Music videos was a big thing in the 80's and even part of the 90's. With cable tv channels like Mtv, CMC and VH1 and the late night weekend show Night Tracks that was on a regular channel, we were able to see music in a creative way. Mtv was the first channel to do this. It gave a different way for our favorite artist to be creative and to tell their story. It had my generation glued to that freakin' tv hoping to catch our favorites. Even if I didn't like a song, I still enjoyed watching a video - sometimes. It gave us another way to dance in our living rooms (hoping no one would catch us) and to discover new music having us rush out to the nearest record store to pick up the hottest song. It was also a way to give artist more publicity which I'm sure help create more sales. Those videos also would create lots of conversations at schools asking "did you see so and so's video?" Shows like Mtv also helped launch new artist like Madonna.
The videos did so much for us, for our culture and for artist everywhere. Michael Jackson was one of the artist that blew up the video scene when he came out with his videos like 'Billie Jean', 'Beat it', and the very popular 'Thriller'. He set the bar high with 'Thriller' and blew people's minds and was the first mini film video. Even if you don't like Michael Jackson, you have to admit that it is an awesome video especially for that time period. The video industry pushed artist to come up with that awesome video.
Another person who I thought was creative with their videos was Cyndi Lauper. Her videos were always weird, corky and yet fun and entertaining. Madonna did sexy videos with 'Like a virgin' and 'Material Girl', having girls everywhere wanting to dress like her. Rock videos had rockers head banging and trying to do air guitar right along with the videos.
Music videos then came with their own award shows and always gave the press even more to talk about when it came to "pop-stars", both good and bad. Madonna was talked about A LOT with the videos she came out with. There was also some talk about Prince's video 'When doves cry', Michael Jackson doing his crotch grabbing, Cyndi Lauper when she had the big orange hair and 'We are the world' which created good talk.
I miss those days. The videos back then were very creative and entertaining. The songs were better. It was something to relax to and enjoy. The feelings one would get when they saw a video from their favorite artist is indescribable. It was almost like a high. We could forget about our troubles just by vegging out in front of the tv with our music.
Today, it just isn't the same. Mtv isn't a music television anymore. Well maybe during the wee hours of the night/morning but that's it. VH1 is the same. Artist stopped putting a lot of creativity into their videos. It could be about money, because they don't get seen as much or maybe both. It's really sad. Yes we may have youtube but it's not the same. Sure I get very excited when my favorite artist puts out a video and I enjoy it very very much but there will always be something missing (not at all the artist fault) and that's seeing the videos on tv. It just has a different vibe. Most videos don't get a lot of notice, don't get talked about in the media much (unless it's a bad review) and it doesn't do a whole lot for the artist because they don't get noticed much(is my take on it). A lot of money goes into videos but hardly any money gets made from them.
There needs to be an actual music channel to bring back the old videos and new ones. We will always go to youtube for videos but to just turn on the tv and kick back with different videos playing is better. Plus not every video is on youtube. Some even get taken down because of copyrights. If they are on tv, there is none of that happening. There still are some very creative, simple and entertaining videos with stories like 'Roar', "E.T.', 'Born this way', 'Have a nice day', 'Black out the sun' just to name a few. It just seems like there is less and less. I know this is a new era but there still needs to be a good ol' music channel. The 80's were awesome for so many different reasons. I love music videos. They are awesome and could be watched all day long. I want my Mtv. :)
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Old Children's Games: Clapping And Hand Games Part 1
Do you remember those hand clapping games and other hand games that we did when we were kids? How about where they came from? I know I have these questions so I did a little searching. I have to say, it's difficult to find an actual answer. I assume there isn't a whole lot of information about them.
Clapping games is something my generation (70's & 80's) and others before my time, that would be done and enjoyed by kids all over the place. Kids would stand facing each other (mostly two at a time but sometimes more and in a circle), sing a song/rhyme and do a coordinated hand clap to it. Mostly girls did this but some boys did it too. If one person messed up, you would have to start over or go to the next person waiting to play. If the song was short, sometimes you would keep going and get faster each time until someone messed up.
There were all kinds of different songs like 'Miss Mary Black' and 'Three Sailors' which happened to be my favorite. I think the another I used to do was 'A sailor went to sea sea sea'. There are so many other songs too. There is also the toddler one, 'Patty Cake'.
I have read that it started in the 19th century and became popular in the 50's, that it dates back to ancient Rome or even from the 16th century. Personally I would think it came centuries ago, from just about anywhere from bored kids. I wouldn't mind trying to find out what certain songs from these games came from but since there are so many, it would be too difficult. Although I did read that 'Patty Cake' was first a finger game attributed by a 17th century English writer and poet Tom D'Urfrey then turned into a clapping one by writer Lydia Maria Child.
Over the generations, these songs have been changed and more songs have been created also making the clapping game a little more complicated. Here are the lyrics to the three I have posted above.
'Miss Mary Mack'
Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack
All dressed in black black black
With silver buttons buttons buttons
All down her back back back
She asked her mother mother mother
For fifty cents cents cents
To see the elephants elephants elephants
Jump over the fence fence fence
They jumped so high high high
They touched the sky sky sky
And didn't come back back back
Til' fourth of July July July
'Patty Cake'
Patty patty cake, baker's man
Bake me a cake as fast as you can
Roll it, pat it, mark it with a B
Put it in the oven for baby and me
'A Sailor Went To Sea Sea Sea'
A sailor went to sea sea sea
To see what he could see see see
And all he could see see see
Was the deep blue sea sea sea
(Note: another variation of this is just like the song listed below but used sea sea sea, chop chop chop, knee knee knee)
'Three Sailors'
Three sailors went to eye eye eye
To see what they could eye eye eye
But all they could eye eye eye
Was the bottom of the deep blue eye eye eye
(every time 'eye' is mentioned, one would point to their eye)
Three sailors went to love love love
To see what they could love love love
But all they could love love love
Was the bottom of the deep blue love love love
(one would cross their hands over their heart every time they said 'love')
Three sailors went to dizz dizz dizz
To see what they could dizz dizz dizz
But all they could dizz dizz dizz
Was the bottom of the deep blue dizz dizz dizz
(One would make the crazy sign during every dizz word)
Three sailors went to knee knee knee
To see what they could knee knee knee
But all they could knee knee knee
Was the bottom of the deep blue knee knee knee
(pointing or touching the knee every time it's mentioned)
Three sailors went to land land land
To see what they could land land land
But all they could land land land
Was the bottom of the deep blue land land land
(either patting the air in front of you or bending down touching the ground each time)
Three sailors went to I love Disneyland
To see what they could I love Disneyland
But all they could I love Disneyland
Was the bottom of the deep blue I Love Disneyland
(Doing all the movements in order when saying them)
String games was another popular kids game growing up. From what I have found, these kinds of games date back to thousands and thousands of years ago and there is no real set origin of it. It just passed down from generation to generation, changing as time went on.
