Backstreet Boys take over NYC!!!

So the boys took over NYC August 29th-31st. They performed on Good Morning America and the day before had a special rehearsal thing. This was the first time since 2006 that ALL FIVE BOYS would be back together performing.

So on the 29th they rehearsed for their rehearsal. Haha That sounds funny. LOL I had a few friends who were in the city and were able to see them. But thanks to Mary it was like I was there when she was with Brian. Thanks again girl. ;) (PS: Giselle I'm still totally jealous you got a group picture with them. LOL)

So fast forward to the next day and I set out on my journey to NYC with Julia. First we had a pit stop at the Newark airport to pick up Amanda and then we eventually made it to NYC. We checked into the hotel got ready quick and made our way to the "secret location" for the rehearsal. I met up with some other friends and just hung out and whatever until it was time for the event to start.

So the event starts. It was such an incredible indescribable feeling seeing ALL FIVE BOYS back together again performing for the first time even if it was just for a rehearsal. You could tell Kevy Kev was back right off the bat because the intro to "Incomplete" wasn't good enough so they had to start over and if that wasn't enough when they were done with the song he wanted to do the whole thing over again. Guess that's the point of a rehearsal. ;) But I wanted to die a little inside because that song bores my life to great lengths. LOL  I have no clue really the correct order of the songs but I know they sang "Larger than Life," "I want it that way" & "Everybody" along with "Incomplete." It was a lot of fun. Kind of was hoping they would do a new song. According to Leighanne that was part of the reason we weren't allowed to take videos/pictures. But I guess Jenn decided at the last minute NOT to have them do a new song. Kind of lame but whatever. The other reason we weren't allowed to take videos/pictures was because they were filming it for part of their documentary they are working on that is showing them making this next record. So that was kind of cool. During "I want it that way" when it was Kevin's turn to sing he didn't. I joked that it was because he forgot the lyrics but it turns out it was really because he just got choked up and couldn't sing. It was precious. So AJ sang along with him and they all hugged him and stuff. Then he asked to do the song over again from the 2nd verse so they did. It was adorable.

I was also excited to make into one of Brian's chirps. Haha I'm sure most people won't be able to find me but the point is I am in there and I can find myself. ;) LOL

At one point I died a little inside because Brian saw me and started rubbing both sides of his face where his facial hair is. I guess its no secret that I have a weakness for that man's facial hair and apparently now he knows it and thinks its funny. After I saw him do that and I laughed he just laughed too.

So most of the questions were pretty lame. But really at this point with all the Q&A's, SC's, ect. they do I have come to expect that 95% of the questions will be lame. And I totally get the "well not all fans go to every event,ect." But the whole "boxers or briefs" or "favorite/least favorite songs" really need to just not ever be asked any more ever again. At least they have fun with them at this point but still. LOL

Someone asked for "old time sake" if they wear boxers or briefs. Howie went into detail about how he isn't trying for anymore kids or something so he wears briefs. AJ and Brian both said briefs. Kevin and Nick both said they don't wear anything. Kevin then proceeded to show us that Nick was in fact wearing Under Armour underwear. Brian started lifting up the bottom of his shorts a little bit to show what he was wearing. LOL Nick said since they were older we should ask what they sleep in and he said he sleeps naked and he doesn't know how anyone can sleep with underwear on or socks. Then Brian pointed to AJ because of his sock issues. haha

Someone asked Howie about being a dad again and he talked about how he wasn't sure if he ever wanted to get married or have kids because he enjoyed the single partying life but then he saw Brian with Baylee and Kevin with Mason and the love they had and it would be ashame not to pass on his genes.

Someone told Brian they loved him since 2nd grade and asked for a hug and an autograph. Brian said he loved those kinds of questions because they are so easy. He went to her and hugged her and signed her picture. it was really cute.

Someone asked Kevin if he could have dinner with 4 people dead or alive who would they be. He said His father(and then he got choked up a bit), his grandfather, Barack Obama and Prince.

Someone asked Brian his least favorite song. He sang part of "If you want it to be good girl." And said the thing that sucks about that song is that most fans like it even though they hate it. Kevin said he liked the lyrics and the message but the way they did it was bad.

