From the biggest state in the United States of America, to the biggest convention I've been to thus far...
I hopped on a plane from Fairbanks, Alaska at 1:30 a.m after being up since 5:00 a.m. the day before - can you say, "All nighter!" I couldn't sleep on that flight to Seattle as it was bumpy, and I arrived in Seattle, Washington at 6:00 a.m. I waited for my connection to Minneapolis, Minnesota until 9:30 a.m.. (It has now been over 25 hours since I last slept. Whoa!) After boarding and taking off, I was able to take a two hour nap in before landing in Minnesota. Upon landing, I was picked up and went to change into official FFA dress for the session that evening. After all the festivities of the talent show, a short concert by Michael Peterson (writer of "Three Wooden Crosses" and singer of "Cheat, Swear, Steal, and Lie"), we wrapped up the day, and I went to sleep at around 1:00 a.m.... 42 hours (excluding my two hour plane nap) since I last went to bed. Really!
Don't fret... Minnesota FFA was an amazing support and boost. The next day FFA members in my workshop, my teammate, Becky, who always has a smile on her face, the visiting past state officers, and others throughout convention were so energized that it was contagious! The convention sessions, state officer retiring addresses, and other events at the University of Minnesota were undeniably professional and smooth, and the members were excited!
We finished up the convention with an inspirational keynote by Bob Lenz, retirement of the current officer team, and the election of the new Minnesota FFA State Officers on the third day of convention. Seeing the passion and appreciation in the faces of the 2007-08 team upon retirement and excitement in the eyes of the newly elected drew a lump in my throat once again. Best of luck to both the past officer team and the new one!
After Minnesota is D.C. for the Risk Management Essay Trip, then Texas for NLCSO rehearsal.
Peace, my friends,
Tyler
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