Yoonjin Ha, Orange Team, 2009

Hello, hello! I’m guessing it’s about a little after noon now? I have no idea. Jesus, this has been a trip. 28 hours really is no joke and no easy feat. 14 hours into the Dance Marathon (haha, when can I ever say “14 hours into” anything??), I hit a HUGE low, but—as is the case with everyone else here—you snap back to dance hard, yet again, when that favorite song blasts through the speakers. Thus far, we’ve had so many performances by dance groups, a cappella performers, and other types of entertainment—including one hilarious “professional” performer by the name of Jim Linelan (sp.?). He was a recreation of Brian from the Backstreet Boys in the 21st century and way too into himself—all the more outrageously amusing. Judah Friedlander also made a visit; and I got a photo and short talk with him! We’ve also learned this “line dance”, which we perform to the song “It’s a beautiful life” every hour or so. Actually, we’re doing it now as I type—love it. Anywho, I send my love to my mom, dad, and Jeein! And all of my friends (moralers) who came in the odd hours of the day to keep me awake and energized! You guys are the best. So far, I can say that—through the strenuous times of the Dance Marathon—I’ve enjoyed myself and met a lot of great people. Peace and love. Prosit.