
Two Years Ago Today I Emceed Sioux Falls Pride!
Darn Coronavirus has postponed many events here in the Sioux Empire and Pride was no exception. Since we can't all celebrate together this year, let's take a look back at Pride 2018 when I co-emceed the event with Blaise Keller. Below is my post from 2018. Enjoy!
Way back in October, I was asked to co-emcee Sioux Falls Pride with Blaise Keller from KDLT. At the time, I was like, "Ya! No problem. It will be super fun."
But then as it got closer, I started to panic a little bit. Public speaking is scary, y'all. I know I'm on the radio every day, but actually seeing your audience is terrifying. Plus, they asked us to speak about why Pride is important to us and get a little personal. I know I reveal a lot about myself on the radio, but I don't usually get very sentimental. I told the story of my best friend from high school, Eric, coming out to me and why LGBTQ equality is important to me and why I'm proud to be an ally.
ICYMI here is my speech:
"I'm a nerd so I looked up the definition of Ally because I am the A in the LGBTQA+. The definition of ally is to combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit. I found that interesting considering this year's theme is 'unity' and unite was in the definition.
I was super nervous. I was a little shaky and I could tell it was in my voice a little bit. But nervous poops aside, I think it went well.
After my emcee duties were over, I took a walk around the Terrance Park to check out all the vendors, had a couple of beers, and basically got to hang out with a bunch of my friends. It was a great day. (I mean, besides the constant sweating and the sunburn.)
I can't wait to do it again next year!

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