the right stuff

So I attended the New Kids on the Block concert in Moline, Illinois on April 2nd, 2009 which started at approximately 7:30 p.m! I did not write about this glorious event in my life until now because I knew that Dru and Jam were going to the same concert last night in Des Moines and I didn't want to spoil any part of the experience.

I distinctly remember the night when I was home in FM and my friend Nissa and I were out at the bar and she got excited and mentioned that NKOTB were going to be playing close to us and we should go. I immediately agreed with her! She ended up getting the tickets a couple weeks later. When I asked her how much the tickets were she said around $60. I remember thinking to myself that that was quite a bit of money, being as I don't have any form of income this semester and I used to be an avid rock concert goer and the average price of rock concert tickets is usually less than $35. She told me she could find someone else to go to the concert, but I sucked it up and forked over the $75 (there are always hidden surcharges and fees added to the price of the ticket).

So last Thursday we headed to Davenport at about 1:30 in the afternoon. We also went with two other girls, one is married to the brother of one of my friends and the other girl I had met once briefly but did not really remember that well. We decided to stop and eat at Hooter's before the concert. After that we still had time to kill so we went to the mall for about an hour. We then headed over the bridge to the concert. I was curious to see what the crowd was going to be like. It was just how I expected, 90% of the crowd was women, 9% were little girls, and 1% were gay guys. I think I saw about 10 straight guys at the whole concert.

The Jabbawokeez opened up for the New Kids. I thought this was a brilliant idea. They were highly entertaining but didn't drag on too long, and the tear down and set up time betweeen them and NKOTB was minimal because there were not instruments and what not to be moved and taken down.

When the lights went back down for New Kids I seriously felt like I was 9 years old again. I was so excited and giddy it was ridiculous! So here are my overall observations and critiques of the concert:

1. It was amazing! I had such a blast it was ridiculous!
2. I was so excited at how many of their old songs they played! I figured most of the music would be from the new album.
3. I loved how they did the original dance moves too!
4. Danny is ripped!
5. Jon didn't really seem like he wanted to be there.
6. Joey and Jordan still got it!
7. The concert only solidified my choice as a young girl.... I am STILL in love with Donnie! I remember when I was little that everyone was always in love with Jordan.. but I was then and still am a sucker for the bad boy of the group.

8. If I go to another concert I will pay the $700 to sit in the front row if it means I get to make out with Donnie like the girl at our concert did!!! So jealous!
9. I was going to get a Donnie button when the show ended but all they had left was Jordan, Jon, or Danny :(
10. All in all the concert was amazing and I had a blast. Before the concert I had had a rough week of drinking and a sore throat, so half way through the concert I literally couldn't talk at all!

i get drunk and make bad choices

I have been trying to think about what has been going on in my life to update and fill everyone in that reads this, but instead I think the title of this post pretty much sums up my life right now.

dilemma

So I do want to read the Steve Harvey book but I just am not sure about it being on the book club because I figured I would just buy it all Wal-Mart but it isn't even there. Its at Barnes and Noble but it isn't cheap, and I haven't been able to find it at the local libraries.... so now I am rethinking my pick. If you all have started reading it I will go buy it (because I eventually want to read it anyway). But if you haven't started I'm assuming you guys can't find a cheap copy either. Let me know what we should do!!

too much pressure

So Jamie informed me that I am in charge of picking the first book for our book club... FINE! even though I think it is a lot of pressure because I feel like I am not on the same caliber of my books as the rest of you. I admit that I read really lame books because lets be honest... I AM lame. So if I have to pick the first book, someone else has to be in charge of naming our book club. 

Here is a quick update on my spring break. Yesterday I got extremely intoxicated for St. Patrick's Day and drank green beer. Needless to say, I definitely am feeling hungover today. I am realizing lately that I am getting old because my body can't recover from a night of drinking like it used to be able to. I was a complete moron yesterday. I kept ordering shots of Rumpleminze last night and luckily my bartender just kept giving me shots of water, because I definitely needed that water way more than I needed anymore liquor.

So my first book choice is Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey. You all may be opposed to this book because 1) I'm pretty sure that I have heard JamFla complain about not liking He's Just Not That Into You 2) It really isn't going to be a deep book or anything like that but A) I want to read it because I heard it is funny and B) I need a good reality check on my nonexistent love life and I think this might help. Next time I will pick a better book I promise!

in regards to KT's recent post

So I just read KT's post about how she has been looking for some type of book club or something. So I have an idea that I turned down because I didn't know if I knew 6 people that would actually do it. But I don't think it's too late to join. My mom got a book chain letter type thing. You only have to send one of your books that you own (and of course you enjoyed) to one person, the chain letter thing works as they always have. You must then send the letter to 6 people you know that will also be willing to send one book to the person on the list. In the end it turns out you get 36 books for the price of sending one of yours.

