For those of you who know, this past weekend I was at a church retreat called TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) and I had a blast. Let me just summarize what we do on this weekend. TEC is put on by 10-12th graders and we put on the weekend for people going through (candidates). I was a candidate in 10th grade and have been on team ever since. On this retreat we do a wide variety of things. We listen to 8 talks; 6 by teenagers, 2 by adults, about people’s life stories to “who we are in relation to god” talks. This TEC I was a table leader and I led a group of nine candidates in discussions after talks but we did far more than talk. We were able to show god’s love to each other in many ways by writing personal notes to the people we knew, we hugged each other approximately 4753085745837 times, and sang a lot. My personal favorite moment of the weekend was after a trust walk we led the candidates into a room blindfolded reading scripture, ripped off the blindfolds to a all out dance party. I danced my A$$ off 😉 Overall this was a wonderful weekend!
I’m glad to be back I’ve been able to reconnect with family and friends and most importantly Duke 🙂 I have the whole week off due to conferences and I have so far been making the most of it! Last night, I hung out with some friends till 2 AM, I was so slap happy it was like being drunk! Also earlier that night I came out to another friend and it was yet again another success story she had nothing but nice things to say about it 🙂 So far I think coming out is fun, every time I feel like I’m becoming more and more free and it’s exhilarating.
One thing I have been obsessed with recently is this blog “Break the Illusion” by Davey Wavey. His blog is such a inspiration to me and I’m sure so many people. Recently Davey has been posting a bunch of guys’ coming out stories, including the gay soldier that went viral after the repealing of DADT. I totally suggest checking this blog out! http://www.breaktheillusion.com/
Peace!
the transpiration of andrew 
I never imagined it possible to see the day where someone would say “coming out is fun.” Not to say that it hasn’t been for you, and possibly others, but it’s quite a statement Andrew, and a good sign of things to come, not just for you, but for all of us. It brought a smile to my face.
With that….best wishes to you, your family, and your loved ones for a great Thanksgiving.
sounds like the retreat was awesome 😀
i have to agree, coming out to a good friend can be a great feeling ^_^ lately, ive had many great joys in telling my friends about my awesome gayness haha
have an awesome week and thanksgiving!