TEC was interesting......

So TEC was this weekend and it was good, but a very different vibe than the previous TECs that I've worked and been on. It was hard leading it because it was a lot of stress and I didn't get a lot of sleep. The lack of sleep was not only because I went to bed later than I should've, but also because it's a bitch to sleep on a hard floor. It was carpeted, but no padding. It was the same as sleeping on a hardwood floor. I'm not sure the TECites actually enjoyed the retreat. I know for a fact that some of them did not have fun and I know that I can't force someone to have fun, but I still feel partially responsible. I don't know how I feel about leading. I enjoyed it, but at the same time, it was an awkward position to be in. The retreat is through St. Mary's, although it's for Winona State students too. The thing is because St. Mary's is smaller than Winona State and the majority of the people on the retreat are from St. Mary's, it makes it awkward for us Winona State kids. I felt honored to have been asked to lead, but it was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

It was a good weekend and I loved spending time with people from St. Mary's. I just think to make the retreat less awkward for Winona State students, there has to be more Winona State students there. I honestly think a lot of Winona State students would go, but the retreat is not really advertised here, and the recruiting from Winona State was left to me. I tried hard, but I'm only one person and I have a ton of my own stuff to take care of. The retreat was good, just different and not super hyped up like the other TECs that I've been on. I think this is good, because not everyone does the jumping around and being siliy thing. I still think the TECites got something out of the weekend, even the people who said they didn't have fun. So there!


Here's a picture of my co-leader and advisor.

The book this time is:
Anne of Green Gables (L.M. Montgomery)
I love that Anne is different and she embraces it! That's my goal, to always be myself.