Playing the Drums

Here's some random added *FUN* to my life.  I'm playing the drums for a song in the middle school choir concert. Bahaha.  "Eye of the Tiger"... classic.  The choir is singing their own a capella version and one of the teens came to Club all frantically asking if I could be their drummer. Uhhh... sure?  I guess they just needed someone and this teen kind of volunteered me in class.

I don't know what kind of a drummer I am.  I mean, when I was in 8th grade it seemed like I stood out because I was a girl drummer, but I knew I wasn't super skilled or fantastic.  And I really hated drum solos and always got sooo nervous.  But now that I'm a "grown-up" just playing for fun... what a blast!  I sent the choir teacher this video just to let him know my skill level and to see if that would cut it for him:

I went to the school 2 or 3 days during the choir class period and I loved seeing a lot of the Club teens in the hallways.  "Bree!  What are you doing here?!"  "Playing the drums of course!"  And then they just get this confused look on their face--- huh?  It's super fun to walk through the halls and give shout-outs and high 5's and shoulder nudges to a bunch of kids.  I like having that kind of reputation... and it makes me look forward to being a school counselor, mingling with a variety of students all at once.

It's been fun to be so involved with the school and I've enjoyed playing the drums for this song in the concert.  Thursday was the "in school assembly" for the choir and I got to be a part of that.  It was funny to be up there and hear some of the teens screaming out my name from the crowd.  I loved playing and adding my own style, little drum fills, and eating up the opportunity to rock out.  :)

The real concert is Tuesday night (May 29th) and I'm really looking forward to it.

p.s.  The other day after the school concert, I had scheduled to interview one of the school counselors for my graduate class.  It was an awesome experience and made me all the more eager and excited to have that career one day.  I have a great relationship with that counselor and he said I'm perfect for this kind of thing.  He said, "Bree, you already have it" as far as what it takes to be a counselor.  He said I have that advantage, especially since I'm willing to go out there, get involved, and support the students in their interest.  It was a great experience and I love that aspect of my life.  My job and future career!

Here's a big cheer to playing the drums and livin' it up. :)