Yeah, I finally actually showed up on the radar on Sunday. It was good. It was really hard, but it was good. I spent most of the time staring at my table, drawing, trying to keep my focus on something other than the people and noise.
Afterwards, though, I had some great conversations and talked to friends I hadn't seen in a while. So, I don't know how the next while will shape up, but hopefully I will continue to get better and show up more often. I slept for about 12 hours to recuperate from church last night. I'm feeling pretty good now though.
I would also like to officially request that we buy some sort of thick drapery for the walls. We could get great colors, frame artwork over it, etc. Anything. Just, less noise bouncing off the walls. . . I suspect that if I'm having trouble with it, others might as well. Although, I also like Emily's idea of bringing earplugs and some cardboard to create my own personal soundproof room in the back. I think this would be a great way to show creativity in worship. I could even paint the cardboard fancy so I become almost a performance art piece.
Also, I must say, Cheryl shows great knowledge in the way of the ninja. They often attack when I am trying to get somewhere. This is why I am sometimes late. At other times, dinosaurs are involved, but this is confined more to family functions and the meeting of future in-laws. And, yes, Benji better be reading this. |