So those of you who don't know me, I'm very involved in FFA and Ag, I have been on 5 different competitive teams, about 2-3 a year. Freshman Year I did Opening/Closing (O/C), Sophmore I did O/C, Impromptu Public Speaking, and Floral Design, I also went to the State FFA Convention. This year I have done O/C, then was on the Job Interview team, and Floral Design team. They cut from from the Job Interview team which I was like fine, very disapointed and sad but fine, then I go to my floral team where they decided to make me a alternate, which means I'm basically just coming to practice and not actually competing, but I'm still required to do the 30min of ID studying a day. Anyways, I went to Indiana a couple of months ago, for a NATIONAL FFA convention, and then applyed for this years State convention. I didn't get in. A bunch of the people who go in don't do very much in FFA, and a bunch are Freshmen. Which nothing against them but we go every year. I only have this year and next year left to go. I feel like being mad about this isn't fair since "oh they are trying to include more people" but 3 of the people selected to go went to Nationals as well. I feel like I'm being cut out of the program, and I'm honnestly not suprised because I feel like I'm useless and in the way. I feel so petty about being upset, but I have been so involved in the program it hurts, and I can't even put out the right words, I'm crying and feel so stupid.

I also want to note I have personally invested around 3k into the program as well.

So big update!
Someone backed out of a comp this weekend so I'll be able to compete in floral this weekend! We leave Friday, and come home Sat, so it will be great! I also get to go to one in the middle of next month, and then State Finals in May!

Yay, congrats

Glad to see things are looking up for you!

Thanks guys!