One gets a string and ties the ends together creating a circle. One can either then make shapes by themselves or make it into a two person game by grabbing certain strings, pulling them through and making designs. If one failed in making one or couldn't figure it out, they lost. I could never never get very far in this one. Some of the popular ones were/are: 'witch's broom', 'Jacob's ladder' and 'Cat's whiskers'.
Counting out games was always a fun way to see who got chosen to go first for a game or to choose between certain things. Famous ones are: rock paper scissors, one potato two potato, bubble gum bubble gum and Eeny meeny manny mo. So many different version of eeny meeny manny mo have been created through generations. Some short versions, some long versions. I've used both. Here are a few of the popular counting games:
'Eeny Meeny Manny Mo'
Eeny meeny manny mo
Catch a tiger by it's toe
When he hollars let him go
Eeny meeny manny mo
(the longer version has this added to it - my daddy said to pick the very best one and you will not be it for the rest of your entire life.)
'Bubble Gum Bubble Gum'
Bubble gum bubble gum in a dish
How many pieces do you wish?
(Everyone puts their foot in a circle. Then someone would go foot by foot saying the song. Whoever got landed on at the end had to choose a number then in a circle the person went again counting to that number and whoever go landed on was out.)
'One Potato Two Potato'
One potato two potato
Three potato four
Five potato six potato
Seven potato more
(Everyone would put their fist in a circle and whoever got landed on at the end was out)
Even though most of these games is hard to find the origins of, it's pretty clear they have been around for a very long time bringing fun for kids for generations. They have changed over the years and will probably continue to do so. Although, I think today these games are played less and less with new gadgets coming out all the time. It's sad to see them slowly disappear but perhaps one day they will come back. There are some other hand games that I can touch one but will do that at a later time. Thanks for reading :)
Clapping games is something my generation (70's & 80's) and others before my time, that would be done and enjoyed by kids all over the place. Kids would stand facing each other (mostly two at a time but sometimes more and in a circle), sing a song/rhyme and do a coordinated hand clap to it. Mostly girls did this but some boys did it too. If one person messed up, you would have to start over or go to the next person waiting to play. If the song was short, sometimes you would keep going and get faster each time until someone messed up.
There were all kinds of different songs like 'Miss Mary Black' and 'Three Sailors' which happened to be my favorite. I think the another I used to do was 'A sailor went to sea sea sea'. There are so many other songs too. There is also the toddler one, 'Patty Cake'.
I have read that it started in the 19th century and became popular in the 50's, that it dates back to ancient Rome or even from the 16th century. Personally I would think it came centuries ago, from just about anywhere from bored kids. I wouldn't mind trying to find out what certain songs from these games came from but since there are so many, it would be too difficult. Although I did read that 'Patty Cake' was first a finger game attributed by a 17th century English writer and poet Tom D'Urfrey then turned into a clapping one by writer Lydia Maria Child.
Over the generations, these songs have been changed and more songs have been created also making the clapping game a little more complicated. Here are the lyrics to the three I have posted above.
'Miss Mary Mack'
Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack
All dressed in black black black
With silver buttons buttons buttons
All down her back back back
She asked her mother mother mother
For fifty cents cents cents
To see the elephants elephants elephants
Jump over the fence fence fence
They jumped so high high high
They touched the sky sky sky
And didn't come back back back
Til' fourth of July July July
'Patty Cake'
Patty patty cake, baker's man
Bake me a cake as fast as you can
Roll it, pat it, mark it with a B
Put it in the oven for baby and me
'A Sailor Went To Sea Sea Sea'
A sailor went to sea sea sea
To see what he could see see see
And all he could see see see
Was the deep blue sea sea sea
(Note: another variation of this is just like the song listed below but used sea sea sea, chop chop chop, knee knee knee)
'Three Sailors'
Three sailors went to eye eye eye
To see what they could eye eye eye
But all they could eye eye eye
Was the bottom of the deep blue eye eye eye
(every time 'eye' is mentioned, one would point to their eye)
Three sailors went to love love love
To see what they could love love love
But all they could love love love
Was the bottom of the deep blue love love love
(one would cross their hands over their heart every time they said 'love')
Three sailors went to dizz dizz dizz
To see what they could dizz dizz dizz
But all they could dizz dizz dizz
Was the bottom of the deep blue dizz dizz dizz
(One would make the crazy sign during every dizz word)
Three sailors went to knee knee knee
To see what they could knee knee knee
But all they could knee knee knee
Was the bottom of the deep blue knee knee knee
(pointing or touching the knee every time it's mentioned)
Three sailors went to land land land
To see what they could land land land
But all they could land land land
Was the bottom of the deep blue land land land
(either patting the air in front of you or bending down touching the ground each time)
Three sailors went to I love Disneyland
To see what they could I love Disneyland
But all they could I love Disneyland
Was the bottom of the deep blue I Love Disneyland
(Doing all the movements in order when saying them)
String games was another popular kids game growing up. From what I have found, these kinds of games date back to thousands and thousands of years ago and there is no real set origin of it. It just passed down from generation to generation, changing as time went on.
One gets a string and ties the ends together creating a circle. One can either then make shapes by themselves or make it into a two person game by grabbing certain strings, pulling them through and making designs. If one failed in making one or couldn't figure it out, they lost. I could never never get very far in this one. Some of the popular ones were/are: 'witch's broom', 'Jacob's ladder' and 'Cat's whiskers'.
Counting out games was always a fun way to see who got chosen to go first for a game or to choose between certain things. Famous ones are: rock paper scissors, one potato two potato, bubble gum bubble gum and Eeny meeny manny mo. So many different version of eeny meeny manny mo have been created through generations. Some short versions, some long versions. I've used both. Here are a few of the popular counting games:
'Eeny Meeny Manny Mo'
Eeny meeny manny mo
Catch a tiger by it's toe
When he hollars let him go
Eeny meeny manny mo
(the longer version has this added to it - my daddy said to pick the very best one and you will not be it for the rest of your entire life.)
'Bubble Gum Bubble Gum'
Bubble gum bubble gum in a dish
How many pieces do you wish?
(Everyone puts their foot in a circle. Then someone would go foot by foot saying the song. Whoever got landed on at the end had to choose a number then in a circle the person went again counting to that number and whoever go landed on was out.)
