Don't you just LOOOOOVE technology? Thanks to my Palm Vx, I was able to blog about the recent retreat last weekend =)...Oh and MANY thanks to "poop".

9/14: Leader Retreat 2001 Alpine Meadows

After being lost about an hour in the dark moutains, we managed to find our way to the facility. Rumors had me throwing up and that's why we were late. The six of us only know what really went down. For the record, I didn't regurgetate anything. We started a little late, but things flew by quite nicely.

It's funny when someone has to tell that you that you're significant. Today, a friend and I were asked to talk about creation and we ended up talking about our own reason for being created. We all started to talk about our sole purpose in our own lives. I honestly don't know my own reason for being. But for now, we agreed that our purpose for life is to lead the future students of Confirmation.

The bunk people that I'm with are so...well...eccentric. I don't know what came over them to combine the matresses to create a safety cushion. A couple of guys jumped off of the bunks for a quick thrill. Needless to say, it was pretty entertaining.

I look for forward to the rest of the retreat. I am feeling good vibes from everyone. I can't wait to see what this place looks like when the sun rises. Until tomorrow, good night.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! Well...tomorrow. =)

9/15 Leader Retreat Alpine Meadows:

First off..HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

For the first time in ages, I woke up BEFORE the sun came up. I didn't sleep very well. My brother described the beds perfectly. "Concentration Camp Beds." (Forgive the dry sense of humor) These beds were the most uncomfortable shits ever created. But hey, I can't really complain since there's really no where else to sleep.

I'm looking forward to the activities to come soon. Until then, I'm going to enjoy my breakfast. Do my colleagues even know that it's my birthday? eh fuck it...

*************************
330pm
We have now resorted to leaving the facility in search decent & EDIBLE food. Yes...that's right, we rushed over to the Golden Arches...McDonald's. (oh...and Gary's SO FUCKING hot...and so is Ivy - haha don't ask). This is a great birthday present =)
*************************
5:03pm
An interesting predicament has befallen the group. SInce we ate at McDonald's, we couldn't eat the food that they provided at the camp. GUILT TRIP! Dan said that we were eating "Woodpecker meat." Great...we really needed to have REAL food.
*************************
1130pm
I am ready to take on the next level of Confirmation. I have been VERY inspired by the rookies that took this journey with us. I'm so proud that they have decided to stand up for what they believe in. I am very confident that they will persevere.

Everyone at the retreat was certainly plotting against me for my birthday. I have never felt that good in a long time. I was so surprised to find that there was an illuminating cake that was meant for my brother and I. I owe many thanks to many people. All along I thought a few greets was all I got...which is all i really wanted and expected.

First off, thanks to those who attended and produced the retreat...

SHOUTS:
The guys in the cabin:
Simon
Anthony
Jason
Ian
Bobby
Geron
Gary
Herbie
Jorge

The other leaders and staff:
Dan
Randy
Ariel
Brian
Decon Mike
Darlene
Monica
Ivy
Gail
Karen
Aileen
Melissa
Melissa (Meech)
Marian
Britney
*************************
The thanks doesn't stop here. I know that there many other people that made this whole think so memorable. I can't wait to develop my pics and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to make doubles. Thanks for making my birthday one of hte most memoriable days (and retreats) of my life. God Bless...