Band

The smell of sunscreen fills the air and rushing through the sky

A touch of music springs to life as cadence begins to fly

The fire of the golden sun beats down upon the field

The entire passion showing through the instruments they wield

Clearly it is band camp come again this year

Filling up the campus with sounds of merry cheer

Throw in the start of school “Bring it on” is all they say

For marching band has started it is the best part of the day

One week till the next show they scramble to get it done

Working like a hive of bees still fighting to keep it fun

The moment comes to lay it down, perform with all their soul

Always listening for when the start whistle tune will roll

Off to the races the band seems to jive

Giving off energy they all feel alive

This is what they’re made of blood, sweat and sometimes tears

Band is what they strive for it has been for years

This is what they work for, to give themselves away

On that field, a piece of them will always stay

Friendships will be strengthened and memories remain

Of all the joys and pleasures that in the players reign

Marching band is different and surely has its perks

We come from all walks of life which is why it always works

It is a type of living and finding strength within

Knowing that together we have the power to fight and win

Everyone is equal as we work to remain as one

And nothing feels better than knowing you are done

And giving the football fans a gift, a special part of you

That most would see as silly but is essential to the crew

I march because I love it and always feel the need

To show that love to others and hopefully give the seed

To feel the love that I do for something so underrated

And hopefully catch the epidemic even if it is belated.

meh

So here I am.
I'm a girl. Ha you know kinda crazy at times and can be really obnoxious.
I'm watching a very strange show. Anyway if I had to say what some of my strengths and weaknesses were I'd say that I'm very good at caring for people but not very good at talking to them. I know that seems dumb.. But i'm really very shy until someone gets to know me and so i'm worried for college because of that. I'd also say that I'm really good at being indifferent. Not very good at making up my mind. anyway.. Yeah this post doesn't really mean much. I'm Just bored i guess that means i should go to bed eh? good plan.

"As we were, so perfect, so happy.
They'll remember, only our smiles 'cause that's all they've seen.
Long since dried, when we are found, are the tears in which we had drowned.
As we were, so perfect, so happy.

Don't put me underground, I was meant for a life somewhere else.
Please, love, give me the wheel, before both of our hearts you
will steal tonight (will steal tonight).

As we were, so perfect, so happy.
Don't remember, only your smiles 'cause that's all they've seen.
Long since dried, when we are found, are the tears in which we had drowned.
As we were, so perfect, so happy."
The approaching Curve
Rise Against

Yet another post about Parades...

I'm deprived don't judge!
here's a little story I was thinking about a little while ago...

So when I was probably about six I went to a parade somewhere with my grandpa. It was just me and him and he had this camp chair with a little canopy thing on it and I was sitting on his lap. We were just minding our business watching the parade when a news anchor came up to us and asked how we were doing and how we were enjoying the parade. Me being the shy little girl I was my grandpa mostly answered until they directly asked me what my favorite part of the parade was. I think my initial reaction was I don't know, but I was six so I thought about it and I answered "All the pretty floats with princess' on them" as all little girls would probably answer. So that day I was on the news.
I'm no longer as cute and I don't fit on my grandpas lap anymore and my answer has definitely changed.
Many of the band people say that the bands were there favorite. That wasn't true for me apparently Its even caught on film somewhere. I hardly remember the bands. But if I was just as cute and a news anchor asked me again I'd say

BAND

because that's where my heart lies. and since I'm usually in the parades the rest bore me cause I'm not used to not being in it ya know? But loving band is just part of who I am. I know the work that goes into it and the pain from doing it. But the important part isn't the pain or the work its the satisfaction of knowing you accomplished something hard. and that you put yourself into it and gave something away that's greater than yourself. Band is truly amazing.

