On the 10th of August, Kelly and I went to the MN zoo. This wasn't just any zoo visit, oh no. It was Hanson at the zoo.
That's right, the MMMBopping brothers we all fell in love with 13 years ago. Unlike some, I never fell out of love with them. I've been a loyal fan ever since I first heard them. They are the 3 most adorable people on the face of the planet and if you try to argue with me, well, it's in your best interest not to. Also, never tell me they are one hit wonders. One hit wonders don't sell out shows on a regular basis, nor do they have 5 records to their name.
But, I digress. The beginning of the best day ever actually started about a week earlier. I had entered a contest to win a meet and greet with the band. Kelly unfortunately wasn't able to, but I just assumed that I could bring along a guest. Never assume. When I got the confirmation e-mail saying that I had won a meet and greet, it said that I couldn't bring a guest. I was torn...up until I asked Kelly if she would take it if the roles were reversed. When she said she would, I had no problem accepting it. Haha!
The night before it still hadn't sunk in that the day I had been waiting for since I was 13 was approaching. I knew what I was going to wear thanks to a fun filled day of shopping about a week earlier, but I had NO idea what I was going to say? "Hi, you're cute, why are you married?" I was able to focus all of my attention on the premiere of ABC's, The Bachelor Pad, so it wasn't too bad. That's another blog for another day.
Ever since we found out that Hanson was going to be playing at the zoo, we had planned to literally spend all day there. We have been friends for a few years and we've always wanted to go to the zoo together, but until the 10th, we had never been together.
The forecast that day called for rain, thunderstorms, and just icky weather in general. Well, mother nature unleashed her wrath on us (though, she could have been a lot angrier). While driving there we were being pounded with heavy rain. It was not fun. Kelly and I are both the type of people to make the best of situations though. Luckily the zoo has exhibits inside so we were able to walk around and see those while it was raining.
When it wasn't raining, mother nature was busy having hot flashes. It was SO humid. My hair looked disgusting, I didn't even bother with make-up, but I actually didn't care most of the day. I made sure to bring deodorant in case I started to smell, so I felt okay about that.
The zoo was awesome! I haven't been there since junior year of high school. It hadn't changed much. One or two exhibits (the "mounting monkeys" sign was down, which made me sad) had been added. I was just happy to be there.
As our day was winding down, around 1 or 2 PM, we decided to check out the venue of the concert (the zoo's amphitheater). We walked down there and decided that our seats were pretty decent (there is no such thing as a bad seat in that place, I think). We came across something interesting, which I refuse to say on here at the risk of sounding like a MASSIVE creeper. If you really care that much, ask me about it personally. But let's just say, it pretty much made us even more excited for the concert and we almost peed our pants.
5 PM rolled around and that's when the other meet and greeters and I decided to meet. We waited for a good half hour (some of it in the rain) for someone to come out and get us. The guy came and took us to the meeting spot. I was freaking out. I thought I was going to throw up. I had forgotten to grab Kelly's fan (the street team made fans for us to keep cool) so I decided to just use mine. I was getting a picture after all, she can have the autographs. It was the least I could do. The arrived about 5 minutes later and I was speechless. If you know me, that's unusual. I was so nervous. The first one I met was Zac. It took every ounce of my being NOT to cry (how pathetic). I couldn't believe it. I still don't believe it. They were all SO cute and SO nice. I'm still in shock.
We got to go in to the show early so I went and grabbed Kelly so she could sit with me. We watched them set up and also watched the clouds roll in. We were being optimistic though and thinking just a little bit of rain. It was announced just before the concert started that the opening act was cancelled in order to have Hanson play as long as possible. They were the headliners after all. It was raining on and off during the concert and they actually played for about an hour and a half before they were told they had to stop because of lightening.
It was by far the most energetic I've seen them and my favorite concert I've been to of theirs so far. I can't wait to see them again in concert. They are my favorite people and they are just amazing in general. I still can't believe I met them. I do have proof though:
you are adorable.
ReplyDelete:) seriously, it was the most amazing day ever :)
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