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August 3, 2007.  Blue October :D:D:D

Well, there are no pictures from me, as cameras weren't allowed and I'm too chicken to try (although I think Buffy got a couple in).  So, here's the review the best I can do.
This was my first time in New Orleans, and I had to drive a horrid bridge to get there.  I had to go alone, as my partners flaked out (GRRRR).  But no one told me that it was actually not all water under that bridge, so it wasn't really as bad as all that.  The panic attacks were before I left...had none while driving.  And even if I had, I think it would have been ok as long as I was able to stay on the road.
I found the hotel easily, and then found the House of Blues easily.  When I got there, Buffy was at the front of the line, and someone gave me a tip that if you ate at the restaurant, you would actually get in first (woohoo!) se she and I had dinner together, and we ran into a couple of my myspace friends there (the ones that gave me the tip, actually).  The food was really good, and the "appetizer" I got was more than enough for a meal, and was actually reasonably priced.  If you get the chance, go there...it's worth it.  And, as a result, we were only a couple people back from the front of the line...behind some fancorps people (sklandry...and her husband, whose screen name I'm unsure of).  Therefore, I was able to secure what has become my regular spot...right in front of CB (and I swear, I don't plan it that way).  The opening band was John Mclaughlin (correct me if I'm wrong on that...we all know me and names).  The lead guy played keyboard and sang, and they were ok.  Not really my cup of tea, but not too bad either.  I got tickled and the lead guy a but because he had the keyboard height set to sit but he kept standing up so he was sort of squatted down funny.  Higher voice...got a lot of approval from the audience.  Not bad, just...not my style really.  Honestly, my favorite opener so far is still Moses Mayfield from the Baton Rouge show.  Anyway, They played I think 9 songs...it was alright...a good set.  Then Blue came out...it was before 9 I think, as they got started pretty close after 8.  You know, when I did this before, I couldn't think of what to say then either.  Yall know these guys put on an awesome awesome show...I don't have to tell you.  It was great.  Justin was in fine form...seems to be getting his groove back after the injury and the stress of "fixing to" have a baby.  She is happy and healthy according to him, and he beamed when he talked about her before "Come in Closer", which he dedicated to her, and added some onto it.  It was very sweet.  I think someone on here put the whole "angel baby pumpkin princess..." thing on here...I can't remember it all.  But, without further ado, here is the set list:
U make me Smile
She's my Ride
HRSA
Calling You
What if we Could
Sound of Pulling
Let it Go
Ugly Side
Drilled a Wire
Razor Blade
Come in Closer (with all the extras)
Into the Ocean
X-Amount

(fakey ending leading to the encore)

18th floor
Libby (first time I've heard this one            live...that was exciting as it's one of my faves)
Hate Me (because if they didn't, they'd have gotten mauled ).

So yeah.  Really good show.  Worth the 6 hour drive.  Worth the terrible bridge that wasn't so bad after all.  And, I had a great time.  I had been told horror stories of NOLA...mostly from my mother, but I've learned that yes, my mother actually is an idiot...and I should have gotten way past that by now, but everything...well, ok, 75% of what she tells me is bullshit.  Anyway, I stayed at the Motel 6 at I-10 and Bullard, if you are going there, the rooms are small but clean and inexpensive...I liked it and got good service.  And checkout isn't till 12.  Then, the service at House of Blues was kick ass...better than I thought it would be, as was the service at the IHOP where I had breakfast saturday morning.  Much of it has been rebuilt, but there is still some obvious damage from the storm.  Some stores boarded up and whatnot.  Even still, what I saw was lovely, and I want to go back and spend a few days and tour the city.  I am in the process of guilting my friend Joshua into giving me a tour when I go back since he's one of the ones that flaked on me LoL.  The only thing that was rough was actually leaving the show...the area is full of one way streets and I had a hell of a time getting back to I-10, but it's like Jackson was...everything is off of I-10 so it wasn't so bad...it will be easier next time I'm sure.
SO, all in all, it was an awesome couple of days and I hope to do it again SOON!

Yeah, well, I think I'm finally not.  Kyle started accusing me of shit, and I didn't like that.  He still swears I was sleeping around on him.  I never did that! He picked a stupid fight (I believe that it was just so that we would break up so he could go shag his whore of an exgirlfriend, but whatever).  Now I'm tired of second chances.  And third chances.  So, no more.

Basically, Jon wins by default :D.  Although, I have to say, life is good right now.  I'm really enjoying being with him.  He said he loved me a few days ago.  I didn't have a panic attack till I said it back...but that's ok. It was a small one, and I'm good now.  I've met a good many of his friends.  And I like him.  I finally told him that I loved him too a couple nights ago.

Oh, and how's this?  He AMBUSHED me into meeting his mother.  HA!  He swears it wasn't "intentional" but I don't know about all that action.  You know me and my paranoia.  It's not so bad. At least it's over and I can say I met his mother.  And, in the process, I got season 9 of Stargate for 24.99.  ROCK ON!!!

So, that's how things are now.  I'm happy.  For real.  I wonder what's going to happen now...last time I told someone I loved them, the shit hit the fan. So I'm a little apprehensive.  But, I try to talk about it on here, you know, and every time I do, I go all gushy and silly with the "he said he loves me, he said he loves me..." and forget why.  Is that a good thing? Those of you that are better at this than me....Help a sista?

