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Preparing for Drum Corps- Colorguard Edition

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          With the past and upcoming tryouts for the 2019 drum corps season in motion, I thought this post would be a great one that most of my friends could relate to. Preparing pre tour for drum corps is essential for a better experience with your corps, in my opinion, not everyone thinks so, but I bet you will after this post.                     When I say preparing I mean very specific things, not just raising money or gathering items for tour, or even the infamous packing for tour. What I mean is preparing your body, preparing your skills and most importantly preparing your mind. One of the top reasons members leave within the first few weeks of tour, besides injuries, is mental stability. And that is totally okay, never feel like if that has happened to you that it was the wrong decision because you need to take care of your body and ...

New Years Resolutions

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Everyone has them, even if they say they don't, they secretly do. It is our way of saying that what was done the previous year was okay because we will just try and make it better in the new year. Whatever bad things we did, failures we had, and troubles we endured can all be washed away now because the new year is here and we shall start fresh. Right? Just 8% of people successfully keep their new years resolutions. Are you part of that 8%? What resolutions will you make this year that you will not end up keeping? What resolutions do you really want to keep? A resolution is like a promise to yourself and keeping a promise to yourself is just as important, if not more important, as keeping one to your best friend, because in the end, its you who is with you then entire way. Remember that, that a resolution is a promise to yourself, so lets all try to keep ours this year!                                 ...

Last Minute Gift Ideas!

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If you are struggling to find last minute gift ideas for upcoming Christmas or Holiday parties, here is a list of easy and simple gifts that won't break the bank. One thing that should become your best friend when finding last minute gifts for parties and such is DOLLAR TREE. This store is amazing when it comes to finding little things to put in gift bags or boxes. It takes a little effort though to make your gift look a little more sophisticated, but if that does not matter to you then this should be even easier. 1. MUGS WITH NAMES OR INITIALS OR SAYINGS:  This is one of my favorite things to do from dollar tree. I love putting peoples initials on the mugs from dollar tree and then adding little candies or treats from dollar tree inside the mug. Wrap tissue paper around it and tie it or put it in a gift bag and you are good to go! Materials for this gift: Sharpie Mug Bag or tissue paper Cost: abt $3 per mug 2. CANDY BOXES: This one you can get creative with! Not onl...