Back in the day, I was a Blockhead in every sense of the word! Posters from ceiling to floor covered the walls of my bedroom. I had the sleeping bag, the bedding, the big six inch buttons, the small buttons, the video tapes, I even had a New Kids on the Block telephone! I was a Blockhead! I remember saving my allowance to buy Teen Beat, Big Bop, Tutti Fruitti, Tiger Beat, and 16 magazines. If there was a show on T.V that they were going to be on, I recorded it! There was even a time that I got into a fist fight with a boy when I was in the 8th grade! Guess who was sporting a black eye the next day at school HINT: It wasn't me! :) Even back then, the wrath of a Blockhead was a powerful force! :)
My first concert was Feb. 28, 1990. I remember camping out for our tickets. Me, Tracey, and Stephanie, The Three Musketeers! I remember being at the concert. I remember that Jon favored the said of the arena that I was sitting on (it was the right side) I don't remember what they sung, or the order the songs were sung in, I mean, hell, that was 20 years ago, I'm doing good if I remember what happened yesterday! :)
I remember when Face The Music came out, and being so excited to get it. I think I was a Junior in high school then. Some of my friends had grown out of their New Kids stage by then, but not me! I went to my local music store, bought the tape, and played it over and over. I instantly fell in LOVE with "If You Go Away" To this date, it is my favorite New Kids song, and it's in my top 5 favorite songs of all time.
When the guys walked away in 1994, honestly, I was devastated. I couldn't imagine life without NKOTB! But, like all of us, my life moved on. I graduated high school, got a job, had a child, got married (Yeah, I don't like doing things in order, LOL!) Had another child, then a few years later, got divorced.
Looking back, it seems as though my life was on fast forward since I graduated high school. Some how, in the midst of it all, I lost me. In 2008, when I heard about the reunion, I was THRILLED! When I found out that they were coming to Atlanta, I didn't know how I was going to get there, where I was going to get the money to buy the ticket, or if I was going alone. All I knew was that I HAD to be there. I NEEDED that very special part of my life back! I didn't know how long the reunion was going to last, but I KNEW I wasn't going to miss it!
On October 29, 2008, I found me again. I found that fun, silly, full of life girl that I used to be. Oh, how I missed her. The day of the concert, I was a ball of nerves, and I felt like a giddy teen ager. Sitting in the Gwinnett Arena, I had so many butterflies flying around in my stomach, I felt like I was going to be sick! The anticipation was killing me! I sat there with my friend Karen, and when the lights went down, and the music "Pretty mama, if you're single" rang out through the arena, I started shaking. When those five beautiful men, rose up from the stage, my heart stopped beating! I had chill bumps from my head to my toes. The 14 year old me took over and I became a giddy teen ager once again. That night, I was not 35 years old, I wasn't anyone's mother, or anyones exwife, I was ME! I relived 20 years of memories in two hours. It was absolutely one of the best nights of my life!
March 17, 2009 - Green(s)ville, Sc.- I was there! I had 5 Star tickets for that show. I remember thinking that I was going to get a drink in the pre-praty room to calm myself down before I met the guys. I could only drink water, I was to nervous to drink any alcohol, I was scared that it would make me sick. LOL! When they called my group, group J, I thought I was going to die! We lined up and entered the room that the guys were in. Oh My God! They were beautiful! I was in awe. They were all so nice, and so sweet. It was almost like a dream. I went to Jon first. He gives the most amazing hugs! Then Donnie, his hugs were very warm and comfortable. Then, there was Joe. Man oh man! I was speechless. Those eyes are even more beautiful in person than in pictures. He was so sweet. I had made a Joe shirt, and he LOVED it! Next was Jordan, he was so tall, I felt like I was looking up at the Jolly Green Giant, LOL! Jordan gives Nice hugs too! Then, there was Danny. Another great hugger.
The show- What can I say? It was AMAZING! During that show, I had a breakdown. After Joe's medley, I was hit with this overwhelming feeling of love. There was so much love in that room, I swear I could feeling. It was coming from us and from the guys. I sat down in my seat and cried like a baby. It was like I had went to church and fell out in the spirit!
In April of 2009, I became a DJ on NKAirplayRadio.
May 2009- I entered Joe Book Drive contest, and I was chosen to be a volunteer at the June 4th show in Atlanta. Again, giddy 14 year old me was back in full force! It was an amazing experience, especially since I couldn't afford 5 Star for that show. Again, Joe blew me away. He is truly an amazing guy! The show was out of this world! Those guys work their asses off, and they do it for us!
November 19, 2009- I Got It Party in Atlanta - That was AWESOME! Donnie is amazing! and, I got a hug... *sigh* :) Jordan was there too, and though I didn't get a Jordan hug, I got to touch his arm, he walked right by me!
Novemever 20, 2009 - Jordan Idol in Atlanta - That was fun! Seeing Donnie and Jordan singing together on stage, made me miss the concerts, A LOT!
Now, with no news of an upcoming tour, I find myself watching YouTube constantly!
This has been one hell of a journey. I am SO thankful that I was able to be a part of it. I have met some of the most amazing women ...and men. People that I am proud to call my friends.
To my girls. I LOVE YOU! You ALL are in my thoughts and prayers every day, and you will forever remain in my heart.
To Joe, Jordan, Donnie, Jon and Danny - I am forever thankful to you for giving me back what I had been missing,... me.- Forever a Blockhead!
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