This Time Last Week... [MASC09]

This time last week we were still celebrating my 16th birthday. It was an amazing day. Not only was I around people that made me smile til my cheeks hurt, people that were devouring me with hugs, birthday wishes, and so much love/care, but people who felt real. People who felt a place where they could belong.

This time last week was April 5, 2009. I was at the MASC/MAHS State Conference. We had just finished a long day of hard work. A long day that, though most expected us to fall flat on our ass [Structure Activity 2] we proved them wrong and showed them something unexpected. We surprised a room filled of unsuspecting student council members with noise [General session 2/Pep Assembly]. And I was surprised with the unbelievable resemblance this MASC/MAHS State Conference had with the feeling I got from TAF.

I expected the weekend to be more, idk planned? like nothing surprising, nothing special? Nothing that I thought would have/will stay with me with probably some long lasting memories. Here's the thing, sometimes when you least expect anything, well, maybe you're just be expecting the unexpected. Do I make sense? I realized that though I expected to take so little from this big event [ I mean c'mon, Torie and Chris have been planning this for like 18 months and it was a big deal to us bc we all had the chance to be influential... to "BE ALL YOU CAN BE"] and that though I didn't think I could get very much out of this for myself, I knew I had the ability to impact others. so that's what I made my personal goal for the weekend. to be a positive impact on those who attended, hopeful that they would bring back something for themselves as well as for their council to share and build to become a stronger leader and person. [uhh, I'm not sure if I like how I worded that, hope your getting my drift, srsly :P] well just because right now, I've lost my thought, I just wanted to say, I got a lot more out of those 4 days [3 for you who attended, 4 for us] more than I thought I would.

So what did I learn? what did you learn? probably the same things you did, but from a different prespective. I learned that we each have the potential to be more than who we think we are. We can all be so much more that what is said or what is predicted or expected. There are no set of rules telling you what you can and can't do or be [well, in perspective.] There isn't anything wrong with following others. Be helpful. If you think something is going the wrong way, step in, step up. Speak up. Your opinion is worth more than you think. Kind words don't scar. Hyper-ness is a state of mind. [being high is different] Choice of words can impact your train of thought and your views on some subject, as well as how you approach a situation, or how someone approaches you. A smile can change someone's day, so can a hug. A smile does relieve tension. Leadership and optimism is something you should embrace[there's more but I can't think of the others at this very moment.] I like meeting new people. I like being there for others and letting them know they are not alone. I learned that I am not alone. [okay, actaully I already knew that but.. :/] I liked hearing Scott Greenberg talk about things that I was always thinking about wondering if anyone else was thinking the same thing. That was a nice friendly reminder that I wasn't alone. My story is mostly untold. Most people know that, few people will ever hear the story. I am lucky. I learned that I live in such a privileged society, I can learn and show the world so much. Last thing I think that I can think of THIS VERY MOMENT- there is nothing wrong with being yourself, especially if those around you already love you for who you are <3

okay well I did have a lot more written, then it autosaved and I went back to edit, and some of it is now deleted.. idk :[
but I do wanna say, I met some awesome people [Shelby, Nolan, Joey, Alex.. and omg so many more I can't even think of right now] that I hope to keep in touch with and all.
You guys rocked.
I think States totally changed my mood probably for the rest of the year. haha crazy? well here's the thing, this year there's been so much like built up shit for me that states somehow just let that out in a positive way haha all that good stuff.
OKAY I'm going to finish this later or something :] but I got most that I wanted to say out.
Srry I'm not thinking or typing straight. I kept our instead of out and more instead of most.. stuff like that :[

haha Happy Easter!
btw my spring break starts this week :D Call, we'll chill.
and VOTE IRIS when we get back Jr. Class Pres! =) Show your support- join the facebook group.

right now, I need sleep or I'll be talking in circles :]

goodnight. peace.

BE ALL YOU CAN BE
<3
rockit.