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-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...

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*

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.

The Right Stuff

Credit: RD/Dziekan/Retna


I just have to comment ... Never has anyone made jeans and neckties look hotter then these guys!

Funny Feeling

Let me first start off with the backstory...at the DC concert, we were told to text a message to New Kids to a certain number and it would give us a chance to win front row for a handful of songs...I remember texting something to the affect of "Hugs to Duddits [blah, blah, blah]" 1. as a reference to the character Donnie played in the movie Dreamcatcher and 2. Donnie was/is all about hugs...a million and one to be exact...

Prior to the show they were showing the texts on the jumbo screens to either side of the stage...they were fun/interesting to read...anywho, in all actuality - texting to this number signed you up to get texts 'from New Kids' like for example: Spring Tour Dates, Enter code "NEWKIDS" for 10% off merchandise on site, etc., etc.

So, I get this text yesterday saying "CALL US!...and maybe we'll even call you back."

Sad but true, I debated for about two hours whether or not to follow through. I mean, as a teen I NEVER got to call 1-900-909-5KIDS (yes, I remember the #)and that would have been at like $2.95/minute or something to hear a pre-recorded message...

What do you say to a recording that you are confident will not actually get to them...honestly, here the morning after I remember commenting on seeing them in DC, seeing them soon here in the RVA and that I was going on the cruise and looked forward to meeting them...*hangs head down* ...Yes, I called... Got a pre-recorded message from Joey Mac basically saying how they were kicking it old school with a phone...it was fun to listen to...

Got a funny feeling there's no actual call back - like an actual conversation. The guys are waaayyyyy too busy to be calling fans individually. So, do I expect a call back? Honestly, no. But, I think I'll get a text telling me I have a message and it'll be another pre-recorded message...sent out to all who called in the first place.

Skeptical...sure...wouldn't you be? Can you even begin to imagine the number of girls who called yesterday...and while it was a Massachusetts number, praises for free cell minutes after 7 ... didn't cost me a dime.

...eh, guess I'll keep you posted - if there's anything to post about...

Games

This is a blended blog...I took Donnie's most recent blog from http://www.nkotb.com/ and put in my own responses...just for fun :)

Hey All….
Hey Donnie!
Canada? NUTS!
Really?
The US? CRAZY!
I know, right?
The UK and Europe? INSANE!
Oh yeah?
The US and Canada again???
Can’t wait for March 18!
ARE YOU F@#*ING KIDDING ME?!
Are you effing kidding ME??
Is your head really screwed on straight???
Last time I checked.
Is your mind really right?????
Yes
Are you absolutely sure you want to do it again??
YES!
Cuz guess what?
What?
I AM READY!!!!!!
ME, TOO!!!!
I am more than ready!!!!!
I was born ready!!!
I was ready the day we stopped.
I was ready when I first heard rumors about the reunion…
Here’s the thing….
Okay, I’m waiting…
We had so much fun….
Yeah, we did didn’t we?
Can we have more?
Endless supply
We let ourselves go….
Gone
Can we go further?
As far as we want to go
We pushed it to the limit….
C'mon, is there such thing as a limit??
Can we push it harder?
Pushing as we speak!
We got crazy…
Insane in the membrane
Can we really get any crazier???????
Uhm, really Donnie you have to ask??!
HELL YEAH WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!
I KNOW!
This is your time!!!!!!
My time?!
This is our time!!!!!!
OUR TIME!!!!
It only gets better!!!!!!!!!!
Better? What’s better than this?
I’M GETTING TOO EXCITED!!!!!
I’m excited for us. :)
I can’t even type no more…..
Awww…
It’s 4 am in Amsterdam and I gotta go for a run in the sub-zero temperatures to cool off!!!!!
Better you than me – Sarah don’t run
It’s about to get real crazy.
Real crazy?
You’ve been warned.
I consider myself warned.
Come ready or don’t come at all!!!!!!!
Oh trust me, I’m ready!!
In 2009 we go harder.
Harder than 2008??! Well, I guess so since there's a cruise this year and not last...
There is too much to be down about in the world right now…..
Yeah, I might not have a job come the end of this year…
Let’s laugh and sing and dance and hug and kiss and spread the love all the way through it!!!!
Can I take pictures?
It’s our time.
You and me time :)
Nuff said.
Nuff said.
As Always Your Man-
Donnie W
Yours, Sarah
PS- you ain’t get enough face time? You ain’t get any face time?
Nope, no face time but fingers are crossed for March 18 and most definitely May 15-18
It’s 4AM- I don’t sleep.
It’s almost 3am – Not sure why I’m still awake
Find me!!!!!
Oh, I’ll be sure to find you
Owwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!
*giggles*