Someone asked AJ how many tattoos he has. He said over 100. And how he plans on getting his daughters hand prints(maybe feet prints-I forget lol) over his heart after she is born)

A guy asked how he can propose to his girlfriend on stage some day. Kevin asked if he could wait until 2013 and he said yes. So Kevin told him to give his contact info to Jenn or someone and they will make it happen. (I need to find me a man like that. haha)

Someone asked Nick his favorite BSB song and his favorite *N sync song. He tried to say his favorite songs were the songs they just recorded for the new record. But that wasn't acceptable so eventually he said "10,000 Promises." He went on to say how he had to fight with Jenn to get it on the NKOTBSB tour because she told him fans wouldn't want it. Apparently the same thing happened with "Larger than life." He then talked about how wrong she was. LOL He said he didn't have a favorite *N sync song but he loves all the NKOTB songs because he heard them so much under the stage. Eventually he said he liked the song "I want you back." LOL

Brian sang a tiny part of "That's what she said" and then said "Sorry I don't have my guitar for that song." LOL

Kevin talked about why he decided to come back and how he follows his heart and gut and it just felt right. He left because he hit a wall with his creativity and it had NOTHING to do with his relationship with the rest of the guys. He said he still hung out and saw the guys at times. Him and Howie vacationed a lot together. He also mentioned how his favorite song on This is us was "Undone" and it should have been a single.

And that's about all I really remember about the Q&A's. I'm sure I missed some but I can't remember. LOL

So then it was time for the Meet and Greet and the pictures. We were one of the last groups to go in. Josh was at the door giving his usual "no hugs,kisses,ect." speech. When he saw us all he didn't even bother really telling us all that. He was like "you guys know the rules...." LOL First was AJ before we got to him he was apologizing to us if we saw his crack, luckily I didn't but I had no clue what he was talking about. LOL I shook his hand and he was kind of like whatever. LOL Then Nick smiled all adorable(yes you read that right Nick and the word adorable in the same sentence.lol)  and shook my hand and said "Hey, its good to see you again." Howie said the same thing only he hit me with a wink too. ;) Next up was Kevin and after hearing Nick and Howie say similar things I felt like Kevin was gonna say it too and if he would have I would have said "sir, we've never met stop lying." But he really shook my hand and said "Hi, Nice to meet you." and he looked into my eyes and I felt like he was burning a hole into my soul for about 20 years. I'm no Kevin girl but for those 4.2 seconds I might have been. He has this intense look too. (I always thought Brian had an intense look at times too maybe its the Kentucky water or something. I dunno.) Next up was Brian and he reached out and grabbed me to hug me and I kind of stopped and said "you're gonna get me in trouble." And he laughed and said "Oh stop and get over here and hug me." So I said "yes sir." It was quiet the awkward hug but it was nice at the same time. My face was like in his armpit.(Luckily he didn't smell bad. ;) lol) but it felt like we hugged for 100 years. (Not that I minded that really. He always gives the best hugs) I asked him where his DKNY hat was and he told me he wasn't wearing it. I wanted to say "Really Captain Obvious?" But I was nice. ;) He then said "its at the hotel." Then I asked what the point of wearing a hat in his pocket was and he said "Just in case I wanna put it on." LOL Then we were talking about something else while the next group of fans came in and I was like "Brian! I gotta go you really wanna get me in trouble today." He laughed and said "I'm sorry." LOL

So the next day was Good Morning America. We got there at like 3am or 4am. I don't even remember. LOL We hung out and waited in line. Everyone who was at the rehearsal the night before got to be let in before everyone else who was camping out. Most of my friends won other contests which let them even closer to the stage. Luckily I have amazing friends who hooked me up. Thank you again Mary. (I feel like this is becoming a new theme with me and thanking you. Seriously though I hope you know I appreciate it all.) So we are chilling waiting for them to come out and Sound check. In the mean time AJ and Brian decide to come out and give the fans some bagels. (The one guy said he's been doing this concert series thing for 6 years and it was the FIRST TIME the artist brought breakfast to the fans. - Those boys are cute.) I actually got a bagel from AJ. It was chocolate or something and it was melting. Pretty gross. LOL

