Well, today was my first performance with the UHigh Band. I must say, I was mighty impressed. We marched in front of ISU (ISU I TELL YOU) And we got so many cheers, it was fantastic. Nobody messed up really horribly, thank goodness, and even though it was really hot in our long pants and polos, it was still totally worth it. I'd forgotten how much I loved performing.
Spinning with color guard is just...I can't even describe it. I've never been particularly good at any sport; I was mediocre at best, and didn't have a graceful bone in my body. I've never been able to dance much, and I have little rhythm when it comes to anything other than singing, but for once I've finally found something I'm good at. I'm not fantastic, obviously, as a newbie, but I think I did decently. Knowing that so many people came to see us perform is just exhilarating. Listening to the cheers of the crowd as we complete our routine and knowing that I drew someone's eyes is just fantastic. I'm going to be perfectly honest, I almost felt drunk off it all. To be able to hold this flag, a symbol of school pride, is a wonderful feeling. I feel beautiful and graceful when I hold it. There's something about holding that perfect posture, keeping in step with the others, and wielding this bit of personified school spirit....there's nothing like it in the whole world. Even if I can't do this for the rest of my life, I'm going to make damn sure I do it for however long I might go to college. Today might have been a lax performance, and we're going to have to work a ton harder to complete our show, but you know what? Bring it on. I'm so ready for this. ^^
~KimiruMai