Rock My World

From seeing Beyonce to surviving the biggest earthquake I've ever experienced, it has been quite the week here in the city.

Since the earthquake was disappointingly small for all the hype, I’ll focus on Beyonce, who really rocked my world.

With three friends, I experienced Queen B in all her glory. We were ready for her jelly and Beyonce delivered. For a good hour and a half, I was somewhere between loving Beyonce and forgetting she was on stage altogether. We were having our own dance party in the middle of Roseland Ballroom, so whatever.

We even got shirts afterwards for $5 a pop. Here we are posing like divas to match the one on our shirts. (Jillian, thanks for providing this picture for me to steal)

(From top left clockwise: Meg, Jillian, yours truly, Marty)

The day following the concert was one of my rougher days at work, but I prevailed. I am a champion, my friends!

On Friday, Law And Order: SVU was being filmed a block over from my building. I walked by the set twice, but did not see Olivia or Munch or any of the gang. But two nights ago, I dreamed I saw all of them! So, that’s good enough for me.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been keeping me company at work the past two days. Thanks to the band streaming their new album “I’m With You” on itunes, time’s been flying this week. Check it out! Or just wait til it comes out next Tuesday…if you’re boring.

Operation: Find A Place to Live in Jerz continues, with Shane and I frequenting Craigslist. This whole process is a lot more grueling than I expected. I think I need a personal assistant. Not really. I just need to find somewhere to live damnit!

September is closing in, which means one thing: There is only another ¼ of a year to go until the Army will have to figure out a way to go on without Shane in it. I hope it can manage. I need him more, so the Army will just have to deal. Three months, people, three months.

Also, I will be going to Texas for a whole week somewhere around Labor Day, which is very exciting! I am looking forward to a big dose of Shane, Cully, and my TX friends! Woohoo!

A Year Later

Two posts in a day? Am I feeling okay?

Yes. I just decided to peruse my old (deployment) blog, Are We There Yet and oh hey, look what I posted a year ago today.

"Mel and the City"-

http://arewethereyetoe2010.blogspot.com/2010/08/mel-and-city.html

I did it. Excuse me while I pat myself on the back for a hot second.

Okay, I'm done.

I have my dream job and my dream boy and despite still doing this terrible long-distance thing, it's nothing compared to deployment. And I get to see him tonight. I win.

Back From Lolla Land

Hi people.

I recently returned from Lollapalooza in Chicago where we put together yet another exhilarating episode of Top 20. We had interviews with Tinie Tempah, Skylar Grey, Christina Perri, Foster The People, The Cars, Ok Go, Cold War Kids and an exclusive with Foo Fighters.

How was the festival? I’m not too sure. I spent most of my time in the media area. Yes, talent was often hanging out back there which is always fun, but outside of a trip across Grant Park to see Ellie Goulding and helping out with a couple of shoots around the festival grounds, I can’t say I truly experienced Lollapalooza. I mean, I was there to work anyway! Sheesh!

I had wanted to see Foo Fighters Sunday night to close out the fest, but pouring rain prevented me from hearing any more than a handful of songs. I was too exhausted at that point to handle the mudfest that ensued.

I also got to catch up with some old friends from my days as a little intern at MTV News. My bud Kathleen, who now works for Canada’s Much Music, is on the talent side of things now, with her face gracing television screens across Toronto and beyond. You know, no big deal.

The highlight of my experience in Lolla Land? Seeing Karmin walking around. Now, you may wonder “Who is Karmin?” “Is it some cool new indie band Mel is into?” Not quite. Karmin is a cute dude and an even cuter girl who are a.) engaged to be married next month b.) the best cover band to ever live and c.) do “Look At me Now” better than Chris Brown. See here:

Now, I admit, I got a little over-excited when I saw Karmin hanging out in the media area. I didn’t want to bother them, so I just gawked from afar in true creeper fashion. That alone made my day. Really.

Anyways, Lollapalooza was a good and productive trip. Another festival to add to my list! Woohoo!

Also, I started my house search for real. Montclair is completely perfect. Just need to find a place in it. Dinner party at the Gardiners in Montclair coming your way in a few months.

Switching gears…

While I was in Chicago, Shane’s grandfather passed away. Shane worked things out to be able to come home for the funeral, so I will be seeing him tonight through Sunday. I’m happy to be seeing him, but of course I wish it was under better circumstances. As always, we will make the best of our time together and ignore the rest of the world for a few days.

I have a confession to make before I end this post. I love the new Beyonce album and I got tickets to see her at Roseland Ballroom next week. Normally, I hate the world and life the few days after I saw bye to Shane. As I’ve told him, he seriously is like a drug to me, and I go through withdrawal when we separate. Luckily, B will be there for me two days after saying bye to Shane to restore my serotonin to normal levels, even if only for the night.