Ok I’m about a week late on my February update - but whatever. This is just my own little outlet and it’s not like anyone really reads this anyway. (sshh I kinda like it that way).
So February was probably one of the busiest, craziest months for me in a long time. But GOOD busy and not uggghhh busy like December was.
The first couple of weeks were pretty mellow actually - I was just busy preparing and anticipating my weekend vacation to Phoenix towards the end of the month. 
I was helping out a friend for about a month watching his cat and she sadly passed away while I was watching her. She was a sweet kitty and I’m glad she at least seemed happy & content the last month of her life in my care. To be fair, she WAS about 21 years old and I’m assuming it was just old age, since she didn’t seem to have a sickness or whatnot. (RIP Anne Frank) 
The second weekend I had a small get-together at Shark City for my bday - which was fun as hell! Actually that whole weekend was so fun thanks to my homie Josh. He hung with me and even took me to Wildfire to eat before we went to Sharks. It rocked, that place has the best food ever! I saw a bunch of peeps I hadn’t seen in YEARS, it was really great. Thank you everyone who came out!
We’ll just skip right over Valentines’ Day since it’s a stupid, useless holiday anyway and go right to my BIRTHDAY. 
And right to the Mudvayne/Nonpoint show! Was a great show and I think I missed Mudvayne the last 1 or 2 times there were in town (which is unheard of b/c I try to NEVER miss them) so I was totally psyched for the show. And with Nonpoint?? psssh heck yes! It was at the Pearl Room in Mokena, which is about 50 minutes from my place and I travelled there by my lonesome to meet up with some friends. I ended up being the only girl there (as per usual at a Mud show) - OH except for seeing one of my girl friends for about 5 minutes during the show & after at the bar - but other than that it was just me and the boys. Which always proves to be entertaining and this show was no exception. I toughed it out in the mosh pit for the majority of the show and got STOMPED on. The bruises on the tops of my feet are just now going away 3 weeks later.
Nonpoint played a great set and to be honest, I was probably more excited about their show than the Mudvayne part. Only because I KNOW Mudvayne puts on a good show and that I’m going to love it every time. But I haven’t been a big fan of Nonpoint’s last couple albums and I wasn’t sure if they would play any old stuff that I would know. But they definitely brought out some kick ass stuff when they opened with Mindtrip, then went on to play Victim, What a Day, Bullet with a Name on it and even their cover of In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins. (yes we will not talk about how I feel about bands covering Phil & Genesis at this juncture. We could be here a while) Let’s just say that I let slide and Nonpoint does a decent job so it was moderately cool.
Mudvayne’s set was awesome and I think they only played 1 song off the new album (which, in a way is a bummer since the new album is AWESOME, but in a way I was fine with b/c I would rather hear old shit). I won’t go into every song the played cuz you can find set lists other places I’m sure, but it was a killer show and I had a blast. Afterwards we went to the bar next door and hung out with the new guitar player from Nonpoint - he’s a friend and ex band member of a friend that was with us. Totally cool guy and we all had a great time. But alas, I am old AND I had to work the next day, so I bailed about 1:30. Slightly early I heard because only moments later my boys were invited upstairs to hang out with more of the bands and I missed it. I actually wasn’t too disappointed - as much as I love rockstars, my days hanging out backstage or on a tour bus are LONG gone and I don’t even really have that urge anymore.
The bad thing about my birthday weekend was that even before the Mudvayne show, I was starting to feel sick. So staying up late for the show just made it that much worse and I came down with a bad cold. But there was no recovering possible because I was headed to Arizona the next weekend! So I took as many meds as I could to try and knock it out and I thought I had done a decent job. Until vacation time came around.
Friday the 21st I headed to Phoenix to see Steve and my other friends who are (still) living there. I’ll sum up the weekend by saying that it was absolutely amazing to see my friends and to just sit in a room and hang out with them. 
It had been close to probably 6+ years since the 5 of us were all in a room together hanging out. It felt very at home and I miss them all so much. Of course I was sick ALL weekend - but I took meds, ate good and got a lot of sleep while I was there so I did what I could. It was the best weekend I have had in years and I’m sure I’ll be going back to PHX sooner rather than later.
I spent the remainder of February sick and trying to get better. (It’s actually now March 8th and I’m STILL very sick and trying to get better. 
I don’t know what the deal is!)
Overall February was great and busy and crazy and great some more.
There are so many pics from February and I couldn’t pick my favs, so if you swing over to my Facebook or Myspace, they’re up.
30 Seconds to Mars is finally coming to town - HEADLINING.
Best news I’ve heard all week.
