A series of hard goodbye's
The past few months have one thing in common: I have had to say goodbye to someone or something that has played a major role in my life. For the first time, I haven't had to sit down and wonder when things changed because I've been watching them change...and it hasn't been easy.
June 27, 2004 was the day that I was no longer a student of H. Frank Carey HS, but rather an alumnus and a freshman at Molloy College. It was extremely bittersweet, to say the least. It was definitely time to move on, but that didn't mean it was going to be an easy task. I graduated with the highest of honors and the best (And worst) of memories. In all honesty, saying goodbye to a place that I spent 6 years of my life in was not easy at all. I would be here forever if I listed every single time I had to stay after school or come early to help with something or rehearse with one of the musical ensembles. There were times when I considered having Mr. Pallotta buy a cot for the band room so I wouldn't have to go home after one of the Hell Week rehearsals for Pit only to wake up in less than 6 hours and have to do it all over again. Believe it or not, I am going to miss those rehearsals...and Marching Band Camp. Yes, you read that correctly. I'm going to miss Marching Band so much.
On that beautiful Sunday in June, I also said goodbye to my childhood and hello to the world of adulthood and personal debt. It's not the best realm to be in, but it can't be helped.
On Friday, July, 23, I said goodbye to John and Kristen, who are now living in New Jersey. I was kind of glad that we were in front of so many people when we said goodbye, because I held it together and didn't start bawling...until I got home, that is. I know that I'm definitely going to see them again, and the rational part of me understands that, but that didn't stop me from crying for a long time. It's no big secret -- I'm going to miss them terribly.
Soon, everyone else will be leaving for college and I will be one of the only people still left around here. I almost regret not going away, but it was never an option for me. Molloy was my first choice, and deep down, I know that I'm making the right decision by going there. I just hope that all the people who are going away to school are having just as hard a time leaving as I am having with them leaving.
So, that's about it. I've been working at CVS for almost 2 months now and I'm beginning to hate it less and less. They other employees are nice, and the managers are always willing to work around whatever conflicts I may have. It keeps me busy and it's paying my bills, which is a plus. Allison sucked me in to do Guys and Dolls at St. Thomas this year, and I'm beginning to hate that less and less as well. My one concern is that the pit orchestra will never gel as a whole because the music is hard and each part is very intricate. It's a hard show to pull off, but so far it looks like Allison is doing a great job, as always. The shows are August 13, 14, and 15. Let me know if you would like to come.
My mini-vacation starts Monday when I leave to go on a Leadership Retreat with Molloy. I'm looking forward to it because it will give me a chance to meet some people before classes start. We're going to some sort of resort up in the Catskills from August 2 until August 4 for workshops and other cool things.
Tonight I'm going to see Travis' concert in East Meadow for the Summer Music Program. It should be good, and any time spent with him is time well spent.
Until next time...
*Even though the sky is clear, rain's still coming down" -- Denver Harbor, Way Back Home
June 27, 2004 was the day that I was no longer a student of H. Frank Carey HS, but rather an alumnus and a freshman at Molloy College. It was extremely bittersweet, to say the least. It was definitely time to move on, but that didn't mean it was going to be an easy task. I graduated with the highest of honors and the best (And worst) of memories. In all honesty, saying goodbye to a place that I spent 6 years of my life in was not easy at all. I would be here forever if I listed every single time I had to stay after school or come early to help with something or rehearse with one of the musical ensembles. There were times when I considered having Mr. Pallotta buy a cot for the band room so I wouldn't have to go home after one of the Hell Week rehearsals for Pit only to wake up in less than 6 hours and have to do it all over again. Believe it or not, I am going to miss those rehearsals...and Marching Band Camp. Yes, you read that correctly. I'm going to miss Marching Band so much.
On that beautiful Sunday in June, I also said goodbye to my childhood and hello to the world of adulthood and personal debt. It's not the best realm to be in, but it can't be helped.
On Friday, July, 23, I said goodbye to John and Kristen, who are now living in New Jersey. I was kind of glad that we were in front of so many people when we said goodbye, because I held it together and didn't start bawling...until I got home, that is. I know that I'm definitely going to see them again, and the rational part of me understands that, but that didn't stop me from crying for a long time. It's no big secret -- I'm going to miss them terribly.
Soon, everyone else will be leaving for college and I will be one of the only people still left around here. I almost regret not going away, but it was never an option for me. Molloy was my first choice, and deep down, I know that I'm making the right decision by going there. I just hope that all the people who are going away to school are having just as hard a time leaving as I am having with them leaving.
So, that's about it. I've been working at CVS for almost 2 months now and I'm beginning to hate it less and less. They other employees are nice, and the managers are always willing to work around whatever conflicts I may have. It keeps me busy and it's paying my bills, which is a plus. Allison sucked me in to do Guys and Dolls at St. Thomas this year, and I'm beginning to hate that less and less as well. My one concern is that the pit orchestra will never gel as a whole because the music is hard and each part is very intricate. It's a hard show to pull off, but so far it looks like Allison is doing a great job, as always. The shows are August 13, 14, and 15. Let me know if you would like to come.
My mini-vacation starts Monday when I leave to go on a Leadership Retreat with Molloy. I'm looking forward to it because it will give me a chance to meet some people before classes start. We're going to some sort of resort up in the Catskills from August 2 until August 4 for workshops and other cool things.
Tonight I'm going to see Travis' concert in East Meadow for the Summer Music Program. It should be good, and any time spent with him is time well spent.
Until next time...
*Even though the sky is clear, rain's still coming down" -- Denver Harbor, Way Back Home