Slow Team Carrie

I was up way too late last night studying for my Civil War midterm and when I was taking the test I could not remember the 'Crittenden Compromise' which is so annoying! I knew it was the C____ Compromise.... C...what? C... C... Bagh! I could not remember so when I finished the test I checked my notes and it was one of those duh! moments! Grrr. There were two other questions like that too and then who knows how I did on the ones I think I got right. Maybe they're not right. I think my brain is on the slow team. Ok, I know what you're thinking and Tara, I'm working on your method of schooling but I'm a little slow coming on board.

Then last night, another slow team moment, I was at my RS meeting and they were talking about the upcoming board meeting. They said we'd be breaking into our small groups after a message from the bishop. Small groups? Um, does that mean I need to have a lesson prepared or something? The blank stares were quickly replaced by indulgent smiles and an explanation of what the theme is and yes I do need a lesson for my group. Oh. Right. I was fully aware of the theme but I didn't know anything about small groups. I went to the board meeting last fall (as an attendee) and they didn't do a thing with small groups so I really was feeling a little in the dark. I think I should be aware of lots more than I am. I don't know if it's just me not figuring things out or if my training was lacking somehow... Sometimes I feel like it might be a good idea to tatoo "caution, first order slow team" on my forehead. Everyone else here has a tat so maybe I'll join the club - at least mine would be helpful.