When two loves combine

Books and Joe Mac. Joe Mac and Books. HEAVEN.

Joey started the Let's Get This Foundation and his first "step" as he calls it, is a book drive. Joey needs new books for kids between 0-5 years old. If you donate $10 (buys 5 books) you get a free download of his new song. Anyway, my brain is still mush from Florida so just go here, www.letsgetthis.org for all the details.

Me and my NKOTB friends in sunny (HOT) Florida.
As you can see, none of them are axe murderers and nobody is crazy. We had an awesome time despite our dates standing us up.

No Service Part 2

Life is funny...life can suck and it can also be amazing. Notice, I'm not using CAPS? It's because I'm not totally devastated and angry anymore...well, I'm a little bummed I'm not trapped on a cruise ship with NKOTB this weekend but I digress.

Let me tell you a story:

Last May 16th I fell in love with my favorite boy band all over again. Then they did a show in San Jose and I really thought that would be it, that I would be satisfied. The thing is, in the meantime, I had met all these amazing fans online and they were doing all this crazy stuff to meet the guys. The guys have been nothing but amazing towards their fans, unlike any celebrity I've ever seen. I decided I wanted a piece of that. So, my new friends and I decided we would all go to a big concert together this summer. I started recycling cans and bottles when my bonus' were taken away because I was determined to go on this trip with CASH.

As you know, the trip was all set to happen. VIP passes, plane tickets, hotels, outfits...all bought. 10 girls were ready to go...and then Monday it all got ripped away from us. Everyone was upset but most felt the worst for me because I was the last "VIP virgin"...the only girl who had not met the guys yet. Then something amazing happened...

My friend Katie was determined that I would meet Joey Mac. I guess one of her twitter followers realized what happened and offered to GIVE me her meet and greet pass (her name is Jen) for her show in Connecticut. Katie lives in Connecticut...could I use my refunded VIP money to fly to CT? Katie and the rest of my friends donated a little money so I can stay in a hotel the night of the concert...

None of these gals have met me yet in person but I love them. They are amazing. So, in two weeks I'm still headed to Florida, but instead we are going to Disney World. It will be fun. Then 3 weeks after that I will get to meet Katie and FINALLY meet NKOTB. Life is funny...

NKOTB on Today Show

A full year after their first televised appearance, they are still going strong (to the chagrin of husbands and boyfriends everywhere) and better than ever.



Thanks to my friend Katie for the two soundcheck vids.
Now I just have to get my butt home so I can see it on TV! I'll try not to scare Tully with my squealing (yes, I'm still squealing a year later).

Sometimes a title isn't necessary...

...when someone puts their heart into something like this;



"Final" Lyrics (between me and Katie and a 100 or so listens of two different YouTube's)
Friday afternoon in Boston town and
Still know my way around and
Trying to find a rehearsal spot for
the reunion of New Kids on the Block

Gonna rip it like we used to do
Good to be back too with the crew
Don't know how it's gonna be but
Last time we made history so

Tell your momma and your sister too the
New Kids are comin back for you
In my mind I knew you'd never forget but
To see you again like this makes me feel
like I'll never be alone

Chorus
Where ever it is I'm going to
Whatever I am is because of you
and I thank you, and I thank you
Five brothers and a million sistas
Didn't know how much I missed ya
Thank you and I thank you

On my way back and on to rehearse
Call it What You Want but I call it love <---hehe, clever
Some people said we couldn't do it again but
the New Kids had the last word in the end

See what happens when you follow your dreams and
See what happens when you just believe, yeah
The whole world opens up her arms
Everything is easy that used to be hard

Tell your momma that I love her too but
Don't you know we did it all for you, cuz
In my heart I knew you'd never forget but
To see you again like this makes me feel
like I'll never be alone

Chorus
Where ever it is I'm going to
Whatever I am is because of you
and I thank you, and I thank you
Five brothers and a million sistas
Didn't know how much I missed you
Thank you and I thank you

You build me up, you make me high
When I feel your love I wanna fly, I wanna fly, I wanna fly
(piano)
And I thank you, and I thank you
Wherever it is
Whatever I am
And it's all, it's all because of you

Five brothers and a million sistas
Didn't know how much I missed you
I didn't know it, didn't know it, I didn't know

You pick me, you make me high
When I feel your love I wanna fly
No matter what I'm goin through, Oh!

