Camp was interesting this year. Mostly good. Some not so good - well mostly frustrating. One thing bad but not mine to share. I will only report on the highlights:
1. My beginner band, Pioneer Band, played well at both the ARC on Wednesday and at the concert today.
2. More importantly, they were for the most part well behaved.
3. All but one of my players worked super hard over the week. He waited until the last full day of camp.
4. Kristin G and Desiree were flexible enough and wise enough to be willing to try a different horn that would be a better fit for them. And they played their new horns well.
5. Katie didn't want to even try to play a "G" at the beginning of camp. At the end, she could play an "A" with precision, good tone and without working up to it 8 out of 10 times.
6. Dawn Tooley is the best! She is a great encourager and I could not have made it through this camp without her.
7. Marina Womack is also the best! She is willing to do whatever you ask her to do. Oh, I owe you $2 for the pop you bought me. I'll have to come visit in Detroit to repay you.
8. Prezza - I love being at music camp with you again. And you rap pretty good too (THe HIP CHICKS deserved to win).
9. Michelle Mungai continues to impress me and I can't find anything negative to say about her.
10. My cabin was beyond awesome - have you ever been in a cabin with 12-14 year olds and not had one fight or agument?????? I can now say I have.
11. I could tell you more about the fun we had in the cabin but the rule is what happens in the cabin, stays in the cabin - I wouldn't want them to tell you of my silliness since I am always such a mature, serious acting Officer.
12. Jim Mungai really can't see without his glasses. Jim, it really is 3 measures rest, not 8. I think we giggled for about 10 after that!
13. I learned how to play tone chimes. I'm going to see if I can borrow DHQ's and use them in my Corps. That was fun.
14. My theory class was interesting. One tanked his test on purpose, I'm sure. But why would you want to be in theory 1 when you're in the top band??? Another one probably just doesn't do written tests well because he knew everything we talked about pretty much.
15. I had some great devotional times with a couple of the counselors.
16. Candace and Cornell are awesome DYS'. I enjoy being able to talk to them and I think they really have the kids' interests and safety and spiritual health at heart.
17. Our Corps won the award for the Corps with the highest behavior points. More importantly we get $150 for our music programs.
18. My husband came to see me 4 out of the 8 days we were gone. I'm blessed to be loved by such a guy. He is so considerate of me. **sigh**
19. I am so very glad to be home. I cannot wait to lie down in my very comfortable bed.
****ADDED on Sunday****
20. I stayed on my eating plan as best as I could. I lost 3 pounds at camp! This brings me to 21 which is 2 pounds more than what I've been able to lose in 15 years.
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