Week Twenty-Eight

I have two stories this week.

Thursday night, the marching band went to a school to play with the younger kids in their marching band. Me and my partner in music, Chandler, decided to let one percussionist play our tenors during a cadence. I think this boys name was Troy, or maybe it was Clay, I honestly can't remember his name but it was short. When he stepped up to play I tried to teach him the rhythm and notes. I told him that we will be playing when Jared taps off in a certain manner and then demonstrated the tap-off. Well, when I started teaching him the notes, Jared tapped it off. I had no time to teach him and just had to let him free in the deep end. He did pretty well and I let him know when we finished. He was really great for his first time playing and he looked so happy. I knew I had made his night and probably got him on the path of music. When we did finish a few of his friends came over and told him how cool he was. Later on in the evening he caught up with me and thanked me for coming out and playing with his band and also letting him play the tenors with me. I had a huge smile on my face and I gave my gratitude to him for inviting us to play. I really do believe that he will stay in percussion for the next few years of his life. Who knows maybe he will become famous and find me later on in life.

Friday night was a blast as well. After the football game, me and a few friends went to Taco Bell. It was fun, we had laughs, jokes were flying, and friends were around. We started telling stories and I was very stressed with mine. It lasted a long while, which I knew it would, I always turn twenty minute stories into four hour lectures. I had to go to the bathroom just fix my composure. I didn't want to see anyone worry about me, and my eyes would have been a dead give away to my anxiety. It was good I had my sunglasses, aviators, you can wear them anywhere, they are effective and stylish. Anyway I finished my story, heard some more, learned some things, had a great time, and fell asleep. It was a great night and I'm glad I decided not to be an introvert.