I Can Haz NKOTB Reunion Tour Pleez? KTHXBAI!

Is it true or isn't it!? I'm going crazy wondering about it. I want to KNOW so I can plan my outfit and make travel arrangments (if they don't come to my state)! *stomping foot like petulant 3 year old!*

If you're shaking your head in disbelief right now...puh-leese! Do not underestimate the level of my obsession! I am CRAZY about NKOTB. =) Also, don't even PRETEND like you didn't love them also in '89/'90!

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IM Convo with my mom...yesterday:

Mom: Guess what Elizabeth was talking about on The View today?!

Me: What?

Mom: NKOTB! She's so excited about the reunion tour. You're obsessed...but I think she may be just as obsessed as you!

Me: That's funny! Speaking of my obsession, I wrote a blog about it last night. Here's the link (and I gave her the link to my previous blog.)

Mom: (after reading blog) OMG! That's so funny and fantastic (fantastic is her fave word)! I can't believe you still have that journal! Timmy (my brother) says you need to email that to Elizabeth!

Me: WHAT?! No freaking way!

Mom: DOOOO IT! Maybe they'll read it on the air!!!

Me: *shrugs* Okay. (I do it...and tell mom when I'm finished.)

Mom: OMG! Maybe they'll ask you to be on the show! And you'll get to meet NKOTB! And they'll fly you to NY and put you up in a fancy hotel and treat you to dinner in a fancy restaurant! And you'll take me, of course!

Me: You're dreaming, woman!

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Anyhoo...sorry to bore you with my long convo, but it gave me a laugh yesterday! =)

On every break I've had today, I've searched the interwebs for news about the NKOTB reunion. tmz.com said it was true. People.com said it was true. E!News apparently said it was NOT true...according to my friend, Jenn. Danny Wood tried to dismiss the rumors. BUT...if it's a rumor, then why in the world is the NKOTB website up and running again? And why is there a teaser video on there?! It says:

"They rose from the streets of Boston to become the biggest band in the world. They influenced a generation....Then they walked away from it all. Millions of fans around the world await their return. NKOTB. Are you ready?"

Why would they say that if it wasn't true?! To cause the obsessed fans like me MISERY???? *tears*

There's even a sound clip of a new song! I can hear Joe, Donnie (I think?) and Jordan singing and I KNOW it's nothing that has been released before. Sigh. To steal a phrase from Britwreck: GIMME MORE!!! More info that is. Put me out of my misery PLEASE! Just confirm...is it true or isn't it?!

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Here are some interesting links:

NKOTB to be a threesome? Best Week Ever

Danny is lying? NYmag

It's not a reunion, but a reality tv show? Dlisted

What are you wearing to the NKOTB reunion? Trendinista

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BTW, I'm sooo listening to NKOTB Greatest Hits on my iPod right now! DON'T JUDGE!

I really do have decent taste in music! See my previous music blogs for proof. It's just that the mere mention of NKOTB and I turn into a 13 y/o girl again! I can't control myself!!

NKOTB. Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh.

Convo with my mom...

Me: Mom! tmz.com reported that NKOTB is getting together for a reunion tour!!

Mom: No way! Crazy!

Me: I'd soooo go to that!

Mom: Want to camp out all night for tickets?

Me: Yes! But, sadly, we probably won't have to do that this time around.

Mom: You never know...there's probably a lot of Courtneys out there in this world. You should call Shelly and see if she wants to!

Me: And we could recreate the outfits we wore that night!! Yessssssssssssssssssss!

Story behind the convo:

In 1990, NKOTB came to my home town. Since they were ALL THE RAGE back then, we were afraid that we wouldn't get tickets. My mom, being the super cool mom that she was, took my cousin, Shelly, and I to camp out at Sears. It was so much fun!

