= ( ...i got so many different responses from everyone....but i've chosen to be the responsible individual i should be and go to the retreat and try to make the best of it, i mean when i joined this organization i knew there would be sacrifices and lengthy time commitments to be made. And im a horrible liar so there really wont be no way i could lie and make it seem plausible.
oh well. there will be Lift 2 which is right after finals...something to look forward too
