An Introduction To Me

Well, here i am. I have been meaning to start a blog for a while, and finally i have gotten round to it.



Well i guess i should start with an introduction to who i am;



I Am Joel


I Am 16, and i live in Christchurch in New Zealand.


I Am a Christian


I Am concerned for our world and where it is going, i am ashamed of a lot of teenagers who do drugs or have casual sex "just because all teenagers do" - that isnt a reason or excuse, i feel great empathy towards those in poverty


I Am interested in film and media.


I Am passionate about coffee, am a trained barista and work at a coffee roastery.


I Am employed by UCTL at Canterbury University to help with Web Mediation.


I Am a bassist, and am in the process of starting a band. I Also play some guitar (though not much)


I Am strongly of the opinion that what you are defines you more than what you do - actions may speak louder than words, but facts are indisputable.



I come from a family of five - my two parents and both a brother and sister who are older than me. I love my familiy hugely.


Now that i have started this blog i intend to use it both as a way of expressing myself and also of communicating with my scattered relatives (currently spread between England, Russia, America, Africa (not sure exactly where at this very point!) and quite possibly other destinations that i havent factored in because i haven't been in enough contact with them!!)



Anyway, thats my conclusion for now. I will try to post at least once a week.