'One Potato Two Potato'
One potato two potato
Three potato four
Five potato six potato
Seven potato more
(Everyone would put their fist in a circle and whoever got landed on at the end was out)
Even though most of these games is hard to find the origins of, it's pretty clear they have been around for a very long time bringing fun for kids for generations. They have changed over the years and will probably continue to do so. Although, I think today these games are played less and less with new gadgets coming out all the time. It's sad to see them slowly disappear but perhaps one day they will come back. There are some other hand games that I can touch one but will do that at a later time. Thanks for reading :)
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is evil and effects thousands of people. It comes in different forms and in different levels. It can trick outsiders into thinking the person that suffers from it is rude, anti-social (by choice), doesn't care, weird and so on. It makes "outsiders" feel uncomfortable, not knowing how to react which also makes the person with SA feel even more uncomfortable. It can stop some people from even going outside, not being able to do something simple that we take for granted like going to a store.
It makes one feel alone, isolated, bad about themselves, feel like they don't fit in, not good enough, feeling like no one cares and that doesn't include when the anxiety kicks in. Once it kicks in, it can feel overwhelming to the point of tears, claustrophobic, can't breath, maybe even like one is going to loose their mind. Everyone that has SA, experience different things but one thing is for sure, it can be complete hell.
The fears are not rational but they are VERY real and there. One can't just "get over it" or "just do it". To the "average" person, it can seem like a person with SA is being dramatic and they just can't understand what one is going through. It makes it hard for one to make friends. It's a very hard and scary battle.
The reason why I am talking about this and why I know about it is because I have social anxiety. I never knew I had it until late last year. Looking back at my life, I can tell you that I have had it all my life. I thought it was just being shy but come to find out, it's more than that. Now that I know what it is, in some ways it makes it easier to deal with. In other ways, it's just the same but VERY frustrating. Different people get it from different experiences. I know where mine came from.
I was surrounded by a lot of negativity. I had positive stuff/people in my life but it seemed like the negative out weighed the positive. I'm sure it didn't but to a kid, it can seem that way. I was pushed aside, not a lot of people interacting with me (and to a child this is important), made fun of, threatened, called names, made to feel stupid and that I wasn't worth people's time. Even by teachers and my school. I didn't get a good education and this adds to the anxiety. I did have a few friends in school (some I even have re-connected with today) and to those, I send thanks for giving me a chance. For not judging and seeing something in me that for some reason others did not.
By the time I was a teen, I wasn't being bullied (except for a little in gym class) but the damage was already done. I did try for drama class to prove to myself that I could do something like that even though it was hard. By almost everyone around me, I was asked why was I doing it, saying I was too shy and saying I wouldn't make it. I did it and I made it but it was difficult. I just didn't have the confidence.
Fast forward to today. I can go out in public, I can apply for jobs and work. It's chatting with people - web or in person (in a social environment), talking on the phone and sometimes leaving comments on the web is what I have problems with. It doesn't matter if it's family, friends or people I hardly know, it's all the same. I do go through some of those things stated above. It's almost a daily battle. Running into some of the same situations when I was a kid doesn't help.
I have a hard time saying things, not knowing what to say or how to communicate, afraid I am going to be cast aside since I was a lot when I was a kid and the list goes on. I become overwhelmed at times. I have a hard time with the simplest things. So if I don't talk much, say something that might come off a certain way or even talk to much about myself, it's because of what I constantly feel/go through. I really do try to learn how to talk to people, to put myself out there and to just relax and to be me. I am writing and posting this in case others are going through it and to explain why I don't talk much. Yes I don't need to explain myself to people but at the same time, I want to express who I am. To say this is me and this is why. To let others know that I do like to have fun etc, I just have things I'm going through.
It makes one feel alone, isolated, bad about themselves, feel like they don't fit in, not good enough, feeling like no one cares and that doesn't include when the anxiety kicks in. Once it kicks in, it can feel overwhelming to the point of tears, claustrophobic, can't breath, maybe even like one is going to loose their mind. Everyone that has SA, experience different things but one thing is for sure, it can be complete hell.
The fears are not rational but they are VERY real and there. One can't just "get over it" or "just do it". To the "average" person, it can seem like a person with SA is being dramatic and they just can't understand what one is going through. It makes it hard for one to make friends. It's a very hard and scary battle.
The reason why I am talking about this and why I know about it is because I have social anxiety. I never knew I had it until late last year. Looking back at my life, I can tell you that I have had it all my life. I thought it was just being shy but come to find out, it's more than that. Now that I know what it is, in some ways it makes it easier to deal with. In other ways, it's just the same but VERY frustrating. Different people get it from different experiences. I know where mine came from.
I was surrounded by a lot of negativity. I had positive stuff/people in my life but it seemed like the negative out weighed the positive. I'm sure it didn't but to a kid, it can seem that way. I was pushed aside, not a lot of people interacting with me (and to a child this is important), made fun of, threatened, called names, made to feel stupid and that I wasn't worth people's time. Even by teachers and my school. I didn't get a good education and this adds to the anxiety. I did have a few friends in school (some I even have re-connected with today) and to those, I send thanks for giving me a chance. For not judging and seeing something in me that for some reason others did not.
By the time I was a teen, I wasn't being bullied (except for a little in gym class) but the damage was already done. I did try for drama class to prove to myself that I could do something like that even though it was hard. By almost everyone around me, I was asked why was I doing it, saying I was too shy and saying I wouldn't make it. I did it and I made it but it was difficult. I just didn't have the confidence.
Fast forward to today. I can go out in public, I can apply for jobs and work. It's chatting with people - web or in person (in a social environment), talking on the phone and sometimes leaving comments on the web is what I have problems with. It doesn't matter if it's family, friends or people I hardly know, it's all the same. I do go through some of those things stated above. It's almost a daily battle. Running into some of the same situations when I was a kid doesn't help.
I have a hard time saying things, not knowing what to say or how to communicate, afraid I am going to be cast aside since I was a lot when I was a kid and the list goes on. I become overwhelmed at times. I have a hard time with the simplest things. So if I don't talk much, say something that might come off a certain way or even talk to much about myself, it's because of what I constantly feel/go through. I really do try to learn how to talk to people, to put myself out there and to just relax and to be me. I am writing and posting this in case others are going through it and to explain why I don't talk much. Yes I don't need to explain myself to people but at the same time, I want to express who I am. To say this is me and this is why. To let others know that I do like to have fun etc, I just have things I'm going through.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Katy Perry: Bad Interview ?
