If you're someone who isn't around me every day you may not know that I have my quirks. Some people, like my family or Patrick Till (with whom I regularly go to school) should be full aware of the fact that I am not really normal. Here is only a small look into the deep chasm known otherwise as Tyler Joseph Patty.

I think of myself as a pretty balanced guy. I try to always be calm and not let my emotions get the best of me. I think through situations very carefully but still listen to my instincts. However, there are times when I enter a state of euphoria and would do things that I would most certainly regret later (such as doing a little jig or acting overly friendly to people).

And now to the point. Today the Tills, Lobels and Patty's (at least what's left of them at the moment) went to Ostrava to see the new Indiana Jones movie. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! It was a great experience and I especially enjoy being able to have watched it with some of the coolest people I know.

Afterwards, I starting analyzing myself and realized that I had entered the famed state of euphoria once the movie ended. After thinking more, I came to the conclusion that I am quite happy and outgoing after a good movie! The same thing happened when we went to see Iron Man a couple days ago. And the same happened when we went to see the movie 300! I'm sure I was the same after the Lord of the Rings films and it's quite possible the same after Star Wars 3. So to summarize - a good movie (in the theater) makes me happy! =)

The concludes our lesson today on the inner workings of me. Class dismissed! (for now...)

I'm in kind of a weird mood... but the weather is really cool (it's rainy and misty...just how i like it)!

Anyway, I did a project for computer class and would like to share it with you! We were supposed to put together a choose-your-own adventure story and make a website for it! So if you have two minutes, I'd say it's worth it to check it out ;)

tylerpatty.czweb.org

And just so you're in context, my teacher's name is Jonny Lobel, and I made him into Lord Lobel, the ruler of Lobelland. The whole story happens in Lobelland and most of the characters besides sir Francis are based on friends. There are also lots of in-jokes =) But it should still be funny even without knowing them! =)

Also, i did a watercolor to spice up the website, here it is larger.


I went to bed at 8:30 last night...I don't know why =) I normally stay up till like 11:30! Like I said, weird.

Looking forward to mom and Caleb coming home on monday!!!

On Wednesday we went with our school to see an opera in Ostrava called Čert a Káča (The Devil and Kate) by the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. It was very...interesting =) I really enjoyed the music, but it was very hard to understand what they were saying. Afterwards a couple friends and I walked over to the movie theater to see Iron Man. It was AMAZING!!! Best superhero movie of all time. Robert Downey Jr. did a stunning job.


However, on Wednesday I my throat started hurting...and Thursday morning I had a pretty bad cough. So I lied around for a couple days. I love being sick (but only for a little while) because I have lots of time to work on projects that take time. Here's only a little sneak peek of one such project!

On Saturday I needed to get out of the house for some air and dad wanted to do something as a family, so we drove 15 minutes away and went horseback riding! I really enjoy it, makes me feel like I'm in the Lord of the Rings or something!



I'm feeling a lot better now, but still have a little cold. I'll go to school tomorrow, we'll see how it is. We have a new teacher for biology teaching us genetics and she's scary...

Oh yeah, and here's how happy I am without my braces now!! =)

Thanks to everyone who stood with me and prayed for my SATs! I felt they went pretty well, but we'll see in a month or so! I'll be sure to keep you all up to date with the results.

Leading worship up at JV conference with Trevor was a real blessing! I was so glad to be able to be in the adult program and serve everyone with music. I'm really tired, but am really excited to get back to serving in Frydlant!

You never let go.

I've been so blessed to be serving at the Josiah Venture Spring Conference by leading worship with Trevor Long. One song that we've sung in particular has really touched me: You Never Let Go by Matt Redman.

Tomorrow at 4:45 I'll be driving with Jonny (a teacher and a good friend) to Krakow, Poland, for the SAT. I've been preparing for a long time, but I of course have some fears! The song has been very encouraging, I can't help but smile when I hear and sing it!

And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?

Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

What a gift to have a God who'll never let go of me. Whatever happens, God's got a plan for me and nothing is taking me off it. What a relief!!!

The test starts at 8 o'clock and will go for about 4+ hours, so please pray for a calm heart and concentration for me. It'll be an adventure.

Talking with different people at JV about college and after has also been incredibly encouraging - I can't wait for this next chapter in my life!!

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Oh and by the way, I got my braces off on Tuesday! Pictures soon.