The Last Man on the Moon

Tonight while perusing the newly added movies and shows on Netflix, the documentary 'The Last Man on the Moon' caught my eye. 

The documentary follows the last astronaut to step foot on the moon in the final Apollo mission in 1972.

As I watched of course I was enamored by images and the thought of what it must have been like to be one of the few humans who have ever stepped foot on the face of the moon. 

The thing that unexpectedly struck me, even with the mind blowing thoughts of space, was a simple shot of the astronauts being welcomed back and a ticker tape parade in their honor. 

It saddens me to think that I live in a place where my generation has not stood together united as a nation for something so wholesome and hopefully optimistic about the future as my parent's generation did with the space programs. My generation has only stood in united somber and remembrance as tragedy after tragedy has befallen our great nation. We have stood numerous times together as a nation in mourning. Even as I sit here and try to think of a time when we have stood together united in happiness the thoughts escape me. 

Even though it's hard to see past the sadness and to feel hopeless for the future, I remain hopeful that in my lifetime I will be able to see our country united as one for a happy reason that betters all of mankind. 

In a Man's World

I am kinda sorta looking at new cars. I've had Simon for about 6 years now and we're up to about 140k, so it's not unreasonable that a new car is on the brain. Moreso I just want something new. Every so often (like every 6 months it seems) I think I want a new car, I always talk myself out if, but none the less we do this dance. Research, research, research some more, and then stop short of actually test driving anything, because at this point I have talked myself out of it and don't want to fall in love with anything. That all changed yesterday....

Remember I went to the car show? I saw all those new cars and that new car smell got stuck in my nose. It was like a drug, I need that smell I thought to myself. So yesterday I did the unthinkable.... I went to a dealership for a test drive.... BY MYSELF! Holy moly.

I should preface this story with the fact that I am a research-aholic. I check Edmunds, consumer reports, blogs, forums, anywhere you can think of to see what others think of the vehicle I am researching at the time. Working in a automobile industry I see the values of cars everyday. I checked NADA and even KBB and I knew where my car was valued at. I had checked the rates in the credit union, and I knew what I wanted my payments to be, so I knew about where I needed to be with the amount I finance. So to the dealership I went...

I was test driving the new Chevy Cruze. Which is nice, it's super fancy on the inside with touchscreen navigation/satellite radio, push button start, heated seats, remote start and on and on and on. It's smaller than my car though, and I rather enjoy my space. So after the test drive, while impressed with the looks, not a huge fan of the space issue, and the steering wheel doesn't telescope or move as much as I would have liked for my height and driving position. But humor me with your numbers Mr. Salesman.

While on the test drive the appraiser was looking at my car. Also Mr. Salepeople...know your audience. I realize a young female walking into the showroom alone would normally be a bulls-eye and you can pull out all your "girl" tricks. But sir, when I begin chatting you about the Corvette's in the showroom and inquire about the new Stingray, I feel that should have been a heads up. Also while on the test drive as I'm asking about other vehicles, I'd think you'd be aware that while not an expert, I am not dumb when it comes to automobiles.  Keep in mind reader that this was the first car I have test drove, even if I were in love with this car, I would at least need to test drive a competitor just so I don't get large purchase Heather buyers remorse which often accompanies large purchases (aka anything over $100 I analyze and do the whole, is this a want or a need chat). 

So.. time to talk basic numbers. Granted I know that my car has high miles, but having checked my sources I know what my car is worth. Your low ball offer of $2500 was an insult, telling me that is your best offer, leads me to believe that is your best offer. So... no go dear sir. My brain is on shutdown, I would like to go now.

After that offer, I did the whole need vs want conversation on the drive home. I think I'm going to stick with good ole Simon for as long as I can (which was my original plan when purchasing him, so why did I even dream I needed a new car) But I did take this as a great learning experience. Why do car purchases have to be who is the best negotiator? Why do you say that is your best offer when 1-I told you what I wanted for my car, then seem confused when I'm not pleased. 2-You could have "got me close" to what I was looking for but I "didn't want to deal" It's a confusing thing looking at cars. Why do we have to go through this exhausting ritual. Blah, it makes me never want to buy a new car. But like I said, I've learned something and will be better prepared when I really am ready to buy. And just because I go in alone, doesn't mean I should be treated any different, especially when I express that I'm not illiterate when it comes to cars, show a girl at least a little respect!

The Day After I Turned 25....