You pick me up, you make me high
When I feel your love I wanna fly
No matter what we're goin through
There ain't nothin we can't do

(piano)
And I thank you, and I thank you
And I thank you, and I thank you

People often roll their eyes, make jokes, and laugh at us New Kids fans. They say they "don't get it", "the music sucks", "don't sing very well". I can't 100% disagree with any of those statements and neither can the "Kids" themselves. Nobody has ever claimed they had the greatest music or were the greatest singers. Does that mean they don't have a place? Does that mean they deserve the ridicule? The answer is no. This original song (no title as of yet), written by member (and my fave) Joey McIntyre, is the perfect example as to why we love them. It's because they TRULY love and appreciate their fans.

I did go to the Fresno show last week and it was a blast. My mom loved it. And you know what? Despite 2-3 of them being sick (Jon especially looked like he was going to pass out for most of the concert) they sang live and had the crowd up on its feet the entire show. (Unlike some super pop stars who get their music played all over the radio, tons of media attention, and then rip off their fans by lip syncing and barely even engaging the audience.) Sorry, rant over.

Thanks Joey. See you in West Palm Beach.

Finally!

Finally! I don't feel like I'm living in the Twilight Zone. Some of the decisions and statement the Bush Administration made, made me want to pull my hair out. How anybody with a brain could deny global warming has just boggled my mind...but we are talking about politicians.

Out with the old, in with the new. President Obama (yay!) is getting stuff done! Check out his latest announcement. He's actually going to let Cali and 12 other states make up thier own minds about fuel efficiency. Thank goodness.



Finally! NKOTB announce April tour dates...but the closest they are getting to me is L.A. Anybody want to go on a mini road trip...oh wait...its the weekend of my grandma's 90th bday. That figures. I guess I am destined to wait until summer.

Finally! A little success on getting back in shape. I lost 1.5lbs this week and another 1/2 inch on my waist. Woot!

Muwahhahahaha!

Hehe...hehe...NKOTB announced their Spring 2009 Tour Dates! LOL. Omg, you poor souls that go out of your way to hate them...you are going to be so drained by the end of summer you'll have to give in and accept they aren't going away. Unfortunately for me, they aren't rockin' anywhere near the west coast in March so I'm crossing my fingers for April...or this summer. Yes, they have said many times they plan to tour through the summer in the US. I will meet Joey McIntyre before I turn 31! I will! I think blockheads are responsible for all the technical issues on Twitter today. I hope my friend Logan in UK is having a blast at the guys' Manchester show right now!

Circuit City is closing- It is so weird seeing companies I literally grew up around close because of this recession. My grandma worked at Mervyn's and now it's gone. My dad was addicted to all electronic stores including Circuit City and now that's going away. So weird. Well, at least my employer bought snacks this week. Things are looking up...sort of, lol.

I don't love cooking, I love food.-I watch the Food Network a lot. At times I get inspired, like last night. I decided to make burgers. Yes, they were big and juicy...but for some reason when I season liberally, things come out super salty. I don't know what those chefs are doing with salt that I'm not. So, I've realized, I love food and watching others cook...I'm capable of feeding someone but I need to try to keep things simple.

Well, that figures

I get all excited about writing this blog and then on day two, my mind shuts up. In a way, that's nice. There are only a couple things that have caught my attention in the last 24 hours so here it goes:

1. Biggest Loser Season 7-I'm only halfway through the second episode. (I Tivo everything so you must forgive my delay when it comes to shows) Joelle. What is that chick's deal? Does she think saying "I'm going to do it." out loud means she's actually doing it? She's starting to seem a little off her rocker and poor Bob almost snapped. I'm starting to see why she may still live at home. Coddled much?

2. American Idol- My favorite story of the night was the guy who lost his wife. They kept teasing us and I was joking with my husband that it was probably his hamster or something and they were messing with us. Ok, I felt bad. His wife! A month before! I would not be able to function. He rocks. I like that he didn't tell the judges and ask for their pity.

3. Obama's letter to his daughters-AWWW. What an awesome dad. I can't wait until Bush's last day. Oh, I mean, Obama's inauguration next Tuesday.

4. President Bush finally admits he'd do things different-um dude...maybe if you'd done that sooner a certain segment of the population wouldn't be so sick of you.

5. No Doubt is working on new material and going on tour! Yeah, I'm probably way behind on this. I worshipped Gwen (No Doubt Gwen) in high school. I am so glad they are back. I've never seen them live...hopefully I'll get the chance this year.

6. NKOTB did a great job on the National Lottery in UK. So hot. Joey can blow, sigh.



That's all for now.