April 4, 2009

April 4, 2008

This was a VERY exciting day in my world. Something I never thought possible became official. Five faces I never thought I would see in the same place again...were in the same place again. There were rumors. Lots of them. There were rumblings. There was reason to believe in the weeks prior to April 4th. But that day it became real. Very real.



Now those of you who are reading this and are not New Kids on the Block fans, I am sure you are rolling your eyes at me right now. That's quite alright. I've been watching people roll their eyes at me for 20 years now because of this. I know it is impossible for you to understand. I know it doesn't make any sense to you. I am not embarrassed. I am proud. This has been one of the best years of my life, and it's because of them.

One year ago, I was lying on my sofa watching the Today Show...and waiting. They teased us the whole morning about this exciting announcement that was to come. It was not a very well kept secret, mind you. The plaza was FLOODED - flooded with torrential rain and RABID BLOCKHEADS! Then the time came...

That red curtain dropped and there they were. Once again. I was 13 years old again. For anyone who isn't a fan, I KNOW this will seem ridiculous, but I was overcome. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. All 5 of them. Together. Smiling and loving every minute of it. They talked about new music. They talked about a tour (THUD), and they talked about how great it was to be back with their friends...US INCLUDED. Just amazing.

I had no idea at the time, but that was the first day of one of the most AMAZING YEARS of my life. I have met some INCREDIBLE people who are now my friends for life. I have had some of my WILDEST DREAMS come true (pun intended, Blockheads, HA!)...twenty years in the making. These adventures have not been without some drama, mind you, but I wouldn't change a single solitary second of it.

Kristin and Brittany - So happy we met you in Florida! You gals need to come to Atlanta, so we can hang out again soon!!


ORIGINAL GUTTER GIRLS! Jenn, Whitney, Kristi, Sarah, Kerri, Myka, Sanya, Kat, Katie, Logan - Thank you so much for adopting me! I feel like I've known all of you for years! What a special group!! It has been such an incredible pleasure getting to know you. LNS!

(PICTURE TO BE ADDED THIS SUMMER!!! WOOOTTT!!!)
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Jenny and Stacey - GREENVILLE 4! I HEART YOU SO MUCH! We have made some GREAT memories together. You are my sisters! I wish we lived closer so we could have slumber parties every weekend!!


Amanda - Girl. What to say?! You are one of the sweetest and most loyal people I have ever met. Thank you for all of your support when times were REALLY crazy. But mostly thank you for your amazing friendship now. I'm a lucky Blockhead to have a friend like you. I know there are MANY MANY good times ahead!! EEEEKKKK!!!!

And Ashley - WOW! What a year it's been! One year ago, I sent a PM to a girl from Atlanta who, like me, was making plans for an NYC trip in May. Little did I know what we had started! Can you believe all the things that have happened in the last year?! IT'S ALL HAPPENING! We have made some INCREDIBLE friends all while becoming best friends ourselves. Through our EXTREME highs and EXTREME lows (bipolar much?!), you know that I'll always be here for you. IT'S MILEY! You are my friend for life.

Last but not least...
Chanda - You certainly are not a NEW friend, but one of my oldest, dearest, and most treasured. You have been with me every step of this amazing journey, if not in person, in my heart. I would not have wanted to experience May 16th, 2008, with anyone else. It was the MOST PERFECT 24 hours EVER!!!! Thank you for being who you have always been to me!! I can't wait to be with you on MAY 29TH!!! Just as it should be.


I'm now at the end of another crazy week due, in no small part, to these 5 gentlemen. I have bought tickets this week for what, I am PRAYING, will NOT be the last ride of this crazy adventure. But if it is, at least I will know that I made the VERY BEST of it. I have absolutely NO REGRETS. And my love has been renewed for at least another 20 years!!!

BH4LIFE!
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5 comments

  1. I love it, love it, love it! I got all teary-eyed reading it. The reunion itself is so amazing, but even more fantastic and life-altering are the people we've met along the way. I can't wait to see what the next year brings. And like you said, if this is the end, we made the most of every second! Let's Get This!

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  2. Awww...that totally made me tear up!!! I remember being so excited to meet you at Neighbor's that night. It was sooo much fun to just sit and chat with someone who understood me!! And then to find out we have the same BRAIN! LOL The past year was definitely one of (if not THE) best year of my life!! Wow. You have gone out of your way to be an AMAZING friend to me, and I will always love you and will never forget any of it. :) And that Hamburger pillow still makes me laugh ALMOST as hard as it did that day!!! LMAO

    Oh BTW, speaking of sharing the same brain...read my little blurb on my nkotb community page, if you haven't already. You will notice a familiar pun there at the end. LOL

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  3. Amy I just wanted to say I LOVE your blog I sent it to my husband to read as you say exactly what I feel...most ppl just don't understand what feeling these 5 guys have brought back in us!

    ((((HUGS)))

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  4. Can I just say I totally heart you! I went to Chicago on a whim back in October and I am so glad I did. I know that after this is all over (keeping fingers crossed that it never ends) we will be friends for life. LOVE YOU!!

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  5. WOW...thanks so much. It's currently 1.45am over here and can't sleep. You really made me smile.
    Now more than ever before - we gotta get this for sure!! Logan x

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