I just watched the interview Katy Perry did for Sunday Night (Aus). So many people have had their opinions about it. Some are mad at Sunday Night and others are thinking Katy acted like a snob. Everyone will always state their opinion on things, they have that right. What I hate is when some of those people think they know what they are talking about without taking time to REALLY know what goes on. Then they judge and do it harshly.
When I watched the interview, I felt a little uncomfortable. I don't know anything about Sunday Night but this interview was set up wrong. It seemed like they wanted to talk more about the juicy gossip and pry into things that they shouldn't have.
Just because someone is in the public eye, doesn't mean their entire life should be public. Yes, Katy put her private life in a documentary but that was her choice; that doesn't mean she is an open book. She is still human and deserves to have some privacy. It should be her choice (anybody in the public eye really) what she decides to share. Everyone should respect that.
I also don't get why shows like that harp on the bad stuff and the past. Katy's divorce happened sadly, let it go already. Divorce happens all the time. It's a private and sad moment in a couple's life and should be kept as such unless they choose to make it (or some details) public.
Katy is moving on, so should we. They should have talked more about her album and future plans. Although talking about her strength was good. She explained what her song 'Roar' was about and yet they asked if it had to do with her ex. That was pointless. What a person gets out of a song, is what the song is about if that makes sense. It's how a song makes a person feel and think that matters and is important.
The show could have done away with the sound effects and the stupid words "Out of bounds". To me this was disrespectful to Katy. This show made her look bad. The way they pasted the video together , reminded me of how they paste together reality shows; have to get in the drama and make everything seem worse than it is. What was the point of them showing Katy telling everyone to sit and be quiet so they can do they interview? That was total BS.
I completely understand Katy's people that were in the background saying no to certain questions. They made her feel uncomfortable and it's their job to step in to say she won't answer something. During an interview you are supposed to make the person feel comfortable. I don't think they did that with Katy. At least that what it looked liked.
When someone is in the entertainment business, they have to have some kind of control and take charge other wise things will fall apart. Just because someone takes some control and speaks up, it doesn't mean they are snobs or has let fame go to their head. They know what they need to have things run smoothly.
I saw a lack of respect towards Katy. That's sad. They should have communicated better with Katy's people to know what not to ask etc. I thought that is what usually happens.
Bottom line, I think Katy handled herself perfectly Nobody can really sit there and pass judgement if they have never been in that situation. We don't really know what goes on behind the scenes. Katy seems to be a strong woman who is down to earth. Everyone is so ready to pounce on public people for anything and everything. We should be concentrating on more important things in life instead of trying to tear down someone for something so meaningless. That is my thoughts on this issue.
When I watched the interview, I felt a little uncomfortable. I don't know anything about Sunday Night but this interview was set up wrong. It seemed like they wanted to talk more about the juicy gossip and pry into things that they shouldn't have.
Just because someone is in the public eye, doesn't mean their entire life should be public. Yes, Katy put her private life in a documentary but that was her choice; that doesn't mean she is an open book. She is still human and deserves to have some privacy. It should be her choice (anybody in the public eye really) what she decides to share. Everyone should respect that.
I also don't get why shows like that harp on the bad stuff and the past. Katy's divorce happened sadly, let it go already. Divorce happens all the time. It's a private and sad moment in a couple's life and should be kept as such unless they choose to make it (or some details) public.
Katy is moving on, so should we. They should have talked more about her album and future plans. Although talking about her strength was good. She explained what her song 'Roar' was about and yet they asked if it had to do with her ex. That was pointless. What a person gets out of a song, is what the song is about if that makes sense. It's how a song makes a person feel and think that matters and is important.
The show could have done away with the sound effects and the stupid words "Out of bounds". To me this was disrespectful to Katy. This show made her look bad. The way they pasted the video together , reminded me of how they paste together reality shows; have to get in the drama and make everything seem worse than it is. What was the point of them showing Katy telling everyone to sit and be quiet so they can do they interview? That was total BS.
I completely understand Katy's people that were in the background saying no to certain questions. They made her feel uncomfortable and it's their job to step in to say she won't answer something. During an interview you are supposed to make the person feel comfortable. I don't think they did that with Katy. At least that what it looked liked.
When someone is in the entertainment business, they have to have some kind of control and take charge other wise things will fall apart. Just because someone takes some control and speaks up, it doesn't mean they are snobs or has let fame go to their head. They know what they need to have things run smoothly.
I saw a lack of respect towards Katy. That's sad. They should have communicated better with Katy's people to know what not to ask etc. I thought that is what usually happens.
Bottom line, I think Katy handled herself perfectly Nobody can really sit there and pass judgement if they have never been in that situation. We don't really know what goes on behind the scenes. Katy seems to be a strong woman who is down to earth. Everyone is so ready to pounce on public people for anything and everything. We should be concentrating on more important things in life instead of trying to tear down someone for something so meaningless. That is my thoughts on this issue.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Coming Out In My Family
I usually don't like to go deep into my personal life over the internet but I feel the need to do this. The topic 'gay' has been hot for awhile and continues. It's a good thing though; the more we talk about it, the more the issue the world has with it can be dealt with.
My parents split up when I was about 10 years old. I didn't understand why. When I was around 11 (I think) is when I found out why. He sat me down and told me he was gay. I don't remember the entire conversation. At the time, rumors were going around that Michael Jackson was gay. I never cared if he was or wasn't. So when he sat me down, he said "Your mom told me that you don't care if Michael Jackson is gay." I told him I didn't care and something along the lines of because he is still a human being, it's who he is etc. My parents taught me to treat everyone with respect no matter color, size, religion, rich or poor etc etc. Then he said ".....I'm gay". I don't remember the words before it.
I broke down and cried and hugged him. I knew the world didn't accept people who were gay and I remember hearing stories of people getting beat up or killed just because they were "different". This scared me. Because of people being so cruel, I didn't want my dad to be gay, not because I thought there was something wrong with it. I was also being bullied at school (most of my entire elementary school years) so I was also scared that the kids at school would find out and bully me even more. I was scared of what people thought.
At some point I made the decision to tell the friends I did have. I don't know why but I felt I had to tell them. I was terrified. I thought they would not want to be my friend anymore. If I lost them, I would have no one. I can only imagine that this is what it must be like for someone coming out. Thank God my friends didn't care. I am very thankful for their support. Their parents didn't care either.
