I'm Back!!!!!
Posted by: Denelle
While Kent, Sarah, others of the 90&9 staff and many of you were braving the wilds, the sleepless nights and the general excitement of Youth Congress, I was 6,000 miles away relaxing and falling asleep to
the ocean breezes of Hawaii. This was the view from the top of the steps, across from the house we rented, that led down to the beach. Yes, it was quite the hardship to spend seven days there but I managed to survive.
While Kent, Sarah, others of the 90&9 staff and many of you were braving the wilds, the sleepless nights and the general excitement of Youth Congress, I was 6,000 miles away relaxing and falling asleep to
the ocean breezes of Hawaii. This was the view from the top of the steps, across from the house we rented, that led down to the beach. Yes, it was quite the hardship to spend seven days there but I managed to survive.Luckily, we made it out before the hurricane, earthquake and fires that have plagued the islands in the past two days. Talk about perfect timing. I will also admit that I'm feeling a call to beach ministry and that if they could find a way to do
away with the humidity on the islands I'd move there and never leave. Unfortunately, the combination of humidity and wind makes my hair look like 1) a lion's mane if it's down or 2) like I have a halo if I pull it back and I just don't think I could live the rest of my life with crazy, flyaway hair. I know, that's crazy but it's oh so true.
away with the humidity on the islands I'd move there and never leave. Unfortunately, the combination of humidity and wind makes my hair look like 1) a lion's mane if it's down or 2) like I have a halo if I pull it back and I just don't think I could live the rest of my life with crazy, flyaway hair. I know, that's crazy but it's oh so true. Anyway, we had a great time staying on the Northshore of Oahu, away from the craziness of Waikiki and overall it was a wonderful family vacation (don't we all look tan and well rested in this picture from the Polynesian Cultural Center??).
My Youth Congress Contribution
The mothership (aka 90&9) has outdone themselves with the Y.C. coverage this year. And I only have a few comments to make.
1) Wow. Kathleen/Dora caused quite the commotion, didn't she? I go to church with her here on Long Island and would just like to say what a beautiful and special person she is. I'm glad that she can be such a wonderful example to other Apostolic young people.
2) How awesome were the Youth Department videos/ads this year? Most of you know of my connection to AEM - the production team that put these together - but I just have to say again how outstanding and professional these products were and how amazing and professional they made the GYD look. Haven't seen the videos yet? Check them out below.
You can also search AEMChan1 on YouTube for the four other videos/ads from YC and other work by AEM. Oh, and I had to post this one as well because this was creative and way too funny. Way to go CLC.
Coming Up . . .
I'm currently working on an interview with another Apostolic who is stretching the boundaries of tradition and is being recognized by people outside of Apostolic circles. Stay tuned for a mini-interview here on Collideoscope early next week.