A short time later they passed out some sweet GMA glasses. Me and Jackie were ready for the show. Haha

The boys came out and did Sound check. I died a little inside again because they had to do "Incomplete" twice. If this is gonna be the new theme I might have second thoughts about being happy Kevin is back. ;) LOL

Seeing all 5 boys together was such a magical feeling. They were doing some "boy band poses." Well really mostly Brian was doing random poses while the other guys stood there. LOL

During their performances they did a little interview as well. It was kind of annoying because they acted like they ALL reunited after 6 years. They need to start giving the other 4 boys credit for TWO ALBUMS without Kevin AND the NKOTBSB tour/CD.

 

so that was about it for GMA. Here's some nice eye candy to enjoy. ;)

Frick and Frack :)

One of the reasons I am totally sold on Kevin coming back is because the dances he does and the faces he makes while doing said dances.
Exhibit A:

 Exhibit B:

 This picture just amuses me because it looks like Nick and AJ are fighting and Howie is trying to break it up. LOL

 My favorite boys! Sweet ROK.

 Those Kentucky cousins are looking good together....

Brian was having a little too much fun pointing out funny signs and showing the other guys, especially AJ.

This picture I just wanna share because he's adorable.

Kevin got choked up during "I want it that way" during GMA too. Brian thought he'd try to make feel better with a hug. They are cute.

 And then it was over. :(

So we started walking back to the hotel and I was reading on twitter fans talking about the cruise. I heard they said next year but wasn't aware they actually announced a date. It was hard to hear everything being there live. So I tweeted asking if they said an actual date or just next year and I got a reply from none other than Brian Thomas Littrell. Haha He's funny.

So after GMA we saw the boys. Nick came first. I just said Hi and let him go. He looked a little annoyed. Next I saw Kristin and didn't even realize it was her at first. Then I saw Mason and I told her how adorable Mason was. She lit up SO much and said "Thank you so much for that. I appreciate it." Then I saw Kevin and I told him the same thing and he smiled so big and said "thank you so much." Howie came in next but he was on the other side so we just said Hi and let him go on his way. Next Brian came and he stopped to talk to us. He signed my favorite picture of me and him on stage. I told him thanks again for that time and he was like "you're welcome it was a lot of fun." Then we took a picture and I told him thanks for everything he does. I also said "thanks for telling me when the cruise was because apparently I missed that memo." And he laughed and said "that was funny wasn't it?" LOL  I didn't see AJ. So he either snuck in while I was talking to Brian or came in later. LOL Then it was time to get ready to go home.

Me and Brian: (I look horrible because I didn't really sleep in like 24 hours. But that's okay because Brian is awesome anyways.)

My signed picture. :) (Thanks again for taking this picture Danielle--look at that you got another shoutout/credit.lol)

So another event gone and more memories to last a lifetime. I met some new friends this time and I also was reunited with some amazing friends I already knew. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it. And I cannot wait for the next adventure. :)


I'd also like to add that I was one of the fans who weren't fully sold or happy on the idea of Kevin coming back. I had my own reasons for thinking that way. But after the rehearsal and GMA I am totally sold on him coming back. :) 

Mixtape Festival 2012 - My review....

I don't even know where to begin on putting into words all that happened over the weekend that was Mixtape Festival 2012. But here goes nothing...

Before I even made it to mixtape Brian was his ever so adorable self tweeting me to be safe after I told him I was on my way to Mixtape and then telling me he will have his hat. :)

So the first day was a lot of fun even though I mainly went to Mixtape for BSB and they weren't there until the 2nd day.  It rained but that didn't stop us from having our own dance parties in the back when Aaron Carter, Steel Panther, DJ Pauly D and New Kids on the Block performed.

Steel Panther were hilarious. Pretty sure they jacked The Backstreet Boys look from the Just Want you to know video. Brian even agrees!  They even sang a tiny part of "I want it that way" but said they had to stop before they got sued and they couldn't afford it because they only had $10!!! So funny.

New Kids on the Block started the show from the back. So we had an awesome spot for wanting to just chill in the back to begin with.

So now to the good stuff. Day 2 of mxtape. This is where the BBQ,  meeting NKOTB, the Wylee party and NKOTBSB concert happen...

