It was that time of the year again for those crazy band kids; solo and ensemble.
Saturday, January 29 was the day of this event. Usually the weather is "ball freezing," but this time it was "sunroof open/shit off" weather. I enjoyed it a lot. I got to drive the car, I drove with the sunroof and windows down and blared music like a fucking rock star!
It was fun and all, until I get to the University of Evansville where the event was held, and couldn't find The Slice. The Slice is a restaurant where I told Beth I would meet her at, at 12. When I got to the University it was almost 12:30. For some odd reason, my mom's GPS would not locate it.
So I walk around the campus, hoping I will see someone I know so I can borrow a cell phone. Mine had no calling or text. I needed to get ahold of Beth to let her know I was trying my best to get there. I finally got ahold of Beth from Emily's phone and she was absolutely no help at all. At that point, I was getting pissed, and just decided to drive around for a bit until I found it.
In the process, I was making a left turn while trying to juggle my GPS, the streering wheel, and looking around for this place. I thought it was clear, but obviously I was wrong. Next thing I knew a car was honking at me, but I just kept going. If I didn't I would;ve been smacked on the right side. I was totally freaked out after that, but just tried to shake it off.
Then about 5-10 seconds later, I am looking down at my GPS and I look up to check the road and I see a red stoplight. At that point I'm just, done. I ran through it. Didn't really have a choice. So I just figured it would be best for me to pull over and chill for a bit.
After about 10 or 15 minutes I decide to just head back to the University. Well, on my way back, I see it at a place I drove by when I first got there. NEVER, have I been so relieved!
Once Beth and I finished eating, we headed back to the University. My first performance was with the large brass ensemble. Right after performing, the judge told us straight up we were going to state. I wasn't really suprised though. My last ensemble performed RIGHT after the large brass performance. We didn't have much time to warm up at all.
By the end of it, my lips were starting to die, but I held in there. In the end, the judge awarded us with a silver.
Overall, not a bad day at all! I'm excited about going to state!. Next year, I am going to take a solo. I would be honored to go to state with it as well! :]