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Nicky's Reflection of Her First Year!

1/25/2013

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Hey everyone! 

I can’t believe it has been almost an entire year since the Sole Sisters’ journey with Tau Beta Sigma began! As Iota prepares to begin our Membership Education Process I can’t help but think back upon my time in TBS thus far. I am going to share some of my favorite memories in Tau Beta, so get ready!

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1) Sole Sisters

"Pledge classes" *cough cough* tend to grow very close during the MEP and last year around this time I was so looking forward to that! At first, it was not what I had expected; getting to know each other was difficult because we were so different. Imagine a cheerleader, video game enthusiast, and rock jock in the same room for extended periods of time! 

I remember the first night of our MEP Ashley and Kelsey were explaining to the rest of us how hard it is to maintain proper carrying position with their instruments (baritone and flute). The conversation got a little heated until it was brought to attention the strength and discipline it takes to march a clarinet ;-)

I love each and every Sole Sister with all my heart! Our differences were actually our pledge class’ strength; we learned how to accept and love each other for our differences and had a lot of fun doing it. We gained new perspectives, and I believe we each brought something to Tau Beta that’s unique.

P.S. If you haven’t heard yet Ashley and I will be roomies next year! We are very excited about it and already have big plans for our apartment. I am thankful for Tau Beta and Sole Sisters--with out them I probably would never have met my great friend and future room mate, bridesmaid, etc.. lol

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2) My bigs!



I am incredibly blessed to be Sara Bitting’s little sister! She is the hardest working, strongest, most selfless person I have ever met! From learning a new instrument and changing my major to sharing the office of service chair with her, Sara has been there supporting and helping me since day one.

My favorite memories with Sara have to include my first euphonium lesson (she taught me how to buzz after 6 years of playing clarinet, you can imagine how that went!) and time time she made me yummy dinner to make my Mastering Chemistry experience less painful :-P 

I’m thankful for the little things too, like walking to meetings together and serving BUGWB together before and after every rehearsal. Then there was my first (and only) car accident-- although remembering it is scary it also reminds me how blessed I am to have her in my life! My car was totaled and I had caused her injuries, but she just kept asking if I was okay, giving me hugs, and telling me everything was going to be alright. That’s the love of a big sister right there! 

Here is a picture of us working a Sing concession on my birthday, right before Sole Sisters officially became members of Tau Beta Sigma. We had way too much fun doing food run (we were both under the weather, so maybe it was all the medicine?)!

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This is my big brother, Sergio Rodriguez’s huge family. It is huge because Serge is an amazing person! He’s always up for a good laugh or deep conversation, and he’s an awesome listener.

As you can see, he has a ton of little brothers and then there’s me-- can you say spoiled?!? The first time we all spent time together, he let me ride in the front of the car with him and control the radio and AC. I miss him so much!

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3) Receptions!

So I know receptions aren’t normally one’s favorite part of service, but I actually enjoyed working receptions last fall. Really they’re just time to spend with sisters and brothers!

The very first concert reception didn’t go so well; we couldn’t find the table or punch bowls, the table cloths were dirty and the frame was broken. Being service chair, I was getting all sorts of communication from older members: phone calls, texts, pigeon carriers (just kidding lol) but no one could seem to figure out where things were or how to fix it. I was so stressed. In the end all of the items were lent to us and we worked with what we had. After it was all over I thanked Josh, Kappa Kappa Psi Beta Alpha’s service chair, for remaining so calm, and his reply was “things always work out”. That phrase has stuck with me ever since; whenever I start to feel really stressed about a situation I remember it’s not forever! 

At my last reception as service chair, everything went much smoother. That is, until Patty walked into McCrary Music Building carrying dinner for his brothers. As he was giving them their change a penny fell into the punch bowl, which was already full of Dr. Pepper float! After Adam scrambled to locate and remove the penny, Josh, calm as always, instructed them to make new DP floats with the extra Dr. Pepper we had. 

Just as they had cleaned up the mess Patty opened the extra Dr. Pepper bottle and out it spilled (or should I say exploded) onto the table and floor. What a night! I will definitely miss working with these K Psi’s!

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Lastly, here is a fun memory from the joint Halloween rush event.. no explanation needed!

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That’s all for now folks, I’ve got to go get ready for formal interviews tonight :-) Hope you enjoyed reading about some of my experiences in Tau Beta Sigma!

<3 MLITB,
Nicky
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Allyson being Serendipitously Sentimental :3

1/20/2013

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Hello Beautiful sisters,

Last Saturday Logan and I hosted our engagement party! For those of who haven't heard, my sweet Logan proposed to me at the Baylor marina on Saturday November 2nd after the Baylor homecoming game! We will be getting married in one year! As you may or may not know, mine and Logan's anniversary of being a couple is coming up. That is, one day after the anniversary of Serendipity becoming the Tau Beta Sigma pledge class  of spring 2010. That's right, I have had Serendipity a tad longer than I have officially had my dear fiancé. And on that note, I just want to let everyone know how much the seven of you mean to me-my six beautiful MC sisters and my amazing fiancé. Without the seven of you I would not be what I am. Thank you all so much for the best three years of my life so far! 

