My Favorite Things

Raindrops on roses? Raindrops (snowflakes) that stay on my nose and eyelashes?
How about raindrops on 180 marching band kids. I like it much better.

I went to the stadium early today for work, and it was bright and sunny when I got there. After two hours of being inside the stadium, I noticed as the band kids arrived, they just huddled inside. Hmm . . .So, I took a little look-see outside, and it was pouring! So much so, that I could smell the rain before I even stepped outside the band facility.
But you know what .. .nothing deters a band with conviction, I tell you what! We marched right on through the rain. Pregame, followed by halftime. And then we booked it back to the band room to finish the rehearsal on the rest of our stand cheers and tunes. I couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of us. As chilly and wet as we all were, we still pushed hard. We still rolled our feet. We still dug in. We still cheered "Go Mighty Cougars!" That is spirit and dedication, I tell you what. There's only an elite few of people who enjoy being out in the rain so much. It makes me smile .. . a lot. And to think that just a few weeks ago, we were begging for water in the August heat. Don't you just love autumn? =)

p.s. We played My Favorite Things my freshman year in the Cougar Marching Band.