It's Christmas Time, It's Chrismas Time, Christmas Time

Love Christmas, that indeed I do. I stil haven't bought my christmas presents and I know what you are thinking. And yes, I do have money to spend on gifts. Anyways, so recently I've spent a lot of time playing guitar. I've written a new song! That makes like 13... or something. Half them suck. Umm back on track I go. The music has mainly been practicing for the Christmas services at church. Which reminds me, if you are going to church on Christmas Eve, or the 23rd, you should come to Burnett, because A) I'm playing B) It's gonna be rad and C) it is less than an hour! Umm besides that, I haven't really been up to much. Just the babysitting/tutoring of the Ouwehand boys. And hanging out with my super fantastically awesome girlfriend Leah. And yes, that is what life has looked life recently for me, soon comes the job hunt, part 3. I'm hoping that this, like other things (tee hee, Leah) is a third times the charm kind of thing. Random thought to end this. Remember when I went through that til next time phase? Well, Jonathan Schneck ended a recent blog with that.... I was kinda like huh... so from now on I will end these with 'Til next time. . .

Ten bucks the 'Wings choke.

What is up world? I haven't written an entry for a while. December is a busy month for me. Lots of church stuff, mainly music. I'm excited, but it is a lot to handle. Besides that, life is pretty much the same old same old. I am pissed off at the BC Lions for releasing Jason Clermont. For those of you who don't know, I've had an obsession with him for the longest time. So I don't know what I will do when he goes and signs somewhere else. That is a lie, I will cheer for the Lions, but I will be cold to them for a while, and I will cheer for Clermont as well. I think that is all.

tick tick tick BOOM!

Most third jerseys in the nhl this year suck. Especially the sens. If the ducks were to make one, I wouldn't be so upset, because theirs usually are the worst of the crop. I just had a bowl of cinnamon toast crunch, oh man is that stuff good. I hadn't eaten any in a long while. My childhood dream of being in broadcasting has resurfaced a little bit. The only downers are you travel to watch sports, and yeah is that really a downer? Last night was it windy or what? I made my way out there with Adam and we braved the elements. It was intense, I actually thought that we might die... on beach day. Head of state counter 52. I'm bored of life and need something to do.

Booooooo

They say Even A Fool Seems Wise When He Keeps His Mouth Shut but why do I feel like such a fool?

What a beautiful sight to the water in the eyes

Hey. So due to popular demand of one, the blogs are starting to come more often than before. I honestly have nothing to blog about. Life is that same old same old. Still unemployed and losing respect fast. I'm heavily contemplating going to CBC next year training to be a worship pastor. Thatd be fun. Unless like I impress someone and they give me a record deal on the spot, I will most likely be a worship pastor for part of my life, until the depression hits, then I have to find a real job to support myself, pending I dont have a family then. My hair straightner is on the fritz, and its been chaotic. I've had countless "you look like the oldest jonas brother" comments this week that I almost shaved my head. Well, not really. I don't think Leah would have liked that. But I think tomorrow I will buy a new straightener. The youth band is leading worship this weekend, so if you are one of the rarities who reads this and is not in the band, I hope to see you there to support us, and worship with us! If I ever get my own place, I'm gonna be a drummer.

California here we come, but we didn't start there

I really really really want to go to Anaheim. Sit in a cheap motel. Watch some fights across the lot. Fear for my life walking the sidewalks in shady neighbourhoods. Go to Disnyeland. Get my picture with Eeyore. Ask Cinderella what shes doing after here shift and totally stand her up a) because I'm taken and b) because I have always wanted to do that. Not watch the high school musical street party again and again. Ride the scary rides. Go to Newport Beach because of well, that I don't want to share in fear of being shunned by certain someones. Go to a Ducks game and give Jiggy a high five and see if Snoop Dogg goes to regular season games. All I wanted to say was that I wanted to go to a Ducks game, but everything else has to come in a trip to Anaheim, or at least 4 to make it reasonable.

We'll give You anything You ask for

Point A. My grandma taught me once not to worry about things unless they are life threatening. I started doing that again recently and it hasnt been pretty. Like seriously the weirdest comments would get me going. Anyways something I've had on my mind to blog for a while: hockey night in Canada. Personally, I never liked the song. And when TSN bought it, why did people care? I mean I actually enjoy it more now than I did. the video is way better and less boring. Also I really want to go to a concert, I think that Creations Fest next year is my only option. MMMM I am out of things to say. Weird how in life like one second you can be like awwh shit I am screwed and ten seconds later be like can it be any better?