When I can't sleep I think about band... :) 

Kristen Bandie for life

The Timpview Band: Not Being in the Parade

Oh my goodness gosh golly goodness... Over the past four years I have done AT LEAST 20 parades. Not including Pearl Harbor, Moab, BYU Homecoming, and Disneyland. Do you know how crazy that is?! Wow... I miss doing parades. Yesterday was the first day in Four years that I was the one watching the parade. It was super weird you know that feeling when you're being yelled at and trying super hard not to smile? I don't get to feel that anymore instead I get to inflict that pain on my friends. Kayla did an amazing job not letting me get her. But I know she was trying SO SO SO hard! Haha It was amazing! She didn't break. I remember the feeling of the little devil on my shoulder telling me to give up to break down. I remember estimating how long the remainder of the parade was. I remember the feeling of burning shins during the parade and how incredibly satisfying that was and how proud I was to be a part of that amazing group of kids. I loved the challenge. The heat BRING IT. The cold BRING IT... HARDER. To me it didn't matter where we were and what we were doing when I dawned that uniform I changed and dug in harder than anyone could imagine. Sun, heat, rain, snow, miles or blocks I was going to finish and I was going to be proud. There is no way I was going to let down my toes, I wasn't going to drop my eyes because when I yelled "EYES WITH PRIDE" on the top of my lungs I sure as heck meant it. Never was I going through the motions because I WAS proud to be there. I was proud of what I stood for and I would never go back and not do marching band. Through everything I learned there I wouldn't change a thing. I am proud to have been a member of the Timpview High School Marching band. I always was, I cherished that uniform I was proud to wear it, to stand for something more than me, more than us. I was never the best but I worked through and pressed on because I strove to be better than my best. I didn't start off strong I was the last to pass off my music my freshman year I was an alternate for fall. The only thing I wanted was to be on that field to be making music with my friends to be the best I could I pushed and I pushed and I worked harder than most. To some it comes naturally, memorizing and playing, for me I had to work. But I told myself, "if you can't play the music perfectly make sure your eyes have pride and your never out of step your body is erect and you never be told to fix yourself. Always be with your left guide and never let anyone make you feel inferior. Just because you didn't catch on like some doesn't mean you don't belong. Be PROUD to be in the band" and I was. And I am proud of my band. I might not be in still but if I could I most definitely would. When I saw the band coming yesterday I was so excited I biffed it when I was trying to get up so I could cheer. And when I was yelling for them I was told "its good for them to have a cheering section" and the only thing I could think was "If I didn't cheer who would?" That's MY band. Those are the people that I love How could I not cheer them on. Give them hope for the end. Tell them to push through. Be proud of who they are and what they stand for. I'm happy I could cheer and even with me not marching my heart was with them and I had to let them know. My determination in band gave me a respect beyond anything I ever had. And band is where I belonged even though my journey through was hard. I had it worse than some but the important part is I NEVER quit. How could I? Band was my home. I remember how it was and not being there is different. Its slightly lonely but I was proud to see and hear my band coming down the road. It happens so fast but band is where I belonged. Bandies, its where you belong. Don't give up if you don't get it right away because you will never say "I worked so hard for nothing" and if there is anyone you should trust about that its me. I worked so hard and got everything, Dedication, Determination and most importantly the ability never to give up. So Work your tails off. Run for the roses ;) learn your peers names. Kick it in the butt. You will never regret what you do. Be Proud to be in the Band you are a Band Geek EMBRACE it. Never give up and try to persevere to the end because that's how it should be. Everything you do should symbolize that last block of the parade when you run; run with a goal, When you stretch; stretch with a purpose. Mean what you do and push because you will feel more satisfaction when you do. Never believe you are not good enough to continue because the band doesn't give up on anybody. Never be afraid to ask for extra help YOUR section leaders love you and want you to succeed. You ARE important to the band. That's what I learned my freshman year. No matter if you have a title or are the farthest behind. YOU matter to the band. YOU are important. No one is better than the other and don't stand for otherwise. The band is a symbol of love, don't take away from that because you NEED to love everyone, even when you don't learn to because "love is a choice" always will be decide what you will choose. How will you be when you graduate. I miss the opportunity you all have right now so please don't take it for granted. Not being in the parade is hard, but seeing the legacy you leave behind is endearing and I love the band more now because I know the work that goes into it. I Love the Timpview Band. I always will. Good job yesterday. My heart was with you. I love you and I miss you. Never be afraid to cross the finish line. Your biggest enemy is yourself. Trust me. I love you. Congratulations on your first parade, I'm proud of the freshmen. It only gets better. I promise. LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Special Shout Out:
FLUTES I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! Kayla You rock Michaela You rock too! Cutie Flutie Patooties have hawt booties! AH YEAH!! ;) You know it :)
and the rest of the band are hawt too :D

Love Always,
              Kristen Santa Maria Bandie forever!

