Long Weekend

So much has happened in the past few days, my brain can only recall the events starting from Saturday, May 21st.

Day 1
It began around 10 am. I was to meet up with Sam to shop for supplies that will be used to make the Dunamis team banner. We started out later than we should have, and it took us awhile to find a home depot that's on the way to RHCBC. Bob was along for the ride as well. He grabbed lunch, while Sam and I went to buy a tarp, paint, and brushes. We didn't get everything we needed, but the total cost was already ridiculously high.
After that, the three of us went to worship practice at church. My first worship practice for a Sunday service. I've always liked singing, but I knew I'd never be pro at it. I was thrilled to be on stage, but it wasn't the fact that I could show my stuff on stage that excited me. I was a part of the worship team that would lead the rest of the congregation to praise the Lord through singing. I was honoured to be a part of it. The experience was awesome.
Next up on the schedule was painting the banner at Helmkay park, where the Lights were practicing. We only had black and white paint, and not enough of each. A few of us from Dunamis were present, and we coated approximately 2/3 of the tarp with a layer of white, all the while getting messy and Caucasian. That took us maybe 20 minutes or so, and the rest of the time we were there, we had our own little softball practice on the soccer field beside the baseball diamond. That went on for about 3 hours.
All of us from Helmkay then went to Kelsey's for dinner. The parking there was ridiculous. I spotted the tightest vacant space and Andrew tried to squeeze us in there. We didn't get in there all the way, but more at a 45 degree angle, with the hood sticking partically out. It was okay though, since the car besides us had plenty of room to leave. Since we wouldn't be seated for another 45 minutes, a couple of the guys, including me, went to Indigo next door and wandered through the aisles for a while. For an avid writer/reader like me, it was a good way to waste time. Food at Kelsey's was all right, nothing too spectacular. Had a barbecue burger, and I could taste the whiskey in it. Not too bad. I would recommend it, but it didn't blow me away or anything.
Went home after dinner. End of my day, because I had to wake up at 6 in the morning the next day for worship practice.

Day 2
Woke up at 6, feeling more refreshed than I expected. I usually wake up at 11 in the late morning regretfully. I could stay in bed for another 2 hours if given the option. I didn't eat breakfast on Sunday, so I had extra time on my hands after I showered and packed up everything I needed for the day. Got a ride from Sam again, and we stopped at the Timmy's close to church. Got 2 coffees and left immediately. A few from the worship team were there, too.
I was a little worried that I wouldn't be able to sing well, because my voice usually cracks when I'm tired. I was definitely tired that morning. Had a few laughs when Joyce was leading the vocal exercises, when I couldn't hit the high notes, but made some low ones. I was looking quite frutiy with my vibrant colours that morning, with a bit of orange, yellow, and red. I received some criticisms on the way I dressed, but I ignored those comments. I wear what I want when I want. The practice went pretty smoothly. Karin suggested we do some hip-sways and clap during "Father of Lights," which I could not follow during the practice. It was simple, but I never could clap and sing at the same time. I throw myself off.
Come the actual worship, however, I nailed the sway-clap. I confess, I bellowed out the wrong line on stage, but that didn't really bother me. It made the experience more fun for me. Hopefully no one minded my error.
The Herminator was the speaker that morning, and I was doing something others may perceive as disrespectful as the pastor spoke to us. I helped out Iris with her little project, but I found it easier to concentrate and stay awake when I'm occupied with something else during the sermon. Yes, I also confess that I have felt drowsy in many sermons in the past. I try to stay up though.
I don't remember much that went on after the service, so I'll jump to lunch. Got a free hamburger because Johnny was being generous. Got myself some free stuff as well, but I didn't redeem them. Too full and fat. Practice was in less than an hour.
So far, every Dunamis practice we have had had been fun. The leaders are always encouraging and supportive to the members, and everyone helps everyone out. It's a very tight group. A softball was lost because of me. I batted it over the fence and into the bushes. Too bad it wasn't over the right fence, and it ended up in a very off foul ball. I look forward to the next practices. Yet, I hope the season never ends, heh heh.

Can't write anymore. I'll come back to this another day.