Summertime

Happy First Day of Summer. I hope this summer creates magical memories for everyone!

Throwback Friday

In honor of Fan Fest this week in Nashville (insert pouty face here for not being there), I would like to reminisce about my Sugarland weekend

in VA in Summer 2008.

Most of you probably don't know of my love for this duo. Their music speaks volumes to my heart and has got me through some really touch times. I've had the pleasure to meet them several times and Jennifer & Kristian are the nicest people ever. Jennifer even quoted meeting me, in an online interview, that I was one of her "favorite fan moments." Pretty freakin' cool, right. She even remembers my name. HOLLA!

I went up to VA Beach on Friday, laid out at the pool all day & then hit the beach so I could get as close to the stage as possible. Front row...not bad for an hour wait in line. Incredible show as usual.

The next stop was Bristow, VA on Saturday. I stopped by one of my sorority sisters, Lindsey's place, & we proceeded to the venue where we over-indulged in cold bevvies...even peed in the woods.

I met my pal, Annie, the bass player for Sugarland so we could hang out a bit. Annie, at the time, was collecting vintage grape cluster lamps. I actually had one so I boxed it up and met her at will call to give it to her. In appreciation, Annie hooked us up with All-Access passes and some amazing seats. Thanks again, Annie!!

Once again the show was amaze-balls!

Annie Clements & me backstage

Annie in action

I'm really sad I'll be missing their show next week in NC. Bummed, really.

If you haven't seen Sugarland live, its a MUST. Best show ever & you won't regret it...promise!

Throwback Friday

Throwback Friday is back!
And talk about this week's Blast from the Past!
Now that summer is pratically here, it always makes me think about the summer's of my childhood, teenage & college years.
This week's installment is dedicated to my childhood and highschool BFFs.

We were inseparable. And could cause some major trouble when we were together.

This was taken at Myrtle Beach, in 1998, before all of us went off to college.
I was the only one who went to ECU so it was so special to spend one last weekend with my "sisters." I remember this trip very fondly.
We had a great time sneaking into clubs, meeting boys, watching the sun come up over the ocean while contemplating life, and who could forget trying to find Krista who went MIA the last night we were there.

Over the years, we have drifted apart and are not as close as we once were.
However, I can say that I love these girls like I always have and I miss them.

Hopefully, we can all get back to MB and try to relive that weekend...well almost...I don't think our husbands would appreciate us meeting boys.

Love you, ladies!

Krista, Janet, myself, & Hope
Myrtle Beach, SC 1998