Again, it has been a while since my last post; things around here have been pretty busy. Region marching contest is Saturday (20th) and then Area is next Saturday (27th). Marching rehearsals, sectionals, and flag practices have been taking up most of our time. It's times like these that I envy those elementary music teachers! I guess I can't complain, I signed up for this torture! But really I do enjoy what I'm doing most of the time. I have a pretty good guard this year--we've won the outstanding guard award at the Tall City Marching Festival (Midland) and the Abilene Wylie Marching Festival (both in the SAME day). We beat 5A schools like Permian, Midland High, Odessa High, and Abilene. I guess that means I'm doing SOMETHING right. Lately the wind has been a problem, though. The last two days winds have been over 30mph! Try tossing a flag in that! But my girls have been doing okay.
The rest of the band is doing fine. I can't honestly comment on how they're doing, since most of the time I'm looking at the flags. Reuben is working hard out on the marching field trying to get people in step and facing the right direction! I guess I have the easier job--I only have 20 girls to watch; he has over 150! The band sounds really good, so maybe we have hope of going on to state. Unfortunately we're up against some good DFW schools and even some from El Paso (boy, I'd hate to live THERE). We'll find out next week. Wish us luck.
By the way, we have 3 games left in regular season. Can you believe we beat PLAINVIEW?!?! Now all we have to do is beat one more team to go to the playoffs. GREAT. I was getting excited that football season was almost over. I guess we had better not make plans for Thanksgiving!
I'm posting a video I did of the marching show with my digital camera. Hopefully, it will come out so you can see what we've been doing. It's mostly of the flags, but sometimes you can see what the band is doing. (That's if it works!)
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
My Turn
Okay, so I haven't posted in a while (almost a month), but I have been reading yours! I don't want to be left out, so here's my list:
Shannon's 100
1. I am 33 years old.
2. I was born September 6, 1974.
3. I have a twin sister named Shelly.
4. I was born first.
5. I was supposed to be a boy.
6. My name was going to be Shane Daniel.
7. My name now is Shannon Danielle.
8. I look like my mother. (I show pictures sometime later.)
9. I graduated from high school in 1993.
10. I went to the same school system from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
11. I was valedictorian of my class of 42.
12. I was in band from 5th grade all the way through.
13. I was going to play the clarinet.
14. My best friend Kace convinced me that I should play flute.
15. Therefore, I played the flute. (She later switched to the clarinet.)
16. I was first chair my senior year; Shelly was first chair our junior year.
17. We were very competetive.
18. We shared a room all our lives, until we moved out to college.
19. We had matching cars--1992 Dodge Shadows; mine was aqua blue, hers was red.
20. I was the state UIL spelling champion for 2A my senior year.
21. I made the All-State band my senior year as well.
22. I had my first boyfriend in the 8th grade--it didn't last.
23. I had my first REAL boyfriend my senior year. He broke my heart.
24. I dated more in college.
25. When I first met Reuben, I thought he was an egotistical jerk; but I thought he was cute.
26. I was wrong about him being a jerk.
27. We started dating July 21, 1996.
28. We got engaged November 5, 1998.
29. We were married July 18, 1999.
30. I wanted our wedding to be on July 25, 1999 because that is when my mom passed away. I thought it would be a happy way to remember the day.
