Anyway....
I spent the weekend in Gatlinburg, TN for a youth ralley called Winterfest. It was my 10th consective Winterfest. I have to say that every year it becomes less and less spiritually influencing. It's become really showy. Which maybe it was when I was younger too, I just didn't notice. ? I don't know. I find it hard to pay attention to, so to keep myself awake this year I brought a mini slinky to play with during the sessions. That seemed to do the trick.
Winterfest has changed for me. Instead of it being all about the lessons, music, and entertainment; it's more about the time I have with the people around me. I had 4 girls in my room this year. Two of which I had never met, and the other two of which I don't get a lot of time with. And I have to say I really enjoyed my time with these girls. They are all kind of in different places right now, and it was interesting to get their take on the sessions and the time that they were spending with one another and others.
The ride there and back was also very enjoyable. I was in a vehicle with Curt and Beth which automatically makes it a good time, and then you have Becky and Ashley who were in my room and enjoyable. Then you have Jocelyn and Addy which is always very interesting. I always enjoy the time I have with the two of them.
Basically, I guess what I'm trying to say is that the trip for me is no longer about the youth ralley, but about the people I am there with. This year was an opportunity to spend time with some teens that I don't normally spend time with. I'm glad I got a chance to do that.
I have to add this: I actually had a one on one conversation with Jeff Walling. And by conversation I mean, he was coming down the stairs of the Microtel right behind me so I held the door open for him and said, "Mornin' Jeff". To which he replyed, "Mornin". That was it. Hahaha.....
Best line the entire weekend came from the illusionist. He said, "That went over like a pregnant high jumper." I will be using that.
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