I know, I know, y'all have been anxiously awaiting my recap of the NKOTBSB concert for over a week now. I'm so sorry, work was crazy busy last week and this past weekend I didn't turn on my computer once (it was nice to have that break from the internet, it really was). I hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July. Many thanks to all the men and women who have served, are serving and will serve our country. God bless you!
And now, **drum roll please**, my NKOTBSB concert recap. I went to the concert with my friends Mel and Monica. It was an interesting crowd. You had people about our age, some a little older (who were probably teenagers/early 20s when New Kids on the Block were popular) and then you had the younger crowd who were probably mainly Backstreet Boys fans. The opening acts were okay, one was a girl I had never heard of (sorry, don't remember her name, but her outfit was awful) and the other was some girl named Jordin Sparks. I don't watch American Idol but supposedly this girl won it a few years ago. I had no clue who she was.
Then, finally, the moment my 12 year old self had been waiting 21 years for- New Kids on the Block (well, and The Backstreet Boys), took the stage. They started out performing a song all together, then they would alternate between groups, each singing some of their most popular songs. Oh, and yes, there was dancing. Be still my 12 year old heart! Granted, some of the dance moves weren't as, how do I put this nicely...um vigorous or energetic as they once were. I mean, they aren't the same 18-19-20 year olds they were back then! And yes, we all waved our arms in the air during "Hangin' Tough". Ah, take me back to 1989!
I thought the encore was cool- they all came out on stage wearing Mavs jerseys. They did give shout outs to the Mavs for winning the NBA championship throughout the concert. I took a lot of pictures, but I'm going to spare you and only show a few!
Me and my fellow NKOTB fan homegirls!
Me trying to get Monica to do a serious face. She was trying not to laugh.
Me and Mel- yes, she was sporting some of her old school NKOTB pins! :)
Here is a video I took from my phone during a Backstreet Boys song. This is for my sister- she's a big fan of theirs! ;)
So, earlier that day my friend Trish posted on Twitter that her friend could get her into the after party with Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. I sent her a message asking if she could get me in (I was half kidding, I never expected her to be able to). She replied back saying she could put my name on the list to get us into the after party. So, after the concert we headed to the Ghost Bar (which is located on the 33rd floor of the W Hotel, across from the AAC). I went up to the guy at the front of this very long line and said my name was on the list. He found me and two guests listed, so he pulled back the rope for us to go in. I felt so important, people were looking at us like trying to figure out who we were! I felt like doing a small wave, but I didn't. It was so crowded in the Ghost Bar, but we met up with Trish, and had fun hanging out.
Big shout out to the lovely Trish for hooking us up!
Joey made a surprise appearance (I didn't know he would be there) and he and Donnie started singing on this "stage" area. It was kinda dark (after all, it's a bar), so the pictures aren't great, but still, it was a lot of fun. I pushed made my way as close to the stage as I could. Jordan later joined them on stage after he was done meeting with his fan club (who paid $75 each to meet him).
Jordan on stage (this picture was taken for my friend Leaneth). :)
Donnie, Joey (sigh) and Jordan
Joey leaving the party. It was hard to get a good picture because people were pushing me (and I was using my phone), but still, that's him! Be still my 12 year old heart! FYI, he still looked pretty hot!
A blurry picture of Jordan, but I included it because this was moments before he leaned over and hugged me. Yes, you read that right, Jordan Knight hugged me. ;)
Jordan mingling with the crowd (security was NOT too happy he did this!)
Donnie telling everyone to be careful driving home. Picture stolen from courtesy of my friend Mel's Facebook page.
A very blurry picture of me and Donnie Wahlberg. He gave me a hug and I asked for a picture with him. Again, this was taken with a phone in a dark room, plus people were pushing me. Oh well. Not like it was with Joey! ;) I did notice that I was taller than him, I had to "lean down" for the picture.
Some short videoes I took from my phone during the after party.