So first its the  BSB BBQ. It was SO much more fun than I anticipated. I really thought it was gonna be a giant mess but surprisingly it was not. The boys decided to pick out tables to hang out and eat. Brian was attempting to come to my table before he caught ADD and served a fan some food and then had to go to the Wylee table to hand out pre-orders.

So while I was standing in line to get my pre-order Brian noticed me and said "nice necklace." and I just smiled & said "Thanks." Then a few minutes later he was like "oh yeah look what I have." and pointed to his hat, again I just laughed. Then he rubbed his facial hair and was like "oh I have some of this too." That's when I really died, not only because I have a weakness for that man when he has facial hair but that's when I knew more than ever he does in fact read ALL my ridiculous tweets. (I was tweeting a few days earlier how I was hoping he'd have facial hair for mixtape. ) So then he said "I was shaving last night and I thought I'd leave this on just for you." I just put my head down and laughed and I am pretty sure I turned about 10 shades of red. hahaha So then he saw that I had my paper for my pre-order in my hand and he was like "Do you really have that paper like I don't know who you are?" And even Leighanne was like "really?" LOL So I get my preorder. We had a little chat about twitter. Won't go into all that because I'm sure it will just cause the haters to hate more BUT its all good because Brian knows they are out there and he doesn't care and neither do I. haha  Then we took a picture. It was funny he put his hand on his head and Steph or Britt(sorry I fail for not remembering who took the picture. LOL) thought he wasn't ready for the picture and he was like "no go ahead this is my pose...its an inside joke but its not on the inside anymore because its all over twitter." (He's so cute) So this was the result:

So after that I was walking away and he was like "Yahtzee27!!!" I was like "uhhhh okay?" LOL
After that I chatted with Leighanne for a little bit. We discussed the day before and the rain and my tweets,ect. I eventually apologized to both Brian and Leighanne for all my ridiculous tweets. They both said it was fine and that they were funny. LOL

Next I went to go see Howie. I got my picture with him but its horrible. I wasn't ready and his eyes were almost closed but that's okay because I love me some Howie D. anyways. I always joke that I wanna put Howie in my pocket because he's little and because I just think it would be fabulous to have him in my pocket if I was having a bad day I could just pull him out and he'd be there to cheer me up. Yeah, I know I'm weird but whatever. So anyways....I told him that at the BBQ. I said "Howie I mean this in the most non-offensive way possible BUT I really just wanna put you in my pocket." He laughed & said "That's awesome, you totally could because I'm short." And I said "Exactly...." then I proceeded to tell him the reasons I wanted him in my pocket.

After that they picked fans to play games with the boys. After they picked for Brian & AJ I gave my ticket away to Jackie so she could have twice the chance to play with Nick, that didn't work out so well though. LOL Then I went to watch Brian play his game. It was some bean bag game. He was funny as usual. Trying to cheat and being all competitive and all that stuff he usually does. LOL

This is one of my favorite pictures because Brian is looking at that bean bag like he's never seen one before in his life. LOL

So fast forward a little bit and its time for us to take our pictures with the boys. We got to go first because we had to leave to go meet NKOTB. So we all line up. I went up to Brian & I showed him my sweet sneakers. He was like "Those are awesome I need to borrow them for the show!' I told him we could trade. Then he asked me if I was going to the Wylee party. (I really wasn't gonna go because I knew there would be 39439 fans there just staring at Brian and taking pics,ect.) So I said "Maybe?" And he said "Maybe? I better see you there!" So I said "yes, sir!!!" (That turned out to be the best decision I think, Thanks Brian. ;) lol) Then I saw AJ's bright orange watch and I said "OMG I love your watch I want it!" Before he said anything I noticed his bright sneakers and said "No wait! I want your sneakers instead!" (I love bright colored things.) I kind of don't remember Howie at this point but I am pretty sure I hugged him. LOL Then I went and hugged Nick and even Q!!! Then we go take the picture.
Love the picture. Even if I wasn't looking at the right camera. But at least I finally have a group picture with people I like and there aren't random people I don't know in it. LOL

