Journey of a Psalmist

No matter what happens in my life, throughout different technologies, social medias, websites, blogs, etc. this site always seems to remain. So let's keep this. A blog of my life since 2009. As long as Blogger and Google remain online, this blog will be here, so let's roll with it. Here's an update of where I am now. The last 5 years, I've gotten married and stepped in to raise a family from Brazil, moved to LA, moved back to Portland again, worked at the airport, traveled, moved to Fairview, Oregon and had a baby. That's just a summary. There's a lot. But as of late, I am pursuing music once more. These days it's acoustic, worship, folk, world, and singer-songwriter. Working on new music that hasn't been released even though songs were written 5, 10, 15 years ago. It all comes full circle and I know I can't put these aside and forget about them in the midst of my busy life. Also working on a book about becoming a father in a Brazilian household and ...

2024 Update Hi guys.  A lot has happened since the last post here.  I married, moved to LA, then moved back to Portland with my family last year and now have a newborn! I don't hang out on Blogger much, but I do have a blog and social media.  Find me on social media: Instagram @joshtaylorpdx Or my photography site: https://joshtaylorphotographer.com/ I'm in the Gresham/Fairview area now and really like it here. Hope to catch up with you sometime!

Hey, look at this.  Writing on my old blog again.  Just a quick update to where I'm hanging out at these days.  I haven't stopped writing, just moved on to other blogs including: My business blog which supports my guitar lessons in Gresham, Or. My worship blog: www.unchartedstreams.com . You can also find me on social media: https://www.facebook.com/GuitarLessonsMadeSimple https://twitter.com/GuitarTeacherJT  http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshtaylorportland My independent worship music profile Not much I'm planning on doing here, but if I show up there's the places where you can find me. Stay awesome. -JT

I guess out of all the social media sites I'm trying to manage I haven't done much with this in a while. Most of my blogging will be done from my new site: http://www.unchartedstreams.com. I might keep this for more personal blogs once in a while. Go check out the site and let me know your thoughts.

I can't get this new Misty Edwards song out of my head, that says, "Did you learn to love? Is what You will will ask me. Did you learn to love? Not about my ministry. Did you learn to love? Not about my money." 2011. One of the best years of my life. Yes, still in the same situations, but I've found myself, my voice, and my mission. I can lose what few assets I own, but they can never take my purpose. I've traveled, gotten healthy, made new friends, learned a bit of salsa [long story ;-) ], some aikido, continued biking and tkd, and am taking up Spanish again. Saw Buddy Guy, went to Kansas City, spent time camping at the beautiful Silver Falls, and went to the coast. The two trips to Seattle were incredible and helped inspire a new productive side of creativity for me. And I got closure for questions and struggles that had hindered my relationship with God for a while. Cool stuff, huh? Yeah, okay, the head shave was a bit drastic, but it really doesn...

Can't say I'm really into Christmas. Don't really hate it, it's just another part of my environment while I get through my own life. I just don't see spending lots of money on gifts, when me and others I know don't have a lot of extra money to spare. And it's really the thought that counts anyway. Spent most of it working on and reading up on music biz, blog stuff, etc. Have two songs out, but that's just the beginning. For some reason I just want it to be done so I can get back into the groove. As much as I enjoy wobbling around, I want to get back to healthy. I just feel better all around when I'm healthy and productive. There are endless things to do and dreams to pursue and me sitting there watching Die Hard for two hours eating fatty foods just isn't that productive. For being influenced by a book called Four-hour work week, I sure am busy with my time these days. I don't think I can go back either. In 2012 my goal is to pursue ...