The following is a journal entry from the night of the concert. I'm typing it exactly how I wrote it on that day. I was 13 years old. =)

New Kids On The Block

Live

in Concert at Barton

7:30 February 16

Friday Feb 16, Shelly & I went to the concert. I stayed home from school that day to get ready. We were wearing matching outfits. They were: white t-shirts that had New Kids On The Block Hanging Tough February 1990 written on them, dark blue jeans, red socks and black shoes. We also wore our hair back in ponty tails w/ black ribbons & we wore one black peace sign earring & one red hoop earring. We left the house at 5:00. Then we went to Taco Bell & ate. We ran into Ashley, Stephanie, Katherine & Tabitha. They were with Ashley's aunt Susan. We left at about 6:00 and arrived at Barton at 6:30 & waited in line until 6:50 then went straight to the restrooms. We finally went to sit down at 7:00. We couldn't wait for the show to start!! At 7:30 the anouncer interdouced a 13 year old kid, his name was Bobby Roz something. Anyway, he sang three songs then the anouncer interdouced a new group by Mourice Starr. I forgot their name though. Anyway, they were real good. They sang 3 songs then the Cover Girls came out. They sang one song then dedicated "We Can't Go Wrong" to the New Kids & asked the crowd to sing along. It was great! Then they sang another song. When they were through there was a short inter mission before the New Kids came on. When they did THEY WERE WONDERFUL! It was the funnest nite of my life!! We had a screaming contest & our side won! We made a song too! It was cool! It went like this: na, na, na, na, na, na, na, oh oh oh oh oh, oh, the right stuff! They sang songs off all their tapes including songs before their first tape. Jordan & Jon sang Happy Birthday for no reason at all. Jon said that they used to sing it to their mother. Donnie took off his shirt. He was sooo fine! He also kissed TWO girls. And I wasn't one of them! I wish I was though! Danny was wonderfully fine. He has a great body. Joe sang "Please Don't Go Girl in a deeper voice and it sounded Soooo cool! Jon got his hair cut!! It's weird, but cool! I'm just not used to him with it. Donnie's hair was high. Joe's was the same, so was Danny's & Jordan's. They were totally wonderful! I love them more than anything in the world besides God!!!!

Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh! I would love to dress up like that again and go scream like crazy over them. A few years back, Jordan Knight came to LR and I passed up going to see him. I WOULD NOT PASS UP SEEING NKOTB REUNITED!!

The Journal Entry

The Scrapbook

Since writing this blog, I have learned that E! News has reported that the NKOTB reunion tour is not true. It was nothing but a cruel rumor by tmz.com. *tears*

Boring Weekend...

First...a shout out to my pal, SBB! Happy belated b-day!!!!!!!!

I didn't do ANYTHING this weekend. Well, that's a lie. I watched 3 movies, read 5 trashy hollywood gossip magazines and had Rach over for a sleepover. BUT...I was very lazy all weekend. Ooooh! That's a lie too cause I totally redeemed my weekend with a 30 min walk around the neighborhood last night with my dog. Yay me!

So, to start over. I had a very busy weekend! =)

Here are some movies I watched:

10 Things I Hate About You - In memory of Heath Ledger. Rach came over Sat night and we sighed over what a tragedy it was that Heath Ledger is now gone. Isn't it funny (not ha ha) how you can be sad about a person's death when you didn't even KNOW them? Anyway, I may be a dork for admitting this, considering how teeny bopper this movie is, but it's one of my favorites! Very cute.

Little Children - Hmmm. What to say about this movie... First of all, there's a very annoying narrarator. It's like listening to someone read you a book...which is not what you want when you're watching a movie. I will reluctantly say that the narrarator did give you insight into what the characters were thinking, but DANG! Annoying. Also, do not watch this movie w/ kids around. Very racy. So, I didn't LOVE this movie.

Deja Vu - I know. This movie came out FOREVERAGO, but I just got around to watching it last night. It's really good, IMO. I heart Denzel Washington. I wonder if the gov't can really do that????

I think that's all the movies I watched this weekend.

I just want to mention, real fast, the reality tv shows I'm currently addicted to...

