Full Service 2009

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Let me just say that Donnie has some pretty eyes...a girl could get lost looking in them...

NKOTB Summer Tour 2009

FULL SERVICE 2009

Well, the dates have officially been released and their site once again has officially crashed! Same thing happened with the cruise when it went on sale...it's hilarious to me, but it also proves that these guys are loved by their fans. :) Luckily, Sarah-Jane was able to get the dates and send 'em to me, so I'll be seeing them June 5 in Virginia Beach at the VAB Amp and again June 7 in Bristow at Nissan Pav. They'll be in Raleigh June 3, but I can't see them there cause I don't have enough vacation days and it's not like I could call in sick...

So I speak up now...while my birthday isn't until July 14, I would really like my present to be cash and several months in advance. :) And then you can say you helped to pay for me to see New Kids On The Block... *giggles* So that'll make four times in one year and five times in eight months...call me crazy if you will, I call it dedicated...

...and I guess this also means I won't be going to see DMB in VAB either...cause I won't have a vacation day left for their August show...oops...

I also hope that by this tour being called "Full Service" it means they've added the song to the playlist...

I heart March Madness

We're in the thick of it now...being that this is Elite Eight weekend. While the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship is composed of 64 games, there are only potentially 6 games that I care about: North Carolina and whoever they play.

To recap:
19 March UNC v. Radford 101-58
21 March UNC v. LSU 84-70
27 March UNC v. Gonzaga 98-77
29 March UNC v. Oklahoma TBD

Now, I'm not a sports junkie, so I can't talk the talk. I just know what I like and I like UNC. My love of UNC basketball came about in a strange way. In 1989, there was this group - oh, you may have heard of them: New Kids On The Block...and with them being fans of the Boston Celtics and me being a fan of them, there started me watching the Celtics. Well, the more I watched basketball, the more I realized I liked the Chicago Bulls. My grandma and I watched a lot of their games together and watched them take three straight NBA titles. While the NBA is fast-paced, I found that it was easier (therefore more enjoyable) to follow college basketball games...and due to Dante Calabria...I discovered a love for UNC basketball, my senior year of high school. UNC came to mean even more to me after doing my summer internship in Chapel Hill in 1999. I can't say I follow hardcore, keeping up with stats and whatnot...I catch a game when aired...and am sure to catch all UNC/Duke games...

So, will UNC secure yet another championship? I certainly hope so. Hansbrough, Ellington, Green and Lawson and the rest of the guys certainly have been rocking the court. Not to mention they have now won the most games in NCAA history, pushing out Kentucky. Pretty dang impressive if I do say so myself. :)

Go Heels!!

Update: Carolina took Oklahoma 72-60, so off to the
Final Four...

Ponder This

What if real everyday life was like a musical and we all sang and broke out in choreographed dance. How sweet would that be?!?

Caleb's POV #2

My sister's family dog is obnoxious...unless he is eating or sleeping, he barks essentially non-stop. While watching the kids Thursday, the dog would not shut up, so I shouted to the dog, "Shut Up!" Caleb responded, "Auntie Sarah, the only person he listens to is me." So naturally, I asked Caleb to get the dog to hush. Caleb opened the laundry room door and called out, "Shut up you damn dog!" My eyes grew, I know, and said to Caleb that he shouldn't say that to which he responded, "Yes, I can" - to which I responded, "No you can't."

To which he ultimately responded, "Yes I can, Mommy says it all the time."

It took everything in me to not laugh at his response...

NKOTB-RVA

This first is my favorite group shot (Pose-off further down would be 2nd) I'll let these photos speak for themselves :)

"Laryngitis of the Feet"

Okiedoke, so I was traveling on youtube and came across the "Get Up With New Kids Saturday" [1990, MTV] and I almost posted those two Saturdays here, but just like endless travels on wikipedia, you too can have endless travels on youtube...and I ran across the above...it definitely took me back...and definitely made me reminiscent...Friday Night Videos rocked - especially if you didn't have cable (which I didn't during this time)and I remember watching this when it originally aired...

So if you wish to 'relive' some NKOTB action from back yonder ...youtube is the way to go...

Sidenote: Asides the fact that I can't get laryngitis, I would love to call in sick to work one day with an excuse of laryngitis of the feet ;)

Can't Believe It's Over

Just a smidge of Donnie and Jordan
I really like this first one of Donnie

Show Highlights with sidenotes:
Donnie had commented that we were the 4th loudest crowd and recognized Richmond was a smaller town and didn't expect us to beat the larger cities...and he had us scream again..."I think you just beat them."