The day after I turned 25 I was tired. I stayed up way too late. I also learned that there was a very complex and strategic planning mission that went into my desk decorations. I threw a wrench in their plans when I decided to work the OT until 7. OL and MGT (My Girl T, I'm shortening it) devised a very complex diversion tactic which involved OL saying "hey hurry up let's get out of here, MGT you ready to go" then MGT would say "No I have a few things to finish up you guys go ahead" then OL and Easy Rider exit stage left... end scene.

Thank you guys for really putting your heads together to get me out of the building so you could decorate my desk.... haha I kid I kid. It was awesome, giving credit to both OL and MGT for best collaborative effort of diversion and desk decoration that I have ever seen.

Now that the birthday candle wishes have been made and I have one day of being a 25 year old under my belt... here is what I know for sure..

- I am now offically closer to 30 than I am to 20
- My chances of making it on the Real World are dwindling by the second
- I can legally rent a car without extra fees
- The cold side of the pillow won't stay that way long, enjoy it while you can
- My car insurance decreases
- I can run for president in 10 years
- I don't know where wives get their tales but they are usually wrong
- I have no idea where Waldo is
- Nor do I know where in the world Carmen Sandiego is
- A Care Bear stare could bring peace to Iraq
- Alf will eat your cat, I don't care what he says
- Never feed a gremlin after midnight, keep him away from bright light and for heaven's sake don't get him wet
- and lastly the best thing I remember about having a birthday when I was little was this.....

The best birthday song ever recorded from Captain Zoom.

Dear Old Man Winter

Dear Old Man Winter,
I have yet again grown tired of your bitter cold winds, below freezing temperatures and early morning window scrapings. I understand that you have inches of accumulation in store for central Illinois this week, I dislike. I thought we had a deal, you were cool to hang around with in December and we do much appreciate the snow for Christmas, but it's a new year. Winter is sooo 2010. Here is my proposal, if you insist on sticking around please drop so much snow that I don't have to drive myself to work (that means you'll shut down roads and the big suits will find kindness in their hearts to call off work). Also make a deal with that little groundhog to ignore his shadow should he see it and please don't bring an icestorm or blizzard the week of February 8th, I should like to celebrate my birthday with unseasonably high temperatures no snow or ice to boot. That should just about do it. Thanks again.

Love,
North of 10th

Old Lady is Disappointed

I told 'Old Lady' today that I was reading Harry Potter and that I saw the movie this weekend with my little brother. You should have seen the look of shame and disappointment that quickly came across her face. I was so sad. She said she's glad I can read at an eight grade level. Oh the humanity. Now I need to double read a good interesting adult reading level book to balance out the magic and make believe, and trust 'Old Lady' I will not be a midnight movie viewer. I don't think I've been to any midnight movie showings for epic movies. I do remember coming out of a late movie and seeing all the freaks dressed up when the first or second Pirates of the Caribbean came out, not my cup of tea.

Anyone been to a midnight release, or better yet dressed up for a movie theater? and is it better to be a nerd and stake out a bookstore for a midnight release or be a nerd and camp out in a movie theater?

How Superstitious?

I came across an article today about the Titanic. You know the ginourmous ship from the early 1900's known for it's glamorous design and "unsinkable" status and overall hugeness? Oh and that little thing that happened on the maiden voyage where it sank in the middle of the Atlantic ocean and 1500 people drowned?

Well now you can relive the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic thanks to the "Titanic Memorial Cruise" It's sold out a mere 18 months before the voyage to retrace the doomed maiden voyage of the Titanic.  It's a 12 day cruise through the Atlantic stopping in several European Ports, departing from the UK. Did I mention they will be at the exact spot the Titanic sank on exactly the 100th Anniversary of it's sinking. (um hello time/space continuum portal, that's just asking for trouble, I hope they don't get there at exactly 2:20am the exact time she sank too, AY YI YI!)

I don't consider myself to be a big superstitious person, people go on cruises all the time, and I don't think anything has sunk (without pirate help anyway) as of late so I'm sure it's completely safe. Something just seems a little off about the whole idea. I know it's a memorial but it seems a bit much?!

I am a huge Titanic fan (shout-out to Leo! <3) not just of the movie (I saw it like 4 times in theaters, yep one of those) but of the whole story. I'm kind of a closet history buff when it comes to stuff like that I guess. I would be all about going out there to investigate the wreckage with scientists (Oh! I can add that to my wish-I-had-this-job-instead-of-the-one-I-have list but I don't know how I feel about parading a whole boat ship of people over the site where the largest passenger steamship of it's time found it's demise. Just like I don't particularly want to fly over the scene of an air crash.