So next up its time to meet NKOTB. This was so weird to me because I never met them before so I've just heard stories and stuff. So I went up to Jon first, we hugged and said Hi. Then I went to Donnie and girls were already all around him so I asked for a hug and he tried to reach out to hug me and kissed me on the cheek, it freaked me out a bit because I didn't expect it but at the same time I didn't mind. ;) So then I went to Jordan and asked him for a hug and as he went to hug me Joey started staring at me and it freaked me out a bit so I took my eyes off Jordan and looked at Joey and Jordan got "mad." He was like "Hey you said you wanted a hug so get over here and hug me!"(he was joking but still it was a bit freaky because I'm not used to them.lol) And then Joey was like "leave her alone she's looking at me!" and then I was looking at Joey and then back at Jordan like "What do I do?" And then Jordan said "do you want a hug or not?" And I said "yes!" so he hugged me. Then I got a hug from Joey and Danny too. I stood near Jordan(I think) for the picture. I also told Joey him and Brian are my favorite bromance. Team Broey! ;)

So then I decided to listen to Brian's orders and I headed to the Wylee party. Thanks again Mary for coming with me. I truly appreciate all the help and just everything during the weekend. :)

There were about 939593 fans all crowded around the Wylee table. I would have liked to have actually seen some of Leighanne's new stuff but that didn't work out so well. But its okay. Brian eventually saw me and said "Hey! You made it!" I was like "Yeah because someone told me to!" Haha Next time I got his attention I showed him my sign I made for the concert. He was like "Oooh that's gonna be easy to find, I'll look for it!"
My sign:

So we left the party went inside to get a spot for the show. I came in towards the end of "The Wanted." They were alright. Then I watched LL Cool J perform. He was good. I was next to like the biggest LL fan on the planet. It was hilarious watching her freak out. LOL

So then it was time for NKOTBSB! It was pretty cool seeing the last show of the this whole joint thing. I know they keep hinting there might be more with both in the future but I am gonna just pretend that I never heard that. I mean don't get me wrong I don't hate NKOTB but I just want my boys back on their own.

The show was amazing as usual. Donnie came out during Get Down. Brian and AJ came out at the end of Please Don't go girl to help Joey out. They all got dramatic like Joey at the end. It was funny. Joey came out during Quit Playing Games, with a phone. Not sure why but it was funny anyways. I love Brian & Joey together. They are cute.

So the time comes for the boys to pick fans so Brian finds me and reads my sign & then walks away, he did it like twice. I was dying inside! I wanted to scream out "JUST PICK ME ALREADY!!!!" LOL So then he came over and was tapping his finger on his chin like he was thinking. I am pretty sure that was like the longest few seconds/minutes of my life. The he pointed to me and told Josh and I went on my way. :)

I don't even know how to put into words how I felt up there. Like I wasn't even so much freaked out because Brian was singing to me but more so because I knew there were SO many people there watching. But it was definitely a moment I will NEVER EVER EVER forget EVER. Having the man you have loved since you were 12 years old sing to you in front of A LOT of people is just an amazing thing honestly i don't think its possible to put what that feels like into words. I like to say "Getting sang to by one of the sweetest men on the planet at the sweetest place on Earth....Doesn't get much better than that....They do say pictures are worth a thousand words so here are some pictures....


Look at that adorable face looking all concerned. He was asking me if I was okay. :)

Just look at that beautiful man singing to me. <3 (may no attention to my awkward faces)

He asked me if I saw the bright lights. I told him I couldn't see anything. He said "Welcome to my world." I think I figured out the real reason he closes his eyes a lot on stage. ;) lol

And look at that adorable smile/laugh. I don't even remember what he was laughing at but its cute. :)

 Smiling face? LOL

It might not have been real but he got down on one knee for me...I'll take it. ;) 

This is seriously probably my favorite picture out of all of them that I have seen so far. I don't think there are enough Thank you's in the world to thank Danielle for this picture. I LOVE it so much. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! (Is that enough credit. ;) lol) But seriously everything about it is perfect. His smile, my smile. The fact you can just tell(at least I can) that they are genuine and real emotions going on in this photo. OK...let me stop I think you get the point, I'm sorry. LOL

His hugs are seriously the best. <3

A HUGE THANK YOU to anyone who took pictures of me on stage. I appreciate them all more than you probably know. :)

So now for the rest of the show. I honestly don't remember them performing "Drowning." Pretty sure I was still floating on Cloud 9. LOL

It was funny for the finale New Kids came out in BSB shirts and BSB came out in New Kids shirts. Brian was trying to look bad ass with his shades and hat. It worked. ;)

Some more pics:

And then it was over.... :(

So the next was the Softball game. Brian was trying to be Superman out there, running all over the field. He really is such a competitor.