31. I couldn't get it to work out.
32. I was a real Mama's girl.
34. I have her wedding dress next to mine in my hope chest.
35. My sister and I grew apart after my mom died.
36. Reuben took me to eat at Cheddar's and to see Independence Day for our first date.
37. We went to Cheddar's the night we got married.
38. We have never had a honeymoon.
39. I got my first teaching job in Coahoma two days before we got married.
40. We moved to Big Spring two days after we got married.
41. Oh, by the way, I graduated from Angelo State University in December 1999, 5 1/2 years after I started.
42. My degree is a Bachelors of Music, with all-level teaching certification.
43. I have only lived in 3 towns my whole life: Eldorado, San Angelo, and Big Spring.
44. I worked in Coahoma for 4 years.
45. This is my 5th year in Big Spring.
46. We lived in 3 different apartments before moving into a rent house.
47. We have been married for 8 years.
48. I am a year and 9 months older than Reuben.
49. I am only 1 minute older than my sister.
50. I have worn glasses/contacts since the 6th grade.
51. I have 2 dogs: Buddy, a jack russell/blue heeler/australian sheppard/? mix and Bandit, a piebald dachshund.
52. I treat them like my children.
53. My favorite thing to do is nap.
54. A close second is shopping.
55. I love chocolate.
56. I don't like coffee.
57. I love barbeque.
58. I don't particularly like to cook.
59. I really hate to clean up after I cook.
60. I can make really good lasagna (or so my mother-in-law says)
61. My favorite color is pink.
62. I am a disney fanatic.
63. My dream was to meet Mickey Mouse.
64. I met him in 2001 when the Coahoma band went to Disneyworld.
65. I cried when we left!
66. I own more disney movies than anyone I know.
67. I am the official movie provider for the Big Spring bands anytime we go on out-of-town trips.
68. I don't keep a neat & tidy house, but it's picked up--most of the time.
69. I hate dusting, too!
70. I like having lots of pictures of family around.
71. I have two other "sisters"; Sara, Andrew's wife and Christina, Jared's wife. (Both of Reuben's brothers.)
72. I rarely make our bed; only when I expect people to come by.
73. Right now I'm refereeing a fight between the "boys" Buddy & Bandit.
74. I have an aunt that is Japanese; her name is Kazuko and she's married to my Uncle Dan.
75. I was baptized catholic in 1974.
76. I was baptized by Rick in January 2006.
77. I lost faith in God after my Mom died in 1999.
78. I found it again (sort of) after my miscarriage in 2005.
79. I went through 4 round of superovulation meds with no luck.
80. I went through IVF in 2006. It failed.
81. We have decided to adopt.
82. I do not know where, when, or how yet.
83. I enjoy playing with other people's kids. (Ry, Ray, Reese, Will, Claire, etc.)
84. I do not want to do IFV again.
85. I enjoy 80's music.
86. I have played the flute for 22 years now!
87. I read Nicolas Sparks books.
88. I finished reading the Bible!
89. I actually understand most of it!
90. I have worked for Town & Country, Bealls, and Dillards while in college.
91. Sometimes those jobs seem easier than teaching!
92. I am blessed (or cursed!) with a 26 member colorguard this year.
93. I have written the routines for the last 3 years.
94. I do not get payed extra for doing it. (Darn it!)
95. I spend more time at school than I do at home.
96. I am at Goliad at 7:15 am and sometimes don't get home until almost 10 pm.
97. I do enjoy my job--most of the time.
98. I wish I could spend more time with Reuben away from school.
99. I miss my friends! (Harmony and Lauren, this is for you!)
100. I miss my MOM EVERY DAY!!!!! Not a day goes by that I don't think of her.
Hope you enjoyed! I probably could go on, but..............
46.
Shannon's 100
1. I am 33 years old.
2. I was born September 6, 1974.
3. I have a twin sister named Shelly.
4. I was born first.
5. I was supposed to be a boy.
6. My name was going to be Shane Daniel.
7. My name now is Shannon Danielle.
8. I look like my mother. (I show pictures sometime later.)
9. I graduated from high school in 1993.
10. I went to the same school system from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
11. I was valedictorian of my class of 42.
12. I was in band from 5th grade all the way through.
13. I was going to play the clarinet.
14. My best friend Kace convinced me that I should play flute.
15. Therefore, I played the flute. (She later switched to the clarinet.)
16. I was first chair my senior year; Shelly was first chair our junior year.
17. We were very competetive.
18. We shared a room all our lives, until we moved out to college.
19. We had matching cars--1992 Dodge Shadows; mine was aqua blue, hers was red.
20. I was the state UIL spelling champion for 2A my senior year.
21. I made the All-State band my senior year as well.
22. I had my first boyfriend in the 8th grade--it didn't last.
23. I had my first REAL boyfriend my senior year. He broke my heart.
24. I dated more in college.
25. When I first met Reuben, I thought he was an egotistical jerk; but I thought he was cute.
26. I was wrong about him being a jerk.
27. We started dating July 21, 1996.
28. We got engaged November 5, 1998.
29. We were married July 18, 1999.
30. I wanted our wedding to be on July 25, 1999 because that is when my mom passed away. I thought it would be a happy way to remember the day.
