Can Anyone Spell 180?

Have you ever said something, or did something, that made you look like an idiot? The answer is yes. If you answered no go ask a friend and see if they can recall a time you looked like an idiot, then come back and try again. Why do I feel stupid? I've put off blogging entirely since March. Not because I was busy, though I was, but because I was embarrassed. I refer you to the last blog. I was fresh off a trip back from Toronto, head held high, flying on a once in a lifetime experience. I didn't think there was anything that could stop me from getting to the top.... Fast forward about a month later, I'm married, renovating, and enjoying the challenge of two bands. Then I get tossed a curve ball at work and my time goes from manageable to nil and void. I've heard of this disease, I've had dear friends suffer from it, this plague on pipe bands.... life. I have the most supporting wife, a great home pipe band that supported my decision to try, but the job is a priority. Even today my schedule is making it difficult to manage getting to St. Andrew's let alone practicing Peel. So I had to throw in the towel. I thanked Graham, and John for giving me the opportunity, then walked away with my tail between my legs. The option of pursuing both bands was impossible with my given time. The decision was easy, it was practically made for me. Here's the logic. What's the priority? St. Andrew's has always been my top priority musically. This year is our finest effort as a drum corp, the numbers, the music, it's all there. Why would I risk all our years of hard work just for myself? So there it is, a 180 between last post and this one. Still positive, still excited, just focused. I guess I really am blue blooded.