Sleep didn't happen last night--vitamins?--and the church service very much DID happen this morning. I guess I somehow managed to look and sound alive, because I got a few compliments after the service about my presentation from the pulpit. Apparently several of our more elderly congregates have had trouble hearing--despite the mikes and loud speakers--because people are not very well trained at speaking slowly and loudly from the pulpit. We've tried to provide Worship Associates with training, but the habits of a lifetime die hard, I suppose. Also, I know from experience it can be difficult to slow down and project when one is nervous or distracted. Nevertheless, it's a problem... and I'm glad it's not MY problem.

Also, I got a couple compliments on the Welcome, which was a relief; I had been instructed to rewrite it, and instead I just kind of edited it to better reflect my personality. Yet I guess the minute changes were sufficient, which is good.

After the service I had to meet with Celeste about the All-Dance service on June 22. We're going to be choreographing and performing a dance drama telling the story of John Murray and Thomas Potter, the first Universalist minister in the United States and the man whose vision brought him here. There will be 5 main dances during that part of the service, including: "Adiemus" (by Adiemus), "Gravity" (by A Perfect Circle), "Mystic's Dream" (by Loreena McKennitt), and "One Love" (Bob Marley). It should be a lot of fun. Originally I wanted Kati, one of the young dancers in the congregation, to perform as Murray, but apparently she's about to graduate and doesn't want to be memorizing lots of choreography. So yours truly is playing Murray, while Celeste (who is a wonderful dancer) will be playing Potter. We'll be wearing hats so that we can better communicate "men" hehe, and although I'm a little disappointed that we won't be having Kati play Murray because we'll miss out on all the flashy choreography (I'm nowhere near her level of talent heh), I'm still kind of excited about it.

Now I'm back home, having stopped by Wildflower Bakery to pick up a roasted sweet potato sandwich. I had to cancel gaming for today, because I have to research and write one 15 page paper and edit another, plus prepare a 5-10 minute powerpoint presentation. I suppose I'll get on that homework here soon... after doing a 1/2 hour of chores and maybe taking a 1hr nap.

Oh, by the way... Rob and I were talking, and we're thinking of having the graduation party on Saturday. Those who want to attend are invited! My Dad said he and my Mom might stop by to say hi. Those of us who want to game...well...if our presence won't be greatly missed at the party, perhaps we can sneak away after an couple hours, when everyone else starts getting drunk and annoying. ;)