Since I was 11, I didn't understand relationships, straight or gay. I knew my dad didn't chose to be gay. I think I was still confused about things. I didn't want anyone to know outside of who already did. My dad met a guy. He was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. He accepted my sister and I. Anytime all of us went anywhere, I would wonder if people knew. Were they judging? What did they think? Would we be kicked out of places? My dad ended up getting married to this guy (I will leave his name out). I didn't attend because I was living in Colorado. The marriage wasn't legal at the time. Unfortunately my step-dad passed away before they could marry legally. I never really got to know him they way I wish I could have. I was shy and always concerned about others around me. I think I was uneasy because I knew people around me were. It took me a long time to not give a crap what others think.
My dad told his family except his mom. He grew up in a religious family. His mom probably would have been very upset and maybe not want anything to do with him. She was also old and I think my dad just didn't want to upset her. I don't think I truly know why he didn't tell his mom. Maybe because he wanted to keep her in his life. In order to do so, he hid himself from his mom. She knew his husband but only as a friend. I know this hurt him.
Jump several years into the future. I'm married with two step sons. We've always told them that we didn't care if they were gay, straight, bi etc. We would still love them just as much. My oldest one day sat on the couch and we started talking about different things. Then he just came out and said "I'm bi and I am dating a guy." All I said was "ok." We talked a little more and that was it. He said even though we told him we didn't care, he still had a hard time telling me/us. He still thought we would throw him out.
When I hear of stories of parents disowning their children because they are gay, it pisses me off. I can't understand how a parent, their flesh and blood, toss their kid out like yesterday's trash just because they like the same sex. Whatever happened to unconditional love? A parent will never like some of the things their kids do or their choices in life. A parent doesn't have to like that their child is gay (and even think it's wrong) but can still keep them in their lives and love them. NOTHING will get me to disown my kids and I didn't even give birth to them. I just don't get it.
I still get scared for my dad's and son's life sometimes (and for anybody else that I care about that are gay). I don't go around announcing to everyone they are gay but I don't hide it either. I am in more of acceptance of where I come from, of who I am. I really hope one day nobody will have to come out. I hope it will no longer matter who someone gets married to or sleeps with. That we can just learn to let people live their own lives and stop the stupid things that go around about people who are gay. I hope there will no longer be labels for people. That everyone everywhere can be treated equally (well in some countries women I think will never be treated equal but I think you get what I mean).
In the end, people are people. It doesn't matter where one comes from, rich, poor, different colors and religions, gay, straight, bi or transgender. We are still all humans. Even if you think it's unnatural, disgusting, a sin or what have you, we're still all human and need to be treated with respect. No one has to like what others do but who's business is it how someone lives? Who's business is it if someone "commits a sin"? We should be allowed to live a happy life and the way we want. Would you want someone to judge you? To treat you like crap because of who you are? To beat the crap out of you just because you live a different life than others?
So this is my story of coming out in my family. My thoughts and feelings. I want to thank everyone who has accepted me after knowing about my dad and son. Thank you to my family who have accepted my dad. Without your support, his life would have been hell and lord knows how things would have turned out. My love, heart and positive energy to everyone who has a story like mine, who has struggled or is struggling with themselves. xo
My parents split up when I was about 10 years old. I didn't understand why. When I was around 11 (I think) is when I found out why. He sat me down and told me he was gay. I don't remember the entire conversation. At the time, rumors were going around that Michael Jackson was gay. I never cared if he was or wasn't. So when he sat me down, he said "Your mom told me that you don't care if Michael Jackson is gay." I told him I didn't care and something along the lines of because he is still a human being, it's who he is etc. My parents taught me to treat everyone with respect no matter color, size, religion, rich or poor etc etc. Then he said ".....I'm gay". I don't remember the words before it.
I broke down and cried and hugged him. I knew the world didn't accept people who were gay and I remember hearing stories of people getting beat up or killed just because they were "different". This scared me. Because of people being so cruel, I didn't want my dad to be gay, not because I thought there was something wrong with it. I was also being bullied at school (most of my entire elementary school years) so I was also scared that the kids at school would find out and bully me even more. I was scared of what people thought.
At some point I made the decision to tell the friends I did have. I don't know why but I felt I had to tell them. I was terrified. I thought they would not want to be my friend anymore. If I lost them, I would have no one. I can only imagine that this is what it must be like for someone coming out. Thank God my friends didn't care. I am very thankful for their support. Their parents didn't care either.
Since I was 11, I didn't understand relationships, straight or gay. I knew my dad didn't chose to be gay. I think I was still confused about things. I didn't want anyone to know outside of who already did. My dad met a guy. He was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. He accepted my sister and I. Anytime all of us went anywhere, I would wonder if people knew. Were they judging? What did they think? Would we be kicked out of places? My dad ended up getting married to this guy (I will leave his name out). I didn't attend because I was living in Colorado. The marriage wasn't legal at the time. Unfortunately my step-dad passed away before they could marry legally. I never really got to know him they way I wish I could have. I was shy and always concerned about others around me. I think I was uneasy because I knew people around me were. It took me a long time to not give a crap what others think.
My dad told his family except his mom. He grew up in a religious family. His mom probably would have been very upset and maybe not want anything to do with him. She was also old and I think my dad just didn't want to upset her. I don't think I truly know why he didn't tell his mom. Maybe because he wanted to keep her in his life. In order to do so, he hid himself from his mom. She knew his husband but only as a friend. I know this hurt him.
Jump several years into the future. I'm married with two step sons. We've always told them that we didn't care if they were gay, straight, bi etc. We would still love them just as much. My oldest one day sat on the couch and we started talking about different things. Then he just came out and said "I'm bi and I am dating a guy." All I said was "ok." We talked a little more and that was it. He said even though we told him we didn't care, he still had a hard time telling me/us. He still thought we would throw him out.
When I hear of stories of parents disowning their children because they are gay, it pisses me off. I can't understand how a parent, their flesh and blood, toss their kid out like yesterday's trash just because they like the same sex. Whatever happened to unconditional love? A parent will never like some of the things their kids do or their choices in life. A parent doesn't have to like that their child is gay (and even think it's wrong) but can still keep them in their lives and love them. NOTHING will get me to disown my kids and I didn't even give birth to them. I just don't get it.
I still get scared for my dad's and son's life sometimes (and for anybody else that I care about that are gay). I don't go around announcing to everyone they are gay but I don't hide it either. I am in more of acceptance of where I come from, of who I am. I really hope one day nobody will have to come out. I hope it will no longer matter who someone gets married to or sleeps with. That we can just learn to let people live their own lives and stop the stupid things that go around about people who are gay. I hope there will no longer be labels for people. That everyone everywhere can be treated equally (well in some countries women I think will never be treated equal but I think you get what I mean).
