The American leg is over

It seems like the tour just started, but the American leg is over! WOW! Where did the past 3 months go?

The guys have worked their butts off to give us such an amazing experience and we won't forget this. Even if there is a Spring/Summer American tour this was the one that brought us all together, reunited the fans with the guys, gave us our facetime, let us live out our teen fantasies of meeting them or seeing them again.

This tour was amazing! Mexico and the UK sure have something to look forward to. I am so glad I was a part, albeit a small part, of this adventure for them. They work hard, sacrifice their private lives, have NO personal time for all things NKOTB!

Soon they will have a month off before heading to Europe. They will have some much deserved family time, they will had a much deserved break.

If by chance they have stumbled upon this tiny little blog, in the universe of the internet, I want them to know that they are amazing, loved and appreciated.

****************APPLAUSE**********************

And Back to reality :(

Unlike many NKOTB fans who have attended concerts, I did not get the opportunity to slowly come down from my New Kids high.

Friday I got a phone call that my grandfather was in the hospital and non responsive.
Saturday night I learned he passed away.

He was a relatively healthy man. He lived in Wales, so its not like I could just run to the hospital to see him and tell him I love him. Instead, I have to stay here in Canada take care of my two little girls and know that my mum is going to do all the things I want to do for him.

I miss the New Kids, yes...but I am sure I can see them again.

I'll be loving you forever!

omg....

OMG

I DID IT! I MET THEM! I TURNED INTO A SCREAMING 16 YEAR OLD FANGIRL! I GOT MY FACE TIME!!!!

Let's start at the beginning...put your feet up, grab a coffee, get comfortable...


12:15
Carrie comes to pick up my sister and I

12:45
Watching the busses sitting by Rexall place from the restaurant. We have a drink and decide to go over there and turn into teeny boppers

1:00
That wind is cold

1:30
OMG BABY DADDY BUS PULLS UP THERE'S ZACH

2:30ish
THE DARK KNIGHT BUS ROLLS IN...got pics of Jordan crossing the parking lot. He waves. Jon is still on the bus

2:45ish
Melissa and friend arrive (Brandy I think, I'm sorry Melissa) Jon comes out of bus pictures are taken.

3:00
I meet Matty D! He was so sweet! In case you read this Matty! Thanks for being so kind to my sister and friends the other night, and of course taking the time out to talk to me

3:15ish
Joe's bus arrives.

3:45ish
Go to meet Beth, Tasha and Amber


3:55
Find out I miss Danny

3:57ish
The girls and I are walking back when Joe walks across the parking lot and into the building

4:40
Line up for ILAA

5:30
We are Group E. We check all of our phones and cameras in my purse (ILAA prefers them in your own bag)I *think* I have everything I need out of it

TIME FOR MEET AND GREET

Ok, so we were waiting for meet and greet. We were group E (5th group of 10 to go in) Got really nervous and the curtains opened.
5 of THE most beautiful men I have EVER seen in my life were standing right in front of me and I got SO confused.

Jon came up to me first and said " C'mere Girl" Gave me a big ol warm hug and kinda grunted. All I got out was JON Thank you.

I spin around and Danny is walking to me with open arms. He put his hands on my hips, went UP my sides and curved to my back and swallowed me up! HE SMELLS AWESOME. He said " Hey girl! I want a hug"

I got turned around again tried to get to Donnie it didn't happen, and then it was picture time.

Jordan puts his arm around me, then my friend Beth squeezed in and Jordan looked at her funny, She said to him "she knows I'm a Jordan girl" He said to me "I'll stand next to you for the next one honey, I'm so sorry" I replied "It's ok Jordan I DO know shes a Jordan girl, it is SO cool" Him and I both had our arm around Beth and he kept rubbing mine. He apologized again after and gave me a quick hug.

I spin around and this guy is staring at my shirt. I had no clue who he was...for a brief moment until he spoke... reading my shirt he says "I carried a watermelon?" So I replied " It was the first line Baby said to Johnny Castle on Dirty Dancing...I thought it was appropriate" Joe cocked his head to the side and thought for a second...His BEAUTIFUL blue eyes lit up and he said "IT WAS HER FIRST LINE...Lets get this girl" and with that he swallowed me in his arms.

On my way out the door, Danny grabbed me again. Hugged me and ran his hands up and down my sides again!

OMFG I HAVE A NEW FAVORITE!!!! Danny. He smells so good!

The concert was amazing. we were 4th row! I almost cried for I'll be loving you and when Step by Step was done. It was SO HARD to watch them leave the stage...again. I had no idea the last time I saw them would be THE last time (until now) and I truly hope I can see them again.

Every note was amazing...Click click click pose...made me pee my pants laughing. I will for sure post pics later.

But most importantly, because of these men I got to meet some AMAZING WOMEN!

Beth and Tasha came all the way from Oregon. They were originally supposed to go to Portland which was cancelled due to the American Music Awards and the New Kids appearance on it. I offered to help Beth find a nice place to stay, directions on how to get there, met up with her, made sure they were with me as often as possible. Love you girls!