I hope you enjoyed the "little" wrap up. Yes, I would totally go to another concert if New Kids on the Block were back in town! I might even go see the Backstreet Boys too (I didn't realize how hot Nick Carter had become)! ;)
Thanks for all the emails, tweets, etc asking where I was, I feel loved! Hopefully life will be slower this week. Have a great day!
Yesterday was one of those days you wanted to be over and it had barely started. In fact, my Twitter and Facebook statuses yesterday morning were "It's not even 8:30am yet and I either need a hug, a good cry or something to punch." Thanks to some very sweet friends on Facebook and Twitter (and a phone call from one of my besties), I was able to finally smile and survive the day!
One of my good friends thought I might need to "let off some steam" so he stopped by after work and took me to the shooting range (note: this was only my second time to ever shoot a gun). I must admit, I felt better.
Say hello to my little friend...
The holes circled near the top are ones my friend did (he aimed for a specific area so we would know which shots were mine). Not too bad for my second time, I was excited that I hit the X area. :)
I am SO glad that it's Friday. I am looking forward to relaxing tonight and tomorrow, and then on Sunday night, oh yes, I am DEFINITELY looking forward to this...
Be prepared for a full recap of my NKOTBSB adventures next week!!
My...Texas...Rangers. Hopefully they are getting out of their "slump". I was at the game Monday night and last night. Monday night Craig Gentry started in center field (Go #TeamGentry) and had a great game with an RBI double and three stolen bases. (Humor me, pretend you care). :)
A view from our seats. His profile picture doesn't do him justice, not that you can tell from this picture.
My niece Katie and a friend of hers came up for the game, they had a lot of fun. We got Nelson Cruz bobbleheads and the Rangers went on to win 8-3.**happy dance**
Late yesterday I got a call from my VP's office that there were two extra tickets for the Ballpark suite if I wanted them (like I would say no!!) :) Mitch Moreland hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 11th inning for a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros (by this time there were only 4 of us left in the 30 person suite- we are dedicated fans!) His home run came literally about 20 minutes before a severe thunderstorm hit the Ballpark. My friend and I made it to our car with about 5 minutes to spare before the storm hit. Whew!
Also, last night a world record was set at the Ballpark and I'm proud to say I was there for it. We set the world record for most people wearing sunglasses in the dark (I know, they'll think of anything to put in the book, won't they?) After the 6th inning, they asked that everyone put on sunglasses (we had to wear them for 10 minutes). They had handed out these "groovy" looking shades for us to wear. Click here for the article about it.
That my flex day was switched from Friday to today (a co-worker needed Friday off this week, so I switched days with her). Being out late Monday night and last night at the Ballpark is catching up with me. I'm off work at 11:30 today and am looking forward to a nap! :)
I'm loving...
That on Sunday night....
Me...
My friend Mel...
And my friend Monica...
will be here...
to see these guys...
Oh yes, 12 year old Rachel is doing cartwheels.
No, we didn't score FREE tickets, but we got really, really, cheap tickets. And yes, my iPod has been rocking NKOTB and BSB songs all week. Deal with it!! ;)
Hope everyone has a great week!! We are halfway to the weekend, hang in there!
I went to the concert with my friends Mel and Monica. It was an interesting crowd. You had people about our age, some a little older (who were probably teenagers/early 20s when New Kids on the Block were popular) and then you had the younger crowd who were probably mainly Backstreet Boys fans. The opening acts were okay, one was a girl I had never heard of (sorry, don't remember her name, but her outfit was awful) and the other was some girl named Jordin Sparks. I don't watch American Idol but supposedly this girl won it a few years ago. I had no clue who she was. 
I went to the concert with my friends Mel and Monica. It was an interesting crowd. You had people about our age, some a little older (who were probably teenagers/early 20s when New Kids on the Block were popular) and then you had the younger crowd who were probably mainly Backstreet Boys fans. The opening acts were okay, one was a girl I had never heard of (sorry, don't remember her name, but her outfit was awful) and the other was some girl named Jordin Sparks. I don't watch American Idol but supposedly this girl won it a few years ago. I had no clue who she was. 