I don't know though as I'm reading the itinerary, it actually sounds pretty neat, historically of course and taking out the fact that it's exploiting the doom.

But I'd be just as excited to go to Branson, MO and visit the Titanic museum there! There you will navigate through twenty rooms holding 400 valuable museum artifacts and personal items, an exclusive photo collection and hands-on-activities, including touching an ice wall! Man now look what I did, I want to go to Branson!! It's a 7 hour drive, weekend trip?!

The questions I leave you with today are:
- How superstitious are you and what are you superstitious about?
- Would you take the "Memorial Cruise" and be there exactly 100 years later to one of the deadliest peace time maritime disasters?!
- Who's going to Branson with me?! lol (I know 'Page Turner' is going soon!)

More Bang for your Buck?

I used to rock the bangs until middle school. I'm thinking about doing it again, it's the hottest fall look right? I might be a chickenbutt and just talk about it. What do you think?

If I Were a Rich Girl na, na, na, na, na, na...

A mentioned awhile back that the local small town florist has closed up shop. I've always had a dream of starting my own business, what it would be I never really knew, it could be a florist. I like the idea of getting to be creative. We were having a discussion at work about our futures. 'Old Lady' was giving Francy pants and I a stern talking to. She sees our potential even though we may not see it as clearly.

We both know we are driven individuals. I myself hear that people say I have great potential and am a good worker blah blah blah, but I honestly never really hear it. 'Old Lady' says we need more self confidence, I agree 120%. I know I do, some of that though comes from others and reassurance that I'm doing a good job. Because honestly if I don't hear something from someone I assume I am average joe just scraping by.

Even as I generic google search for "How to start a floral business" it is overwhelming. I worked at a greenhouse as my first job and got to dabble a little bit with the cut flowers. With a little bit of direction I'm pretty sure I could pick up on it quick, I have an eye for that sort of thing. The stress comes from where to even begin. I know nothing about starting your own business. There are several people from town who have started their own business's, but how? I have no idea how you even begin or where. How do you do the books, how do you have money to buy your inventory and start up costs etc etc etc. I have a building picked out, I'd need someone who knows anything about flowers to be my teacher and work for me, but how do I pay them? I could make a really cute little shop. Nothing big just the basics to start out with then I could get bigger.

There is defiantly a niche to be filled here in GC. Who will do proms and dances, where will people get flowers for funerals, how do you even make funeral flower pieces. What kind of stuff would you need on hand to start out with? I'm overwhelmed just thinking about it. But it's still something that sounds fun. If anyone knows anyone who has their own business and knows where to start even asking questions let me know. Or if anyone with a floral background would want to partner on a small town florist let me know!!!

What would I even call this imaginary maybe could happen down the road florist? Honestly this is something on my radar, so even if it doesn't happen now and here, If I prepare and research maybe in the future it'll happen. It's never to late.

And also my excuse for my life to begin is always money. If If If I had more money I could do the things I want. Oprah if you hear me, I don't want money if you could just use your powerful resources to point a gal in the right direction, and maybe have Nate help set up my shop I'd love some assistance, I'm not asking for money, just a break and a little nudge.

I'd also like to give a shout-out to my pal Francy Pants. You were a great date to the What Women Want Now expo and I look forward to many more fun adventures and motivation to get us through and learn our full potential.

I'm very lucky to have so many people who believe in my potentional (even though I'm not yet living up to the full amount) and encouraging words, stern talking to's, and little nudges. I'll think about it ;)

Oprah Dreams, Can They Come True?

Oprah Winfrey walked into our living rooms in 1986, the year I was born :) So even though I haven't been watching from day 1 I'm still a fan.

This season will be a historic season of the Oprah Show, it is the farewell season. What will we do at 4:00 now if we don't have Oprah to laugh with or bawl our eyes out with?

Although I am just a youngin at the age of 24, it has honestly been on my bucket list for awhile to go to a taping of the Oprah Show and time is quickly running out to get that crossed off my list. Today they were taking reservations for September tapings, so I put me and two of my friends on a request to see a taping. We will know in 48 hours if we were lucky. I'm hoping luck is already on our side since it was by random chance I had a bored moment and hopped on to Oprah to see what life changing advice or heartwarming story I might happen upon and to my surprise today was the day the were taking requests (good sign right?)

