Semi-banded, weeks 62, 63, 64: Memorial Day-ish
After the brouhaha from a few weeks ago, things have quieted down with band. They were able to have their first rehearsal a couple weeks ago. I don't really know how things went, but I've barely gotten any emails since, so I guess things are okay. Good. I don't care for the bickering.
With today being Memorial Day, normally there would be a parade and a performance after. With the pandemic still happening, there was no full-on parade. There was something, I think perhaps with the veterans being driven around certain places, but the band didn't have to march. Instead, we were to stand and play at a particular landmark along the parade route. It wasn't even that bad today to march--probably 60s at the time and cloudy, so it would have been comfortable. There was to be a presentation of sorts at the band building, but probably not the full-on situation it normally is. It could be, honestly; there usually isn't a full crowd there.
I am not sad that I did not participate. I could see a decent amount of people showing up to watch whatever happened, and I'm sure because it's outside and X amount of people are vaccinated, many would not be wearing masks. I'm not ready for that yet. Plus, both parades come during the busy period for work, and everything takes place relatively close to work, so it's not like I really get a day off; I still have to commute somewhere. Being able to stay home all day is a good thing. I'll probably be back to things next year anyway.
Next week starts the summer season; they are planning on having regular summer concerts, or as regular as they can manage given any constraints. Being the big draw that they are, again, I'm okay with staying away for now. I don't need my anxiety to ratchet up for no good reason. I keep mentally preparing myself to come back for the fall. Until then, I'm enjoying my respite.
With today being Memorial Day, normally there would be a parade and a performance after. With the pandemic still happening, there was no full-on parade. There was something, I think perhaps with the veterans being driven around certain places, but the band didn't have to march. Instead, we were to stand and play at a particular landmark along the parade route. It wasn't even that bad today to march--probably 60s at the time and cloudy, so it would have been comfortable. There was to be a presentation of sorts at the band building, but probably not the full-on situation it normally is. It could be, honestly; there usually isn't a full crowd there.
I am not sad that I did not participate. I could see a decent amount of people showing up to watch whatever happened, and I'm sure because it's outside and X amount of people are vaccinated, many would not be wearing masks. I'm not ready for that yet. Plus, both parades come during the busy period for work, and everything takes place relatively close to work, so it's not like I really get a day off; I still have to commute somewhere. Being able to stay home all day is a good thing. I'll probably be back to things next year anyway.
Next week starts the summer season; they are planning on having regular summer concerts, or as regular as they can manage given any constraints. Being the big draw that they are, again, I'm okay with staying away for now. I don't need my anxiety to ratchet up for no good reason. I keep mentally preparing myself to come back for the fall. Until then, I'm enjoying my respite.