In the end, people are people. It doesn't matter where one comes from, rich, poor, different colors and religions, gay, straight, bi or transgender. We are still all humans. Even if you think it's unnatural, disgusting, a sin or what have you, we're still all human and need to be treated with respect. No one has to like what others do but who's business is it how someone lives? Who's business is it if someone "commits a sin"? We should be allowed to live a happy life and the way we want. Would you want someone to judge you? To treat you like crap because of who you are? To beat the crap out of you just because you live a different life than others?
So this is my story of coming out in my family. My thoughts and feelings. I want to thank everyone who has accepted me after knowing about my dad and son. Thank you to my family who have accepted my dad. Without your support, his life would have been hell and lord knows how things would have turned out. My love, heart and positive energy to everyone who has a story like mine, who has struggled or is struggling with themselves. xo
Thursday, September 26, 2013
The Best Fan Club
Fan clubs, they have been around for a very long time. Back in the day, one would join a fan club and write to their favorite star, they would in return get newsletters, contest to enter and maybe a "signed" photo. Sometimes you might even get other little things that would make a kid and/or teen heart pound with excitement Getting that special thing just for them, from their star was just the best thing ever.
I remember those days. I myself was in a few; Donny and Marie Osmond (hey I was a little kid), Michael Jackson (newsletters and a certificate) and New Kids On The Block (a "signed" photo, a membership card, a birthday card every year, newsletters etc). Even though it was "meaningless" things, it would brighten up my day. For those few moments, my worries, fears and bad days of a bullied insecure girl were washed away. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that when I grew up, I could still be in a fan club and get even more out of it than I did when I was a kid.
Things have changed A LOT since the 70's - 80's. Today, fan clubs are online. To get updates on your favorite star (sports person etc), all you have to do is follow them on twitter, facebook and other social medias. Fan clubs online are pretty much like they used to be back in the day except you get your info, join contest etc right away. There is only one that I have joined since being an adult and I am more than happy that I did (more on that later).
I really don't know much about what goes on in other fan clubs but by reading about the FC, I can tell they are your average fan club. The only difference is, you get to interact with other fans. This can actually be great a thing. Talking with people from other parts of the world, meeting new people who share the same interest and maybe even making new friends. Those things are priceless. It's what you get out of one that really matters.
That being said, the way some of the fan clubs are being run is not so great. Different clubs do different things that make it not so great. There is one fan club though that I personally love, think it's the best and will never forget. Darren Hayes.
If you don't know who he is, here is a run down: In the 90's there was a band called Savage Garden. They had hits like, 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' and 'I knew I love you'. Darren was the singer. After the break up shortly after their second album, Darren went on to do his own music. He's made four amazing albums and one digital side project that just recently was released on CD.
I have been a fan since the 90's. Didn't know he went solo until 2007 (see an older blog about this journey click here). When I re-discovered him, I fell in love with his music all over again. I couldn't join his fan club when I found out there was one. I could be wrong but I believe I joined the club in 2009. I am so glad I did.
I had no idea what to expect. This might sound crazy but I was also nervous and a little scared. Nervous and scared to join a fan club? Yes. I have social anxiety although I just recently discovered this and just thought I was really shy. The thought of interacting with anybody can really scare me. Knowing this, I not only just wanted to join his fan club but I HAD to join.
Everyone there welcomed me and was very nice. I knew some people from myspace so that made it a little easier. It was like going to the first day of school (without the bullying) and seeing a few people from the year before and not knowing others.
I have now been there for about four years. Even though it has been a short time, the FC has meant a lot to me for different reasons. It's a family. A lot of us understands where each one comes from, having similar backgrounds. If one needs to vent happy, sad, fear etc, we know there is always someone there to listen. As scared as I have been, I have been able to push myself and go out of my comfort zone. That alone has been a ride.
The people that run the FC including Darren's sister, has been amazing. They work really hard, have done an awesome job and I very much appreciate it. Everyone is so sweet. Darren, the person that brought us together. I just can't say enough how thankful I am. He is one of us. He is down to earth, very funny, caring, understanding and is willing to listen when we need to talk. He is an inspiration and a beautiful person inside and out. He is more like a friend than someone who is in the public eye if that makes sense. Sometimes it is very hard for me to get the right words out. I don't think I would be the person I am if I didn't have the awesome experiences in the FC.
For me, it's not a FC, it's another family. When it closes, I will miss it. I know there still will be something there, I will still be able to talk to some of the people I have gotten to know and Darren will still be around but it won't be quite the same. I am very thankful and grateful for time spent there and everything that came with it.
I know everyone not only needs a break but deserves one. I wish everyone who has helped run the FC and all the fans the very best. I can't what what's to come for 2014. Darren, I hope your new dreams will come true. Thank you for everything you do. You are really an amazing guy.
Here's to the past and the future with new and different journeys.
I remember those days. I myself was in a few; Donny and Marie Osmond (hey I was a little kid), Michael Jackson (newsletters and a certificate) and New Kids On The Block (a "signed" photo, a membership card, a birthday card every year, newsletters etc). Even though it was "meaningless" things, it would brighten up my day. For those few moments, my worries, fears and bad days of a bullied insecure girl were washed away. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that when I grew up, I could still be in a fan club and get even more out of it than I did when I was a kid.
Things have changed A LOT since the 70's - 80's. Today, fan clubs are online. To get updates on your favorite star (sports person etc), all you have to do is follow them on twitter, facebook and other social medias. Fan clubs online are pretty much like they used to be back in the day except you get your info, join contest etc right away. There is only one that I have joined since being an adult and I am more than happy that I did (more on that later).
I really don't know much about what goes on in other fan clubs but by reading about the FC, I can tell they are your average fan club. The only difference is, you get to interact with other fans. This can actually be great a thing. Talking with people from other parts of the world, meeting new people who share the same interest and maybe even making new friends. Those things are priceless. It's what you get out of one that really matters.
That being said, the way some of the fan clubs are being run is not so great. Different clubs do different things that make it not so great. There is one fan club though that I personally love, think it's the best and will never forget. Darren Hayes.
If you don't know who he is, here is a run down: In the 90's there was a band called Savage Garden. They had hits like, 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' and 'I knew I love you'. Darren was the singer. After the break up shortly after their second album, Darren went on to do his own music. He's made four amazing albums and one digital side project that just recently was released on CD.
I have been a fan since the 90's. Didn't know he went solo until 2007 (see an older blog about this journey click here). When I re-discovered him, I fell in love with his music all over again. I couldn't join his fan club when I found out there was one. I could be wrong but I believe I joined the club in 2009. I am so glad I did.
