DECA State Conference 3/6-3/8

The most amazing experience of my life. I'm not even joking. I spent those 2 1/2 days figuring myself out while figuring out exactly what I'd like do in the future. It was all really hectic and the schedules were mucho confusing. I'm so glad I had Richard to help me find my way in the first night or I would've been completly lost on all those busses. I'm so jelous of the people who got to stay at the Hyatt for their events. But oh well.

I had done my community service presentation. I didn't place but my scores weren't that bad. For my presentation I scored a 48/60. And in my writtin I got a 36/40. I'm kinda dissappointed because I knew I could've done better but I just stressed way too much. I'm pretty satisfied with my score and the feedback I had gotten.

On the plus side I still get to go to Georgia but I'm not competing. Instead I'm going to be attending the Leadership Academy to train to run to be the President for my Area. Which is Area #1. I'm excited for that but extremely nervous. I'm already President for my chapter right now and I'm going to run again in April for next years. I'm already looking at what project I'll be doing for next year's competition!

Besides all that, I had so much fun with the girls in the hotel. I was soo happy that I got to share a room with Ashley! Hanging out in the halls blasting up the music and dancing with Ashley, Amita, Oliva and Chelsea. Making that boy across the hall feel embarrased. Ahem.. :) Spending 3 hours getting ready just for dinner. Not even to mention all those inside jokes. I loved it all.

"What the pho?"
"Did you fall?!"
"Where are my pants??"
"I like buildings..wait look at the mountains!"
"Its paper, duh!"
"Thank You, Reggie"

That's not even all of it. I can't wait for all of the other DECA activites that we still have planned this year. Safeway, Easter Festival, DECA Day at Safeco Field, Senior/Staff basketball game. Next year will be even more insane. I can't wait.

The most important realization I've had is through out all of this, not for one moment did I feel that I needed someone to hold my hand. I didn't need to pick up my phone to call/txt anyone about what was going on. I didn't feel that need, not even once. And boy, did it feel good. I havn't feel that in such a long time. I guess it just took a trip away to prove how strong I can be, on ,my own. Now thats impowering. Yes, I'm talking to someone. But who know's how long it will last. I know I'm backin in and not taking the risk, but I don't want this to screw up. But I like how he gave me my indepence. That's probably why I felt so good and finally feeling as though I got it together. I feel like me. The old me. I like this.

-Lisa