Excitement was abuzz at the possibility of making it to a show.. what would be the topic, would we get free stuff or could we meet someone famous. We all hope that if we are to get tickets it's not one of those serious sad depressing please don't zoom in on my tears kind of show, but we'd be happy just to be there and say we were apart of the last season.

Of course if we do get the tix, we are praying for a Favorite Things show. I'm sure she'll be generous to all audiences on her final season right? Even if its just a can koozie with her name on it I'd be happy. Stay tuned for hopefully good news in the next few days. 'Old Lady' is also feverish with excitement, she put her requests in too. She even went so far as to condiser the morning taping when you have to gasp! be at Harpo studios at 7am (which would mean a butt crack of dawn wake up call or an overnight stay in Chi-town) Good Luck to all who are trying to be apart of history in September! :)

UPDATE: They don't. Not for September anyway. I'll keep trying for later months :(

Eat, Pray, Love: American Style

Hope you all have been thinking of your places and what you would want to find out about yourself and do... Here are mine.

Eat: The South, more specifically the New Orleans area. There is such a mixture of culture there to find and such a rich history and tradition. I think I would fit right at home in the South all the yummy southern food, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. While I'm there I can do all kinds of sight-seeing and learning of the cultures.

Pray: Colorado. How could you not pick the Rocky Mountains to set the scene for your spiritual journey. I've never been there but I would imagine that all you have to do is sit somewhere over looking one of the majestic panoramas there to know that some form of higher being has to exist. As I write that sentence I also think a place like the Grand Canyon would also evoke these kinds of feelings. Basically anywhere in America with a jaw dropping awe inspiring view would get the job done... I've just never been to Colorado and would love to go there and it's come up in several conversations as of late. Colorado you can find yourself in Nature by hiking and all kinds of other things.

Love: You really can't go somewhere and just say I want to fall in love here. Love has to happen on it's own, you can't force it. I don't think my love for a country boy in a Stetson hat, wranglers and cowboy boots is any secret to anyone that knows me.. throw in some chaps and I'm gone. So to find love I would trek to areas where these manly men like to hang. Oklahoma/Texas for the rodeo kind who raise cattle and live on ranch's and I'd go southern for the live in the country southern charm fellas. Why go for the cowboy/country man you ask? Well for a few reasons 1-um do you see that picture?! ok ok more importantly most raised in the country men are predominately hard working guys. They have a passion for something, know how to treat a lady and aren't afraid to get a little dirty ;)   But what do I know about love, it will happen when it happens and I'll keep waiting.

So there would be my journey across America to get the Eat, Pray, Love experience in our great Nation. Where did you guys go?

Catching Up..

So I have finally started reading Eat, Pray, Love.. hence my absence of posting yesterday... But since you missed me.. Let's catch up.

• I'm not very far into it, I don't hate it but I'm not in love yet. So far I really like the style of writing. I was honestly expecting it to be a more formal writing style with almost a snippity I traveled the world and you didn't kind of narrative. But Elizabeth seems cute and not rubbing it your face that she went on this life changing journey across the world.-- well that's all I can really say about the book this far. But kudos to me for starting it earlier than the night before.

• 'Old Lady' wanted to have a conversation about last night's Bachelor Pad and I can't believe it but I totally forgot to watch it. That's what reading will do to ya.. it make you forget about your trashy drama filled reality tv.. stupid books.

• I went to the Drive-In with my brother last Thursday and got eaten alive by what I hope was a swarm of mosquitoes and not just one that repeatedly attacked me. I have literally not kidding at all 25 bites on one leg from mid-calf down. I wanted to chop my foot off it itched so bad. Today I'm better calamine lotion is amazing. I have had bouts of dizziness lately for just a minute or two, I googled west Nile and I think I'm safe, or I could just be in the 80% majority of people who never show symptoms.

• I miss my cubemate 'My Girl T' it just really isn't the same without her. I miss you TT come back soon PLEASE!! Don't stay longer either.

• Garden spiders amaze me. They are curious creatures that are HUGE first off. They only make their webs at night and ball them up and eat them before morning only to make another new one at night. They are all over, I'll grab a picture sometime for ya. I am officially scared to go into the back yard at night if I have to only to strategic locations, I learned the hard way these webs are huge.

• Good Movie/Bad Movie--My brother made me watch "The Watchmen" so I watched that last night too, I really like it. It's based on a graphic novel so it may not be everyones cup of tea... good movie. I had a Netflix movie the other day too "The Spirit" bad movie end of story. Don't watch.