It was definitely loud! I have never in all my life worn earplugs to concerts and yet still somehow have excellent hearing...but I had that post-concert buzz going on until a couple hours ago...

Donnie asked "Is it true that Virginia is for lovers?" and he stated that Richmond was the last stop in the south for a while (yay us!) He commented he needed a new girlfriend and thought she'd be from the south...HELLO! Here I am...you just need to find me. :)

My co-worker, Allan, had asked me what would I say upon meeting them...and I joked that Donnie and I would lock eyes and he'd say to me "You're the one I never knew I needed." *giggles* It's a nice dream...I bought Donnie a Virginia is for lovers t-shirt and Sarah-Jane got a gift for Danny...we were promised they actually receive the gifts, but with my trust issues, I didn't/don't believe it to be true. I hope he got the shirt...but I'll take another one on the cruise just to be sure...unless I hear otherwise... (also Allan asked what would I do if the ship wrecked and Donnie and I were on a lifeboat alone and landed on a deserted island - "Well, we'd have our own version of The Blue Lagoon." Yeah, nothing at all like LOST with the 'others'...haha!)

While it was Sarah-Jane's Cover Girl video that won us the opportunity to meet the guys...her change in lyrics were great...Donnie's change in lyrics, however, were surprising...I probably shouldn't 'capture' them here, but it's not like I keep a
3-D diary, and it's definitely memorable, so here goes:

...Won't you stay here with me, so I can put it in you...

*giggles*
Any comments I may have on this would go directly to
Mr. Wahlberg ;)

While I didn't get a for-real kiss at the M&G, it was nice that I was able to catch his attention from the platform and exchange air-kisses and get that oh so hot wink/smile combo of his. Gaaah!

You know this being the second time in a row...I just might come to expect this interaction with him :P

Maybe I shouldn't comment, but while they have some great fans (Sarah-Jane and myself included) they have some crazy fans...like 'psycho-cheerleader-chick' in the group photos from the 5*VIP post (I'll skip her crazy story, but will simply say 'egads!')...while waiting in line we met these two girls who had nothing nice to say about any of them and I wanted to ask 'then why are you here and why do you claim this to be your third M&G?' Usually the first question asked to another fan is "Who is your favorite?" And while I've made it clear that Jordan was then, Donnie is now...it's because I recognize these men have lives outside of New Kids On The Block. Jordan has a wife and a family and while I still think he's super hot, I can't (famous or not) crush on a married man...Donnie's being single...well, that's acceptable. And the same girl's response was "They are rock stars" stating it was okay for me to crush on Jordan...because "they are rock stars" Well sorry girl, I don't see it that way! They are men with families, responsibilities - this just happens to be their job...and while they are known all over the globe...at the end of the day when they aren't in the limelight and it's just them, they are men - plain and simple. That's who I would want to get to know - not New Kids On The Block member Donnie Wahlberg, but Donnie Wahlberg, the man - you know, Donald Sr. and Alma's son. *sigh*

...57 days until the cruise...

Are You Down?

Photos will be coming soon...I took over 200 pictures, so I gotta figure out a small percentage to post here...I put 76 of 'em on my facebook page...but I'll start with this one of Sarah-Jane and myself. :) ...and the beginning of the show (Call It What You Want)

Being second row was a pretty dang sweet place to be :)

So again, the show opened with CIWYW and closed with Step By Step and Hangin' Tough. Songs in no particular order:

My Favorite Girl * Games * Valentine Girl * Didn't I Blow Your Mind * If You Go Away * Please Don't Go Girl * Baby, I Believe In You * Give It To You * Where Do I Go From Here? * Cover Girl * You Got It (The Right Stuff) * I'll Be Lovin' You (Forever) * Dirty Dancing * Click, Click, Click * Twisted * Grown Man * Summertime

B-stage songs: 2 In The Morning * Single * Tonight

5* VIP RICHMOND

Lookit! I'm chillin' between Donnie and Danny :)
...and Sarah-Jane is all about some Danny

Upon walking in and seeing them in the 'for real', something unexpectedly inappropriate came from my mouth. "Holy f*ck!"