Tick Tock ... How much longer will I be employed?

Well, some of y'all may have heard about the Pfizer merger with Wyeth...(press release at http://www.pfizer.com/) We aren't being told much of anything as expected as the deal won't be final until later this year, so I guess there isn't much to tell at this point. And I understand this as there's tons 'o stuff for the top peeps to figure out.

So, I feel secure that I'll have a job at least until the merger goes through...hey, as long as I have a job through my cruise with New Kids, I could really care less about what happens after that. It's not like this is a career...it's just a pitstop en route to becoming a photographer. :)

I'm thankful to have a job, don't get me wrong...it's nice to have a roof over my head, a reality-dream vehicle to drive, food in my stomach and clothes on my back...but why should I stress/worry about something over which I have no control. Just gonna roll with the tide cause this merger will be whatever it will be. While I can't see down the road, God can and I don't have to worry (God told me so) - so I'm not. With the merge, maybe I'll still have a job - maybe I won't - maybe I'll find another job beforehand - heck, maybe Donnie Wahlberg will be sooo smitten with me that after the cruise he'll invite me California....hahaha! Hey, a girl can dream, right?

Only 107 more days....awww yeah!

Call It What You Want

New Kids On The Boat?!

New Kids On The Sea...
(perhaps?! I like that one better :)

Straight from nkotb.com: Photo by: Albert Ferreira/startraksphoto.com

In December, I got an email telling me to "Save The Date" and so I immediately put in a vacation request, not knowing what I was putting a request in for...and then I kid you not on January 14 (my half birthday, btw)...I got a follow-up email telling me that what I had suspected for the past month was in fact a reality...

...NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CRUISE...
MAY 15-18, 2009

Holy cow! Seriously?! A cruise...with five guys I've known of for 20 years...and not only is this a once in a lifetime opportunity (unless somewhere they decide to do a second cruise)...but you'd actually get to meet them. Shut up!

I found it odd that the same day the email came out was the same day the cruise went on sale...at first I was torn because I wasn't crazy about traveling on a cruise alone and then with the pricing...well, did I really want to spend all that money? It didn't look like it would be selling fast as girls were posting comments on the site about not going. And, I had already decided that most of my tax return would go toward moving to Raleigh - whenever that happened...

So Wednesday night I had a long, long talk with my sister...and I thought she would think I was crazy for even considering this trip. So, I asked her: "If it were Rick Astley and you didn't have to worry about the money to pay for it and you didn't have to worry about your kids, would you go?" Her response, of course, was yes. She advised that I wouldn't want to live with regret and she knew me well enough that if I didn't do this, I would look back with regret...by the end of the conversation, I found myself saying "Raleigh will always be there and I'm willing to put it off for another year to do this." All the while I'm crunching numbers to see if I can really afford to do this...

At work Thursday, I went back to the cruise portion of their site to either say goodbye to a dream or hello to a reality. Holycow! 95% of the cruise was SOLD OUT! I had to make a decision fast. So I called Anne again and by the end of that conversation, I had clicked "Submit."

