So it's been a couple months since I've blogged on this thing. Most of it is because I forgot all about this haha. But hey I'm here now and that's all that matters.
Let's see, I've moved out of the hell hole that was my home for a year. I moved back into the dorms for summer classes and then my final semester in the Fall. It's a lot better living here I don't have to worry about rent or having enough money for food. So it's definitely a step up. Plus I don't have a roommate right now so I have the place all to myself which is nice.
The army is going rather well. I was suppose to go to Iraq with the 39th IBCT from Arkansas starting in May but Colonel Bishop, who is one of my highest commanders, said that I would be needed for a later mission involving Vermont. It has been finally announced that the 86th IBCT (Mountain) from Vermont will be activated for a mission to Afghanistan sometime in 2010. So I plan on putting myself on the volunteer list for that mission and we will see how it goes. But I doubt they kept me in state for nothing when I could be fighting. I have some pictures of my "Blues Brothers" stint but they are all on facebook so whatever.
The Brigadiers are off to a good start for the season. The entire show is on the field and now its a matter of cleaning the drill and music to make it as awesome as it is. Our first show is July 5th, which is right after my week of touring with the Army so I'm going to exhausted with all the driving but whatever. I love playing in this hornline and it's gonna suck if gas prices keep going up and I have to stop. But I should be able to make a lot of shows which would be nice or just join later in the year, say June or something to save all that money up to that point.
Still living the single life, still no idea what I want to do for a career, still unclear where I want to settle, but I do know I want to get my Masters in military history from Norwich which is an online degree so that'll make things easier.
15 June 2008
23 February 2008
Bored so why not...
It's 1 AM and I'm not in bed so I might as well update this thing.
The National Guard has been going pretty well. I started singing with a microphone for the first time this past drill. Let's just say I sound as bad as I though I did, but that's what happens when the commander arranged it outside of my range. So I've been singing at that high range for the last two weeks to hopefully get it in shape for the upcoming concert tour. I can't wait for this tour to be over with because hopefully I won't have to sing anymore after this, well at least at that range anyway. A new thing I'm trying out, arranging. Yeah shocker I know considering I have absolutely no knowledge of arranging AT ALL! But I found this really cool thing that Carolina Crown did so with the help of some people I'm basically going to steal it and arrange it for my MST. So who knows how long this will take because I'm going to have to get the pitches by ear and the rhythms shouldn't be too hard to figure out.
Brigadiers update, ah yes drum corps oh how I love thee. February camp was such an amazing success I wouldn't have believed it unless I was there. Our hornline is already bigger than it was last year at Finals, but it's great because we have a lot more talent plus the new Dynasty Bb horns make our sound THAT much better. We are still looking for some more tubas to get to 10 or even 12 if we really push it, but that would be awesome. But I've kinda become the default section leader of the contras. I don't know how it happened but Randall and Andy started coming to me for advice on things and I guess everyone else assumed that I was in charge haha. I don't mind it I just find it weird that last year's "rookies" are now running the section because the other vets didn't come back for various reasons. But the music is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to put this stuff on the field!
School is going....and going....and going...and....you get my point
Oh and I'm 23 now....yay *sarcasm off*
Ok bed time finally
The National Guard has been going pretty well. I started singing with a microphone for the first time this past drill. Let's just say I sound as bad as I though I did, but that's what happens when the commander arranged it outside of my range. So I've been singing at that high range for the last two weeks to hopefully get it in shape for the upcoming concert tour. I can't wait for this tour to be over with because hopefully I won't have to sing anymore after this, well at least at that range anyway. A new thing I'm trying out, arranging. Yeah shocker I know considering I have absolutely no knowledge of arranging AT ALL! But I found this really cool thing that Carolina Crown did so with the help of some people I'm basically going to steal it and arrange it for my MST. So who knows how long this will take because I'm going to have to get the pitches by ear and the rhythms shouldn't be too hard to figure out.
Brigadiers update, ah yes drum corps oh how I love thee. February camp was such an amazing success I wouldn't have believed it unless I was there. Our hornline is already bigger than it was last year at Finals, but it's great because we have a lot more talent plus the new Dynasty Bb horns make our sound THAT much better. We are still looking for some more tubas to get to 10 or even 12 if we really push it, but that would be awesome. But I've kinda become the default section leader of the contras. I don't know how it happened but Randall and Andy started coming to me for advice on things and I guess everyone else assumed that I was in charge haha. I don't mind it I just find it weird that last year's "rookies" are now running the section because the other vets didn't come back for various reasons. But the music is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to put this stuff on the field!
School is going....and going....and going...and....you get my point
Oh and I'm 23 now....yay *sarcasm off*
Ok bed time finally
28 January 2008
Working backwards...