• TrueBlood is almost done for the season, 3 episodes left. I am disappointed with this season so they better wow me with the last three, it's been kind of slow. Last season there was always something happening every episode, now I'm just waiting for them to get to the point. Makes me sad.

• This weather!! How amazing has it been. I have been sleeping with my windows open, something that I haven't been able to do in forever and it is amazing. It's been a glorious glimpse of the wonderful weather that Fall will bring VERY SOON!!! Get over it people, it's a coming and I can't wait.

• Makin plans Makin plans. I've been in the works with work peeps to take some weekend adventures. What's on the list you ask? Well hopefully a Chicago Ghost Tour, a moonlight corn maze, maybe a Chicago day trip, a Country/and or a Real dance/club bar night and a wine date. How fun!

• Car is fixed, but you knew that if you follow the blog

• I want some extra cash more truthfully I just want someone to give me the money so I can buy the camera I want and a new cell phone and that should tie me over with new toy happiness until Christmas rolls around. I'm thinking Bath and Body Works, I worked there once and didn't mind it, seasonal work is upon us folks. Three months away from Black Friday deals!

• We brought up the idea of a cruise in February/March. I haven't forgotten about it. I think its an awesome idea. I hope it will work out aka I will have the money to.

• Keeping with our bookclub read this month. Here is your assignment. I read an article about people yearning for the Eat,Pray, Love type of experience without the whole traveling to another country and spending boocoo bucks. So here is your thought for today. Our good ol USA has a ton of majestic landscapes and places to find yourself. Your challenge: What would be your Italy, India, and Indonesia right here in the US. So pick three places here domestically and what you would want to accomplish and find out about yourself in those three places. Check back tomorrow and I'll give you my three.

Well hopefully that is enough to get you all caught up on HB world happenings. Check back later this week for another random photo

I blame you all for this..

So since you guys gave nice feedback and encouragement about my pictures that I posted the other day from my college photography class I have been well I wouldn't say obsessive quite but definitely highly encouraged and motivated.

As you might be able to tell it doesn't take a whole whole lot for me to get very excited about something and let's face it I'm in a rut still and anything to break up the monotony of my daily routine is much appreciated.

I have the kind of personality where if I get an idea I usually research it and research it and research it and get excited about it then usually allow the level headed too grown up for her own good HB pop in my head and talk me out of things. I had a conversation the other day with a friend about crazy things we wanted to do, mine was go to Sturgis..well why don't you they asked. My bottom line was money.. sad but unfortch it's just really what everything is about, well here is another dream smashed because of the green, well not completely smashed just highly on hold.

But now I really have an itch to take pictures again. I do have my point and shoot camera but it's capabilities really are limited. The picture above really is the camera I would like to have a Nikon D3000 DSLR. I think I've mentioned before in a post about how I really do just want to learn everything there is to know about whatever I possibly can in my lifetime. Photography could be my true calling maybe. (I'm on a kick where I think it only takes one small step to set into motion my future.) For example, what if I do pursue my love for photography, get the camera (it is entry level but not cheap) take a few pictures, master photoshop, take some more pictures... I could be in the right place at the right time, take an amazing photo travel the world for national geographic or have a TIME cover worthy change the life kind of photo (when I dream I dream big.) It could be the ticket out of the humdrum I'm stuck in and be the thing I need.

Well anyway.. that's my little tangent. So if you'd like to donate funds (I kid, I kid)... Mom it's on the Christmas List fo sho!

Just a Thought..

but holy crap is July really halfway done almost already?!?!

Where the heck is the time going?

10 Things: Blogpodge

It's like a hodgepodge but with blog post ideas. I feel like Dug from UP!... squirrel. That's how many blog post ideas I have on my mind... squirrel.

So.. let's get started. Let's make this user interactive I'll give you my post ideas and a mini description and we'll see what you want to read my loyal followers. [never mind that I will probably post some of these anyway]

1. I couldn't dedicate a whole blog post to this but I have to say it... I am in love with Dierks Bentley's new song 'On the Ridge' it's amazing and stuck in my head I've listened to it like 5 times in the past 2 hours (much to my brothers annoyance for hijacking his computer) Well now I take that back, I'll listen to the whole album and give a review.. I'm very excited about it.

2. A running post of 'Old Lady' Quotes of the day.. let me give you an example of the hilariousness that could ensue. In a "mispoke" as she called it during a debated conversation regarding BP execs.... "Do you think [the CEO of insurance company] knows that on a Friday afternoon all we do is sit around and jack off?" Queue the puzzled looks of those around wondering if she did indeed just say that.