I bought Jae and I tickets yesterday and I couldn’t be more excited!! I actually remember Jae had their first cd when it came out (that had to have been like 4 years ago I think) and he use to play it all the time for a while. I liked it but never really got into it.
Then they somewhat disappeared for a couple years and I became a huge fan when “Attack” first came out. I think Sara sent me the link to the video and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Such an amazing band and I cannot WAIT to see them live.
April 1, 2006
Metro
Chicago, IL
$12
21+ THANK GOD.
Doors open at ELEVEN pm, show starts at 11:30
Openers: Aiden (MCR rip-off band) and Elemental (no clue)
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New Mudvayne video came out today for “Forget to Remember”
Mudvayne - “Forget to Remember”
I love it, great video. And goddayum ~ I’m gonna try to keep the comments to myself ~ but I must say that Chad is looking good these days. And that is a HUGE understatement.
Ryan finally shaved his head again, good to see.
I got my tickets yesterday to the Congress Theatre show Nov. 22nd. Sevendust opening.
Can’t express how excited I am!!!
If you could create your own concert, what would it be?
Create the following:
1. Line-up
2. Pick ONE headliner
3. Create a set-list for headliner ONLY
4. Venue
Rules:
+ Must be bands that are currently together
+ Maximum of 5 bands or artists on one show
Here’s the info:
11/5 Sat
U. of Illinois Assembly Hall
Champaign, IL
Pre Sale 9/22
tix.artistarena.com
On Sale 9/23
Box Office: 217-333-5000
Ticketmaster: 217-351-2626
http://www.assembly.uiuc.edu/
I’m going to this one for sure:
11/6 Sun
N. Illinois U. Convocation Ctr
Dekalb, IL
Pre Sale 9/22
tix.artistarena.com
On Sale 9/24
Box Office: 815-752-6800
Ticketmaster: 312-559-1212
http://www.convocenter.niu.edu/
11/7 Mon TBA - IF THIS ONE IS CLOSE, IT’S A POSSIBILITY TOO. (man i’m insane)
11/8 Tue
Purdue U. Elliot Hall
West Lafayette, IN
Pre Sale TBA
tix.artistarena.com
On Sale 9/30
Box Office: 765-494-3933
Ticketmaster: 765-743-5151
http://www.convos.purdue.edu/
Shows in bold I am already definitely going to.
SEPTEMBER
Friday the 16th - Local H
Otto’s in Dekalb, IL
21+, 10pm, $15
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Friday the 30th - Nintendo Fusion Tour
Fall Out Boy
The Starting Line
Motion City Soundtrack
Boys Night Out
Panic! at the Disco
Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL
All Ages, 6:30pm, $21.50
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OCTOBER
Tuesday the 4th - Alien Ant Farm
Metro in Chicago, IL
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Saturday the 8th - 7th Heaven
Scarecrow Fest, St. Charles
21+ 7-10p
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Wednesday the 12th - Bleed The Dream
Hang Outs in Wheeling, IL
21+, 8pm, $6
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Thursday the 13th - Story of the Year
I can’t remember who else is playing.. Amberlin… hmm… Don’t care, SOTY, I’m goin..
House of Blues in Chicago, IL
AA, 6pm, $16.50
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Monday the 17th - Chevelle & Taproot
The Rave in Milwaukee, WI
AA, 8pm, $19
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Tuesday the 18th - Thrice, Underoath, The Bled
The Rave in Milwaukee, WI
AA, 7pm, $16.50
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Friday the 21st - Jason Mraz
The Rave in Milwaukee, WI
AA, 8pm, $18
OR - same night
Thrice, Underoath, The Bled
Riviera in Chicago, IL
AA, 7pm, $16.50
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NOVEMBER
Thursday the 3rd - Matchbook Romance
Gatsby’s American Dream
Lovedrug
Armour for Sleep
Metro in Chicago, IL
AA, 7pm, $13
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Monday the 7th - Saves the Day & Senses Fail
Metro in Chicago, IL
6pm, $17.50
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DECEMBER
Sunday the 11th - Hawthorne Heights
Silverstein
Bayside
Aiden
House of Blues in Chicago, IL
5:30pm, $15
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You all know where I live… Getting downtown on the train is a snap.. Walking to HOB from Olgilvie station takes like 15 min tops - it’s sweet. Milwaukee is no problem, we’re there within an hour. If you want to join me for a Milwaukee show - those rock - I am willing to drive.. Any donations for gas are accepted. 
And no I won’t buy any of the tickets for you, you have to buy your own. Unless special arrangements are made (i.e. i trust you’ll pay me back)
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