Ok yes I know it's been a month since I've updated this thing, I should get better at this thing. The only way I will attempt to remember everything is to go backwards. So here goes...
This weekend was a pretty good one. Saturday I drove to Boston to hang out with Caroline who I met on New Years (now that I think about it, going backwards may confuse you all lol). I had a blast. We went ice skating (one of those outdoor ones), then we headed off to dinner and then went back to her dorm and watched Pirates of the Caribbean. I wasn't able to spend the night there because of her roommate so I drove back that night. Which actually was great because I was practically the only one on the road.
This past Thursday was the filming of the Late Night Saturday TV show, which is a local version of Saturday night talk shows. The reason why I was there was because it was National Guard appreciation day or something like that. So one of our MST's, small ensembles, which this time was our Ira Allen Combo which is a mix of swing/latin music was chosen to perform. So I was there mainly to provide logistic support and answer questions anyone might have about the band after the show. We ended up getting a lot of praises which was cool. I'll post the link of the performance as soon as they put it up on the website.
Last week classes started as well. It shouldn't be that bad of a semester for me considering they are pretty easy classes so far. The only class I might have a problem with is my Comparable Religions class, mainly because I'm not religious so my views will be completely contrasting to everyone else's.
My MST (Musical Support Team a.k.a. small ensemble) for the Guard is coming along nicely. I'm suppose to have my vocal numbers, yes I am singing, memorized by this drill coming up so hopefully that will happen. *crosses finger* I am looking forward to going out on tour though because I'm the front man of the group so I get to have the most fun.
Brigadiers, ah yes drum corps. We did have camp this month and it was great. Although the brass numbers are still low, mainly because of the vets not coming back yet, it was great. the brass line has the whole opener memorized basically at this point. We ensembled with battery and pit which was cool, the opening drum statement is awesome! This month's camp is still 3 weeks away so I just hope time flies.
New Years haha. Well I came up to Boston from NJ to go with Lauren and her cousin Caroline to one of her friend's parties. It was fun definitely better than what I would have done, which was nothing, in NJ. So it was worth coming back early for.
Ok so back to the present. I'm just going through the paces of classes and finding a job. I have to be honest I haven't really been looking that hard for a job but I guess I should change that especially since the touring season will be here sooner rather than later. I've been trying to straighten out some stuff with the VA (Veterans Affairs) regarding my benefits and such, which I hope will be resolved soon.
This weekend was a pretty good one. Saturday I drove to Boston to hang out with Caroline who I met on New Years (now that I think about it, going backwards may confuse you all lol). I had a blast. We went ice skating (one of those outdoor ones), then we headed off to dinner and then went back to her dorm and watched Pirates of the Caribbean. I wasn't able to spend the night there because of her roommate so I drove back that night. Which actually was great because I was practically the only one on the road.
This past Thursday was the filming of the Late Night Saturday TV show, which is a local version of Saturday night talk shows. The reason why I was there was because it was National Guard appreciation day or something like that. So one of our MST's, small ensembles, which this time was our Ira Allen Combo which is a mix of swing/latin music was chosen to perform. So I was there mainly to provide logistic support and answer questions anyone might have about the band after the show. We ended up getting a lot of praises which was cool. I'll post the link of the performance as soon as they put it up on the website.
Last week classes started as well. It shouldn't be that bad of a semester for me considering they are pretty easy classes so far. The only class I might have a problem with is my Comparable Religions class, mainly because I'm not religious so my views will be completely contrasting to everyone else's.
My MST (Musical Support Team a.k.a. small ensemble) for the Guard is coming along nicely. I'm suppose to have my vocal numbers, yes I am singing, memorized by this drill coming up so hopefully that will happen. *crosses finger* I am looking forward to going out on tour though because I'm the front man of the group so I get to have the most fun.
Brigadiers, ah yes drum corps. We did have camp this month and it was great. Although the brass numbers are still low, mainly because of the vets not coming back yet, it was great. the brass line has the whole opener memorized basically at this point. We ensembled with battery and pit which was cool, the opening drum statement is awesome! This month's camp is still 3 weeks away so I just hope time flies.
New Years haha. Well I came up to Boston from NJ to go with Lauren and her cousin Caroline to one of her friend's parties. It was fun definitely better than what I would have done, which was nothing, in NJ. So it was worth coming back early for.
Ok so back to the present. I'm just going through the paces of classes and finding a job. I have to be honest I haven't really been looking that hard for a job but I guess I should change that especially since the touring season will be here sooner rather than later. I've been trying to straighten out some stuff with the VA (Veterans Affairs) regarding my benefits and such, which I hope will be resolved soon.
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