In the Valley of the Dying Sun...

Back by popular demand. Never thought that it would come to this. New events in Jonathan's life? Well I am thinking of buying a pet, that is a very very small thought that crossed my mind yesterday, not even enough that I considered it again. Seemingly my fingers wanted the world to know that. It will be a) a rabbit b) a fish or c) a baby. - please note that the baby will not be for at least 5 years or more. If and when I do get this rabbit or fish, It will be called Barnabas and I will call him OR HER Barney. Not after the purple dinosaur either. I am still unemployed, but finding ways to make money tee hee. And yes, that was intended to be creepy. And no, I will not tell you how I come up with my money. My band of the week is called House of Heroes. You should look into them. They are pretty sweet. I changed my room around and nobody cares, I know. But I did get rid of last years haunting halloween costume yesternight. It was a sad, sad moment. Ooh! I led worship this weekend with the Youth Band. It was awesome, they are amazing. I am off to practice for practice tonight. woot. Have a gooders.

If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a monkey

Job hunting. Part one. Rejection fueled the seekers and motivated them to prove all wrong. Yes, I tried to grip you with that and failed. You know that thing called self confidence? Well mine is dissipating. It's weird how nothing really hits me until days after it actually happens. Yes, my mind is about to explode all over the computer and after all this typing its pretty close. I don't know how I kept myself sane way back when. My blogging has been down recently and due to an abundance of free time recently, well not so much recently for like the last 4 months, I am now vowing to frequently do this to blow off steam. Not that any of you losers care. And I didnt mean losers, if I know you. If you are reading this and don't know me, yes I may say you are a loser. And also, my grammar always sucks in these entries, if you were wondering. Umm so I changed the page, pink! No, I'm not gay, in any way shape or form, but I needed to spice things up. Keep on keeping on.

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Welcome. Umm don't know why I opened with that. If you are reading, I want to take the time to thank you for doing so. I wouldn't read it if I were you. So I don't really know what to blog about. School started, and I am starting to feel weird and also insignificant because I dont have a job. I was watching my new HYDE PARK FOO FIGHTERS DVD and Best of You came on. I got chills it was so amazing. That is why it is the best song ever written. I have heard it maybe like 200 times or more and played it about the same amount of times, but I still get chills when I hear the song sometimes. Absolutely amazing. Anyways that is about it. I showed the church one of my worship songs last weekend, or two. That went well. And I showed Uncle Chris the Ballad of Doug Post, which I also wrote. That also went well. Anyways I am off to find a job. But not really. I just don't want to write about anything right now. adga;jhdgkajhgdka;aahadhhadfhadfahdfha

Last day as a ... whatever you would call it

The CFL is the best most retarted football league that has ever been invented. I mean, if you want to expand and get more fans DONT BLACK OUT FOOTBALL GAMES! Geeze. So I realize I have not been the best at keeping all zero of my readers up to date. My apologies to those whom I have lost along the way. So tomorrow I turn 18 and I could honestly don't really give a flip. On the positive side, I am aiding the worship pastor at my church in leading worship this weekend. I am very excited, but for once I am a little nervous. I am also playing a song which I wrote myself. Anyways not much is new in life. Just thought I would write a new web log entry to pass some time while sitting here listening to the Lions losing on a Friday night. Ta ta for now.

I believe only You can help me come alive

Jonathan David Zielke. Born August 23rd 1990. Currently 17 years old, and counting. It was a hot summer afternoon and he just kinda popped out. The second of three children to Amber-Lee and Jonathan (Jay) Zielke. Since his birth not a lot of significant events have happened to Jonathan Zielke. One death in the family was to a grandfather in 2002. Since then Jon has stopped crying, and thus no longer can no matter how hard he trys. Life has gone very smoothly. Jonathan was born into a religious home and inherited these values at the tender age of five. But at some point things went wrong and Jon became anti-social, careless, and selfish to say the least. However in the year 2005 Jonathan turned his life back to Christ and since then has been learning the true secrets to living a no regrets life. It took him some time, but he became sociable, to an extent. He made friends, most of which went to the same church - including long time friend Daniel Robb and current girlfriend Leah Fedorko - and deepened his friendship with long time friend Adam Piercy. A love for music grew deep inside of him as a teenager and Jonathan picked up a guitar and taught himself at the age of 16. This lead to a volunteer gig as a worship leader for the Burnett Youth Band. Surprising to those who knew Jonathan in his awkward, chubby, baby face days there was a change in appearance known as puberty and Jon was no longer easily teased. Jonathan has lived a very quiet life thus far. But is happier than he ever has been where his life is right now, and if he had the chance to go back and change anything he would not.
Maybe in like 10 years if I decide to do another auto-biography it may actually be worth reading....

