Back In Dallas.

Hey Everyone!
Sorry for the lack of "blogging" I have done! But I am back on and have internet at my apartment! Woooohoo! Now for some updating. I went home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas was amazing with my family! Everyone was together and it was awesome! We had game nights and hanging out times. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Also, I got closer to my Mother, which is an amazing thing! She is one of my best friends. I love her! (Dad- you're alright! haha! I Love you!!!) Anyway! I got some great gifts for Christmas-highlights would be my drum stuff. I got a Pearl Eliminator Kick Pedal, A Custom Splash Cymbal, Shaker, and New Stick Bag! It was a memorable time that I won't soon forget! Now, I am back in Dallas, TX and it is not that much warmer, unfortunately haha! But, school started yesterday and I'm getting back into the swing of things. The only downfall would be that I sprained my foot last Tuesday going up the stairs to my house- (it had rained freezing rain and the stairs were covered in ice. Didn't know- fell and hurrrrt my foot!)

So, that put me out of commission for drum auditions, today! Luckily, I have very understanding Worship Department here and they understood and it was ok that I couldn't audition! I am still in the running for a position on a worship team here at Christ for the Nations! Also, Gabe (the worship leader at CFNI) Just asked me if I'd like to go on the rotation for drums at the church he's on staff at! It's called Trinity and it's an amazing church! A great pastoral team, and people there are awesome! I am very excited to do this for the Lord. There is absolutely nothing better than praising God with a talent He has blessed you with. It's my ultimate desire and purpose. Already, God has put a sense of refreshment in me. It is very motivating!
So, right now I am just relaxing and getting closer to God!
I am actually on a health kick too! I have been making sure I've been getting enough veggies, fruits, meats, milk, and grains in me everyday! It is very refreshing to do! No sugars but natural ones found in fruits! Feels great!

Thank you for all your support! I will be posting very soon!

-Julie

Recording!

Oh yeah! I also got an opportunity to record for an album for
the third year school of worship! I am recording one track for them
tomorrow at two o'clock!!!

wish me luck!!

New Things!

Hey All!
Sorry it's been so long. Just been busy with catching up on a lot.
This past week I had the pleasure of having my brother and my Dad
visit! It was only for a short time, but it was great to see them!
We spent pretty much all of Tuesday with each other! They even
braved the cafeteria food, which unfortunately was not good.
SURPRISE! Greg actually couldn't eat anything because of his
peanut allergy. That kind of stunk but we got him fed! Other than
that, it's just been trying to rest and having rehearsals. etc. etc. etc.

On Saturday, I got my haircut! Thanks to my friend Lynn, she took the time
out to cut my hair and did an amazing job! It was exactly what I wanted!
Here's a picture.



Oh yeah, the other thing that happened was...a water fight with my RA's.
haha, good times with that one! Long story short. I was the only one
who DID NOT get wet! YESSSSS! Haha! They were great though, good sports!




And then finishing up. On Sunday was church which was great and girls game
night at Jessica Freemans! Mel, Naomi, Jessica, and I (for a bit Whitney)
ate and played games! Always a pleasure doing games with my friends!



So that has been pretty much it! Just having fun at college!
God has been working on me a lot lately. Stretching me in
difficult situations (you know, girl drama) and it's been
really teaching me a lot! Growing me into a mature woman.


Please pray for future days ahead!
I love and miss you all!


-Jules

See His Love- Orange Team!

Finally, my friend got a video uploaded!

Enjoy!

Road Trip: San Antonio

Hello There!
This past weekend (Oct.9th-Oct.11th) One of my roommates cousin goes to school at Trinity University and had room and board for us! It was a pretty awesome trip. We left Thursday night and had some pizza at a local shop. It was actually pretty good!!! Friday was the big day. First we went to the Japanese Flower Garden. It was beautiful. Here are some pictures I took there---






Here are the girls- Melanie, Mona, Tanya, and Kim (Bim)




Then after that we headed to the River Walk for some lunch!



