A Bitter Sweet Ending

So about a week ago, I was convinced that my life as I knew it was over. I didn't know how I was ever going to go on! It was tragic; my year as an Idaho FFA Association State Officer ended. I was a little bummed. I had just had one of the most amazing weeks of my life...how could it just end? Let me expound a little.

Monday morning, the 6th of April, we all met at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the campus of CSI. It was a great way to spend my birthday! Well, we started rehearsing for the convention that would start Thursday. We started decking the auditorium out. This was goin to be great! Tuesday, the 7th, was Business and Industry Tours. I was on the radio! It made getting up at 4:30 worth it! Then we went to Glanbia, Idaho Milk Producers and Magic Valley Compost. They were pretty fun. The picture is of the team out in front of Idaho Milk Producers. They had a fire alarm go off and we all had to evacuate the building. Good times. Then back to the hotel for more rehearsals.

Wednesday, the 8th, was all dress rehearsal. We ran through everything on stage! And students started showing up! It was AMAZING!

Thursday, the 9th, was the start to the three most amazing days of my life! I don't really think words can explain how amazing it was! Well we had our first session. Opening Ceremonies with the lights, the people, the music! The feeling was intoxicating! I can see why people perform; it's a high. The first session wasn't too bad...I do have battle scars to prove I was there tho!

Friday, the 10th, was my day. The morning session was fun and we were having more fun and getting used to being on stage...or at least I was. I wasn't nervous anymore; it felt natural! Well, about 30 minuets before the session begins where I give my retiring address, I get a phone call from the fam saying they may be late. Thankfully they weren't. Well, my session starts. Kelsey, Katie and I do our skit-amazing! After that I kick off my shoes back stage, wish Quin, Dei and Rusty good luck and fly out to where I start.

Standing in the back of the auditorium, I listen as my siblings introduce me and then my music kicks on; I didn't think my smile could get any bigger at this point! I start talking, all 1500 pairs of eyes are on me. I was inebriated. I felt so natural and so at ease, I didn't want it to end!

I finish, the music comes on again, the crowd is on their feet instantaneously, I walk over to the coat rack. I know I should be sad, but I was high on the feeling. Katie recognizes Cheltz. It got me when she choked up. I love Cheltz!! She is amazing! That was the most phenominal, magnificient, splendid feeling I have ever felt!

After that session, I chaired the next session. It was really fun...interesting but fun. After that session I got to hang with the fam for a bit. Shoshone Falls was goregous! And it was fun hangin with me mom, the bro's and their wives! After that a dinner and then the dance which was fun.

Saturday brought an end to it all. We passed our offices off to whoever Nom Com chose. Kiana is the new treasurer. I couldn't have more happy! It's only fitting that she get my office!

Though my year is over, I will never forget the people or the experiences I have had.