The Airborne Toxic Event: Round 3

Monday, the 6th saw me, my husband, and bff making our way to Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill, NC (which I like to call Hipster Haven, both the venue and the town) to see my very favorite band (next to Oasis4eva) The Airborne Toxic Event. 

It was my 3rd time seeing them. I have their lyrics tattooed on my wrist. I had met and chatted with all of them except for the lead singer, my #1 music crush Mikel Jollet. I had an opportunity to see him and speak with him when I saw them the first time at the 9:30 Club in D.C. However, I choked. 

Let me set the stage for you, it was about 6:30 in the evening Lay and I had arrived at the 9:30 Club and was standing outside smoking and watching the slowly gathering crowd. A taxi pulled up and a strikingly pretty black woman stepped out with her Hipster bf/hubs/gay whichever. The woman looked ahead and grinned. I followed her gaze and there was Mikel stepping around the corner. He grinned, approached the couple hugged her shook his hand. 

I died. Actually, this is where the story varies. I say I hit Lay and said "That's Mikel!" She says I started making grunting sounds with my mouth opening and closing like a fish and once Mikel with the couple had crossed the street, walked down the block, crossed another street, and then rounded a corner out of sight I hit her and said "That's Mikel". 

Lies I say. 

After the show that night we went to the little bar under the club and the band was down there mingling and taking pictures and generally being super cool. Unfortunately, Mikel was not there. The rest of the band was though and they are really nice and SO SO PRETTY ALL OF THEM SO PRETTY.

The second time I saw them I didn't see any of them afterwards. 

This time, my third time would be different. 

After the show Mikel hung back and was meeting people in the audience. My husband shoved me at him (that's like permission to lick face). So I got there to him.

Hubby pushed me TO HIM. That's trust and love right there. 

Eyes locked. He shook my hand. Signed my tote I'd just gotten. I showed him my tattoo. This happened:

Mikel: leans back  Awww! 
Me: stares adoringly
Mikel: Throws both arms around my neck, turns towards my husband with the camera. Poses for pic.
Me: DIES
Mikel: Leans in, says close to my ear I am going to work really hard to not ever suck at song writing so you don't ever regret getting that. 
Me: I really appreciate that. 

Guys, I am fucking smooth. 

So, I met my musical idol. Spoke actual words to him- or either he's really good at deciphering grunts. What's that you say? How did the picture turn out? Let me show you:

That's right. You're eyes are not playing tricks on you. Also, Mikel and I are not in one of the paint can shakers at Lowe's. That's my hubby's awesome camera work. This is why he's not a photographer. He did take a few good videos though. So there's that. 

Also, Mikel is shorter than I thought he'd be. 

Things...

Things be happening ya'll.

Here's a list of what I have going on right now:

• Noelle has just gotten over her first cold. She was absolutely pitiful. Especially since it come on a just a few days after she broke out into a crazy rash her first day trying formula. It was a rough couple of weeks for her. 
• I've been back to work now like 20 days not including weekends. It took a good 6 work days to remember how to properly do my job. Two months is a long time to go without working and I'm not so good at retaining information.
• I've been thinking about Noelle's first birthday. It's on a Wednesday (yes in November, but I like to plan) and I can't decide if she should have her party that day evening or the weekend after. Should I take off work that day to cuddle her all day? My sister will be 20 this year and my mom still takes the ENTIRE WEEK off to be at home with her- even if my sister isn't home the whole time. In case she is home and wants to see my mother she's there ready for her. Lame. I mean, I'll totally probably do that too with my Nuggie, but whatever. 
• I have a birthday hovering over my head. It's happening in March. It's the big 3-0. Ugh. I'm torn between taking the entire week off and staying in bed and mourning the loss of my youth and saying "fuck it, a lot of people don't even make it to 30" and giving myself a spa day. You know what. I'm going to go with the second option. 

And now, the most exciting two things that I have coming up in the next few months:

1) A family cruise in May. The hubby and I will be joining my parents and sister for a delightful 5 night cruise to the Bahamas. Ridiculously excited!

Carnival Ship Ecstasy

The fact that when I just this moment Googled images of my ship this came up:

Carnival Ship Ecstasy fire 1998

...well... it worries me a bit. Here's hoping I don't die, guys. 

OMG. I don't even... SURE DEATH <--- article talking about the fire. 

My nice relaxing vacation may actually lead to my death. 

I can't think about that right now. I'll think about it tomorrow. 

2) TATE!!!!! 

The Airborne Toxic Event are going back on tour! This time they are even coming close to me. I've seen them twice, once in Charlotte and once in Washington, DC, both locales are 4+ hours away from me and require days off work and hotels and lots of gas and food money. THIS time, it's a mere hour and a half away. Pre-Sale tickets went on sale this morning at 10:00. By 10:02 I was the proud owner of 2 of those tickets. I don't know who all wants to go, but I ensured that I do have a ticket for myself should they sale out before everyone else makes a decision whether to go or not. 

I hope that video down there works- it works on my phone, but I can't check it on my work computer... If it doesn't work either YouTube them yourself or take my word for it. Amazing. No, actually, YouTube them. They'll speak for themselves.