Krista and her daughter Samantha. Krista brought her daughter to NKOTB is that not cool?! Its also Samantha's very first concert!!!! Krista made my beautiful shirt for me. Krista hon, you rock!

Amber...crazy preggo! Still can't believe you toughed it out and came all the way to Etown for a concert whern you are 7 months preggo! IT ROCKED!!!

Melissa and friend (Brandi I think)Wicked crazy die hard NKOTB fans. Melissa even labels her NKOTB items with the names of the kids just in case she ever forgets! *wink*

Carrie! My psychotic Donnie compadre! You wanted it! You got it! Do not feel bad. It was your time to shine and you did it hon! LOVE YA BABE!

All in all a wicked night!


***edit****

After the M&G we went to get our cameras and the table was GONE. My purse, my money...ya I did forget something in my purse...friggin money. Took over an hour to find out where it was, as ILAA moved them and did not announce this to ANY of us 5* peeps...needless to say that was the BIGGEST act of unprofessionalism I have EVER seen!

OMG ONE DAY

Ok...I havent' blogged in a couple of days. I am so tired from the lack of sleep that I have had its not funny.

I keep playing the Meet and greet out in my head. Who will I meet first? What will I say? Will I choke? Will they 'get' my shirt...not to have, but get it. Will I panic? Will I freeze? Will it snow? Will it be fairly warm?

SO MANY POSSIBILITIES

STEP 4!

Joe...Joey Mac! I remember watching him in the sign graveyard on the Hangin Tough VHS. Standing in front of the Golden Nugget sign. I remember his hat with a hole, the happy face jacket, the blue blue eyes and the curly hair.

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OMG I honestly don't know what else to write. I'M FLIPPING OUT! The guys could totally be here in this city right now.

Tomorrow's the big day! WOOT!

Step Three . . . .. . .

Its just you and me

If only it was Jordan, if only it was.

So its official...3 days until my concert!

I am abso - freakin - lutely flipped out!

They are heading to my city TOMORROW! They will probably be here on MONDAY! I'll be breathing the same air as NKOTB!

Jordan Knight...
I remember the batman shirt, the rat tail, the puppy dog eyes and the adam's apple...My cousin wanted to take a bite of that. I remember touching his hand at the Coliseum (now Rexall Place). I remember the first time I heard "I'll be loving you, Forever" *swoon*

I am so excited to see him again!

Step TWO.....There's so much we can do

There is! There truly is!

4 days! OMG I am totally feeling it now. I barely slept last night. I'm a silly fangirl.

Step Two was sung by Donnie....

*drool*

must....come.....back.....to......reality

I don't know what it is that drives me to that man. I LOVED him in Band of Brothers, as did my husband. I LOVED him as the rebellious New Kid with the motorcycles, barefeet and skeleton pants. He's a father, he's dedicated and he's kind.

*sigh*

I can say no more...seriously....HTH am I going to be at the M&G?!

Step One .. ... We can have lots of fun

5 Days......Still waiting for my email confirmation from ILAA, but I know we are only 5 days away, and I am really getting excited!

I feel giddy. I giggle. I am having trouble sleeping. I am finding NKOTB fans in the weirdest places (work for example...punk rock chick....cool beans).

So the line for STEP ONE is sung by Danny I would like to talk about what Danny means to me and many others....

Danny Wood. He is a wonderful man. Loving and giving to his family. I remember Danny being the break dancer, the weight lifter, the one who says "Try it you might like it, so I will try". I remember his rat tail, and how I was so jealous that his was thick and curly, while mine resembled a rat tail...long and straight.

I wanted to meet Danny back in the day and I finally get to! I am freaking out! He has tattoos! I LOVE TATTOOS!

I don't know what to expect from my meet and greet, other than smelling Danny (apparently he smells like a god and I will be sniffing him to prove it to myself), and getting one of his wonderful hugs.

I HAVE BUTTERFLIES!

I'm shaking

It came!!! I GOT MY ID IN TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! Now its official, I can start freaking out! HOLY CRAP!

I woke this morning knowing it was a mere 6 days until I see NKOTB. Imagining what I will say to them, if there is time for me to speak. Will I just give them hugs? Will I cry? Will I faint?

SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!

This isn't real! It's not real! How can it be real? NKOTB disbanded after Jon's horse accident in the early 90's. I watch them on TV now. HOW CAN I BE MEETING THEM ALL? The adrenaline that is coursing through my body is amazing. Damn, I'm on the verge of tears. I get to meet my first love! My first obsession. OMG

I don't know how I am going to get through the next few days. It's coming so fast. I feel like I am on a rollercoaster. Speeding down the tracks, screaming my head off and then like magic *poof* its over.

I don't want it to end.
I don't want it to speed up.
I don't want to let go.