I had no idea what to expect. This might sound crazy but I was also nervous and a little scared. Nervous and scared to join a fan club? Yes. I have social anxiety although I just recently discovered this and just thought I was really shy. The thought of interacting with anybody can really scare me. Knowing this, I not only just wanted to join his fan club but I HAD to join.
Everyone there welcomed me and was very nice. I knew some people from myspace so that made it a little easier. It was like going to the first day of school (without the bullying) and seeing a few people from the year before and not knowing others.
I have now been there for about four years. Even though it has been a short time, the FC has meant a lot to me for different reasons. It's a family. A lot of us understands where each one comes from, having similar backgrounds. If one needs to vent happy, sad, fear etc, we know there is always someone there to listen. As scared as I have been, I have been able to push myself and go out of my comfort zone. That alone has been a ride.
The people that run the FC including Darren's sister, has been amazing. They work really hard, have done an awesome job and I very much appreciate it. Everyone is so sweet. Darren, the person that brought us together. I just can't say enough how thankful I am. He is one of us. He is down to earth, very funny, caring, understanding and is willing to listen when we need to talk. He is an inspiration and a beautiful person inside and out. He is more like a friend than someone who is in the public eye if that makes sense. Sometimes it is very hard for me to get the right words out. I don't think I would be the person I am if I didn't have the awesome experiences in the FC.
For me, it's not a FC, it's another family. When it closes, I will miss it. I know there still will be something there, I will still be able to talk to some of the people I have gotten to know and Darren will still be around but it won't be quite the same. I am very thankful and grateful for time spent there and everything that came with it.
I know everyone not only needs a break but deserves one. I wish everyone who has helped run the FC and all the fans the very best. I can't what what's to come for 2014. Darren, I hope your new dreams will come true. Thank you for everything you do. You are really an amazing guy.
Here's to the past and the future with new and different journeys.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Amazing Night - NKOTB Concert 3
It was that time again, a New Kids On The Block concert. I missed their last one when they were with Backstreet Boys because they didn't come to Denver and I didn't have money to travel. This time 98 Degrees and Boys II Men were with them. I'm not really a huge fan of them but I do like some of there songs. Anyways, my dad had got me the ticket a few months ago because I didn't have the money. It was my b-day gift since my b-day is next week. For some reason ticketmaster wouldn't let me just buy a ticket, I had to get a VIP if I wanted a ticket. My dad could only afford the lowest one which was $200. I didn't know where I was going to be sitting until I got to the venue and got my ticket. I was nervous that I would get a bad seat. You see the ticket was for any section on the floor and in the first 12 rows.
I got to the venue early hoping to beat the crowd. Well the line was small and it was for the higher end VIP's. I was still able to get my ticket, I just had to wait until 6:30 to actually go in. It was a long wait (4:30-6:30) but it wasn't too bad and I was second in line. It made it easier for me to get my program because there was no crowds. I can't deal with heavy crowds. I walked around the venue looking at the different things they had on the wall. I then decided to get my $4 water (normal size and they keep the freakin caps!) and a bag of popcorn because it was the cheapest food and I needed a little snack. Then I went to look for my seat.
I had an idea of how close I was due to someone standing in line showing me the seating chart. When I got to me seat, I was so freakin excited. I was 3 rows behind the circle/main stage! There was 2 stages, the one that never moves then the catwalk to a round stage which is where they were most of the time. I have never been so close to the stage before at a concert. Technically it was more than 3 rows back because there was the security area where the high end VIP's got to be, the guard rail then the rows behind it. Either way, it ws freakin awesome and I would finally get to see them up close. It was annoying though that sometimes when certain stage lights would come on, it would shine right in my face. I guess that's how artist feel every time they go on stage.
A little after 7:30, Boys II men came on. They sang all of their older hits which was good because those are the ones I really like.
On bended knee
water runs dry
I'll make love to you
Yesterday
End of the road
Mowtownphilly
I was hoping they would sing 'A song for mama' (I think that's the title). During 'I'll make love to you', they tossed and handed out roses. It was pretty cool seeing them sing some of my favorites.
Immediately after they got off stage, 98 Degrees came on. I thought there would be an intermission but there wasn't. Thing is, I don't know what they sang. I don't know most of their songs but they did sing some that I do like but don't know the names of them (I got the list from the web when I searched for the set list on everyone). I knew Nick was pretty cute but I didn't realize how hot the 2 other ones were until I saw them and saw them up close. :P Even though I am not a huge fan of them, they put on a good show. They even had a few girls up on stage to sing to them and be "romantic" with them. That was funny and entertaining to watch. After they were done, there was intermission. This was my chance to use the bathroom. I got back just in time because less than a min after I sat down, New Kids came on.
98 Degrees set list:
Give me just one night
Girls night out
Invisible night
The hardest thing
Ayo
My everything
Can't get enough
I do (the song they serenaded)
Impossible things
Because of you
Microphone
They were absolutely amazing. The best concert so far except for maybe my very first concert that I saw back in the 80's. They were all over the place and did spend a lot of time on the round/main stage. They sang old, new and some that wasn't even their songs. I was hoping they would sing their new song 'Crash'. I really love that song. They did some interacting with the audience, goofing with each other, Danny did breakdancing, Donnie and Jordan took their shirts off, there was huge balloons floating around during their song 'Summer time', sometimes the round stage would go up with them or just Jordan, there were little side sections by the main stage they would take them up above the crowd (one for each guy) and Donnie did what he does every night on this tour, give a girl that seats in the expensive VIP a very big kiss during the song single. These kisses last for a bit and always has him on the stage floor and having every Donnie girl wish that was her.
Right before they came out, there were words going across the screens that they said: "I do hereby pledge to spend the next two hours having the time of my life. I will leave all the drama, all my worries and all my fears behind me. I promise to celebrate tonight like there is no tomorrow. For this is my night! I worked hard for this night. I earned this night. I deserve this night! And together...We own tonight! Now let's get this damn thing started!" (It is in the program and that's how I remember what was said) Then they came out singing 'We own tonight'. What was also cool to see was Jonathan singing his solo part. He never has before since he has social anxiety but he did it. I am so proud of him for being able to get up there and do it. Here are the songs they sang:
We own tonight
Block party
Summertime
The right stuff
The whisper
Survive you
Didn't I blow your mind
Valentine girl
If you go away
Please don't go girl
Remix
Single
Melody: I'll be there (Jackson 5), Tender love, Click click click
Melody: Faith (George Michael), Kiss (Prince), Sexy and I know it, Hot in here
Dirty Dancing
Step by step
Cover girl
Games
Tonight
I'll be loving you forever
Hangin tough
It was an amazing night and had low hearing for only a couple of days. I want to do it again. The few minuses: the cost of food and water (this will always be a minus. I get tired of being ripped off but what are you going to do especially if you need food and water), some girl in front watched most of the concert through her phone even though they were right there (taking some photos etc is fine but I would rather watch what is right in front of me), another girl that was in the row in front of me was tall and kept having her arms in the air (a lot) which made it hard for me to see and the way the VIP's are done. It's crazy and a little too much. It starts at $200 and goes to $1000. I think it's unfair to a lot of fans to do this way. Mine was the lowest, a floor seat and a gift. The gift was a nice NKOTB tote bag with a mini portable speaker in it. Whoever designed these VIP packages are just money hungry and don't care about fans. I will pretty much leave it at that, I can go on about this issue.