31. I couldn't get it to work out.
32. I was a real Mama's girl.
34. I have her wedding dress next to mine in my hope chest.
35. My sister and I grew apart after my mom died.
36. Reuben took me to eat at Cheddar's and to see Independence Day for our first date.
37. We went to Cheddar's the night we got married.
38. We have never had a honeymoon.
39. I got my first teaching job in Coahoma two days before we got married.
40. We moved to Big Spring two days after we got married.
41. Oh, by the way, I graduated from Angelo State University in December 1999, 5 1/2 years after I started.
42. My degree is a Bachelors of Music, with all-level teaching certification.
43. I have only lived in 3 towns my whole life: Eldorado, San Angelo, and Big Spring.
44. I worked in Coahoma for 4 years.
45. This is my 5th year in Big Spring.
46. We lived in 3 different apartments before moving into a rent house.
47. We have been married for 8 years.
48. I am a year and 9 months older than Reuben.
49. I am only 1 minute older than my sister.
50. I have worn glasses/contacts since the 6th grade.
51. I have 2 dogs: Buddy, a jack russell/blue heeler/australian sheppard/? mix and Bandit, a piebald dachshund.
52. I treat them like my children.
53. My favorite thing to do is nap.
54. A close second is shopping.
55. I love chocolate.
56. I don't like coffee.
57. I love barbeque.
58. I don't particularly like to cook.
59. I really hate to clean up after I cook.
60. I can make really good lasagna (or so my mother-in-law says)
61. My favorite color is pink.
62. I am a disney fanatic.
63. My dream was to meet Mickey Mouse.
64. I met him in 2001 when the Coahoma band went to Disneyworld.
65. I cried when we left!
66. I own more disney movies than anyone I know.
67. I am the official movie provider for the Big Spring bands anytime we go on out-of-town trips.
68. I don't keep a neat & tidy house, but it's picked up--most of the time.
69. I hate dusting, too!
70. I like having lots of pictures of family around.
71. I have two other "sisters"; Sara, Andrew's wife and Christina, Jared's wife. (Both of Reuben's brothers.)
72. I rarely make our bed; only when I expect people to come by.
73. Right now I'm refereeing a fight between the "boys" Buddy & Bandit.
74. I have an aunt that is Japanese; her name is Kazuko and she's married to my Uncle Dan.
75. I was baptized catholic in 1974.
76. I was baptized by Rick in January 2006.
77. I lost faith in God after my Mom died in 1999.
78. I found it again (sort of) after my miscarriage in 2005.
79. I went through 4 round of superovulation meds with no luck.
80. I went through IVF in 2006. It failed.
81. We have decided to adopt.
82. I do not know where, when, or how yet.
83. I enjoy playing with other people's kids. (Ry, Ray, Reese, Will, Claire, etc.)
84. I do not want to do IFV again.
85. I enjoy 80's music.
86. I have played the flute for 22 years now!
87. I read Nicolas Sparks books.
88. I finished reading the Bible!
89. I actually understand most of it!
90. I have worked for Town & Country, Bealls, and Dillards while in college.
91. Sometimes those jobs seem easier than teaching!
92. I am blessed (or cursed!) with a 26 member colorguard this year.
93. I have written the routines for the last 3 years.
94. I do not get payed extra for doing it. (Darn it!)
95. I spend more time at school than I do at home.
96. I am at Goliad at 7:15 am and sometimes don't get home until almost 10 pm.
97. I do enjoy my job--most of the time.
98. I wish I could spend more time with Reuben away from school.
99. I miss my friends! (Harmony and Lauren, this is for you!)
100. I miss my MOM EVERY DAY!!!!! Not a day goes by that I don't think of her.
Hope you enjoyed! I probably could go on, but..............
46.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
