Marcus Elzey

Hey everyone, God is doing some awesome things in my life! Here’s the update…

• Whitley and I ave been together for over 2 years now and I couldn’t be happier! She’s literally the model girlfriend. I’ve been so blessed to have someone in my life who loves me and supports the decisions I make for myself concerning the present and the future. I love her way mucho.
• Just want to give a shout out to my awesome friend Kyle. He really knows how to hook a guy up. 2 weeks ago I ordered some custom molded Westone Dual Drivers and they should be in this week. I’m super stoked! Everyone should buy stuff from him!!!!!!
• My gear hasn’t changed that much, but I will be but a Bad Cat Classic amp in two weeks from the guy who makes Bradford Amps.  YES!!!!
• God has opened up so many doors that have allowed me to make music my job for the last few months. I played at Summer Xtreme conference last month and have a few other dates booked, along with stating to teach 20 guitar students.
• I want to go fishing.

Here’s a quick update….

• I just got back from playing at a retreat in Ellijay Georgia. It was a ton of fun and I had a blast hanging out with the band!
• When I made it back home I noticed I had a box on the kitchen counter with my name on it. Turns out it was my 500 freshly printed business cards for my guitar teaching. I made a pretty spiffy design on it and I plan on writing a post about my job soon!
• Was bummed that I over slept today and missed Oak Leaf Church, BUT I was able to watch it online and Michael spoke an excellent message on tithing. If you don’t go to Oak Leaf and have no church to call home come check it out!
• I haven’t been able to hang out with my lovely lady Whitley lately, so being with her today was definitely a breath of fresh air. She rocks
• If someone can convince me that using a POD X3 Live is just as good as using a a good tube amp please feel free to speak up and demonstrate. I’m trying real hard to give these units a shot but every time I do I end up being disappointed.
• I’m looking into getting a larger pedal board soon. Any of my guitar friends have some suggestions as lto what might be best
• Life is awesome

Seriously, I have been the absolute worst about being a committed blogger. But I WILL tell you all that there have been a lot of changes in my life since my last post. Here’s the skinny on it all.

• In just a few weeks, Whitley and I will celebrate our 2 year anniversary. WHAT THE HECK! Where did all the time go? I can honestly say that there is no way I can be any happier with another person in my life(other than Jesus of course ) than with her. Finding her has been one of the greatest thing to happen in my life. No lie dawg, I be in love fo realz.
• I’m now interning for the creative arts department at Oak Leaf. So far it has been a rather awesome experience. I’m learning so much and couldn’t imagine another thing I would rather do with my life than just serving my church and the world.
• I HAVE A NEW JOB! Yes, it’s true. I quit my job at Chick-Fil-A to pursue a career that uses my passion in music, so i now teach guitar lesson. Business has been great lately, I teach about 15 students currently and have a hand full more starting one summer comes around. If you or anyone you know are looking for a guitar instructor, you know where to find me G
• I’m getting a lot of opportunities to play music at different churches/retreats/conferences lately and I’m loving it. God has really opened some doors for me to play guitar  more. GO GOD!
• I’m going to be buying a new guitar soon. What guitar you might ask?  THIS ONE.

I have a feeling this week will be great. There’s a ton of cool stuff going on and I thought that I’d fill you guys in.

1. At the moment I’m hanging out with my awesome girlfriend watching “13 Going on 30″. Not really my kind of movie, but I love getting to spend time with her especially since we have both been real busy lately. You should follow her twitter HERE!
2. I decided last week that I’m changing my major in school from nursing to accounting. The whole nursing thing just wasn’t my nich, so I think that hopefully working for my grandpa’s accounting firm would be great!
3. Kyle and I are hanging out early on Thursday, and after that I will be hanging out with Whitley for our year and a half anniversary. It’s crazy to think its been that long!
4. I get to work on Friday, but also get to play for a youth group with Matt and Kyle at a lock-in at midnight.
5. I won’t be playing at Oak Leaf this weekend, but I will be spending some much needed time with the girlfriend and family. I’m real stoked!
6. I found out that I get to lead worship in the main service at oak leaf November 28th and 29th. I must admit that I’m kind of nervous though. Can’t say that I’ve ever led worship for a thousand people. haha!
7. Life is gooooood