After the game we had to find Leighanne because some friends had to pick up more pre-orders only it got a little crazy so Brian ended up leaving. So they had to go to the hotel to get their stuff. We got to chat with Leighanne for a little bit. I love her, she seriously is awesome. Then a little bit after Brian came to chat with us too. It was the PERFECT ending to the PERFECT weekend. I honestly don't think ANYTHING could top this weekend.....EVER! :)

I even tweeted Brian to tell him I was looking at pics of us on stage and how I looked ridiculous but it was okay because he was awesome and he told me I didn't. He's cute. :)

One last note: I got to hang out with some AMAZING people at mixtape. Some I've met before that weekend, others I had only just met but if you were part of it in any way just know that I appreciate it. The boys have brought me some of the best friends in the world. I am truly beyond blessed. :)

Complaining fans....

*DISCLAIMER* First I would like to say this is just a general rant of things I see frequently with Backstreet Boys fans. The whole mixtape/BBQ events are what is triggering me to write this blog but this isn't the ONLY time/event this has happened with. It happens ALL the time. And its not directed towards any one person but just in general. So here goes...

I know a lot of fans pay LOTS of money to meet the boys, ect. and what is the FIRST thing a lot of those fans who pay all that money say? "This is too expensive." or "Why do they charge so much?" or other things like that right?....Right. Some fans forget two things when saying things like that....1. NO ONE is making you pay whatever the amount is they are charging you. 2. Even though the boys love what they do at the end of the day it IS their job. Do you wanna do your job and NOT get paid for it and do it just because you love it? If any of you just said yes you are lying. There aren't that many people out there these days who will work for free whether they love their job or not, sorry.

Another thing fans seem to forget is that if you were so mad or against the prices of VIP or any other events and enough fans got together to boycott these VIPS or events then the boys and their management would finally realize that they charge to much,ect. But for every 100 fans who complain they don't like the prices there are another 100 who don't care and are willing to pay the money to do the VIPS and other events.

Something else a lot of fans seem to think is that the boys owe them a million and one things and they deserve all this stuff handed to them on a silver platter. They don't seem to appreciate what they actually have. Fans want to meet the boys so they make it so you can buy VIP/SC passes and meet the boys. What happens? Fans complain because there is a barricade. When you buy VIP does it say "you will get your picture taken with the boys and there will not be a barricade?" No it doesn't. So if they wanted to stand on the stage and make the fans stand in front of them on the stage they could do that and that would still be fans getting a pic WITH the boys. (don't get any ideas boys ;) haha) So as long as you get a pic and the boys are in it technically they did their part of the agreement. But then fans want more like no barricades or whatever else things fans think they SHOULD get because they dished out all this money. Like I said NO ONE makes you buy the stuff. And MOST fans are able to go on to the FC to read/see past shows/VIPs/ect so you know exactly what you are getting BEFORE you buy.

Perhaps some fans forget what it was like from the beginning until around Black and Blue or even Never Gone a little bit. Where you couldn't even breathe around the boys. It was harder to meet them. (Yes I know most of that was due to their popularity but still) There wasn't Sound check parties where you got the chance to meet them,ect. Even on the Never Gone tour they gave you the opportunity to win SC passes to WATCH them sing but not meet them. Then they decided to go ahead and change it up where you can WATCH SC and meet the boys and some fans STILL wanna complain and think that its not good enough.

