Upon my return
So things got kind of interesting on the last night. I guess it can be chalked up to too much to drink on one part and massive misinterpretations on another. However, all is fixed now, and it's time to add another interesting chapter to the story. That's all I'm gonna say about that.
So, graduation day. I recognized tooo many of those names in that program. I wound up taking off after I got done playing because I needed to finish up packing related things and get some lunch. That and it's too freaking hard watching that many people I know move on without me. There were two people I wanted to find after the ceremony ended, but I only wound up finding one--Heather. It's strange thinking I won't see her around anymore. My first roommate is moving on... :(. The other one I wanted to find--Nick-- I didn't. I don't know why I wanted to see him so bad, but lets face it-- no matter how I feel now, he is a part of my past (and a rather large part at that). I dunno... I'm a little bummed, but life goes on.
But, I did have a quasi encounter with the Brown family. Let me set up the story a bit:
The ceremony ends, and we start the recessional. About halfway through, it hits me: this is the last time you will play with the NMU Bands. Then (call me over-emotional), I just lost it, answering the question of this year: how can you play and cry at the same time? The final call: carefully. So, I'm sitting there in the second row, a sloppy sobbing mess of flute player. I look up at the people passing in front of the band area (off to the side of the stage), and I look right at Mr and Mrs Brown looking right at me. Great. Just the way I wanted to see them after 4 years. Thank goodness I didn't have to talk to them at all.
So, yeah, my days as an active member of a school band are officially over for good. It's crazy sad, but it's time for life to go on, right?
But, after ending a major part of my life, I am bringing back what used to be another major part--running. I know I try this every summer, but this time it's different. I need an activity to focus on, to devote myself to. Now that I no longer have band, I'm looking to restart the running thing. That and it's got all those great health benefits and all ;)
So, home is home. I'm all moved in, which is nice. The job is the job... same schtuff different summer. Looking to restart the employment adventure, but in a different place this time around. We'll see what happens. I miss Mark, but I know I'll see him soon, so that makes it easier. I miss Marquette a little, but I know all too soon I'll be back, complaining about classes and everything, going to social events and games, working at Lakeview, all the things I love (except 1, but it's time...)
That's all I have. Have a nice night, all!! :)
So, graduation day. I recognized tooo many of those names in that program. I wound up taking off after I got done playing because I needed to finish up packing related things and get some lunch. That and it's too freaking hard watching that many people I know move on without me. There were two people I wanted to find after the ceremony ended, but I only wound up finding one--Heather. It's strange thinking I won't see her around anymore. My first roommate is moving on... :(. The other one I wanted to find--Nick-- I didn't. I don't know why I wanted to see him so bad, but lets face it-- no matter how I feel now, he is a part of my past (and a rather large part at that). I dunno... I'm a little bummed, but life goes on.
But, I did have a quasi encounter with the Brown family. Let me set up the story a bit:
The ceremony ends, and we start the recessional. About halfway through, it hits me: this is the last time you will play with the NMU Bands. Then (call me over-emotional), I just lost it, answering the question of this year: how can you play and cry at the same time? The final call: carefully. So, I'm sitting there in the second row, a sloppy sobbing mess of flute player. I look up at the people passing in front of the band area (off to the side of the stage), and I look right at Mr and Mrs Brown looking right at me. Great. Just the way I wanted to see them after 4 years. Thank goodness I didn't have to talk to them at all.
So, yeah, my days as an active member of a school band are officially over for good. It's crazy sad, but it's time for life to go on, right?
But, after ending a major part of my life, I am bringing back what used to be another major part--running. I know I try this every summer, but this time it's different. I need an activity to focus on, to devote myself to. Now that I no longer have band, I'm looking to restart the running thing. That and it's got all those great health benefits and all ;)
So, home is home. I'm all moved in, which is nice. The job is the job... same schtuff different summer. Looking to restart the employment adventure, but in a different place this time around. We'll see what happens. I miss Mark, but I know I'll see him soon, so that makes it easier. I miss Marquette a little, but I know all too soon I'll be back, complaining about classes and everything, going to social events and games, working at Lakeview, all the things I love (except 1, but it's time...)
That's all I have. Have a nice night, all!! :)