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[zinniazayda]

Brunch today was thoroughly enjoyable, busy but not too busy. Other than the aforementioned cinnamon raisin rolls, we made Fresh Ginger Gingerbread, pear cobbler, sage biscuits, cuminy cheddary eggs, and chocolate chocolate chip muffins. Leah, Taylor, and Rob came and hung out with us in the kitchen. (And Leah and I kicked around plans to go to

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[lucyrachel]

I wore my new earrings that are just for brunch. One is a piece of toast, and one is an egg.

That is truly amazing.

As for the Rainbow Retreat: I never was truly tempted to go until senior year, either - and I was really glad I did decide to go then. I wouldn't say it was life-changing, necessarily, but I was pleasantly surprised by how worthwhile and enriching I found it to be. I know you don't want to miss brunch, but if I may give some unsolicited advice - remember there are (and have been) many brunches, and this is the last chance for the retreat. (That may or may not be reason enough for you to decide to go on it. For me,knowing it was the last chance and that I might always wonder was enough reason to go.) I *have* heard that the effectiveness and enjoyability of the retreat vary a lot from year to year, so that may be another factor to consider, though I suspect it's hard to predict whether a given year will be "good" or not.

[changeandchance]

i would second lucy's advice. i, quite frankly, dreaded it once i'd signed up, but ended up having fun and learning several new things about myself, as well as other people. and i managed to have conversations i don't normally have, and do things i was not entirely comfortable with, and enjoy it all anyway, which was... enlightening and relieving and rather nice. but when lucy and i went, everyone said it was a good year for the retreat, so it clearly depends. (perhaps it was all due to our magnificent influence).