SINCE THERE'S NO CAKE. . . I GUESS THERE'S NO PARTY! BUT. . . IF YOU DO HAVE CAKE HERE ARE SOME FUN EXPERIMENTS TO PLAYOUT WITH YOUR NEW TOY---I MEAN BABY, LOL
1. BLUE FROSTING = BLUE POOP
2. YELLOW FROSTING = SOMEHOW COMES OUT GREEN
3. GREEN FROSTING = COMES OUT BROWN
4. RED FROSTING= IS FRIGHTENING, BECAUSE NO MOM LIKES RED POO!!!
5. WHITE FROSTING = DISAPPEARS, IT'S WHITE
6. ORANGE FROSTING = I DON'T KNOW THIS ONE, I HAVEN'T TRIED IT FOR MYSELF!!!
THAT COMPLETES OUR EXPERIMENT FOR TODAY ON TYPE FROSTING TO HAVE FOR AIDAN'S BIRTHDAY!!! NOW OTHER COLORS MIGHT COME OUT IF YOU MIX AND MATCH, SO HAVE FUN. . . AND CELEBRATE LIKE'S IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!
P.S. NO MAN SHOULD WEAR "SPANDEX", UNLESS THEY'RE IN THE PRIVACY OF THEIR OWN HOME, BUT NO DETAILS BECAUSE AFTER ALL THIS IS A KID TESTED MOTHER APPROVED BLOG. ONLY FAMILY VIEWING AUDIENCES ALLOWED!!
"LIFE IS ONE GREAT MOVIE, SO LET'S ACT LIKE IT"
UNTIL NEXT TIME WITH ANOTHER EXCITING BLOG ON ERIK'S ACTING CORNER
GOD BLESS,
AND HUG THE ONES YOU LOVE!!!!
Friday, April 17, 2009
REPRESENTATION BY WAY OF CALIOPE
FOR MANY OF US WHO ARE TRYING TO PURSUE OUR DREAMS OF BEING AN ACTOR, WE OFTEN FIND OURSELVES IN A SITUATION OF TRYING TO FIND WORK. AS MOST OF US KNOW, GETTING A JOB IN THE ACTING WORLD CAN BE SOMETIMES A STRUGGLE. SO AS ACTORS WE TURN TO THOSE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO REPRESENT US. . . YOU GUESSED IT, AN AGENT. NOW, AGENTS ARE A DIME A DOZEN AND FOR EVERY ONE ACTOR THERE MIGHT BE A HUNDRED AGENTS. SO HOW DO YOU PICK THE RIGHT ONE? PRAYER, I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING. . . BUT AFTER ALMOST COMPLETELY GIVING UP ON MY DREAM TO BE AN ACTOR, I TURNED TO GOD! WE SHOULD TURN TO GOD FOR EVERYTHING, BUT SOMETIMES WE FORGET TO TELL HIM WHAT WE WANT. THE BIBLE SAYS THAT GOD KNOWS THE DESIRES OF OUR HEART AND THAT IF WE ASK HIM, WE CAN HAVE WHAT WE ASK FOR! PRETTY SIMPLE RIGHT, WELL IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS. A LOT OF TIMES WE SAY WHAT WE HAVE, BUT WE CAN HAVE WHAT WE SAY. THE BIBLE SAYS TO CALL THINGS THAT ARE NOT AS THOUGH THEY WERE. . . SO I THOUGHT THEN, MAYBE, JUST MAYBE THIS MIGHT WORK IN MY CASE. . . WELL. . . YOU GUESSED IT! GOD HEARD MY PRAYER, AND ON MONDAY APRIL 20TH, I WILL BE SITTING IN AN INTERVIEW WITH CALIOPE TALENT AGENCY IN SAN ANTONIO. I'M SO EXCITED, WITH GOD I'M TRULY ON MY WAY TO FOLLOWING MY DREAM, AND SOON I WILL BE ABLE TO ACT FULL TIME!
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
STAYED TUNED FOR THE NEXT EXCITING BLOG FROM ERIK'S ACTING CORNER!!
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
STAYED TUNED FOR THE NEXT EXCITING BLOG FROM ERIK'S ACTING CORNER!!
My first movie after five years
I WENT ON MY FIRST AUDITION ON TUESDAY APRIL 14TH, AND I LANDED MY FIRST ROLE ON AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT SHORT FILM ENTITLED "AND REPEAT". SO ON THURSDAY APRIL 16TH I WILL BE DRIVING TO AUSTIN TO PLAY THE PART OF "CODY KING-FISCHER, A CO-WORKER WHO INTERACTS WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER NAMED "BOB". I WAS SO EXCITED TO GET THE PART, WHO KNOWS WHAT PROJECT I WILL DO NEXT, BUT HEY IT'S KIND OF A GREAT FEELING TO BE A WORKING ACTOR AGAIN. BY THE WAY THIS BLOG IS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS ASPIRING ACTORS. . . SO IF YOU WANT SUPPORT OR IF YOU GET ANY UPCOMING CASTING CALLS THAT YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS IS A BLOG FOR YOU.
THE FILM IS SET TO AIR MAY 12TH AT THE GALAXY IN AUSTIN, TX!! THAT'S RIGHT BIG SCREENING BABY!!
I'M SO GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MY TALENTS, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT HE WILL DO NEXT!!
REMEMBER THAT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!
STAYED TUNED FOR ANOTHER EXCITING BLOG FROM ERIK'S ACTING CORNER. . .
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!!
THE FILM IS SET TO AIR MAY 12TH AT THE GALAXY IN AUSTIN, TX!! THAT'S RIGHT BIG SCREENING BABY!!
I'M SO GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MY TALENTS, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT HE WILL DO NEXT!!
REMEMBER THAT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!
STAYED TUNED FOR ANOTHER EXCITING BLOG FROM ERIK'S ACTING CORNER. . .
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!!
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