Scott Baio is 46...and Pregnant - He makes me laugh.
Project Runway - I freaking love this show. I think Christian will win it this season.
John & Kate Plus 8 - My roommate got me addicted to this show. I love it!
American Idol - I'll admit, I'm not super addicted to this yet. I have a hard time watching b/f the top 24 are chosen. I get embarrassed for the poor people who think they can sing. =(

Hmmm... I think that's all. Thank the Lord for reality tv to fill in the gaps this writer's strike is causing.

Sigh. I need a life.

Life is funny...

I've been sitting here feeling bored with my life and wondering what the heck my purpose is, and then...

One of "my kids", Rach, emailed me today asking if I'd talk to one of her best friends. Apparently this friend, A, is in a relationship with a boy that has gotten too physical too fast. Rach is worried about her friend and wants me to share my story with her. So, we're setting up a girls night where Rach and her friend can ask me all their questions about sex and also where I can share my personal experiences. Fun, huh? Um, not so much! Hehe. Actually, I'm happy to be able to help, but SCARED TO DEATH about being "uncool" or something. My first experience with sharing my story to teenage girls (at church) didn't go so well. I felt like they could care LESS about what I had to say. I was hurt by that first experience, but I think I learned a valuable lesson from it. So, when we have our girls night I just want to share my experiences and listen to theirs. I don't want to be pushy or judgemental or preachy (cause A doesn't do church). I just want them to feel comfy with me. And maybe I'll be able to plant some little seeds that will help the girls out later in life. Pray for me! I want to go into this prayed up and with the right attitude. BTW, these girls are 16-17. *shaking in my boots*

I Heart Music! (#3)

It's been a long time since I've posted what I've been listening to. I think I've aquired ELEVENTY BILLION albums since my last music post!! Here are some of my faves:

Across The Universe - soundtrack

I can't freaking wait to see this movie! I might try to catch it at the ghetto dollar theater. =)

Band of Horses - Cease To Begin

The Bird & The Bee - Please Clap Your Hands EP

I really love this duo. I'm into chick groups right now.

Devandra Banhart - Cripple Crow

Eddie Vedder - Into The Wild soundtrack

Another movie I can't wait to see. This soundtrack is great. Eddie Vedder is a genius.

Foy Vance - Hope

I'm so glad that he finally has an album released in the US. I love his voice.

Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova - The Swell Season

This is the "leftovers" from the Once soundtrack. I love them!

Gomez - How We Operate

Iron & Wine - The Shepherd Dog

Jon Foreman - Fall and Winter EPs

I'm not ashamed to admit that I love Switchfoot. Especially Jon Foreman. Jon's two solo EPs are brilliant.

Lucinda Williams - West

Merrick - Merrick, Drive Around A Lot...

This is another project of the lead singer of The Bird & The Bee. Good times!

The New Pornographers - Challengers

Okkervil River - The Stage Names

Once - Soundtrack

I can't say enough about this movie...much less the soundtrack. Good stuffs!

Rosie Thomas - These Friends of Mine, If Songs Could Be Held

Beautiful voice.

Rufus Wainwright - Release The Stars

Update...

I really have NOTHING to update you on. Seriously, NOTHING is happening in my life right now. Work is meh. Church is meh. Life is meh.

Work: I'm still in the same job (Liver Transplant Program Coordinator) and it's feeling a bit like a dead end. My goal this year is to squeeze all I can out of this job and then start looking for other prospects.

Church: I've been a very bad girl. I haven't been to church in FOREVER. I have good intentions, but...just never follow through. I think I found the right church for me, but it's like a switch flipped or something a couple months ago and I haven't been able to drag myself out of bed on Sunday mornings. I'm working on flipping that switch the other way. =) No really! I am. There are so many things I'd like to do. Besides just getting the teaching and worship that I desperately need, I'd also like to work with the Missionettes and the church's homeless outreach program.

Life: So...nothing going on there. =) Just a lot of sleep. Also, a lot of movies and music. I did start a new diet. It's going well so far. The roomie situation is holding for the moment. I'm praying for a sudden influx of money so I can move out though. Hehe. Sam and I want our own place again.

Told ya! Nothing is going on right now. Sigh.

Things that make me laugh today: silly comics and blogs.

Change of Plans...

