A couple weeks ago my friend Jordan Bailey asked me to take part in the time honored tradition of giving free hugs at general conference. I know it sounds like an interesting concept to stand on a freezing street corner for hours on end giving random strangers hugs, but in all honesty, it was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had!
I loved it! I loved more than I though I would! It was absolutely amazing! People were constantly asking why we were doing it, and Jordan said it best saying "We do it to bring smiles to people's faces!" Which is true! Sure there were some protesters who weren't too happy about it, but mainly it was to give people joy.
It was amazing to see and talk to people from all over the world. Sure it sounds weird and kinda crazy, but... I don't really know how to describe it... it was just an awesome experience.
There were people I didn't know, running at full speed, almost knocking me over giving me hugs. There were little kids barely tall as my waist coming over, missionaries giving us high 5's, and I even got to hug some really cute boys! :) Over all, I thought it was great! We even recruited some random conference goers who were happy to give out free hugs!
Here are some pics from the awesome experience. I hope they convey some of the joy all of us were feeling on that great day! :)
My sexy free hug pose!
"You can never have too many free hugs!"
Random girls who volunteered to hug people.
Day 1 was cold!
Day 2 was a little warmer!
Me in action giving a hug!
We met people from all over the world!
These lovely ladies were from the
Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii!
