Can You Feel It?

Since I posted my first blog, I have felt a wave of love from fellow NKOTB fans. It just reminds me that this is exactly what I signed up for. This is what I came here to experience. The fun, the silliness, the heartwarming pride, the inside jokes, the frenzy, the joy, the laughter, the feeling that if you see one more clip or hear one more song your heart might actually burst. I love it all.

Not only do we get the amazing performances from our favorite guys, we're also getting wonderful memories to cherish. I've been telling my NKOTBFF that it's all about the journey, how I'm so excited for the shows, but it's just as much fun waiting for them. We chat for hours or watch YouTube videos until way past our bed time. We have a Facebook email thread that's about ten pages long of videos to watch and articles to read. I haven't had this much fun since I was a kid...and obsessing about the New Kids On The Block. But, that's the part I love the most. The FUN. I am loving the idea that you don't have to be a grown-up all of the time, the joy that a silly little video can bring you, and the laughter that is shared because of the "craziness". It's all such a refreshing experience.

So many people in my life right now just look at me like I'm nuts because I some how manage to squeeze the guys into almost every conversation. But, I'm having so much fun! It's fun to stay up late reading Jon's uncensored tweets or trying to guess who Jordan is thinking of. It's fun to take Donnie's words of wisdom and try to apply them to your own life. It's fun to look at the pictures the band posts. It's fun to try and avoid spoiler videos and tweets all while trying to feed the obsession. And, believe me, it's hungry.

What I'm trying to say is, this time may never come again. Sure, the New Kids may put out another album and go on another tour. They'll probably do another cruise and many more will get that coveted Face Time. But, they will never reunite after a fifteen year abscence again. The world will never get another reunion like this. This is time that is special. This is the time to go a little nuts. This is the time to savor and thoroughly enjoy every possible moment. This is the time to grab as many moments as you can because it will never be like this again. Take the time to enjoy it. Really live in these moments. Take it all in, breathe it in. Love it. Really love it. Love that we're all here, sharing the joy. Joy. What better word is there?