[XAntoftheSkyX]

Like most I had an up and down 2011. Even with some financial struggles, I was able to march my age out season of WGI with Boston University.

Work has been thankfully stable, my bosses have been so understanding with having multiple jobs and scheduling.

Teaching has also gone really well, I'm making a real impact/difference with my students. I also was given the added responsibility of Brass Instructor, and have been hired as the Visual Designer as well as Visual Instructor and possibly Front Ensemble Instructor.

In late October, I lost my mom's dad, which was the first real close family member I've lost. While I know I'm lucky to have had my family around me as much as I have, I know that unfortunately that won't last as long as it has.

I've been trying to apply for military service, but due to the collapsed lung some of you know I had in May, I was disqualified from the Air Force for 36 months. I'm now applying to join the Army, and am looking into repair and maintenance of weapons systems. I should know in a few days if I'm medically cleared for duty, but I've been given full confidence by those I've talked to about it.