MLITB,
Allyson Ray
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ALUMNI TAKES ON COURTSIDE 2013!

1/11/2013

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Bowl Game Recovery 2013

1/7/2013

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Happy 2013, Sisters! 

I hope you all brought in the New Year with new resolutions, and old friends! Personally, I spent my new year in downtown San Antonio with a new BUGWB friend :) We had a blast... of course, prior to our celebration, we spent a good amount of downtime at my house since we are all still recovering from the Bowl Game! How 'bout them Baylor Bears???

In case you didn't follow us on twitter much, let me share with you some of our tweets (most pictures included) 

BOWL GAME!! BOWL GAME!! BOWL GAME!! BOWL GAME!! BOWL GAME!! BOWL GAME!! #HolidayBowl #BUGWB #4G8RBands@HolidayBowlGame pic.twitter.com/8o9nnJRA
:55 AM - 24 Dec 12 
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BUGWB takes on Abilene! Quick lunch stop with yummy BBQ... Seriously. It was delicious! Next stop: Van Horn, TX! #BUGWBGoesBowling
2:10 PM - 24 Dec 12 · 

In Van Horn, TX! Dinner time! #BUGWBGoesBowling #HolidayBowl
7:42 PM - 24 Dec 12 ·

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Hellooooo New Mexico! #BUGWBGoesBowling
10:53 PM - 24 Dec 12 · 

NOTE: I missed taking a lot of really great pictures & making a lot of really great tweets... I was INCREDIBLY sick on the bus and actually spent the night in the bathroom on the bus... I missed the Christmas Day rehearsal too because I was too weak to do anything. :( It was REALLY awful! I made the best of my time at the bowl game, but hated the fact that I had this 24 hour stomach bug. I didn't fully recover from it until the bus ride back when I was actually able to sleep!!! :) 


SO, to fill in the time I missed I will make my own tweets right now: 


We finally made it to San Diego!!! Can't wait for a yummy buffet breakfast! #BUGWBGoesBowling #breakfast
9:47 AM - 25 Dec 12


Time for a super productive 4.5 hour rehearsal!!! We can do it! #BUGWBGoesBowling #BUGWB #4G8RBands
12:30 PM - 25 Dec 1


WOW! I don't think anyone was expecting all this BUGWB "swagger"! #BUGWBGoesBowling
(Picture credited to Ashley Bird, one of our newest members. She crossed in Spring 2012... She won't be "new" for much longer!) :3
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So happy that all our returning members know the drill! It's going to be a fantastic performance! Next stop: Christmas Dinner! #BUGWBGoesBowling
6:30 PM - 25 Dec 12

#ChristmasDinner done right! We had a nice salad, steak and tilapia (I think, I don't like fish, so IDK!), AND DESSERT! 
8:30 PM - 25 Dec 12
(Photos credited to Stephanie Colburn, an alumna of BUGWB & current member of Mu Phi Epsilon!) 
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Day 2 of the Holiday Bowl! Headed out to a pep rally, then Sea World, then on to rehearsal! Woooo! :) #BUGWBGoesBowling #HolidayBowl
10:01 AM - 26 Dec 12 · 

Battle of the Bands! Shout out to UCLA's band! They played Oppa Gangum Style.. it was awesome! #sicUCLA #HolidayBowl pic.twitter.com/G6JSQHN0
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Baylor Football ‏@BUFootball
Golden Wave Band performing at @HolidayBowlGame kickoff luncheon. #sicUCLA pic.twitter.com/sVMECnWJ

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Fun times at Sea World! pic.twitter.com/AX6MBqRG
6:43 PM - 26 Dec 12
(we were trying to get the turtle ornament in the picture... that's why Lynn is on the ground :3)
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Sic 'em Sea World! While we were trying to take a picture, a dolphin kept splashing us! pic.twitter.com/seXeT7wa
6:52 PM - 26 Dec 12 ·
(Lynn literally turned around to the dolphin & said in a sassy voice, "RUDE!" haha) 
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J. J. Joe, former Baylor QB, "they're cool here in California, but let's show them how Wacky Waco can be! We are hot in Waco!"#HolidayBowl
8:24 PM - 26 Dec 12

Just one more thing to do today! REHEARSAL! Last stretch of the day! #BUGWB #dedication
9:38 PM - 26 Dec 12

Last rehearsal! Wooooooooo! :) we made it! :) pic.twitter.com/1ww5ZIif
11:54 PM - 26 Dec 12 
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IT'S BOWL GAME DAY! #SicUCLA #HolidayBowl #BUGWB
9:59 AM - 27 Dec 12
Kat Howell ‏@TBSigmaSWDPres
@TBSiota Good luck sisters! Have fun! I'm glad y'all made it safely. :)#MLITB
10:32 AM - 27 Dec 12 · Details

Almost time for the parade! pic.twitter.com/mLCaezvY
11:42 AM - 27 Dec 12 · 
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We just played Word Up with UCLA's band! It was sooooo much fun! History is being made! #HolidayBowl #BUGWB
2:14 PM - 27 Dec 12 

