I love my God, my wife, my mini-lab (we think she's part labrador, part blue heeler, part kelpie) puppy, songwriting, music, my family, meeting with good friends, cooking, travelling.

I am studying theology with Australian College Of Ministries. I have just completed my first year.

I am currently in Toronto, Canada after just surprising my wife's family with our arrival.  The video of her mother's surprise may be on here soon!

I have two brothers and a sister.

My mother passed away in Valentines' Day 2005 after a one and a half year battle with cancer.  I miss her warmth, her compassion and her "motherness".  The world is a dimmer place with her not here.  But heaven is brighter!

I met my wife the week before Valentines' Day 2004.  We were a couple on Valentines' Day, engaged on St. Patricks' Day (March 17) and married on June 5, 2004.  It may seem quick but it felt like forever...

We live in Kalgoorlie.  My wife is a secondary school teacher, working with the students that no one else cares about. 

We are very active members within the Church of Christ and I play piano/keyboards and sing.  Hopefully next year I will also be playing the drums.

As I said, I love songwriting.  Most of the songs I write come from the struggles of every day life, reflecting on my life and on my relationships, my desire to live a full life, and my desire to make a difference. 

You will find most of my "God" songs on Sharesong, a free website for Christian songwriters to post their songs (how's that for a shameless plug!).

Here's how to find them:

Go to www.sharesong.org/worship_music.htm

There is a search engine at the bottom of the page.  Type Watchorn into the Artist search.  My songs should come up.  Feel free to vote for the songs you like!  Feel free to give feedback too: the more the merrier!

Stick around for a while and you may get to know some more about me and possibly make some friends.

Brett Watchorn