thanks for 5 wonderful years

so i was watching the band video ... and i was watching the senior night football game part and i couldnt help but cry. i was just thinking that the man that i hugged that night inspired me to become a great leader. without him i wouldn't be where i am today.

this same person, a very wise person, once told me: "look out onto that field, courtney. open your eyes and look. take in the memories, the ups and the downs and reflect on this very moment because you will NEVER be in this same position again."

so here's to you mr. pace. thank you for being the most amazing band director ever. thank you for nailing me to get things done and getting them done right. i wish the future members were able to be with you because they seriously don't know what they are missing out on.

but i can say... that i will everyone in band.

the stupid thing is - my brain hasn't connected with my heart. my heart sits on that podium, in that band room, on every band bus and my very own drum major uniform... its still there. never leaving. my brain on the other hand, has accepted the fact that i'm not coming back.

why can't my heart accept it?

its been a long 5 years with the program.
with winning multiple lower state championships, a state title in winter percussion, a 2nd place medal at state and many other numerous awards that i could list but im not going to.

the few stories and things some will never forget:
-mr. pace and the big *** moth.
-mr. pace eating on the tower and then burping (on purpose) into the mic
-dennis, enough said.
-mr. allen's big warm glass of shut the hell up!
-mr. pace, spencer and the name tag. (see spencer's profile for full details)
-WAMLAW
-gym floors
-family business
-everyone pulling together to become a great band after awful run at WCU
-WCU after winning 3rd place in finals
-black friday (gross. 4 people in hospital)

those are just a few that i remember.

i can't believe that ive made some incredible friends throughout these past 5 years.

thomas - i hated you when i met you. then i got to know you and now we're best friends. thanks for always being there for me when i needed someone to complain to and i didnt want it to get all over the band.
jeremy(s) - thanks for making me laugh. i will miss you guys dearly. good luck and im just downtown if you need me
tyler - i know you will be a great leader. but good luck. 25 clarinets is a lot to deal with! i believe in you.

and to everyone else. good luck whether it be going to college or staying with the program. all of you will be great. and no matter what happens, keep your head up. you never know what will happen.

good night all.
oh ps. im cutting my hair. and the only people who will see it, are those to come to see me. :)

and if you have any suggestions, please tell me :)