Band Camp Picnic

Wow, I would have to say that this is the first year I truly, truly enjoyed a band camp picnic. After all of the hard work for two weeks, I was so relieved, but it ended on a positive note. I feel like today, a lot of the rookies and just everyone in general felt the same. With a good attitude in the atmosphere, I could only believe that we can have a really good season. I'm learning to voice my opinions. There was a part in the pay where I made a snappy remark back to the drum major. A lot of things have been going on for the past few days, all for band. Practice ends at 6PM, we had been working on shirts, I was taking care of superlatives, and I just was soo tired. If a remark is made that does not appeal to me, I will be saying something. As the day went on, my positive attitude remained. Unfortunately, I didn't get to go to Ana's house after rehearsal like I have for the past 3 years to chill out before the picnic. Instead, I had to stay at the high school to continue working on shirts. They were never really finished, especially because of my mishap two nights prior. In a way I didn't really care, but we'll do better next year for sure. One girl quit today, and I didn't really stop her. I have already done my part of it and laid out reasons for her staying and how much better it will be for her. She really wanted to stay, but too much drama is going on in her life at home that it's too much for her right now. Anyways, the band picnic was really good! The performance could have been a lot better, but hey, that's how the performance at the end of these two weeks always is. All of the rookies are always nervous, because I know I was my first year! A decent amount of people came. Jae even came with her dog and pretty much everyone else who "graduated". The only face that wasn't around was the one I would've loved to see the most. He couldn't attend because something came up. When I answered the phone call I got after practice, I was hoping to hear how he was on his way or getting ready. Instead, he simply couldn't go. It took me a second to respond back, as I took in the facts. There was nothing more I could do but accept it, but I had been looking forward to seeing him for a while now.

It's crazy to think that this is my 4th year in. I feel like such an oldie! The way things have gone tonight, this year will definitely be fun. I get along well with a lot of people, even rookies. The whole anti-social thing will be out of the bucket! >:D I actually stuck by Ana, DJ and a few others, instead of something reminiscent of my first year: sitting alone. Towards the end of the night, I had to go back into the hs to get my stuff. Terrified to go into the dark auditorium, I begged a few friends to come along. I clutched onto Fetus' book bag as we walked through the auditorium to get to the light switch. Ugh, I have such a faint heart, it's pathetic at times! There is the rumors of two ghosts there, and I didn't want to keep my eyes open for too long. Upon getting home, I changed out of my clothes and went to the room to lay down and text. Instead, I KOd on the bed. :'D Photo is of Ana, Rachel, and I :D lol