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photo by Ivar Vong, Oregon Daily Emerald

The play opened last night and runs through March 12. It's pretty cool.

Forever alone.

That's me.

And I guess that's how life works out.

I've hit a wall.

I can't even stand being home anymore.
I have no money.
I have no job, or any hope of getting one.
Coincidentally, I'm staring at bills (which will be more expensive once my roommates leave) and later on, student loans. Which I'll never be able to pay off.
I'm constantly stressed, and all of my time that isn't spent actually paying bills is worrying about where the money's going to come from for the next round.
I don't even have a dog anymore.

There's no way out.

Adventure is Timeless

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music music music

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