We didn't get to see 27 Dresses like we'd planned. The theater was a mad house tonight. I'd forgotten how bad it was b/c I usually go to the movies during the day. Anyhoo, when we got to the theather we found out that our movie was sold out. Dang! So we decided on another:

Charlie Wilson's War

As my mom would say, "FannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnTastic!"

Lots O' Movies!

I haven't blogged about my movies in a little while. Here are the movies I've watched recently.




The Invisible: This was actually a very good movie. Kinda sad.



Vacancy: I didn't expect this movie to be any good. I just wanted to watch Luke Wilson play a serious role. It turned out to be much better than I expected. Not great, but it kept my attention for the whole 80 minutes. Heh.



1408: Big ol' MEH. I didn't love this movie. I was disappointed. John Cusack is one of my favorite actors and Stephen King usually delivers some weird, creepy stuff. This was just retarded.



Once: OMG! Sooo wonderful. Love love loved it! It's so low budget and really doesn't have much of a plot, but it's definitely charming. The soundtrack is awesome too. I recommend it and the subsequent album, The Swell Season. Good stuffs! BTW, now i want to go to Dublin, find a cute Irish busker, make music with him and fall in love. Sigh.



The Gift: I was surprised to learn that this movie was written by Billy Bob Thornton. It's very good. It also has Giovanni Ribisi in it. In my book, you can't go wrong with Giovanni!


So, that's it! This weekend I'm planning to watch Breach, The Heartbreak Kid and Notes On A Scandal. And...I'll probably go see a movie with a pal...maybe 27 Dresses with Katherine Heigl. How's that for a life?!


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I'm 31. Whoopty Freaking Doo...

I turned 31 this past Saturday. I'm not thrilled. I hate being this old because I feel like I've accomplished nothing in my life. I feel like I'm no better off at 31 than I was at 21. I felt depressed when I turned 30, but I did nothing to make myself feel better by my 31st birthday. See, that's what I do. I complain. I wallow in my depressive state, but I do nothing to get out of the rut. I'm pathetic. I know it's hard for most people to understand. Most of my friends are married w/ children. Those that aren't have careers or something fulfilling in their life. I realize that a lot of people have it worse off than me. But I'm still depressed. I don't know why, but I've always measured success by those things: career, marriage and children. My original plan was to be married by the age of 25 and have the other two fall right into place. When that didn't happen...

Geez! I'm not stupid. My head knows that it's God's plan for my life that I should want. Not my own. My head knows that everything happens in God's timing. My head knows that God couldn't possibly bring me a husband when I'm so screwed up emotionally...not to mention physically and financially. My head knows that I need to love myself and more importantly, accept God's love for me before I could accept love from a man. Somebody needs to tell all of that to my heart.

I know all of that sounds horrible. Don't get me wrong...I am actually a little hopeful. Because this time I'm going to do something about it. I've set some goals for 2008. I'm starting to see a little bitty light at the end of the tunnel.

1. Depression - I'm going to take my medication like a good little patient. I don't know why I purposely sabatoge myself. I mean, the pills can be sitting right in front of me, but sometimes I just can't bring myself to take them. I'm going to take them this year. I don't want to sleep this year away. Also, I'm seriously considering some talk therapy. I've made an appointment with my PCP to talk about meds, etc.

2. Weight Issues - I believe my weight issues are the root of all my problems. I could be wrong, but this is what I believe, so let's go with it. I have a terrible self-esteem. I don't go anywhere but work, home and sometimes church. I hate to even go to the store sometimes. It's all because I hate the way I look. Well, I've taken a step toward fixing that. I joined the UAMS Weight Control Program. Basically it's a medically supervised diet and with that comes 24 weeks of behavior modification classes. It's a ridiculously expensive program, but I believe it's worth it. If anyone needs behavior modification classes, it's me! If everything goes according to plan, I should start the program on 1/14.