3. A summer self-challenge. 30 books from June 21 (official first day of summer) until September 22 (official end of summer/first day of fall).. can I do it? What books will I choose?

4. Beginning to turn a hobby into a passion. What did I do today to get me started? What do I plan to do?

5. Can you change your stars? I feel a wind of change starting to blow first steps

6. Virtual Vacation Planning- do's and don'ts, how's the Savannah trip planning coming along.

7. Summer goals- things I want/need to do to get on track with life.

8. Sibling Bonding- we have some fun plans/ideas floating around for sibling bonding.

9. Squirrel

10. Everyone says a life goal is to write a novel-- I too have dreams of being a published author, about what no clue.. didn't say it was going to happen tomorrow. But what does it take to actually publish a book, what do you have to do, who do you have to show it too, etc. etc.

So loyal blog readers, what do you think? What do you want to read?

I Don't Like..

One up-ers and Interrupters and there is a lot of that going around. If you feel that you may be any of the above or know someone who is, please take action today. Consider this your warning because I might snap a little.

I feel a mental-health day from the insurance company is going to happen for me here pretty soon. I got vacation days burning a hole in my pocket. I think I might work on planning my fake virtual vacation. 'The Page Turner' and I are going to Savannah, GA... want to come? Leave us your ideas of things to do while there and maybe we will let you come on our imaginary virtual vacation.

Would You Rather...

I ran across an interesting Would You Rather scenario today...

Would you rather ... have a completely gray mane by the age of 30 or slowly lose your hair so that you’re bald by 60?

In my mind this is a no brainer. I'd way rather be gray by 30 than bald.
1. I have what I consider a big head. It is a long oval shape not very conducive of carrying off the no hair look. You know how you do that pull your hair back with your hand trick in the mirror, yeah I got 7 yrs bad luck trying that after the mirror broke in horror.

2. I'm not pretty enough. No I'm not doggin on myself.. I know I can look cute sometimes but I really don't scream girly features.

So why could I pull of the gray hair look (in my mind)

1. It's easier to color hair if you have hair.

2. I can look like Rouge from X-Men and kick some ace

3. Gray hair doesn't really age you. I've seen some older women with gray hair but have a moder/young cut and it totally makes them look younger.

4. With the color comes a certain sophistication. You can either go the granny route and break out the moo-moos early or embrace it and go for the modern chic look and totally rock it.

5. Did I mention I wouldn't look good bald. and you can only have so many cute scarves and hats to cover with.

So which Would You Rather?

Do You Ever Grow Out of Being a Band Geek?

First let me start off my prefacing this post with the fact that in my school Band was cool. We were not hardcore band geeks, it was more of a social hour with 1/3 of my school.. literally. We had almost 300 kids and a little over 100 were in band. I played clarinet, and surprising I'm not that bad, and still remember how to play.

I started band in 5th grade and played until senior year in high school. We would have two concerts a winter concert and a spring concert. We would go to organizational contests and usually get a 1st or a 2nd. I went to a few solo/ensemble contests and got some ribbons. Then we have a few local parades for fouth of July, Memorial Day, Homecoming parade, etc.

Then there was marching band and pep band. We played pre-game and half-time and you got into the games for free. It was some fun times with friends and honestly.. we weren't that serious we goofed around alot and by no means were up for full-ride scholarships for college (maybe I should have tried a little harder, but we just weren't that hardcore). And not to mention that we got to go to Florida to March in a Disney parade.. that was pretty cool, we got to spend the whole spring break vacation in Florida and have some fun.

So anyway there is the background... well every year there is a community band that has summer shows every Thursday in the North Park. It's made up of people in the community and some kids still in High School. Most are alum that had Mr. Titus as a band director (he is the bomb diggity) and come back to play to see him and friends. Some people in community band are hardcore making sure they are in perfect pitch and others... like me.. are just there to have some fun, have something to do, and touch up on our skills, and we get paid $6 for every practice and concert we play in.

So every Thursday if you ever in GC around 7:30 come on up and listen enjoy some refreshements (sponsored by our band boosters profits going to GCMS Band) and enjoy some good music. The running joke has been that we are saving (for the past like 7+ years) for our GCMS Community Band Tour in Europe. Next year is Mr. T's last year directing band at the HS and I hope he will continue to be the summer band leader it's fun.

Just a Thought

Why am I less tired when I go to bed late and get up early than I am when I make an effort to go to bed early and get a good night's sleep?  Weird.