Let's me vent, please:
It's strange. We're not suppose to have farewells. I know a lot of people who don't like that rule, but I do. It is meant to take the pressure off, you know? It puts the focus of the sacrament meeting on the sacrament and the atonement (where it should be) instead of on the missionary. It's nice in theory, but people just don't seem to follow the no-farewells-rule.
I'll admit it. Perhaps one of the reasons I'm not thrilled about having a farewell is because I don't really like speaking in front of people. It's the truth. I stutter, I get nervous, and I've had really bad experiences speaking in public. But I've become a better public speaker. I'm not really nervous, except people from all over want to come hear me talk. The more people who ask when my farewell is and I have to tell them... the more nervous I get to speak. Why can't it just be my ward?
And what is the whole gathering-thing after the sacrament meeting all about? Are people expecting us, my family and I, to feed them? Why? Can't they feed themselves?
Dad says, "Have a farewell because people will give you money." Money sounds good--- I can't lie... But it seems cheap and tacky, if that is the only reason for having a farewell.
Okay. I'm done venting. Thanks.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
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I've of the opinion that farewells are a good thing. It gives people a chance to say goodbye instead of just looking up one day and noticing that you're gone. As far as the gathering after, any excuse to have a party, right? As for the public speaking...you better get used to that one, babe. After all, you're going to be a missionary. You can do it!
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