I know who they are but they haven't a clue who I am, so I hugged Jon and said, "Nice to meet you"...I hugged Jordan and said "My name is Sarah, nice to meet you (or so glad to meet you) and he said my name twice with that deep Boston accent of his (gaah!) - and then there was Joe...then the photographer calls out picture time. What?? I hadn't gotten to Donnie or Danny so I scrambled and got between Donnie and Danny. I don't know why, but I was afraid to relax my hand on Donnie's waist - I did for the second picture though :) With that wrapped arms came untangled and Donnie unknowingly elbowed me in my chest. It didn't hurt or anything...

So, picture time is over and they're 'moving us along'...WTH?...Oh hell no! I didn't get to this moment to not have any interaction with Donnie...I got my hug (sadly, I didn't go in for a kiss - timing wasn't right) And I honestly have NO CLUE what I said to him...I know words would have come out...don't know why I can remember everyone else and not him?!...Last was Danny. Got a hug and commented to him that I would see them on the cruise (why I didn't say that to Donnie, I have NO IDEA) But Danny replied with headnod "Oh, so you're going on the cruise." and like that it was over. I was tickled to meet them don't get me wrong! Hopefully instead of 'face time' I'll get 'FACE TIME' on the cruise. :)

Don't You Know That The Time Has Arrived

Ohmyword!

Sarah-Jane won the Mix 103.7 New Kids karaoke contest so that means:

I GET TO MEET NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK!!MARCH 18, 2009

It's taken me 20 years to get to this moment and while I knew I'd be meeting them on the cruise, I also thought it would be nice to meet them at a show prior to the cruise...Now that I've known about this for a handful of hours, I still feel nauseous and have no clue what I would say to any of them except that I'd see 'em on the cruise...I already know I wouldn't scream at them, but seriously what do you say?!

I remember when I met Jill, Gabby and Kate of Luscious Jackson (it'll be 10 years ago this October): I got pulled up onto the stage to dance with them (and other fans) during the last song: Citysong and after, they autographed my ticket, got pictures and got a few minutes one-on-one. I honestly couldn't tell you what I said with the exception of my talk with Kate. Remember when Queen Latifah had her own talk show? Well the lovely ladies of LJ had been on there prior to my concert and I had commented that I had skipped an art class to watch...Kate told me that I shouldn't have skipped just for them...but now I'm glad I did cause I've got this great element to my "I met Luscious Jackson" story :)

...and in all honestly, my picture of me and Jill is framed on a shelf above my bed...looks like she'll have to share the space now...

but back to the matter at hand...guess it'll come to me in the moment...but I don't want to be one of those girls who:

1. gets tongue-tied
2. becomes speechless
3. becomes a rambling idiot
4. gushes about how much I've loved them the past 20 years
(duh! they know that already ;)

*giggles* I get FACE TIME *giggles*

WANTED: Face Time Pt. 2

Here's a pic from Q94's website of Sarah-Jane and I at the NKOTB event:

WANTED: Face Time

It is said that lightning doesn't strike the same place twice...well, I no longer believe that statement to be valid. Reason being? Uhm...NEW KIDS!!
It's hard to believe that one week from today I'll be going to my fourth NKOTB concert...and even harder to believe that 58 days from the concert, I'll be in Miami boarding a cruiseship to sail to the Bahamas with them.

Our local radio station, Q94, is having a contest tomorrow night..."Are You New Kids On The Block's Biggest Fan??" Well, I may not be the biggest as I would think their families are their biggest fans (but what do I know?) but I'm definitely a huge fan. :) I'll be throwing on a NK t-shirt, along with my Hangin' Tough tour jacket (covered in buttons) along with the below poster. Basically, you need to be 'over the top' in appearance, have your photo taken by a Q94 staff member...your photo will then be put on their website for the public to vote...so if you're reading this...vote for me. Prize: Front row tix and meet-n-greet...ahh, some face time with Donnie, Jordan, Jon, Joe and Danny *giggles*

Here are the details: http://www.q94radio.com/pages/NewKidsOnTheBlock.html?_show

Side one of two sided poster featuring my guys!

The Jordan half...

...and the Donnie half

Side two: All the guys :)

UNC 79 - Duke 71

Couldn't be more prouder to be an UNC fan! So thrilled for the team... ACC regular season title now secure...once again, March Madness...

What an exciting time of year!!