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

I opened this and was like Blog Time! and yes, you are correct. I did not actually say that out loud. I was going to write something awesome. But am out of awesome things to say. I guess this is the shortest blog I have ever written. On the plus side I really want to go to Australia sometime soon and I don't know why.

Grad!

June 7th will forever be the day of my graduation. It was fantastic. I had so much fun. It is totally overhyped though, not as amazing as it should be, but nonetheless is very awesome. The ceremony went on and on. I knew that would happen though, especially cause I am a Z. I really had to go to the bathroom, too. Oh, yeah. So when I was on deck to get my certificate or whatever it was, Mrs. Paddon said, "Congrats James." That was funny, cause she felt bad, and I didn't really care. Then I pounded it with Nosak instead of shaking his hand, that was nutty! After getting my picture taken, I skipped off stage like a little girl, tee hee. And then I sat back with my broken rose awaiting the end. Afterwards I got my picture with the supporters, for lack of a better word. And then Daddy took all like 9 of us out for lunch. That was pretty good. The freckled lemonades sucked though. And I got one gift, yay for me! Kinder surprise, and the toy doesn't even make sense. But the chocolate was a good brecky this morning. I got like 5 cards in total! Pretty sweet. So then I pretty much killed the afternoon waiting for the night to come around. Brooke straightened my hair and made it look purdy. So we went and picked up my date, Leah. She looked pretty amazing. I tried putting on the umm corsage thingie, and totally failed. Then when it did work, it was too loose and yeah. That was embarassing. So the dinner was decent, at best. I was very disappointed in it. I was pretty bored until, and even after the dance started. Then something came over to me, and I actually started dancing. Please note that I cannot dance well in any way. NOT AT ALL. But I gave her and it was bad, but it was oh so much fun. I almost died it was so much fun. I had my first experience slow dancing. And yes I did step on her feet at one point, if I remember correctly. But it wasn't right away so that was good. Umm so yeah that went on for a couple of hours. After taking Leah home, I came home to change out of my sexy apparell. Then I looked the normal self dawning my Relient K shirt. Dry Grad was fun as well. I enjoyed the dance more though. At dry grad I got owned in the joust game. Sucked at the hockey target practice. Got a couple tat's. Sexy and Hottie and 2 unicorns around a heart. The food was amazing. Like wow, pretty sure I gained 7 pounds. Candy, Pizza, cookies, churros, ice cream, pop, chips, to name a few. Recorded What's My Age Again with Adam. Which is still yet to be heard. That was fun though. The hypnotist was pretty sweet. I laughed quite a bit. Not going into detail on that because it would be too hard. But they did prizes at the end of the night. I won a car! But it was a remote control, and it does not work. I also got a drill, which is pretty heavy duty. If I were a manly man, I would love it. But, well you know me. And that was pretty much the whole day, briefly. Yes, that was brief. A lot happened. It was simply amazing, hands down. But I am going to miss school soo much. The slackness of it. Haning out with all the people. Lunch hours with Leah and/or Adam. Seeing them everyday. It is going to be messed up come September. Oh, yeah! Side note. Haha, I totally saw Iron Maiden on Tuesday night with my best friend, Adam. It was actually quite amazing. They are soo good. And the guitarists were soo sooo awesome. My jaw actually did drop. And I saw a guy almost get hit by a bus, I no longer want to witness anything like that. Anyways so that is new and exciting. I figured I would blog for anyone who wanted to hear. And also in case I want to reminisce at any point in my life. Sayonarra.