Sleep is becoming impossible. I feel like a kid at Christmas. WHAT KIND OF POWER DO THE MEN OF NKOTB HAVE OVER US?! I am swallowed up by it all. I am amazed and thankful we have this chance again. I am proud to be a BLOCKHEAD!

Must...drink....more...coffee.

7 days

Yup its here....

1 week.

OMG!

To pass the time I am posting a video someone shared on nkotb.com ENJOY! I sure did :)

8 days

WOW! It is really getting real now! OMG!!!

In 8 days I will be getting hugs from all the guys! I will be seeing them perform for the first time in 18 years. I will be screaming, definitely will be losing my voice!

I can't believe it!!!!!!!

This tour means so much more to me than a return of the 5 hottest...uhm...most talented guys in show business. It means a chance to make new friends, to relive my youth even for a brief moment, to forget about my own worries and to be carefree! It's giving me a chance to be selfish (which as a mom I am not allowed to do)and think of only me for just a few hours.

I want time to hurry up and stop. I want the 2 minutes I have with the guys to last an eternity. I want to feel the warmth of their arms as they greet me with a hug. I want to talk to them without tears welling up. I want to welcome them home. I want to thank Robo for all of his dedicated years to these guys! He IS the man! I want to make it through the concert without passing out.

*sigh*

8 FLIPPING DAYS!!!!!!!

OMG SINGLE DIGITS!!!!!!!

Here we are

ITS THE FINAL COUNTDOWN... (can't you just picture a hair metal band in spandex right now?)

OMG 9 days! I am really freaking out. Only a few more work days. Only a few more sleeps.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

It's almost my turn for facetime!!!!

NOW JUST FOR THAT BLASTED ID!!!!

10 days!

Ok...time to get excited!

I have been waiting for the days to reach the single digits for 6 flipping months, and tomorrow is that day!

SQEEEEEEEE

I bought new pants today, my butt looks fabulous in them I have to say.
I am hoping my ID shows up this week or I am screwed *gulp*

Jonathan blogged again!
I've got another blasted cold.
I have to work tomorrow, so I am going to watch a movie tonight.

Trying to stay calm and cool until next Monday night at work. I know its going to be crazy!

11 days

I keep imagining my M&G, and me making a total butt out of myself. Ya, cuz I rock like that!

I'm getting nervous, excited, anxious...

It's coming.

One Dozen

That's it. ONE DOZEN, 12 days away from my concert. And just as I feared (erm - knew really) would happen, the days are getting crisp. *sigh*

I can't stop watching Single. DAMN I love that video.

I still haven't watched spoilers. The last video I gave in and watched was when Donnie dropped trow at one of the shows. I HAD to see that one ;)

Closer closer.

HURRY UP AND STOP ALREADY!!!!

Cloud 9

I am still on cloud 9 from the presidential election last night! GO OBAMA!!!!

13 days until my concert! 13 days! Hey wasn't that a movie? hmmm

13 days until MY facetime!
13 days until I breathe the same air as the guys!
13 days until I meet my girls (HOLLA)
13 days until I shake like a leaf.
13 days until I have no words....me speachless? Yup I most likely will be
13 days until I transform into a giddy teen...who am I kidding, I am already mid transformation.

14 days

Well its official.

2 weeks left!

I just finished talking with another wonderful woman from nkotb.com. She has the heart and PATIENCE of a god! I don't know how she does it and I bow to her. Can't wait to meet you Melissa!

I'm excited
Anxious
Nervous
and quite honestly I am freaking out!
Why?
Because I get to breathe the same air as NKOTB in 2 flipping weeks!!!!!!

15 days

WOW. Can this be possible? Only 15 days until my concert, FINALLY?
Still am not 100% sure about what to wear.
Still have no clue how to get to meet ALL the guys. Sure I am a Donnie girl, but without all 5 of them, this would not be happening.

I missed blogging yesterday. I had a really hard day at work and had a massive stress headache when I got home. WONDERFUL. And to top it off, I started feeling like I was getting another cold. Isn't 2.5 weeks enough? I ran out and bought some Cold FX and started taking it. Lets get rid of it before it sets in for good.

There was a new NKTV, Donnie in the Waffle house with some fans. Telling Robo to stop trying to prevent Facetime LOL

Jon Blogged today. Reminding everyone to vote. Being Canadian, I want to see Obama in the Whitehouse (my opinion) I like him alot, for many reasons. All of which I will not get into because this is not a political blog. This is a fan diary.

Hoping there will be no snow the day of the concert
Hoping the arctic air will stay in the arctic.
Hoping to meet all of the guys.

15 days.

18 years ago TODAY I was at my last NKOTB concert.

It was the NO MORE GAMES tour.

A day of hanging about Rexall place (formerly the Coliseum) in the cold crisp November air.

Waiting for the busses.

Wearing ripped Jeans.

Hoping to catch a glimpse.

I touched Jon's hand,

Followed by Jordan.

And it was the day of the peace symbol belt incident with Donnie.

*sigh*

So many moons ago.


17 days until my next concert!

WOOHOOO!!!!