Well, I guess the worst thing that could happen is Drake calls (at least, in keeping with the theme of what has happened so far...), and I'm not sure that that would be a terrible thing.  I mean, I don't know where my heart would go.  I cannot tell Drake no.  But, I haven't tried either.  I just hope that if it is meant to be, it happens soon, and if it isn't, whatever is controlling this mess will wait until I'm stronger than I am now...yes, even now, with the meeting of the mothers and friends I'm doing...I still need my strength!!!

I'm going back to school in August.  I don't know if Drake will still be there.  If he is, and I see him, I'm just not sure what will happen.  He may ignore me.  It will break my heart, but it may be best.  He may come tell me he wants me.  And I have no clue what I'll do.  You know, it was much easier to break up with someone before.  Whatever the reason was...weird. 

I'm horrible.  I know.  I'm thinking about a breakup in a great relationship.  Jon is such a great guy...I'm lucky.  I love him and he loves me.  I can't help but worry though...I've not done a very good job with all this before, so fogive me for being a little neurotic.  But, for the most part, I don't think about Drake much anymore (yes, this isn't much...it is much much less than before).  I think of Jon.  I want to be with him and I'm happy with him.  So I guess we'll see how it goes.

So...I'm back with Kyle. Things are rocking along as well as they can for me for a few days. 

I have had it rough lately in the dating thing.  I find someone I like, and they ditch me.  I find someone and realize they annoy me so much I want them to go die, and they never leave. Well.  When I find someone I like, that wants to stick around, then 3 of those just pop right back in and think it's ok to want to jump in bed with me.  WTF?  I didn't announce it or anything...just...you know...well...I haven't even posted about Kyle in here yet, have I? Anyway, I like him.  He's sweet and attached to me...has some issues, but...so...there.

But I am so tempted to see these other guys. I mean, I liked them when I was seeing them before. I was hurt when I stopped hearing from them.  I didn't want it to be all serious, but I didn't want to be made to feel like a common whore either.  And that's pretty much how I felt after.  So.  Yeah.  I don't understand why I am so tempted to go back. 

So now I'm back to crying alot.  And I don't like it.  Stupid love life.  Why can't it just make sense for once?  My heart is confused, and that hurts more than anything. That's what everyone keeps telling me...listen to your heart.  My heart is apparently just as stupid as the rest of me.  Maybe that's why I can't hold on to the ones I like so much.  And I imagine that when these leave, so will Kyle.  And I'll be alone.  Again.

What do you think your pets would act like if they were people? Do you think you'd get along with them? 
Submitted by Melissa.

Dumb dog would be that silly, goofy, loveable dumbass that everyone knows is a couple of french fries short of a happy meal, but that everyone just loves cause he's so damn sweet.

What is the one saying that your parents said to you that you absolutely hate? 
Submitted by victoriassecret.

They say that when you're 25, you want your mother's opinion on things.  I apparently have not reached that.  Most of what my mother says is in direct contrast to what she said 20 minutes ago ("I'm so tired of washing yall's clothes...I can't keep it up!" then..."I just don't understand why yall have to wash your clothes separate from everyone else's.  What are you scared it might rub off or something?"  wtf?).  So, a lot of what she says gets on my nerves.  I pretty much ignore her now.

PS, both of those were direct quotes from TODAY.

Which band or artist which is no longer performing or alive would you have loved to have seen?
Submitted by Rev Stan.

ELVIS

Not a music artist, but would loved to have met Mr. Rogers

There are others, but I can't think of them right now

Have you ever tracked down any of your old high school friends and fellow students? 
Submitted by campsite2007.  

Not intentionally.  I had a few find me on Myspace.  I really didn't care to see any of them after high school...I hated it there.  But I'm glad they came along now, because believe it or not, a lot of them have actually turned into really nice people.  I had one that tortured me in high school and junior high that sent me a message saying, basically, that they didn't expect a return letter from me, but that they wanted to apologise for the things they said and did to me when we were there.  I wrote them back, and turns out, they were going through some very similar things to me...they just handled it differently.  They've turned into a great source of support for some things.  It's strange how who you thought was one of your worst enemies was actually paralelling your life almost exactly.

And others, who I thought were my friends, weren't, and some are just  new people to me almost completely.  I went to a huge school, so I couldn't possibly know everyone...I guess I was surprised to find out that I was actually fairly well known through the school...I just don't know how. Believe it or not, they didn't only remember me as the fat girl...I was remembered as smart and quiet.  I was remembered for singing in the choir...things like that. I just never realized that anyone ever paid that much attention, so it's kind of nice now.

What's the infamous story people tell about you? 
Submitted by Cherney.

That when I was 3 or 4, we went to Memphis for *something* (I don't remember what), and that I was scared and hiding in the floorboard of the car.  WHen asked why, it was because I thought the tall buildings were going to fall on me.  Mama thought I had been in the country way too long. 

I'm still a little weird about it, but I know that it isn't likely.  It's possible, so shutup.  It's just not very probable.  I also don't like bridges, snakes, dead things, or labret peircings.  It's fear.  It's not rational. 

Video: Show us a TV series you own or watched on DVD.

Stargate

Stargate Atlantis

Stargate (hey it's 9 seasons so far, and it's so good it counts twice)

Red Dwarf

Kung Fu (the original with David Carradine)

Coupling

Charmed

Buffy

Angel

I think there are others but that's all I can remember now

Oh!  Fraggle Rock!  LoL