There are some fans who haven't ever even been able to see the boys in concert let alone be in the same building as them. Or fans who can't travel,ect for the boys. (not saying the ones who CAN travel should feel bad or not travel because some can't but just some things to think about)

Personally the way I see it when the boys took their break before Never Gone honestly I wasn't sure if they were ever gonna get back together so in a sense I kind of think of Never Gone until now as "the bonus years." I never in a million years thought the boys would still be together going on 20 years so I am happy with the fact they still wanna make music and do fun events and stuff. Because really if they wanted to they could just go into the studio record a CD, do the promo, go on tour, perform during the show and continue on. The fact they wanna have SC parties or be a part events like Mixtape and have a BBQ or do cruises,ect.

It seems to happen a lot in life not even with just BSB but people always want "more! more! more!" when they should just be happy and appreciative of the things they have or the things they have had or been able to do.

And on that note I end my blog. Again this isn't directed at anyone in particular and I know not ALL fans are like this but I know A LOT of fans who do have this type of mentality and its really quite sad.

My first meeting with Brian Littrell (4-2-06)

 (I'm moving all my blogs from myspace to here. So here is the first of many....)

Original post date: April 3, 2006)

My 10 year dream finally came true

(I know its kinda of long-but i didnt wanna leave anything out )

Ok so here's my story...

I was calm as ever all the way until Brian snuck behind the crowd to get in and everyone screamed. After that it finally sunk it like "OH HEY YOU ARE ABOUT TO MEET BRIAN THOMAS LITTRELL!!!!

So I was talking to Leighanne while I waited in line to see Brian (and she was so sweet) that's when they noticed us blasting "I'm alive" and Brian's face was priceless he was like "Who's playing that?" and everyone pointed at Laura and he's like "It's not even out yet" and we were like "You played it on that interview." and him and Leighanne were like "oooooh yeah" LOL So then it was my turn and Leighanne saw my shirt that said "I WAITED TEN YEARS FOR THIS" and she was like "awwww your shirt is gonna make me cry" and Brian was like "What baby?" and she was like "look at her shirt" and he was like "awwww you really waited 10 years to meet me?" and I was like "YUP!" and he was like "awwww thank you" :) 

Then I asked Brian to record a message into my little recordable frame I had. He of course said yes. :)  Leighanne saw it and was like "awww this is so cute-do u wake up to this every morning?" (I thought she said something else. LOL) I started laughing and was like "YEAH?" and she was like "Are you trying to move in on my man?"I started laughing and was like "noooo." She laughed and said "I'm only kidding."  (So funny) So then Brian was like "What's ur name?" I told him Amber and he was like "Amber"? I said yes and he was like "Alright." The I asked him to sign a pic of him I had.  Leighanne was like "This is such a cute pic of him where is it from?" I told her that he is always cute and told her it was from the Never Gone show in Buffalo. Brian went to sign my pic with the black sharpie he had and I was like "No!" and he kind of had this "What the heck?" look on his face and I said "I want you to use this one(it was silver) so it shows up better."  He was like "you want me to use yours? Ok." LOL The I asked for a picture. I asked for Leighanne to be in the picture. So Brian got Leighanne after a little whining and crying.(Not really he was just trying to be dramatic. It was funny)  Before I left I made sure to experience a hug from Brian. He said yes. He really does give the most AMAZING hugs on the planet. LOL As we hugged he whispered in my ear "Thank you for coming." (Pretty sure I melted into a pile of goo at that very moment. LOL)

I gave him this little book with bible verses and stuff in it and told him how Philappeans 4:13 was in there. He thought it was cool.  After that we just hung around. Randomly talked to Brian. Got to watch him do an interview at one point. It was really cool. Towards the end we asked him to talk like Donald Duck (and he did) it was super cute. Then this group of 4 black guys(some other group that was there) came to talk to
Brian and people were taking pics of them together and Brian was like "hey look its
the new Backstreet Boys!!!!" Then he laughed and was like "I didn't really say that." 

I asked him where Baylee was and he said how he was up in the hotel room painting with their assistant. His face was cute. You could tell he just loves that little boy so much and loves talking about him. :)
 

This is the message he left me when I asked him to record a message for me: "Hey Amber, It's Brian...God
bless ya, I wanna thank you for coming to meet me at GMA week and uhhhhummm I'll talk
to u soon....GOTTA GO" :)

And that about sums up one of the greatest days of my life. I hope you enjoyed it. :)