American Music Awards

First of all, 2007 is the best year ever. It just is.

Yes, I should be completeing my English essay, which was given 3 weeks ago and I only started yesterday, and it's due at 9am tomorrow, but NO. I'm going to write about my awesome weekend.

Thursday
I'm checking out jonasbrothersfan.com for all my JB updates. They posted something about participating in JB's performance at the AMAs. All you needed to do was email the street team with you name, age, phone number, and email. I entered. What the heck? It was simple enough. I knew I probably wouldn't get it and I had class anyway. That was about 2-3pm.

I get called into work and got off at 9pm. I get home at 9:30. I watch Grey's Anatomy and go to my room around 10. When I check my email, there was a new update from the Jonas Brothers asking us to resend our info with a photo to a different email address by 9pm. Crackers!! It was too late! I sent the update anyway.

They said they would announce the winners by midnight. I wait. 12am - no email. 12:15 - still nothing. 12:30 - I see comments from girls that did get chosen. *Sigh* oh well.

I watched some more TV. 1am - I refresh my inbox before I decide to shut down. There was one new email. OH MY GOSH. I just stared at it for a second in SHOCK.

I read it. Wow. WOW! I was one of 80 chosen out of thousands! I organize my thoughts, make sure it's practical for me to skip class and do this. YES it is! I wake up my mom. She's didn't fully wake up and comprehend the situation. I left before she could say no.

Friday

In the morning, she's debating whether or not to let me go. I mean, this was once in a lifetime, but would require me to drive to Downtown L.A. by myself. She permits me to go!

I stopped by school first to drop off assignments, you know, the responible thing to do. I took side streets all the way to Nokia LA Live. I made it alive!

We checked in, got wristbands, and then sat for about 3 hours. Someone saw them when they went to the restroom. My excitement elevated. They were really here!

They lined us girls in the the aisles. We practiced running over to the pit. The Jonas Brothers came out and performed. They were seriously 2 feet in front of me! Kevin's a winker ;] Joe is so cute. Nick.. didn't move. Haha. He was on the other side, so I didn't see him much.

This was a rehearsal, but they gave it their all each time. Yes, it was the same song performed 3 times in a row, but I love "SOS," and I love watching them perform!

They gave us the information about Sunday and parking passes. I said I was only going to do this rehearsal, but I really wanted to go Sunday now!

I kept my wristband on all weekend and decided that I really wanted to go to the awards. My mom and brother drove me. They were only supposed to drop me off, but they ended up staying the whole day.

Sunday
We arrived at the shrine around 8am. We lined up and buses came around 11ish to shuttle us to the Nokia. We did one quick run, but this time, the girls weren't playing nice. While we were running, a girl tripped and there was a domino effect. I fell too. Once I got up, the stage manager pulled me aside and didn't let me go until everyone else went first. I was in the back. There were girls up on stage with the boys. It was chaos.

Across the street, at the Staples Center, there were a bunch of girls waiting to see the JoBros on the red carpet. They were there since like 7am. Wow. I hope they got to see them.

We waited some more. They told us 3. They meant 4. We saw NLT outside. Finally, we were waiting in the foyer. Parents and guests were given TICKETS to watch the award show. How crazy is that?

We waited in the lobby for about 40 minutes. Then, finally, it's time. They bring us in. We do our thing. It's exhilirating. Joe fell but the show went on. Kevin and Nick were so concerned for their brother. That's why Nick started late. and kevin kept watching over Joe. I touched Joe's hand. Other girls groped his ass lol.

You can see me on TV 45 seconds into their act (including their introduction). I wore green with glasses and and yellow headband!

After their amazing performance, I ran over to the first row where Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens were seated. I got their autographs and Jared Murillo said hi to me. We all got tickets to watch the award show too!

During a commercial break, I met my mom in the foyer to get my camera. We jumped up and down and squealed like little girls. It was a totally awesome moment ^_^ I went to the bathroom, but didn't make it back before the commercial ended. I had to wait until the next break to go back inside.

I'm just chillin, when all of a sudden, I see the Jonas Brothers coming down the hallway. I froze. My brain was like "Say something, idiot!!" I asked Joe if he was okay.
He replied,"Yeah, don't worry."
"You guys were amazing. Thank you so much for letting us do this!"
"No, thank YOU for being here."

They walked off. As soon as they did, I started shaking and fell to the floor. The people around asked if i was okay. I'm just like "Yeah... I just talked to the Jonas Brothers!" I follwed the direction they went. They went to the bathroom. Other girls were there waiting for them. They went straight to their seats after.

