Adventure is Timeless

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This year, I've been fortunate to have many opportunities to learn, practice and perform music.

I've been involved with the Oregon Marching Band for the past four years. During that time I've played the fight song hundreds of times, learned 13 field shows (including three different pregames), traveled to 8 away games (including a better bowl game every year), switched instruments and put in thousands of hours of rehearsal time. It's been heaven and hell, sometimes at the same time.

I've participated in the Oregon Campus Band at least one term every year since my freshman year. This is the first year I've done it in the same term as OMB, which makes Wednesdays extra long. It's a fun group with no drama and very low stress, and plenty of opportunities to gain experience on other instruments.

This year, I joined the Oregon Symphonic Band for the first time during my college career. It's definitely a step up from any other group I've ever participated in, but rehearsals move quickly and efficiently and it's a fun group of musicians to play with.

Next term, I'll be performing at men's basketball games (as well as some women's games) with the Oregon Basketball Band, along with many of the people I know from OMB. I loved basketball band in high school, and I tend to start pining for marching season about the middle of winter term, so maybe this group will help ease the inevitable withdrawal pain? :)

Halloween 2010

Note: I know it's been a while since I've posted. I've been very busy with school and marching band. Hopefully I can get back on some sort of regular posting schedule soon.

Here's some pretty pictures for you!

Finally updating this thing.

You know, because I haven't posted anything here in like a month.

So yeah. September was busy. I had something marching-band related (often more than one something) every week. Between the pickup game, the Civil War auction, the leadership retreat, the work day, band camp, a game, more band camp, band council and school year rehearsals - before another game this weekend. All while I'm going to four other classes. Oy.

Basically, for the next four months, my life revolves around school and marching band. And trivia. Yay trivia.

Speaking of trivia, I'm super excited that Ashlyn's coming back this weekend AND that she can stay for trivia! I'm hoping to see her a bunch between...what else? Marching band events!

Any surprise that I'm typing this update from the School of Music? :P

Pick-Up Game

September 4, 2010.

aka the official start to the Duck football season.

aka the first game on a brand-new field.

aka the day New Mexico died.

72-0. What a game.

And...I saw it all in person.

Reasons to stay single (aka my vitriolic, private written rant from last night)

I enjoy being able to make decisions without having to consult an “other half.”

I love being able to go out when I want to and have fun without having to feel guilty about not being home with someone else.*

*Don't worry. I still get home in time to snuggle with Bear before bed.

I don’t feel obligated to do cutesy coupley stuff. Breakfast in bed? No thanks, I’ll get myself a poptart.

I can go to Winco and blow $20 or $30 on candy* without first having a lengthy discussion about whether I have “permission” to do so.

*I don't ACTUALLY do this. I'm just saying I could if I wanted to and had disposable income like that.

I can spend my own money. On me. I don’t have to argue with someone about how money from a joint bank account* is being spent.

*Which, by the way, is something I would NEVER, EVER recommend.** Especially if you’re not married. ESPECIALLY if you’re not even engaged. It just sets you up for all kinds of trouble. If you’re committed enough to share things like money, you’re committed enough to put a ring on it.

**My parents don't endorse this either.

I can hang out with male friends with absolutely no guilt.

Most of all, MY LIFE IS MY OWN. I can make my own decisions. I shouldn’t have to feel like someone is controlling me, either directly by refusing to let me do something or psychologically by trying to make me feel inferior.

Sorry to spoil your fun, but you’re not going to make me feel like I’m less than you because I’m not joined at the hip with someone else. You are, however, going to make me bitter and angry at you.

(via hyperboleandahalf)