Where I've been the past... three months?!

SSJ4Sephiroth · 10-27-2002, 12:57 AM

Hmm, to be honest I'm not exactly sure how long I was gone! So I'll just start with the apparent beginning of school, the dreaded Early Week of marching...

It was burning hot, even at the beginning time of 8 am, and it just got worse as the day progressed. Water or some other hydrater was necessary, and the Grand, as I have named my trumpet, was getting very heavy in my arms. But eventually it was all over, and I learned how to march just like everyone else in band. [img]smile.gif[/img]

The first day of school followed just over a week later. My schedule of Band, Hon Physical Science, Hon English, Geography, Lunch (

), Hon Alg II, Hon Government, and Grammar conflicts quite a bit due to distance. But I got tired of having to go to my locker constantly, and with the discovery of my bag's durable straps I no longer need to visit it.

There's an amazingly large blank spot here. It's nothing important, though, or I'd remember it. Or at least, not repress it [img]tongue.gif[/img] Mostly just going through my day, attempting to adapt to the new schedule, until...

Pryor, Oklahoma, 2002 Invitational Marching Contest. The band has a show entitled "Evening at the Symphony," and we play "Night on Bald Mountain" "Nimrod" "Farandole" and "Simple Gifts." On top of the extremely difficult music, we march a total of slightly less than sixty sets per show - some of the most in all of Oklahoma. In the prelims there's a bit of difficulty as the heat makes it difficult to breathe, and my good friend Marsha passes out right before we go on, but she recovers before we go on. Prelims go awesome. Come out 5 points ahead of Charles Page High School, who comment "Where's Sallisaw?" when we're announced. Finals... we've worked hard, and got some things down for Farandole that we needed. We win... by two ponts. Charles Page wins the three recognition awards (Best Drum Major, Best Drumline, Best Auxillary) but we prove to be the better team. Much celebrating ensues.

Almost forgot an important event here. The day before the next contest mentioned here, I went in for my written permet test. I score a 75 - just enough to pass!

I'm excited, but I really need to read up on the booklet. Passing is one thing, passing my driver's test and being safe on the road is entirely another.

Lessee, after Pryor we had Russellville... Not as many details as Pryor here, as we didn't do as good, but we got straight 1s. There was a sewage leak though, which definitely explains why we had so much difficulty playing with proficienty. The Grand was offended...

A week later, the Regional (read: Mandatory) Marching Contest at McAlester proved to be much better than Russellville, but not as good as the Pryor Finals. It was very hot though, and I had difficulty breathing. The uniforms didn't really help, as in practice I was never short of breath. Oh, well. Straight 1s again. We're awesome.

That was two weeks ago on Tuesday. We haven't done much since then, except read Flowers for Algernon in English. Also, I got my first report card at Parent/Teacher Confrence night. A total GPA of 4.4286 with (in order of the schedule given above) A, A1, A1, A, A2, A1, A. Yes, I rule too!

Anyways, good to finally be back after a struggle, and I know there are some things that I left out here, but I told enough as is... It's surely a long enough post! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Downunda · 10-27-2002, 01:00 AM

Dunno if ya know me but I certainly missed you big fella. Welcome back

Megabot · 10-27-2002, 01:16 AM

Welcome back i dont knove you but but ! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Iron_Ranger · 10-27-2002, 01:16 AM

Good to see you back, I guess, I have only been back about a month or so my self,heh.

Nanobyte · 10-27-2002, 01:35 AM

I took JROTC freshmen year, that was quite a burden as well. I understand the heavy workload, but just wait as you advance grades, it just gets harder [img]tongue.gif[/img]

DragonMage · 10-27-2002, 09:22 AM

Cody! *BIGHUGS*

Wonderful to hear you are doing so well! [img]smile.gif[/img]

I had wondered where you'd gotten off to and how you were doing. I'm very impressed with your accomplishments in school and happy and proud of and for you and pleased to hear of you and your bandmates accomplishments and success. I wish you continued good fortune in all your endeavors.

Hopefully you'll be around here a bit more often now and if you get a chance to get on MSN and you see me online, pop in for a chat. [img]smile.gif[/img]

*more hugs*

Bren

Sigmar · 10-27-2002, 09:27 AM

Indeed the post was long enough

Well nice to see you back, but the question is are you staying?

Redblueflare · 10-27-2002, 09:41 AM

Welcome Back SSJ4! [img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] Nice to hear about schools that actually *win* something they work for!

I never knew you played the trumpet, but why on earth did you sign up with the marching band? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] Isn't there a *normal* band at your school? 4.4? I've known people who couldn't *combine* their averages and get that!

Sir Goulum · 10-27-2002, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Megabot:
Welcome back i dont knove you but but ! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Lol! You say that about everyone! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

SSJ4Sephiroth · 10-27-2002, 12:16 PM

Thanks everyone!

Honestly Bren, I've been waiting for you to get on MSN for quite some time... did you ever get finished moving?

Siggie, I'm not sure if I'll be staying, but I can at least do a little bit. [img]smile.gif[/img]

RBF, I really didn't have a choice with marching band. [img]tongue.gif[/img] I go to a 4-A school, and only 85 or so people are in the band... It's hard work, but it's fun anyways! And a 4.4 is what you get when you combine someone like me with a school like mine.