Yeah, so uhm...*giggles*... I uh, well am going on my first real vacation since age 11 (no lie...my last vacation was my last family vacation to Jamaica Christmas 1988 - family split up the next year) and where am I going on vacation? Well, it's strange because last year I decided I would go on my first real vacay like to Wilmington, NC or maybe back to NYC or well...it hadn't been decided yet. So, by now you've probably guessed "Sarah is going on a cruise to meet New Kids On The Block." That would be a big YEAH!!

After I clicked "Submit" all of the sudden I got a knot in my stomach and my legs felt like Jello. Oh my lord, did I really just click "Submit?" I had the confirmation email that told me I had...so now I gotta book a flight from Richmond to either Ft. Lauderdale or Miami...JetBlue has a direct flight from RIC to Ft. L but we're leaving from the Port of Miami and all the Miami flights from RIC involve connecting flights *thumbs down* The cruise is from Miami to the Bahamas to Miami. Guess I should research things to do in the Bahamas...seriously? 4 days, on a boat, in the ocean with Jon, Jordan, Joe, Donnie and Danny...aww yeah!

If you want you can go to www.nkotb.com/cruise to see what my trip'll be...all the opps to hang out with the guys...and all those silly screaming girls...d'oh! *smacks head* But it's a trip of a lifetime and even as I type - it still doesn't seem real that in 4 months...you know, at the concert in October: drove to DC - it didn't hit me; got to my seat - it didn't hit me; 1st -and- 2nd opening acts - still hadn't hit me; lights go down - getting there; and when the letters NKOTB spread across the jumboscreen (see photo at top) - it finally hit me that I was 31 years old and at a New Kids concert - silly, right? I'm guessing my cruise won't hit me until I'm walking up to the boat or actually talking to any of them...

Ironic how having that moment with Donnie at the concert, I commented on my blog that the only thing that could have made that night better was to have met them...I never would have thought that 3 months later, I'd be 4 months away from that statement becoming a reality.

You know...Jordan's birthday is during the trip...wonder if I should get him something?? :)

Max Payne

Number ONE

at the box office...

I had seen a review that suggested ear plugs...I suggest ear plugs! I also suggest you sit through the credits. I hadn't read anything telling me to - and I don't usually sit through them - but something told me to stay and I'm glad I did because there is an extra scene at the conclusion of the credits and sets it up perfectly for a Max Payne 2. I haven't heard anything about a MP2 - although I've known about Max Payne for 2+ years (cause I was still employed by the newspaper when I first heard of it.) Not being a gamer, I've never played Max Payne and I only knew the most basics of the game prior to purchasing my ticket...but that was enough for me.

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Video Game v. Graphic Novel

One of my favorite movies is The Crow (1994, Brandon Lee) and I saw some parallels between the movies:

The Crow was mostly dark and rained throughout.

Max Payne was mostly dark and snowed throughout.

The Crow used warm tones to convey flashbacks of Eric and Shelly.

Max Payne used warm tones to convey flashbacks of Max, Michelle and their newborn.

The Crow was about Eric avenging the death of his lost love, Shelly.

Max Payne was about Max avenging the death of his wife, Michelle and their newborn. The difference being that Max never died and with the help of the crow, Eric was brought back.

Prior to seeing MP, the only other person I knew I was going to see was rapper, Ludacris. I had NO CLUE I was going to see Kate Burton - (aka Ellis Grey aka Meredith Grey's mom from Grey's Anatomy)

So, I can't speak "gamer" and make comments as to how a movie "based on the video game Max Payne" compares. You'll have to read elsewhere for that. But I liked the movie - especially considering I had been waiting so long for it - and yes, I'd watch it again with earplugs. :)

The only 'downer' for me was selfishly I had hoped that the song for the game Late Goodbye by Poets of the Fall would have made an appearance, but it did not...

Mark Wahlberg on SNL

I can only guess you've heard/read about Andy Samburg doing a skit a few weeks back on SNL called "Marky Mark Talks To Animals" ... I saw the skit as it aired and only laughed cause when I closed my eyes, Andy really sounded just like Mark. Other than that...uhm...

