I was in the high school jazz band. I am not ashamed of this fact.  However, I am quite aware that being a band geek in high school is considered by no one to be a cool extra curricular activity.  but, when a person uses this fact as a means to deliberately aid in the knocking down of Mon Frere scene points, i am not pleased.  Because people, scene points are important, and you need to collect as many as possible in the coolest way possible.  i suppose there is a noteable distinction between high school jazz band influence and just jazz influence.  Like the difference between "shitty amature" and "something worth my time."  Also, keep in mind that our ages are 25, 22 and 20.  haven't been at good old terrace high in a few years.

not over age of thirty= -30 points

caring about our success and goals= -25 points

writing this blog= -1,000 points

 feelings. hurt. kinda. pissed. in a respectful way. always in a respectful way.  -40 scene points.

not being a douche= priceless. fucking priceless.

also, i really really enjoyed the jazz band. it probably kept me out of a lot of trouble.