New Relient K

So on July 1st, yes Canada Day, Relient K is releasing a new cd. Well technically it is an EP, but it's got many many songs on it. It is called "The Bird and the Bee Sides" and I am truly excited to get my hands on a copy. The first song released on their myspace page is called "The Scene and Herd" and it is actually really good, for an EP song. The guitar sounds a fairly bit new for the band and quite a bit deeper and louder than normal. The new drummer seems a bit punky at points but it goes well with the flow of the song. Some of the lyrics seem a little bit odd but it works, surprisingly. Such as Matt mentioning the loss of Dave on drums in the line "a different drummer but the same old beat," but it does keep the song going at a unique pace. Another couple of these unusual lyrics end up in the song, but is all tied together at the end when Matt says, "I'm gonna say what I want, it might not be what you want to hear." The song finishes with the chorus repeated but only acoustic which is a nice touch to end a catchy new song.

I fall apart when I run away from You

May Camp is now over. 3 years in a row, I've loved it. Only saw like 2 different speakers. Can't really remember the first. The second one was aiiight. Nothing spectacular though, a little bit repetitive. Don't know why I'm talking about the speakers, I didn't mean to. I enjoyed May Camp. It was a ton o fun. I wasn't excited 'til the bus was in about Abbotsford. Then I was. No big one even happened there, but I did enjoy myself. Mostly just hanging out, learning a heck of a lot by going through some sweet, deep talks with Shane, being up early every day, screaming along to "From the Corners of the Earth," feeling God change me, being with Leah [yeah i tried to just sneak that one in there, even though it was my favorite], playing guitar, not doing the water games, taking pictures, the repeat. Holy crow! I did do a lot. Unfortunately that was my last May Camp. Being the fact that I graduate on the 7th of June and thus not able to be a member of youth, besides with music. Anyways I've blabbed on enough, that was my fun filled weekend of awesomeness.

Really, a Whole Month?

So it has been over one month since I have blogged. In that time, a lot has happened. It almost seems surreal. Shall I start with the best, or end? I shall start. Umm, I finally asked Leah out. For those of you that don't know. And she is also going to grad with me, I don't know if I've ever been so excited for something school related, or anything for that matter. From awesome to terrible, the Ducks were eliminated. All they needed was Andy McD. and Dustin Penner, and they would have won easy. Umm so I didn't go to Starfield, that was a shock, even more shocking is what happened. It was kind of weird. Oh yeah, the youth band performed in front of the congregation and it went faaaantastic. I had fun, I've sounded better but it was truly amazing. So I'm sure there is a lot more that may be of interest to you, but umm I don't really feel like writing anymore. So til next time, hopefully not a month away. But if so I will blog about the final installment of may camp.

Never going back to the way it was.

Dave Grohl truly is the most entertaining man on the planet. Whether or not anyone saw it coming he put on the best show any of the 10,000 plus people that were there will EVER see. I truly will never forget it, or be able to say I've seen a better show. So that was my almost perfect Sunday. Also hung out with Leah ( I mentioned cause I didn't last time and don't want to sustain any more injuries this week ), so that made it even better. That's about all that's been up with me. NHL playoffs coming up quickly. I can't see the 'Nucks missing. I am going to stick with my initial prediction from the start of the season that the Colorado Avalanche will win the Cup. If they don't San Jose, or another Pacific Division team. What else is up with life? Hmm. Well, the Burnett Youth Band, which I am a part of, is performing in church on the 19th / and 20th and you ALL have to come and watch us. Unless, of course, you are in the band hehe. And that is about it.

Here we go...

22 days, that is like 3 weeks. Lots has happened in three weeks. But do you think I can remember? I think our band played once or twice. Saw a couple movies. I'm one week shy of the Foo Fighters concert, and I can't get excited. I went to Victoria. That was fun, with Adam, obviously. Too bad we didn't meet Gord though. Miniature World is pretty rad, if ever in Victoria do that. And the Wax Museum. Don't go to the Royal BC Museum, it sucks. Plain and simple. Why do Adam and I always come into some sort of car trouble on Spring Break, it is pretty retarted. Easter was pretty relaxing. Didn't do much but eat some potatoes and a couple pieces of ham. Faiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil.

To say I'm lost would be an understatement

Something in me, check that, everything in me wants to be done highschool and out of Maple Ridge for an extended period of time. As much as I love it here, I hate it here. I like how I vent myself through Blogs. Shows how much of a life I have. Can't wait to get one, far away. What Maple Ridge has is nice scenery and a few sweet people, and that's about it. Doesn't seem like enough for me. Unless I get a free house or something. Or get hit by a bus and have to be buried here before I get a chance to leave.