I figured even if you don't want to give up any of your books, than you could buy a cheap copy at a used bookstore or at Wal-Mart and send that and in return receive 36 books that will probably be pretty decent if other people happened to like them. If any of you are interested let me know asap so I can let my mom know. Because I won't be able to do it if I can't find 6 people that I think will keep their end of the bargain.

google yourself

My life is not very interesting. I have been going home quite a bit on the weekends because I can't stand sitting in my apartment all weekend long by myself.. it has been driving me crazy. So I have gone home every other weekend since the beginning of the semester... like a giant loser. My thesis proposal defense is finally scheduled for next Friday. I need to make a powerpoint for that sometime this upcoming week. Other than that my progress is going slower than I would like because when I contact Sheriff's or Police Departments I seem to be the last priority on their list. I understand they are busy, but I am not asking for very much of their time!! I can't wait until the interviews are all completed so that I can do the findings of my thesis on my own schedule instead of twiddling my thumbs and hounding other people to get on the ball. Anyways, in the meantime I am bored so I thought I would do this little google thingy.

I am just using the very first one that comes up.

1. Google "[your name] needs":
"ALLISON NEEDS TO GET LAID."

How true this one is!!

2. Google "[your name] looks like":
"ALLISON JUST LOOKS LIKE SHE IS TRYING TOO HARD TO BE COOL."

This is also true... I do try extremely hard to fit in and be cool.

3. Google "[your name] likes":
"ALLISON LIKES TO WATCH MOVIES AND TELL PEOPLE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THEM"

I love to watch movies, I don't usually over analyze them though.

4. Google "[your name] says":
"ALLISON SAYS THERE'S A REASON THAT YOU'RE NEVER HOME"

Probably because you hate me... whoever you are.

5. Google "[your name] wants":
"ALLISON WANTS TO KNOW."

I do tend to want to know things.

6. Google "[your name] does":
"I LOVE WHEN ALLISON DOES "FEELINGS" BY THREE ERIN."

I don't know that song but I could try to do it karaoke style when I'm wasted or something.

7. Google "[your name] hates":
"ALLISON HATES IT"

I don't know what "it" they were referring to, but I probably do hate it.

8. Google "[your name] can":
"HOW ALLISON CAN SURVIVE. WELL, SHE CAN'T."

I'm starting to notice a pattern of hatred to people with the name Allison.

9. Google "[your name] goes":
"AND EVERYONE KNOWS THAT ALLISON GOES TO SLEEP ALONE TONIGHT"

You know what? It's true... but F you google.

10. Google "[your name] is":
"ALLISON IS UGLY"

This is starting to hurt my feelings.

11. Google "[your name] loves"
"ALLISON LOVES FINE JEWELRY"

That's true.


Alright those answers didn't really make me mad... but I just did this cause I was bored... sorry if you read the whole thing and were bored!

too much, too young, too fast

So I stole this from JamFla… so sue me…. shuffle your music playlist and plug in answers with the song titles...

 

1. If someone says, "Is this okay?" you say? Cold as Ice - Foreigner

2. What would best describe your personality? I Wear My Sunglasses at Night – Corey Hart

3. What do you like in a guy? The Truth - Nonpoint

4. How do you feel today? California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas

5. What is your life's purpose? Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd

6. What is your motto? Hurts So Good – John Cougar Mellencamp

7. What do your friends think of you? You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

8. What do you think of your parents? Independent Women – Destiny’s Child (sorry dad)

9. What do you think about very often? Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton

10. What do you think of your best friend? Ride Wit Me - Nelly

11. What do you want in a relationship? Here to Stay - Korn

12. What is your life story? I’ve Been Searching for So Long - Chicago

13. What do you want to be when you grow up? Wanna be a Baller – Lil Troy

14. What do you think when you see the person you like? Better Shape Up – Grease

15. What do your parents think of you? Settlin’ - Sugarland

16. What will you dance to at your wedding? Linger - Cranberries

17. What will they play at your funeral? Mama I’m Comin Home – Ozzy Osbourne

18. What is your favorite hobby? Nothing Else Matters - Metallica

19. What is your biggest fear? Just Like You – 3 Days Grace

20. What is your biggest secret? If Tomorrow Never Comes – Garth Brooks

21. What is your relationship style? None of Your Business – Salt N Pepa

22. What is your fortune? Silhouettes – Smile Empty Soul

23. What will your day be like tomorrow? The Thong Song – Sisqo

24. What is your theme song? I’m Alright – Jo Dee Messina

25. What song will be the title when you repost this? Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast - Airbourne

 

I must say that some of these songs that popped up were eerily perfect… for example #10 through 15 creeped me out! And I started cracking