Overall, I had an awesome time. :) Below are a couple of videos one having some of the photos that I took. WARNING: THE SLIDESHOW HAS VIDEO CLIPS THAT HAS VERY LOUD SOUND WHEN THEY COME ON. I COULDN'T TURN THOSE DOWN. SO WATCH YOUR EARS WHEN YOU GO FROM QUIET MUSIC THAT I ADDED TO THE VIDEO CLIPS THAT IS WAY TOO LOUD.
'I'll Be There'
Video montage of the whole concert (photos and video clips)
I got to the venue early hoping to beat the crowd. Well the line was small and it was for the higher end VIP's. I was still able to get my ticket, I just had to wait until 6:30 to actually go in. It was a long wait (4:30-6:30) but it wasn't too bad and I was second in line. It made it easier for me to get my program because there was no crowds. I can't deal with heavy crowds. I walked around the venue looking at the different things they had on the wall. I then decided to get my $4 water (normal size and they keep the freakin caps!) and a bag of popcorn because it was the cheapest food and I needed a little snack. Then I went to look for my seat.
I had an idea of how close I was due to someone standing in line showing me the seating chart. When I got to me seat, I was so freakin excited. I was 3 rows behind the circle/main stage! There was 2 stages, the one that never moves then the catwalk to a round stage which is where they were most of the time. I have never been so close to the stage before at a concert. Technically it was more than 3 rows back because there was the security area where the high end VIP's got to be, the guard rail then the rows behind it. Either way, it ws freakin awesome and I would finally get to see them up close. It was annoying though that sometimes when certain stage lights would come on, it would shine right in my face. I guess that's how artist feel every time they go on stage.
A little after 7:30, Boys II men came on. They sang all of their older hits which was good because those are the ones I really like.
On bended knee
water runs dry
I'll make love to you
Yesterday
End of the road
Mowtownphilly
I was hoping they would sing 'A song for mama' (I think that's the title). During 'I'll make love to you', they tossed and handed out roses. It was pretty cool seeing them sing some of my favorites.
Immediately after they got off stage, 98 Degrees came on. I thought there would be an intermission but there wasn't. Thing is, I don't know what they sang. I don't know most of their songs but they did sing some that I do like but don't know the names of them (I got the list from the web when I searched for the set list on everyone). I knew Nick was pretty cute but I didn't realize how hot the 2 other ones were until I saw them and saw them up close. :P Even though I am not a huge fan of them, they put on a good show. They even had a few girls up on stage to sing to them and be "romantic" with them. That was funny and entertaining to watch. After they were done, there was intermission. This was my chance to use the bathroom. I got back just in time because less than a min after I sat down, New Kids came on.
98 Degrees set list:
Give me just one night
Girls night out
Invisible night
The hardest thing
Ayo
My everything
Can't get enough
I do (the song they serenaded)
Impossible things
Because of you
Microphone
They were absolutely amazing. The best concert so far except for maybe my very first concert that I saw back in the 80's. They were all over the place and did spend a lot of time on the round/main stage. They sang old, new and some that wasn't even their songs. I was hoping they would sing their new song 'Crash'. I really love that song. They did some interacting with the audience, goofing with each other, Danny did breakdancing, Donnie and Jordan took their shirts off, there was huge balloons floating around during their song 'Summer time', sometimes the round stage would go up with them or just Jordan, there were little side sections by the main stage they would take them up above the crowd (one for each guy) and Donnie did what he does every night on this tour, give a girl that seats in the expensive VIP a very big kiss during the song single. These kisses last for a bit and always has him on the stage floor and having every Donnie girl wish that was her.
Right before they came out, there were words going across the screens that they said: "I do hereby pledge to spend the next two hours having the time of my life. I will leave all the drama, all my worries and all my fears behind me. I promise to celebrate tonight like there is no tomorrow. For this is my night! I worked hard for this night. I earned this night. I deserve this night! And together...We own tonight! Now let's get this damn thing started!" (It is in the program and that's how I remember what was said) Then they came out singing 'We own tonight'. What was also cool to see was Jonathan singing his solo part. He never has before since he has social anxiety but he did it. I am so proud of him for being able to get up there and do it. Here are the songs they sang:
We own tonight
Block party
Summertime
The right stuff
The whisper
Survive you
Didn't I blow your mind
Valentine girl
If you go away
Please don't go girl
Remix
Single
Melody: I'll be there (Jackson 5), Tender love, Click click click
Melody: Faith (George Michael), Kiss (Prince), Sexy and I know it, Hot in here
Dirty Dancing
Step by step
Cover girl
Games
Tonight
I'll be loving you forever
Hangin tough
It was an amazing night and had low hearing for only a couple of days. I want to do it again. The few minuses: the cost of food and water (this will always be a minus. I get tired of being ripped off but what are you going to do especially if you need food and water), some girl in front watched most of the concert through her phone even though they were right there (taking some photos etc is fine but I would rather watch what is right in front of me), another girl that was in the row in front of me was tall and kept having her arms in the air (a lot) which made it hard for me to see and the way the VIP's are done. It's crazy and a little too much. It starts at $200 and goes to $1000. I think it's unfair to a lot of fans to do this way. Mine was the lowest, a floor seat and a gift. The gift was a nice NKOTB tote bag with a mini portable speaker in it. Whoever designed these VIP packages are just money hungry and don't care about fans. I will pretty much leave it at that, I can go on about this issue.
Overall, I had an awesome time. :) Below are a couple of videos one having some of the photos that I took. WARNING: THE SLIDESHOW HAS VIDEO CLIPS THAT HAS VERY LOUD SOUND WHEN THEY COME ON. I COULDN'T TURN THOSE DOWN. SO WATCH YOUR EARS WHEN YOU GO FROM QUIET MUSIC THAT I ADDED TO THE VIDEO CLIPS THAT IS WAY TOO LOUD.
'I'll Be There'
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