After that there was the almighty Alamo!!!
It was prohibited to have pictures inside so it's only the oustide
re-touched ruins.



After the Alamo we pretty much just did some shopping. We did a lot of that,
being that we are girls haha! Actually- I bought a waffle maker! I got the
idea after eating breakfast at Trinity U's cafe. It was amazing! I couldn't
resist buying it!!! So yes, Julie Garbowsky has an awesome waffle maker!!!

=)

Now for some pretty pictures that I took over the course.






Enjoy!!!

I love and miss everyone!
A little homesick lately.

Been browsing my family photos and I was set on this one-



It is now my desktop background.


=)



-JG

Sorry For The Delay!

Hey guys! So sorry for the lack in comunicatoo.
Our internet in our room one day decided to stop
working and ruin our lives. Mel even fainted a bit.
Anyway- we've been going to the Christian Center
which is down the street that has a cafe, chairs and internet!
So you got me back!

What have I been up too?

I've been sick!!


Melanie has been taking care of me at $200 bucks an hour.
My parents thought it was a good investment.
I was taking every med under the sun!
ahh!

However, over the course of time my body realized it was being
ridiculous and to cut it out, so for the most part, I'm fully better!

Tomorrow I'm getting the chance to play with Robert Quitana.
He asked me earlier this semester to join his band- Engage.
They wanted a one year commitment and i wasn't sure I could
make that decision the second week of school.
So, I said no, however kept a good relationship with him and
he has asked me to do some gigs with him. This is the first
one I am available to do!
Robert has been the Assistant Worship Leader here at CFNI
for about four years and resigned just last year, but is held
at a high standard still at CFNI. He has co-wrote songs that
are on previous albums that CFNI has put out. Very talented
and he wants me! He's awesome!

So tomorrow night is an all night prayer and they have all night worship.
He is doing a slot from 10-12 and asked me to play drums...I obviously said yes!
=)

So here's to tomorrow!

God has some great things going on here!

And oh yeah- mid terms are next week...ugh.
Madone.

Pray please! =)

I love all of you guys so much!

-Julie

Amazing Weekend!

Hello Everyone! This past weekend was a blast! I got to spend Friday night to Sunday morning with my brother! He was in town for a wedding and I got to be his date ha! Friday night we went to this sandwich shop down the street from the hotel we were staying at- The Ritz Carlton. =) called Potbelly. Much like a subway but hmm.. classy-er. Very nice! Then we pretty much crashed and got to sleep in! Off we went to breakfast at Cafe Brazil. AMAZING FOOD! Greg ordered so much the waiter had his eyes bug-eyed as he went on and on haha! The waiter even needed extra help from a fellow waiter to get all the food out!! lol, afterward we resided in the hotel room, relaxed, and ordered The Love Guru with Mike Myers. Hilarious movie! Quick got ready for the wedding and off we went! I actually saw the director of my school there, (He even recognized me ha.) and the director of the third year school of youth! (The bride and groom met here at my school) Ceremony was beautiful and the food and the reception was even better! My favorite part was the Martini Mashed Potato Bar. (Mashed potatoes, bacon bits, butter, cheese, chives...Heaven on earth in a martini glass) It was a dry reception which was very very cool of them to do! For those of you who don't know what that is- its a reception without alcohol. After the night was over Greg was eager to go to sleep since he had to be out of the hotel by 5:45. Of course woke me up and I ended up watching Step by Step and Sabrina the Teenage witch till the sun came up! Melanie picked me up not too long after I hit insanity of watching tv from the 80's. We hit up IHOP which always reaches perfection! Viva la French Toast- hash browns, eggs, two bacon strips, three french toast pieces...all went into MY BELLY! =0

And we made it through okay from Hurricane Ike. Houston got hit pretty hard- keep them in prayer. Dallas just felt the rain and winds from the outskirts of the spirals. Thank you for all your text and calls! Scary for a bit but it was all good!

Here's a video of my team that my friend put together of our team and a song!
Enjoy!