I read that Mark had been shown the skit on You Tube and didn't think it was really all that funny. I had hoped that there would be some kind of skit response, but thought the likelihood was zilch. I watched this weekend cause I heard Sarah Palin was going to be on and I wanted to see what they'd do with her and Tina Fey. So when Mark appeared, I shot straight up off the couch...

I thought the later skit with Mark, Andy and the donkey was hilarious. I thought it commendable for Mark to make an appearance - in response to the initial skit - and make light, and fun - of the whole thing.

I've also read where The Funky Bunch want to reunite...and wisely Mark has said no. While I loved Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (saw 'em in concert), I think it would be a huge step back for Mark. Sounds contradictory I know, but while I jammed out to the likes of Good Vibrations, Mark is a better actor than rapper. (No offense, Mr. Wahlberg) I can appreciate and respect him wanting to keep past career "mishaps" from his small children (Hey, I've never seen Boogie Nights myself), but I don't think he should be embarrassed by career choices. (Note that I did not say 'embarrassed by movie choices' - every actor has a movie or two they later wish they hadn't participated in.)

Think about it though: Prior to "Marky Mark" he engaged in activity, which led to a police record - juvenile petty stuff. The music got him away from that behavior and in turn the music (and his Calvin Klein contract) acted as a bridge that led to an acting career that led to a producer career (Hello - Entourage...) so...there you go.

Two Wahlbergs & a M. Night Shyamalan

So my first M. Night Shyamalan movie was this past summer - The Happening - with Mark Wahlberg. I hadn't seen Mark on the big screen since The Italian Job, so I was long overdue. The movie was stupid...a waste of my time and money (yay that I only attend matinees). The premise was that nature was out to get us and it was best to stay in small groups...which would have made sense until the following:

1. Mark's character was in a group of five that was safe. Yet John Leguizamo's character was also in a group of five and laughably met their demise.
2. There was a lady in a group of one - ONE, y'all - you can't get any smaller than a group of one and yup...she met her demise.

I saw the movie on a Friday afternoon after a half day at work. Including myself there were like 11 people in attendance - and I'm sure all 11 of us left wondering "What the heck?" We spent more time laughing at the ridiculousness of it all than feeling any sense of suspense. I could foresee it being made fun of on Mystery Science Theater 3000 ... For being my first M. Night movie, I was highly disappointed.

So let's fast forward to this past Friday night: I had been told by many "You need to see The Sixth Sense" - so I finally saw it. I remember that it came out the same time as The Blair Witch Project, because my roommate's friend gave away the ending - you know, the truth about Bruce Willis (well his character anyway) - hence, why in all this time I've never bothered to see it.

I actually liked it. I'd watch it again. Heck, I'll probably even buy it. I knew Donnie Wahlberg was in it... I didn't realize for only one scene... but as the movie progressed, I didn't even care that he wasn't in it longer. Yay for the Saw series?!?

Fresh From My Yahoo...Aww yeah!

My Favorite Girl...oh, oh, oh-oh she's my favorite girl
(One of my favorites off Hangin' Tough CD)

Joe & Donnie on the screen, yo!

Donnie Wahlberg :) ...sigh...
Hard to tell, I know, but trust me on this one
(Make some NOISE!!)

I'm 99% sure this last one is Jordan singing
Baby, I Believe In You
He did it the SAME way he did 17 years ago...
white button-down, unbuttoned, black pants
and a fan blowing on him...
so glad to have the PPV concert from back then on VHS. (D'oh!)

Sigh...now I kinda wish I was going to see them in Charlotte, 30 October. Sigh...hopefully they'll continue to do well and go on a second tour...and I'll get to see them again. (Fingers totally crossed) While I'm not responding the same way I did from ages 12-16, it's still pretty dang exciting, you know. Ironically, the last song on their last CD prior to THE BLOCK, was entitled I'll Be Waitin' and I guess even though by 1994 the music scene had moved on, the guys had moved on, and in a way their fans had moved on (Hello! I was listening to a lot of rap by this time)...some of us hoped that one day they'd return to the scene and the wait would be over...and the day finally came! And it's not that I'm trying to relive my youth (it was hard enough being a teenager once!) cause I'm not. It's just that New Kids took off at a 'critical' time in my life and they were always 'there' for me...how could I not still love them after all these years?! Today I have a deep affection and admiration for them, that a hysterical teenager could in no way appreciate at the time....though I am grateful for the memories...both old and new.

