Youth Day was AWESOME.

This year's Youth Day - with the theme Radical Commitment, was not disappointing at ALL. In fact, it was one of the best Youth Days I went to.

To begin with, I woke up on a gorgeous Saturday morning at around 6:30 AM. (OK, maybe that wasn't so great). After a short ride to Archbishop Carney, we were instantly granted our t-shirts and name tags, and then it's into the gym for our first session!

The first session was filled with many loud and happy songs, and a great and touching talk by Jesse Manibusan. After that, it was an exciting dance Divine-Time session in the Multipurpose Room - what a way to get some exercise before lunch AND praise God with PRAISE T.E.A.M.!

At lunch we had delicious hot dogs, chips and juice, as we cheered on our favorite "team" in the Youth vs. Men in Black soccer game. The Youth won this year in a surprising 2-1 win.

After lunch, it's going to Taize Prayer by myself - it was a soothing and amazing session filled with calming music and readings, considering all the crazy events of this morning. After Taize, I went back to the gym for social time.

Social time was also a highlight. I was just strolling around, bought a t-shirt, and watched the talent show that was going on in the gym. It was amazing.

The Mass with Archbishop Miller and the music continued to make this day a wonderful one. But the best was still yet to come...

At dinner (pasta, cookies and salad!!!) we went back to the gym for the closing session. More music, and more talks by Jesse Manibusan, and everyone, including me, was especially hyped out! Running around the gym in a human CHAIN, screaming, jumping up and down, and constantly standing up to cheer and clap were symptoms of this hyped out behavior!

Wow, after an amazing day, we finally drove home. It was an amazing, but tiring day. My voice was hoarse, and I had to sleep.

Well, that was a really bad summary of an amazing 12 hour event, but of course, in order to experience the full awesome-ness this event had to offer, of course you had to go!

Can't wait for next year's Youth Day! I'm sure it'll be just as amazing, if not more! =D

Pictures are coming to Facebook soon.