3. Debt - I want to get a 2nd job and take care of some of my debt. It just gets worse every year, so I want to nip it in the bud. I'm also considering a loan against my 401k. I think the monthly payment would be worth it for the peace of mind I'd get knowing that most of my debt was paid off. Plus, it's MY money that I'd be borrowing and I'd be paying myself back with interest. If I did that, the only debt I'd have left is my student loans (curse you studen loans!) and my car payment. That sounds heavenly to me.

4. School - This may not happen this year. BUT, I've been seriously thinking of nursing school. I work with some nurses that make BIG BUCKS. The job I have now doesn't pay very much and without a college degree, my future doesn't look great. I really need a job that will pay well. So, after the paying down of debt, I want to save enough money to go back to school.

4. Spirituality - I need to get back into church. I've found a church that I like, but I'm afraid of it. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I'm afraid of getting hurt again. I need to work through those feelings and move on. I need a church family. I need the teaching and the worship services. I miss that. My goal for 2008 is to fall in love with Jesus again. Also, to learn to accept God's unconditional love and grace.

Sorry for the long, rambling post. It's after 3 in the morning (curse you insomnia!) and I can't get these thoughts out of my head. I've been feeling very bad for the last month or so. I'm sick of it. I'm ready to move on. Finally. I have some hope for the future.

Juno...

I forgot to mention that on New Year's Day, mom and I went to see Juno. Loved it! It was smart and funny. It has a great cast...specifically Jason Bateman and Michael Cera and Allison Janey. And my new fave: Ellen Page.

Go see it!

P.S. I've recently started watching The West Wing. I'm now on season 2. I FREAKING LOVE IT! It's brilliant, amaz-za-zing....the best show! If you haven't watched it...go rent it today! =) BTW, I realize that I'm a few years late on this tv show. I'm also a few years late on the book Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. I have A LOT to say about that book. Stay tuned!

My parents...

I feel bad because there wasn't a pic of my mom from Christmas. So, here are a couple pics of my parents from NYE. They went to Mt. Magazine and did a 6 mile hike (while I was dog/house sitting).

New Years Eve...

I house/dog sat for my parents on NYE and I invited Rach & KK over to keep me company. We cooked chili and made rice krispie treats. After dinner, we played Scene It and watched movies. At 12:00 we took a break from the movies to take pics and make a silly video. I WILL NEVER EVER POST THAT VIDEO. It's my crazy, fat arse dancing around with two teenagers. Um, NO FREAKING WAY! =) But here are some pics of me and my silly girls.

Cookin' the chili.

Happy New Year!

Rach's New Year face.

Court's New Year face.

KK's New Year face.

Sam's New Year face.

Bax's New Year face.

Sam...chillin' by the fire.

KK and Bax

KK and Court

KK, Bax and Court

Rach and Court

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Christmas...

I was very lazy over Christmas and New Year. Yay me! I was off work 12/24 thru 1/1 and it was heavenly. I slept A LOT, watched movies and actually WENT to the movies three times.

My family's Christmas tradition is to get together on Christmas Eve. We eat a bunch of junk food, play games and open gifts. On Christmas day we sleep late and then all go to a movie together. This Christmas was especially fun because we had all of our doggies together. I have a few pics from Christmas Eve. Unfortuntately, I wasn't a good camera person...I didn't get ANY pics of us playing games or opening prezzies. It was basically all about the dogs. See below:

The tree @ my parents house.

Baxley, my parent's dog.

Duke, my brother's dog.

My Sambo.

My brother, Tim.

My otha brotha, Logan (Dad in background).

Dad with Bax & Duke.

On Christmas Day, we went to see National Treasure: Book of Secrets. It was pretty good. Very entertaining. A couple days later, mom and I went to see P.S. I Love You. OMG! It is definately a chick flick. I really loved it. I was afraid that it would be a major bawlfest, but I only teared up once. I laughed thru most of it. Bonus: there are really hot, Irish guys in it. Yay!

Christmas night, I hung out with Abi (rommie's daughter). Here are some pics from that:

Abi and I with the dogs (no makeup...yikes!)

Abi and I

Handsome Sambo

Jack and Sam: Snugglebugs!

Settling in for a movie...

"How dare you wake me for a pic!" - Sam

Abi and Sam