Thrill, excitement, heat, exhaustion... these were the four components of my Auburn gameday experience. It all started with my alarm clock buzzing in my ear at 4 o'clock in the morning. Though, it wasn't hard to wake up at all... in fact, I gladly hopped out of bed. I got ready for the day ahead, and my ride picked me up at 5 so that we could be early to our 5:30 a.m. game day practice. After 3 hours of practicing, were were each assigned to 1 of 4 locations for pep bands, and after that we marched to a four corner intersection and united as 1 band and performed a fun-filled pep rally. After that, we did the stadium march around. No worries, they took good care of us and gave us water after everything! Next up, pregame. We all lined up to come out of the tunnel. I was so nervous, and the smell of jalapeno nachos coming from the media or coaches room (whatever it was) was not helping my queasy stomach! Before I knew it, the drum majors pierced their maces into the ground and we were pushing and shoving each other out of that tunnel and started jogging out onto the field. It was such an incredible experience! I really had to hold back a big cheesy grin, all of the excitement and screaming of Jordan-Hare was starting to get to me! Complete adrenaline rush. After surviving the pregame show, we loaded into the stands, played lots of stand tunes, and before we knew it, it was time for the half time performance! I knew that the Andalusia cheerleaders were going to be there, but it still shocked me to see them in the stands. I don't think they understand how glad I was to see them, it was so good to see familiar faces. They screamed, "We love you, Devin" and it meant the world (silly, I know... but sometimes I feel forgotten about ever since I moved away, so it really made my day!). I was so glad to see them, that I just kind of forgot about band and I heard the drum major shout "Band ten hut!" which made me run really quickly to my correct place! After halftime, we returned to the stands and were just as spirited as ever :) Auburn had me worried for a minute there, but it was all worth never giving up! It was hot and super tiring, but it was sooo much fun! I can't wait to do it all over again this Saturday!
Dad dropped mom off to watch the game on Saturday, and I was so glad that she drove me back home. I don't think that I would've been able to keep my eyes open. It was very refreshing to go home after a month and see my family, and see the dogs. Our new dog, Roxy, has grown up so much! I also got to see a few friends (but unfortunately I didn't get to see as many of them as I'd like but I was under a short time frame). I got to go to church, and visit my Grandmama and check up on her since she had hip replacement surgery about 3 weeks ago. It's good to go home, but in a way it kind of makes me miss home more. I miss my family... my crazy daddy that makes me laugh all of the time, my mom whom is my best friend, and my brother that does silly stuff, but I know he loves me (deep down) ;) I miss my best friends. I never had a spare moment to sit at the house, because I was too busy joy riding around Andalusia or watching movies with them, or just sitting around and sharing what was on our minds. I miss y'all, so much :)
So today has been a good day, only had one class. It was freezing outside!!! But I managed to get some hot chocolate :) Dad was here on a trip, so I got to see him again and we went out to dinner! Guess I'll catch y'all later... Hope you all have a great week!
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