Tonight was…
SAISD Marching Band Showcase.
I was there. Not marching of course, but watching. Only watching. It was horrible not being down on the field performing. When I was there, it was great. Those two minutes that we’re standing ready, quiet, those are the best two minutes ever. It’s always…you’re thinking about the show in your head and nervous because there are thousands of people watching you. Judging you. Oh that feeling, how I miss it.
Maybe I’ll go back during the summer and coreograph next years show? Nah, that’d be weird.
I miss the waking up at 445 in the morning to be at school at 630 for practice mornings.
I miss pep rallies on Fridays before school.
I miss performing in front of all of the people at half-time.
I miss spirit bags.
I miss using band as an excuse for homework not being done, for being late and for leaving early.
I miss the directors.
I miss the Guard Closet.
I miss being sweaty in first period.
I miss having a watch tan from summer band.
I miss Winterguard.
I miss Guard.
I miss Band.
I hope it all knows that I, Wonder Monkey, the heartless Flag Captain bitch of the year, miss it.