The Bachelor: Jimmy Kimmel Edition

This is sooooo funny!! Now, I gotta be honest...I quit watching The Bachelor several seasons back, but I continued to watch The Bachelorette. Seeing what happened on the last season between DeAnna and Jason and learning that Jason would be the next bachelor prompted me to watch this entire season of The Bachelor. Initially, I was pulling for Jillian but once she was sent home, I found myself pulling for Melissa. And the finale last night, blew my mind like it a ton of America. I will keep my comments to myself as that is not what this particular blog posting is about (nor is it really my place to comment being that I wasn't there or a part of the relationship(s))

...but thank goodness for late night talk shows....this Jimmy Kimmel clip is HILARIOUS and I was busting up laughing the WHOLE time!! I myself would be 'torn' between Donnie and Jordan, but would ultimately choose DWahl being that he isn't married and Jordan is.

SNOW in RVA

So yeah, they were calling for snow and it rarely snows here - or if it does snow it doesn't stick and it certainly doesn't look like this the next morning...it hasn't snowed like this since winter '99-'00. It was nice to stay home today though...

Sure, snow is pretty, but honestly I'm glad it doesn't happen that often for us. Oh, and I was one of the silly ones who didn't believe the snow was coming and so I didn't rush to the grocery store - asides the fact that it was on my list of things to do today - and so yeah, I'm not going...and I'm actually out of milk...d'oh!

Below is what it looked like Sunday night while it was snowing - about 3 or so hours after it started and then a 'morning after' shot...it was not fun going outside to clear the snow off my car...the snow/ice/water soaked clear through my New Balances and at that point, I called it quits and came back inside...

Not looking forward to the overnight ice...think I may be taking a vacation day tomorrow, cause I'm not keen on driving in those conditions - simply cause I never have and don't really plan on it now...





AFTERTHOUGHT: Prior to going out on the balcony, Jonas and Peanut were looking out through the sliding glass door at the snow and so when I opened the door to go out on the balcony, I was going to let them go out there...but once the cold air brushed past 'em they took off running into the bedroom...from the beginning, Molly Belle was nowhere to be found...so sadly, no pictures of mis gatos in the snow...

Caleb's POV

My sister's three children participate in Upward Basketball at their church and yesterday were the last games of the season. After Caleb's game, he tends to wander around the facility...with his autism, it's kinda hard for him to focus to be still for long periods of time...so wander he does and every now and then he'll come back into the gym whether it's to get money for a snack or to give a big hug. Sometimes though when it's been too long, my sister will go herself or send a family member to check on him. She was videotaping their games, so she couldn't exactly stop to check on him. My mom went and came back stating that he was in room 108 and requested privacy. *giggles* So some more time had passed and I thought I'd go check on him - without even being asked.

He had moved on to another classroom, but allowed me to come in (Hey, I showed up with money. Any kid will deny their own privacy for a buck.) So, once I'm in the room, he tells me which seat to sit in and after giving him the dollar, asked if I had any more money. I found a nickle. His response was "Taxes for the dollar I have to spend at the Dollar Tree." Smart for a six-year old, yes? He then proceeded to tell me all about the Dollar Tree.

Caleb then decides he wanted to go through my purse. Nothing of real interest to a child - checkbook, keys, lip gloss...ah, the wallet...something of interest. He opened it and asked if I was broke because there was no money in it and said he would give me back the dollar so I'd have some money. I explained to Caleb that Auntie Sarah rarely carries cash and then I whipped out my debit card and explained how it worked. He thought that was cool!

Then he saw that my driver's license had a heart on it and asked if that meant I was an animal lover (which I am, but...) I explained that I was an organ donor. "What's an organ Auntie Sarah?" So we had a nice talk about what organs were and what it meant to be a donor and by having the heart on my license if I were to get in a bad car accident the emergency people would know it's okay to give my organs to people who really need them.

I was sitting there thinking - Am I freaking this kid out by talking about death? Nope, I think he was truly interested in what I was saying, cause later on he commented that he loved pork chops and did I? Without thinking, I said "Yeah, I like pig." His face wrinkled a bit and asked, "Do animals have to die for us to eat them?" I take a moment to panic in my head ("Crap, where's Anne when you need her?") But I simply asked Caleb if he wanted to know the truth and would he be sad if I said yes. Caleb: "No I won't be sad, just tell me the truth." So, I responded with honesty - yes, animals have to die for us to eat them.

His next response cracked me up! "Good, cause I like chicken."