Donnie Wahlberg: The Money Shot

Concert Photos & Details...

Sarah's camera phone took WAY better pictures not to mention video, so while I'm waiting for her to email 'em to me, here's some from my camera:

The Opening Lights:

that streak there became "NKOTB"

Blue Lights:
White Lights:

(I think that's Donnie on the screen?!)
Jordan Knight: aww yeah! :)
Donnie & Jon w/Sunny (dancer):

This was the song Dirty Dancing

The show itself was 2 hours of AWESOME!! And the whole seeing them oh-so-close was just the cherry on top. I have to say I'm glad something like this did not happen when I was 12/13, because I don't know that I would have been able to appreciate it as much as I do now. I guess once and forever a Blockhead :)

...although, I don't have intentions of buying ALL the merchandise this go-around - but I don't think it'll be as extreme as it was 18 years ago. You know the lunchboxes, dolls, sheets, sleeping bags, giant posters, giant buttons, etc.

They opened the show with Single and encored with Step By Step and Hangin' Tough. Here's a list of all the songs I remember them singing...I don't think I've left any out, but 22 songs is quite a lot anyways: My Favorite Girl, You Got It (The Right Stuff), Valentine Girl, Grown Man, Please Don't Go Girl, Didn't I Blow Your Mind, If You Go Away, No More Games, Dirty Dancing, I'll Be Lovin' You (Forever), Cover Girl, 2 In The Morning, Baby, I Believe in You, Tonight, Twisted, Summertime, Click, Click, Click ....and Joe sang his solo Stay The Same while Jordan sang his solo Give It To You

While I had thought about going to the Charlotte show later this month, I'm kinda glad I decided not to - cause there is no way that the experience could or should be duplicated...it's a once in a lifetime thing. I hope for them that should they decide to continue on after this album that they are successful. And should they go on a second tour - great! I'd go...but there can only be ONE reunion tour...and both the 13 and 31 year old in me is thrilled beyond words that I was able to be a part of it. :)

Within FIVE Feet

Two Floor Tickets to NKOTB: $366

T-Shirt & Program Book: $70

Memories Created This Night: Priceless

Okay, so some of you knew I paid a ridiculous amount for the New Kids concert...thought I was out of my mind. Now...ask me if it was worth it? HECK YES! The guys sang If You Go Away and at the end, did a photo montage of people who they (and we) had lost: family members, singers, entertainers - the one that surprised me the most and brought tears to my eyes (because I didn't know he had died) was Dick Scott, who was their manager 'back in the day'...and Sarah had observed that there was a piano within so many feet of us and asked me "Who plays piano?" ... I responded "Jordan" ...and she grabbed me and we headed to the end of our row...and you wouldn't believe that the guys were on a turnstyle stage that raised from the floor. HOLY CRAP! I was WITHIN FIVE FEET of Jon, Jordan, Joe, Donnie and Danny...

I kid you not as Sarah Pate is my witness, but as they went around in circles singing, I had DONNIE WAHLBERG right in front of me...I blew him a kiss and HE ACKNOWLEDGED ME by winking while smiling and tipped his baseball cap. I swoon...(I was the only girl smart enough to strategically stand in the seats, (one false move and you were falling through) making me taller than the rest.) ...the only thing that could have made the night better was to have actually met them, but I tell you what...October 2, 2008 was and is THE BEST NIGHT OF MY ENTIRE LIFE! (Not even kidding)

And I must confess, while my 'first love' was Jordan Knight, I am seriously crushing on Mr. Wahlberg...ahh...