The award show was cool. The stars were all there, but I wasn't sitting close enough to see faces.

I was at the 2007 American Music Awards. My family got to go too. All of this happened because I'm a Jonas Brothers fan! Seriously, I love them! They were so good and nice!

I snagged a program and a tshirt.

I saw that I wasn't crazy. There are at least 80 other girls who act like me. Or maybe I'm just not alone in my Jonas crazyness.

All right. Essay time.

This was one of the best moments of my life =D

My mom was right when I was all crying about the Knitting Factory. "Better things will come," she told me. I didn't think it could get better than that.But I was wrong. Seriously, GOD is sooooo GOOD all the time.

Best of Both Worlds

I was so excited to see the Jonas Brothers in concert.

Before the concert, they had Band In A Bus. Basically, they were recording their new album on a tour bus, and it was parked in an area for fans to see. We waited outside for half an hour. They came out and gave quick hellos. Kevin waved at me!!! Well, he waved in my direction, but that's my story. They are so awesome! They drove across the parking lot, and we followed. While they waited for the gate to open, they rolled down the windows and waved at every again. Awwww, you guys!

The concert was awesome. Grace and I tried to rock out, but there were short little girls behind us. So, we couldn't stand up or else we'd black their view.

Our seats were close to the stage, just off to the side [stage right]. Jonas Brothers shows really are music on red bull. Their set ended way too fast. I'm glad they came out again for a few more songs. To my surprise, they even stayed to take a bow at the end of the show.

I was more familiar with Hannah Montana songs than Miley's. She put on a good show too. I developed a crush on one of her dancers. He helped me get through the show.

I watched videos from the Knitting Factory. They played "What I Go To School For," one of my favorite songs PLUS they debuted a new song! At least I have YouTube to make me feel like I was there. I enjoyed myself at Staples Center though. =]

JB Tickets

Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus was going on tour with the Jonas Brothers. The guys seemed funny and cool on her show, so I bought their album. I listened to the album and then I listened to it again.
And again.
& again.

I loved this band. It wasn't long before they became my obsession.

The Hannah tour tickets were sold out since July. I remember wanting to buy tickets, but we didn't. Now, tickets were being resold at unbelievably high prices.

They announced the Jonas Brothers would have their own club show after the concert at the Knitting Factory. This was better because I was into the Jonas Brothers, not so much Miley.

The tickets sold out in less than 10 seconds, but I wasn't one of the buyers. I was DEVASTATED. I was so sad that I came to tears.

They were on KIISfm that night for JoJo on the Radio's Top 9 @ 9 countdown. My radio wasn't getting a clear broadcast of KIIS, so I had to stream it. I guess there were so many people on the server because the feed would cut out every now and then. At the end, they were giving away Knitting Factory tickets if you were caller 102 and had all 9 songs from the countdown. I call, but I don't have all the songs because it kept cutting out. I'm caller 81. I call again. They ask, "Do you have all the songs?" I'm betting I had a super sad face once those words came out. The only answer I could give was No. He hung up on me.

WHY? Why wasn't I supposed to go to that show??

The next day, they announce on KIISfm that more tickets for the hannah concert were going to be released at noon. But nooooooo I'm on the road with no near computer access!! Luckily, my friend Joe came to my rescue. I called him and he got me tickets. I was happy, but not as happy as I would have been for the Knitting Factory.

HSM on ICE

Grace's birthday present to me was tickets to see High School Musical: The Ice Tour. It was surprisingly a lot of fun!

There was a red carpet set up outside, but we didn't have time to check it out. When we entered Staples Center, they gave Julia a plastic megaphone because she was young. I almost got one... but they realized I was old >.< . Kenny Ortega was there to introduce the show. The Staples Center website listed the show as SOLD OUT. The 300-level seats weren't used.

The first act is the first HSM. The second act is HSM2. The little kids next to us thought the show was over at intermission. When they found out there was more, they kept screaming, "WE'RE GONNA WATCH HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2!!!" It was so cute.

The ice skating was really cool. It isn't flawless. I saw a bunch of people fall, but I give them props.

Snacks came with fun souvenirs: Cotton candy + Ryan Evans hat & Lemonade + Souvenir cup.

So You Think You Can Dance

Grace and I loved So You Think You Can Dance so much last season. We watched it every week and voted for Benji until the phone lines cut out. I requested audience tickets then, but only got approved now for season 3. We got to go see the Top 18 perform.

