A moment spent alone doing something I enjoyed.

As you can see from the style of my blog, I actually prefer being alone. Some might call me "emo" . I hardly talk in class but in the company of my close friends, I am very lively and humourous, like a glow in the darkness.

My 'alone time' is usually after school when I have plenty of time before I jump on a bus home. My sanctuary would be the band room on the 3rd floor of VS. Often, I go there to play my instrument the trumpet. The band majors wanted everyone to do at least 4 hours of practice per week. As you can see, my schedule is pretty hectic. I have to go for band 5 times a week , if I'm willing to stay longer every day, maybe 4. Many people groaned when they heard this. However, I don't treat it like it is compulsory practice, playing on my instrument is more of a stress reliever than a chore.

The trumpet is a brass instrument and it sounds bright and lively. People think of fanfare and royal castles when they hear this instrument but that was in medieval times. Nowadays, it is used in jazz and classical music. That was just a summary, I wouldn't want to copy and paste the whole wiki page here. Obviously my trumpet is not as shiny as the one in the picture as it is passed down from my seniors. They always said that older is better and mine looked like it had been burnt (or that was what they said). I am always ask why my trumpet looks old but I usually shrug it off.


Many people think that being in the band means lots of practice but I don't feel that way. Whenever I play the trumpet, I feel elated inside. Especially, when the room is almost empty with just a few other members practising, I am able to listen to the sound of my own playing. Even though I know that my tone is not really that bright and sparkling, I still think that the music I make sounds good. I specifically enjoy playing pieces that are modern and fun to listen to, they are already starting to replace my pop songs on radio ! Exams are here! (not really) when I get those dreaded thoughts of the questions on 'INSANE' difficulty level and the endless train of questions, I immediately get stressed out. The only thing that can possibly relax me is playing computer but that wouldn't really do any good( EXAMS???) except to rot my brains ( I still play them just not during exams of course!). So I turn to music for remedy, pop songs are good but I prefer MAKING my own music. It gives me a better feeling than just listening to others. I would visit the band room during the exam period regularly to relieve my stress. After all, it stills counts as practice.

My cousins all thought I joined the wrong CCA but they were wrong. I really appreciate the time I am able to spend alone playing my trumpet alone in the band room and nothing thye say would change my opinion. Right now, my wish to have my own trumpet at home would not be that feasible. They cost around $5000! Besides, my neighbours would be complaining to town council if I were to ever play the trumpet at home! Still, I will hold on to that wish to get an instrument that keeps me company when I'm alone.

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