Stadium Singing

Stadium singing is one of my favorite things in the entire world. Standing under the BYU-I stadium, singing praises to our Heavenly Father makes my heart so happy. This past Sunday was my first Stadium Singing since last December. It had been far too long, so anxiously I left my casa at 9:14 and walked towards the Hart. I got there right on time, and tried to squeeze my way through the crowds. I was standing by myself, trying to find some people to sing with that I knew, but to no avail. That's what happens when you up and leave for 9 months... it's fine. I'm working on it. But don't get too concerned that I was by myself all night long. False. After the first couple of minutes some dude comes up behind me and says, "We're sharing, okay." Not a question, not a request, a statement. We were going to be sharing my hymn book. Rule Number 1, men. Don't tell me what I will or will not be doing. I'll punch you in the face. And although I didn't punch this fool in the face (it was Sunday) I gave him a nasty look, and acted like a jerk to him. Those of you who know me know that rarely do I ever give nasty looks in a serious manner. I'll give them in jest, but never for real. Well this time was legit. I was pissed. So I sang Love One Another, and felt slightly guilty. I decided to be nice and I asked the kid what his name was. "Sebastian." Was the reply, and I don't know why, but this was all too fitting, and I tried hard not to laugh out loud. The first thing that came to mind was "As in Bach?" I desperately wanted to ask this, but knowing that I still had 25 minutes of sharing in front of me, I refrained. But it was close. Then we sang another hymn, and he decided to lay the charm on me. He told me I had a great singing voice. I kind of laughed a bit, replied with a thank you, and told him that he also had a great voice. He didn't say anything, but got an all too knowing look on his face, and nodded pompously. I turned my head away so he wouldn't see the incredulity all across my face. What a square. Then we played the dreaded get to know you game. 

Emmilie: What are you studying?

Sebastian: Bio... That's Biology. 

(I know what Bio means... Thank you for your concern.)

Emmilie: Great...

Sebastian: What about you?

Emmilie: Communications, with an emphasis in Journalism. 

Sebastian: Okay, not bad. 

(I'm so glad to have your approval...)

Then we sang some more hymns, and my heart was softened again. This lead to more of this: 

Emmilie: So where are you from?

Sebastian: Ohio, but I have dual citizenship in Germany... My father is German law...

What?! Who says that? It was at this point luckily we started singing again. Thank goodness because I was dying. It was too perfect that our dear friend Sebastian has dual citizenship in Germany. He totally would. And I did in fact laugh out loud; hopefully he thought I was just really into "For the Beauty of the Earth." Such a great song. All in all, it was an interesting time at Stadium Singing. Thank you, and goodnight.