10-27-2002, 01:00 AM	#2
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10-27-2002, 01:16 AM	#4
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10-27-2002, 09:22 AM	#6
DragonMage 20th Level Warrior Join Date: September 6, 2001 Location: The lighter side of life, a.k.a. Newnan, Georgia Age: 55 Posts: 2,767	Cody! BIGHUGS Wonderful to hear you are doing so well! [img]smile.gif[/img] I had wondered where you'd gotten off to and how you were doing. I'm very impressed with your accomplishments in school and happy and proud of and for you and pleased to hear of you and your bandmates accomplishments and success. I wish you continued good fortune in all your endeavors. Hopefully you'll be around here a bit more often now and if you get a chance to get on MSN and you see me online, pop in for a chat. [img]smile.gif[/img] more hugs Bren __________________ [img]\"http://home.earthlink.net/~moraine_sedai/_uimages/dragonmage.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> [img]\"ubb/noncgi/smiles/hero2.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Alureth...Dragon friend of Lady Breanna<br /><br />Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.<br />Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force<br />Mother Hen of IW and Mage extraordinaire.<br /><br />Utterly in love with my soul mate, Hiram.

10-27-2002, 09:41 AM	#8
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 39 Posts: 2,151	Welcome Back SSJ4! [img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] Nice to hear about schools that actually win something they work for! I never knew you played the trumpet, but why on earth did you sign up with the marching band? [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] Isn't there a normal band at your school? 4.4? I've known people who couldn't combine their averages and get that! __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

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10-27-2002, 12:57 AM	#1
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 37 Posts: 4,361	Hmm, to be honest I'm not exactly sure how long I was gone! So I'll just start with the apparent beginning of school, the dreaded Early Week of marching... It was burning hot, even at the beginning time of 8 am, and it just got worse as the day progressed. Water or some other hydrater was necessary, and the Grand, as I have named my trumpet, was getting very heavy in my arms. But eventually it was all over, and I learned how to march just like everyone else in band. [img]smile.gif[/img] The first day of school followed just over a week later. My schedule of Band, Hon Physical Science, Hon English, Geography, Lunch ( ), Hon Alg II, Hon Government, and Grammar conflicts quite a bit due to distance. But I got tired of having to go to my locker constantly, and with the discovery of my bag's durable straps I no longer need to visit it. There's an amazingly large blank spot here. It's nothing important, though, or I'd remember it. Or at least, not repress it [img]tongue.gif[/img] Mostly just going through my day, attempting to adapt to the new schedule, until... Pryor, Oklahoma, 2002 Invitational Marching Contest. The band has a show entitled "Evening at the Symphony," and we play "Night on Bald Mountain" "Nimrod" "Farandole" and "Simple Gifts." On top of the extremely difficult music, we march a total of slightly less than sixty sets per show - some of the most in all of Oklahoma. In the prelims there's a bit of difficulty as the heat makes it difficult to breathe, and my good friend Marsha passes out right before we go on, but she recovers before we go on. Prelims go awesome. Come out 5 points ahead of Charles Page High School, who comment "Where's Sallisaw?" when we're announced. Finals... we've worked hard, and got some things down for Farandole that we needed. We win... by two ponts. Charles Page wins the three recognition awards (Best Drum Major, Best Drumline, Best Auxillary) but we prove to be the better team. Much celebrating ensues. Almost forgot an important event here. The day before the next contest mentioned here, I went in for my written permet test. I score a 75 - just enough to pass! I'm excited, but I really need to read up on the booklet. Passing is one thing, passing my driver's test and being safe on the road is entirely another. Lessee, after Pryor we had Russellville... Not as many details as Pryor here, as we didn't do as good, but we got straight 1s. There was a sewage leak though, which definitely explains why we had so much difficulty playing with proficienty. The Grand was offended... A week later, the Regional (read: Mandatory) Marching Contest at McAlester proved to be much better than Russellville, but not as good as the Pryor Finals. It was very hot though, and I had difficulty breathing. The uniforms didn't really help, as in practice I was never short of breath. Oh, well. Straight 1s again. We're awesome. That was two weeks ago on Tuesday. We haven't done much since then, except read Flowers for Algernon in English. Also, I got my first report card at Parent/Teacher Confrence night. A total GPA of 4.4286 with (in order of the schedule given above) A, A1, A1, A, A2, A1, A. Yes, I rule too! Anyways, good to finally be back after a struggle, and I know there are some things that I left out here, but I told enough as is... It's surely a long enough post! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

10-27-2002, 01:16 AM	#3
Megabot Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 18, 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway. Age: 61 Posts: 3,360	Welcome back i dont knove you but but ! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

10-27-2002, 01:35 AM	#5
Nanobyte Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,890	I took JROTC freshmen year, that was quite a burden as well. I understand the heavy workload, but just wait as you advance grades, it just gets harder [img]tongue.gif[/img]

10-27-2002, 09:27 AM	#7
Sigmar Unicorn Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: N/a Posts: 4,222	Indeed the post was long enough Well nice to see you back, but the question is are you staying?

10-27-2002, 12:16 PM	#10
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 37 Posts: 4,361	Thanks everyone! Honestly Bren, I've been waiting for you to get on MSN for quite some time... did you ever get finished moving? Siggie, I'm not sure if I'll be staying, but I can at least do a little bit. [img]smile.gif[/img] RBF, I really didn't have a choice with marching band. [img]tongue.gif[/img] I go to a 4-A school, and only 85 or so people are in the band... It's hard work, but it's fun anyways! And a 4.4 is what you get when you combine someone like me with a school like mine.

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