October 2007 Blog Posts (4)

Give thanks for quick thinking!

Happy Thanksgiving! While everyone else is watching the traditional Christmas movie, I am typing this blog to tell you about the feats overcome by my family this year. I woke up this morning, put on some sweats and walked out into the kitchen. The oven was broken. Thankfully, we have a huge grill and the Turkey fit, as well as my dad's special stuffing he had already prepared, the greens, and the sweet potatoes. The mashed potatoes and everything else was prepared on the stove. And the Turkey… Continue

Added by Amanda on October 22, 2007 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Of Arlington, BA Contest and being in the Pride in general.

So what is so great about being a member of the Pride? Well, lots of things. We have football games, marching contests, psychotic but loving directors, and a really good concession stand, to name a few. And as Mrs. Gorham says, we are a family. True, just like the Dreamgirls song. No one gives a second thought to stripping down to our shorts after a football game on a bus anymore and we literally eat enough food to qualify for government help. You should have seen one of our directors coming… Continue

Added by Amanda on October 19, 2007 at 3:00pm — No Comments

A Quick note. ( Which is different from the ones in Band, but not the ones in English.)

Okay, so I have many things to tell you. A list, if you will, of the comings and goings of Amanda, your favorite freshman band/choir hybrid. But where does writing fit in...oh well. Anyway, since I have no soul or time to write a blog, due to band, I will write down all I have to say on the way to Arlington this weekend. That's right, Texas, home of Satan. No, that's not a bad thing...I mean Dillon. Home of Dillon, who is Satan. Work with me people. Here are the many glorious topics to look… Continue

Added by Amanda on October 9, 2007 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Wednesday of many shouts.

This title totally sounds Indian, or as we in the flute section say, Injeuhhn! But laughter aside, my fingers were just itching to get this blog out at such and unreasonable time.

Reason one: Mr. Taylor screamed at Kelsey and I today. So bad I was shaking. I've never heard him yell like that. Two things I learned: Never ask questions. Ever. And if you have a question, don't ask. Ever. I really don't wanna talk about it, I really want to focus on what happened after. Every three to… Continue

Added by Amanda on October 3, 2007 at 10:00pm — No Comments