From the top to the bottom in 3.7 seconds

Am I the only person who feels a sharp pain in his chest and hopes it something life threatening? Seriously I see everything people go through, and don't get me wrong it sucks that they have to go through some awful things, but I oddly wish something like that would happen to me. If only for a good story. Because I am messed up in more ways than anyone I know. So last night I realized that I truly am the worst laser tagger I have ever known. So much for the possibility of joining the military. Last place in the team game, last place in the final free for all(albeit by choice). I think laser tag sucks and is a waste of money and energy. That was what I concluded last night. I have come up with a few conclusions recently, it is rather intense. For example I need to get away by myself to a very quiet place for at least a day. And I want to with all my heart do something with music for my life or as long as physically able. There were others too, but I will not burden those of you out there with them. Saaaaay Whaaaaat?

Not so deep thoughts on a saturday night

So Saturday night, all alone, and pretty much is awesome. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Today was a messed up day. Not really in a bad way. But it was messed up. I was just thinking, well for a couple days. But I was watching a movie and the term "Knight in Shining Armor" came up. So then I was thinking what that would look like nowadays. I came up blank, so if anyone ever reads this and has an idea please fill me in. Extreme Praise is on, thats pretty much the highlight of my day. Always is. That was a lie. My apologies. The con with the program is that it is almost always the same songs. Undeniable just came on. Totally heard it last week at this exact time. That is why we need to start a permanent ExtremePraise station here. I really can't wait to graduate so I can get a job, save some money, and go away. The going away part will probably come after I go to school, but still I know that with what I want to do I will probably end up far away, which will be bittersweet. But I think I really need a change, maybe not that drastic but I need a change/wake up call quick or I could get trapped in something I don't want to. Yea Classic Crime. I wonder if he really does have the Coldest Heart... I think I do. If not it is pretty close, anyways I am just blabbing now. You know how sometimes you are talking in a group of people and you wonder if anyone is listening? Well that is how I feel when I write blogs it is pretty intense.

whoa. chills. anyone else, chills?

So this week life pretty much slapped me in the face. Not in a bad way. Ummm, youth band got up and running. Pretty quickly as a matter of fact. Monday we practiced, Wednesday we worshipped at study. It was so good. And then Friday was the All-Nighter, which was even more amazing. Bowling was pretty lame, but it usually is, I just tried to have some fun. After getting back from that, I warmed up with Dan and felt so bad. So we prayed for the longest time and God gave us the strength to get through it, I'd say it was a success. The game of soccer later destroyed my knees, they are pretty bruised up, but it was fun. And the rest of the night was pretty much hanging out, which I don't think I've ever had so much fun doing. So yeah looks like I'm going to start getting busy with this band stuff and whatever which will be totally amazing. And yes, I have run out of things to say.

Cutting it close

Here comes the blog of the week! Only because my life is so lame, I'm going to write a blog on hockey. With the trade deadline and the final games of the NHL season drawing near I've made a few observations. The Anaheim Ducks have a good chance to repeat, but without Andy McDonald, I doubt they will be able to pull it off. My sleeper team would be the Philadephia Flyers, but do not count out the once dominant Colorado Avalanche. If they manage to keep in the race for the playoffs without Sakic and Smyth, I expect them to become deadly and make a deep run into the race for the Cup. The Thrashers are one team I don't know about. They play well one night and terrible the next, if they get going, the scoring threat of Kovalchuck and Hossa(pending he doesn't get traded) could prove to be deadly and may drive them to their first playoff series win, if not anymore. That's all I got for now.

I feel like punching a wall, I can only imagine how he feels

Someone tell me why I write blogs?

Broken Hearted

So this morning I reached a terrifyingly horrible realization; The Egg Nog has expired. At least I still have a giant Canday Cane. On the lighter side, it is finally 2008 and I still have NOTHING to show for it. Hmmm. Grad notes: I still haven't seen Ms. Young. Woops. Also Grad Write up; I kinda started last night. It's not typed but it is a bunch of stuff I randomly wrote. Last night sucked, the youth event was pretty good. Houston we have a drummer! But umm I came home the most tired since my last all nighter when I walked home for 45 minutes. So I put on a mellow cd, read and I still couldn't sleep. Stupid mind, but awesome mind at that. The last attempt was to sleep on the floor which worked. So I may be camping out for the next little while. Yesterday I also played guitar for at least 4 hours with Dan. It was truly amazing, and one of the few things that keeps me going. Next year should be crazy after grad. I have an idea of what I might do, but I'm still not gonna tell anybody. I think it's better that way.