The Ozark YSA conference was this past weekend and as the newly called Stake YSA rep, I really felt like I needed to be there. Plus the entire Stake Presidency asked me if I was going and told me they'd see me there, so I didn't figure I have much choice.
Sheri Dew was the headline speaker which made all the pain of the other events completely worth it. She is an unbelievable woman. So honest and approachable. As a single woman, I especially appreciate her perspective and insights.
Ok, back to the more awkward parts of the conference. Two dances, two nights. Picture your first stake dance when you were 14. Keep the same playlist, but add 14 years to your age and leave everyone else the same age. That almost describes my experience this past weekend. I spent the night dancing with boys who were getting baptized the year I graduated from high school. And they played an alarming number of slow songs and every line dance ever invented. Heather and I rocked the Macarena since we were the only ones in the room who really knew the dance in the 90's. If you'd like a glimpse of this special event, check out this link. Heather and I couldn't resist filming it.
This is Heather going to drinking fountain during one of the many slow songs.
Unfortunately (not really), I had some other commitments during the day on Saturday so I missed most of the free time activities including swimming, climbing wall, and games. While not yet estatic about my new calling, I have been in many well-organized singles wards over the past 10 years and know a little something about planning activities. While I doubt this is the last painful YSA activity I will attend, I think I hit rock bottom with this one and hopefully my co-chair and I can start planning some fun activities.
(There are a few other hilarious dance stories, but I will spare the innocent on my blog. Call me if you want a real update and hear all the craziness of the leadership meeting following the conference.)
6 comments:
Oh. My. Gosh. You are my favorite ever. That killed me!!! hahahaha I can only imagine, How glorious that would of been to have attended. I would of rocked that dance. Man. I love you!!! haha
You are so funny! All my memories of stake dances came back in a rush as I watched that video. So totally rad. I love Sheri Dew too, that definitely would make it all worth it. I love your Cabo pics (wish I was with you!) but I heard you're coming for our 10 year and I can't WAIT to see you!
So I just laughed out loud. HILARIOUS! Seriously getting baptized when you graduated? You crack me up. Way to have a good attitude :). Good thing you two were there to show how the macarena is really done. Miss you!
NO WAY! Tara I will be calling you. That feeling of heading to the drinking fountain came right back to me along with a flood of other memories. There is nothing else to say except Bless Your Heart and let's talk soon...
oh brother. this is my worst nightmare. tara haynie, you will be blessed.
Oh man. Stake dances in the South were pretty painful. It totally brought me back. You are a good sport.
By the way, next time you make a visit to see Amber, give us a call and we will come see you. I hate that we missed you.
Also, Carl is thinking about getting his MBA. You guys should talk some time. He needs some direction. :)...and I mean that in the nicest way possible. :)
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