Summer

Man... SUMMER IS BORING!
You know you're a band geek when...
 You just graduated and in your summer you still wake up in time to be able to go to marching band.
 You'd rather be marching than sleeping
 You could honestly go to marching band and be able to play the music from memory
I miss band so much I have nothing better to do with my life...
So i sit at home and watch star trek :)... i'd still rather be marching

Good news is I am officially signed up to be in the USU Aggie Marching Band come this fall!! So excited. SO everyone watch Halftimes.
and... I signed up for an ROTC class. Its called leadership and something life... Idk but I'm excited I'm not officially in the army but its like an into or something. I just need to build up my running skills if i'm actually gonna join the army.
I got my USU ID yesterday... SO its official I'm an AGGIE... Kinda weird. Still don't know where I'm gonna live or how I'm gonna make money but I'll get there.

Summer a time that makes me wish i really had more friends that I could call and be like hey lets do something. One of the beauties of band you lucky ducks actually have something to do with your lives. I LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW IN A VERY CREEPY WAY :) I love band... i'm so lonely with out it.

And believe it or not... as glad as i am to be out of highschool i'm gonna miss all my friends. Cause thats really the only time i see any of them I'm a lonely little old fart. I'd sure love to hang out if anyone'd like. I love ya'll..

The term up to par makes me laugh.. cause most people are above and beyond par.. You want to be down to par. at least thats what Landers always told me haha... just a thought. don't judge..

Thoughts are weird. the end!

Live long and prosper. thats the treky in me

I was thinking about it. There are those girls that are always asked on dates and such. I've never really been one of those girls. Doesn't really matter much. But I was just thinking about it and sometimes, I wish I was asked on dates more often. And I guess I could take matters into my own hands.. but I'm just awkward. :) And totally okay with whatever. yay for nonchalantness!

I have finally seen the second Lord of the Rings movie. I still have yet to see the third. But thats okay I had a wonderful time with a wonderful person watching an amazing movie.

Can I just say that Sam Wise is my FAVORITE character. He definitely has the most insight and is the most amazing friend anyone could ask for. More people should be like Sam. He NEVER leaves Frodo even when Frodo is trying to kill him. He wants to help Frodo more than anything. "don't you lose him Sam Wise, don't you lose him. And I don't intend to." Sam is amazing

My friend is kinda like Sam I think. He's always there for me and no matter how I'm acting wants to make me feel better. I love that. He's so kind and sweet. Often times he's just what I need. I'm so grateful to him for everything he does for me and every time he's made me smile and laugh. He makes me very happy and I'm glad i got to spend time with him. Its a rare occasion but I'm so so Glad when it happens. And yesterday I definitely needed it. Thanks Friend LOVE YOU :D

Idolization. Goodwill, and Compassion

Going on a walk to surpass the day

There is no destination planned for me

As I wind my way through hectic city streets

To retire to the country peace.

I walk on down the wide, wide path,

That soon begins to narrow,

And to my surprise, when the road should have pressed on

Were three smaller roads

Each one neat and clean

Which one to choose? Which one to pick?

It simply can't be easy.

They're all the same and yet so different

I can't make up my mind.

I need to know. I want to know

But it’s so hard you see.

I find the posts with the three road names,

Reading Idolization, Goodwill, and Compassion.

Which one meant more, I couldn't tell you

One or the other, this one or that,

To make up my mind would take more than time

It would take a lifetime if not only that

I would give up a million for that one decision.

I thought and I sat, I sat and I thought,

But my mind remained unmade.

I decided to wait and decide on it later,

But later would come sooner.

For I could never forget those posts,

The posts that read the names,

Those names that I am getting to know really well

Those three little roads named

Idolization, Goodwill and Compassion.

GAH!!

My thought process...

...... PLEASE LET ME BE ABLE TO GO! PLEASE LET ME BE ABLE TO GO! PLEASE ......

I love Star Wars. I will be terribly sad if I don't get to go. Darn Pep Band... Work... Concessions... B-day Party.. All wonderful things! So my thought process remains... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!

writing to no one

We all do it. The post where we call someone out.

"I'm always thinking about you but you don't know i exist"

That type of thing. Its pointless.

I know that the people I'm talking to probably don't even read my blog.

and
Probably never will
Therefore we are writing for no one.
Everyone can read our address for no one.
An interesting concept.
A person in mind yet writing to no one.

Writing to no one.
I'm very guilty.