We walked to Subway while Quintos waited in line. He called us when Benji arrived, and we ran back. We left our cameras in the car because they weren't allowed inside. We took a picture with Grace's phone. He told us to vote for his sister, Lacey.

I wasn't familiar with the new contestants. I recognized Lacey and Hok. We decided we really like Dominic because he gave us attention, so we would vote for him.

We were standing right in front, stage left. You can see us on TV, if you look.

Wicked

It seemed like Wicked was the latest buzz around school. I bought the soundtrack for Grace and the book for myself.

This was the first time we dealt with eBay.

We watched the Wizard of Oz before we left.

Let me just say: it's absolutely magical! Theatre is so cool! The atmosphere and the fact that they performed everything live is so great.

Libby Chessler (Jenna Leigh Green) played Nessarose. Apparently, Grace told me that, but I just don't listen (or hear) sometimes.

I simply adored one of the choir, Alexander Selma. He's my Broadway Charles Klapow. At stage door, I was happy to meet the witches and lead characters, but I was stoked when I got to see Alex.

FUTURESEX/LOVESHOW

Last night was so amazing. It was something I have waited forever to actually see & experience. That's right... JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE... LIVE in concert at the Staples Center.

OH

MY

GOSH.

I absolutely love him. He is so amazing. In fact, that's what I texted to "him," or rather the Verizon screen in the arena.

Cristina and I got the Subway dinner for 2 special. Italian Herb and Cheese bread = mmmmmm.

Verizon had a DDR type game to win t-shirts. Grace and Cristina played, but they didn't score high enough. I didn't even try.

As we were in line, we took a picture for the FanFire page on JT's website with our beautiful signs. I hid my camera in my boots. Security was preoccupied telling us signs weren't allowed, and they didn't notice the flashing lights through the metal detector. I was in, I had my camera, I rocked. Grace hid her camera in MY purse, but they didn't even check. So we were both in.

Since we were one of the first people in the arena, they displayed our text messages on screen for a while.

8`o clock came and Pink went on. She's got those hot acrobatic skills. We took her set time to buy our JT merchandise. We tried seat hopping, but the real ticket holders kept showing up.

Gosh! It sounded so good! I always figured taped concerts on TV and DVD were just fine. I never knew how much more amazing it was live. It was a center stage, but he faced my side most of the time. Justin is so smooth and fly and HOT. He sang every song off of the new album + the favorites from Justified + "Gone" by *NSYNC!!!!!! I was so happy! I was like awww I love that. I love him. I love them!

random highlights:

~he took a shot and toasted to Los Angeles.

~he kept saying "it's so good to be home"

~he's hot

~he played piano, guitar, and that keyboard guitar thing

~high tech screens & video techniques

~he smiled

~the party was bumpin on "Seniorita." I don't know what I'm thinkin bout.. really leaving with you!

~he flipped us off at the end of what goes around comes around

~he's hot

~he humped that dancer. damn her. lol.

~he laughed

~crazy ass moves. & a little beat boxing

~club bangin intermission w/ Timbaland

~so much energy from the crowd. and everyone sings along.

~sexy back came on too quickly.

~he's hot.

~encore. in his sweatpants & t-shirt

I got each song on video. It's low quality, and you can hear me screaming, but it's MINE. I was there. I made it. The girls bagged on me for recording all night, but I don't care. I have these memories forever. I react the same as in the video whenever I watch them.

Justin Timberlake. He was always my favorite, my first love.

But seriously, AMAZING. Yes, I'm vocabulary-limited, but it says it all.

Best first concert EVER!

Bonjour

The first official entry in this blog is dated 7/21/09. Since then, I've complied past entries from my other blogs, so that everything is in one place.

I created this blog in addition to a scrapbook for all my Concert Life memories.

The idea started at work. We had so many slightly used colored papers. It seemed like such a waste to just recycle or dispose of them, so why not reuse?

I decided to print out my Jonas Brothers concert photos. I don't have pictures of everytyhing; my computers have crashed in the past, and some have been lost.

It seemed clear a physical album was necessary to preserve this new chapter in my life.

I enjoyed creating the Jonas Brothers pages, and decided to make pages for all the other concerts and events I attended. Soon, there were many more colors in my scrapbook:

Jonas Brothers - blue

Wicked - green

Twilight - red

V Factory - lavender

ABDC - purple

etc. etc.

It makes me happy to see so many pages.

Now a days, I'm adding pages a slower pace, but I hope to continue adding pages for a long time.

Oh, and the blog name?

Amusant means fun in French.

Jamz is a nickname.