Bruiser better not fall in! :) #HolidayBowl #BUGWB @bruiser_bear pic.twitter.com/F2JoBE9A
2:18 PM - 27 Dec 12

Kelly Adams ‏@baylorgrad
To my @TBSiota sisters at the #holidaybowl -- have a great time! (from a member of the Playing Cards pledge class, spring 1992)
3:35 PM - 27 Dec 12

Things to do: BREAK! Tailgate show, dinner, pregame, bowl game,#sicUCLA! LET'S GO #BUGWB! We're a part of history in the best way possible!
4:03 PM - 27 Dec 12 

Here's a mini collage of our day so far! :) sic 'em giant turtle balloons :) #BUGWB #HolidayBowl pic.twitter.com/TobNzAOj
4:25 PM - 27 Dec 12 
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Have fun at your last game, Seniors! @HeatherBear2013@TaylorPrayTell @emilykh @Kimmy_Bear12 :) #4G8RBands#BUGWB #HolidayBowl
5:20 PM - 27 Dec 12

We're splitting up to perform at 4 different tailgates! Watch out! Here comes the Golden Wave Band! #HolidayBowl #BUGWB
6:29 PM - 27 Dec 12 

Almost time for pregame! GET EXCITED! #BUGWB #HolidayBowl#sicUCLA pic.twitter.com/frdAPwZR
8:15 PM - 27 Dec 12
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WE'RE EXCITED!!!!!!!!!! GO BU! #HolidayBowl WOOOOOOO!@divatinker @HeatherBear2013 pic.twitter.com/fHNcx447
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Baylor is receiving the ball to start off the game! There are so many fans here! It is incredible!!!!! #sicUCLA!
8:59 PM - 27 Dec 12

Baylor Football ‏@BUFootball
The Golden Wave Band takes the field at Qualcomm Stadium.#sicUCLA pic.twitter.com/GVgIGNxX
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8:35 PM - 27 Dec 12

Almost time for Halftime! Sic 'em #BUGWB! :) We're playing a funky arrangement of Beethoven's 5th & 1812 Overture! :) with fire works!
Trevor Angood ‏@TBSwdcounselor
@TBSiota sitting up behind you guys! Nice work! Welcome to San Diego! #4gr8rbands pic.twitter.com/uvFJnxdt
Kelly Adams ‏@baylorgrad
@TBSiota I hope someone is recording the #BUGWB halftime show to post online later! :-D

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Get it, Bruiser! #HolidayBowl #BUGWB #BruiserPlaysTenorDrums@bruiser_bear pic.twitter.com/e0z0QWRc
11:28 PM - 27 Dec 12 
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Our to do list today: load buses, head to the San Diego Zoo, spend a lot of time at the zoo, shower, then head south to BEAR COUNTRY!#sicem
10:24 AM - 28 Dec 12 

Going down a hill, the bottom compartment of the bus 3 opened & our hat boxes came flying out! It's all good though! Onward to the ZOO!
11:28 AM - 28 Dec 12
(Leanna Mason made this silly meme :3)
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We just met ET! His name is Winston and he is approximately 100 years old! He lives here in the San Diego Zoo! #BUGWBpic.twitter.com/avm0PWm7
12:23 PM - 28 Dec 12 
(Winston was Steven Spielberg's inspiration and face for ET!! .... And he also responds to his name! Incredible!)
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NOTE: I literally slept from San Diego to El Paso... I woke up twice to use the restroom when we stopped, but fell right back asleep! 12 hours of sleep & I completely missed New Mexico! Yay for getting better! Haha

Hey Texas!!!! The Golden Wave Band has returned! Breakfast time :)
9:41 AM - 29 Dec 12 


Leanna ‏@jeesussfreakk
She's the cutest. @saranicole920 @TBSiota #TURTLEPUPPETpic.twitter.com/aFlUgp1R
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1:17 PM - 29 Dec 12 
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We're in Odessa, TX! Quick potty stop! Then we will be headed to Abilene to pick up dinner, & eat en route. After that, WACO! :)#4G8RBands
4:39 PM - 29 Dec 12 

Baylor University ‏@Baylor
Not to be forgotten - #BUGWB - on the way home from San Diego! Winners of the Holiday Bowl Battle of the Bands! #ourbandrocks
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6:48 PM - 29 Dec 12 · Details

We made it back to Waco safely! #BUGWB just dropped off their uniforms at Floyd Casey for the last time this season, until August 2014!
11:03 PM - 29 Dec 12 
(going back and reading this tweet, I meant that BUGWB will drop off their uniforms at Floyd Casey for the last time until the season ends in 2013... haha... silly 140 characters & sitting on a bus for 26 hours....)

Thanks to @LoriScott12, our final time from San Diego, CA to Waco, TX is 26 hours & 28 minutes! #wehavelanded! #heywaco #heybaylor#BUGWB
11:08 PM - 29 Dec 12 

Needless to say, I had a blast at the bowl game... especially when my tummy cooperated! :3 We hope you enjoyed watching the game as much as we enjoyed being there! It was a fantastic time to be a part of the Baylor University Golden Wave Band & I guarantee you, none of us will ever forget it! :3

<3 MLITB, 
Heather
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