New Hair Color

After bleaching my hair a few days ago, I finally got around to dying it. Here it is! Tell me what you think.

Some of have noticed that I turned on the comment moderation. It's not because I'm against anything anyone has said. Since some bloggers were having trouble leaving comments because of the beta switch, I am now allowing anonymous comments so they can leave comments more easily. Unfortnately allowing anonymous comments opens this blog to nasty trolls, so I have to moderate them to keep them out.

I Received My Ticket!

Here it is! It came in the mail today. I'm so happy! I also found out that I am on the Lower level, which isn't bad at all. I know what the stadium looks like inside because the Metallica concert I went to was at that same place. The only differences is the name of the stadium and the settings of the stage. When Metallica played, they had the stage in the middle of the stadium, and it slowly rotated so you would have a view of all musicians. Metallica also had what they call "The Snake Pit" That's the area surrounding the stage, where the lucky fans stand close to the stage. I was up in the upper level, but the view wasn't so bad. For the Who concert, the stage is going to be on one side of the stadium, and I'm guessing that no one will be seated behind the stage. It would be cool if The Who's stage were set up like Metallica's, but I'm happy enough to be there. Now I just have to figure out how to get backstage. How do you get backstage passes? Anybody willing to share? those who've met me probably noticed that my hair looks different, I just bleached it because I'm going to dye it red later.
My parents just bought a digital camera, mostly for their Hawaiian vacation, but we can still use it for other things. That's how I was able to get a picture of me with the ticket. I also took a picture of my dog Sophie in her brand new jacket. Doesn't she look adorable!? Now she'll no longer be shakey! Right below is a picture of Paulie, one of my cats. My mom's packing, but it seems like he wants to come along the trip too. That flash is bright, look what it did to his eyes, kinda like what happened to Neil's cat Baby.
Well, that's all for now, I'll post up another picture of me when my hair is done, and also a picture of my other cat Ringo.

Happy Birthday Kirk Hammett!

Metallica's lead guitarist turns 44 today, but age is just a number! Rock on!

I'm Going to San Diego to See The Who!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I DID IT! I GOT A TICKET! YEAH!!!!!! I'M FINALLY GOING TO SEE THE WHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately my mom didn't want to pay $180.00 (although I call that a Bargain) and I didn't want to get stuck in the nosebleed section, so I compromised and settled for $100.00 tickets.

My seat is in LL21, row 3, seat 1. I can't figure out where that is on the seating chart, but I sure hope that I get a good view of the stage.

9 Weird Things About Me

I don't remember who started this, but all I know is after seeing Dale's, I knew that it was my turn, so here it is...

1. I talk to myself out loud when no one's around.

2. I constantly daydream. It can be a variety of things, from thinking of all the could've, would've, and should've kind of things to the scenerios that had happened in the past, to fantasies I wish would happen. (Should I be telling you guys this?)

3. I don't like drinking tap water, it has to be filtered or bottled. I don't like tasting what comes from the ground or the urban environment. Of course if there's ever a time when I have to drink tap water cause there's nothing else, then I will.

4. There are times when I'll listen to two completely different groups or genres of music in the same time period. Not in that particular order, I'll go from Cypress Hill to Metallica, or from The Who to Korn. Sometimes a bit of Pop and R&B singers such as Ciara and the Pussycat Dolls will get thrown in the mix too.

5. I have two spoiled housecats that I treat like babies. (Who doesn't?)

6. Some of you who have met me can see that I am a nice person, but I can also be very stubborn and I do get angry. Being a Gemini might explain that.

7. I have never rode on a Train. I would like to someday. I've been on many road trips and have flown on an airplane. I guess not too many people travel by train anymore.

8. I have a tongue piercing. Those of you who have met me probably didn't know that! to add onto that, I have a tattoo of the flame logo of the band Audioslave on my right arm. Here's what's interesting, I got the tattoo two days after the tongue piercing. I've had these things for almost two years.

9. I think Roger Daltrey is still Hot! Who else wants to look that good at 62? I do!

Three More Who Shows!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got the announcement in my e-mail! They are coming to Reno, Fresno, and San Diego!!!!!

Unfortunately for Stradasphere, they're not coming to Phoenix. :( But I told him not to let that stop him from coming. I plan to go to the San Diego show, and anyone who's willing to drive, fly, walk or use any transportation to get to The Who, should come along too.

I've told my parents that all I want for Christmas is to see The Who, and I don't want anything else.

Only One Picture Came Out!

From Left to Right: Nabonidus, Mikey, and Me!

Well, because we were told "No flash photography", none of the pictures came out. This one above came out because I turned the flash on, thank God I had two shots left! If I had one, there would be no pictures. I'm glad this one came out, Mikey is the coolest and the most approachable guy ever!

To anyone who was there, if you have any pictures, can you please send me a copy?, I would really appreciate it!

UPDATE: I added a video of Simon performing the song "Come Back" on In the Attic. This was one of my most favorite songs that he performed at the Hotel Cafe. "Sex Change" is another favorite.

Hotel Cafe Show

I just got back from the show at the Hotel Cafe, and I must say that it ROCKED!!!!!!! The first thing that was the best was finally meeting the other bloggers who went. I met ballerinagurl, Collin, JoAnn, Suesjoy, Chris, Gary and his wife Stephanie, Nabonidus, Alecia, Justin, Jillytee, Dave from Pennsylvania, and anyone else I forgot to mention, in addition I met a few other Rachel fans who don't blog, but read them instead. Along with these bloggers, I met Simon Townshend, Mikey, and I was able to get Rachel to say "Hi" to me when I shouted "Hi Rachel!"to her when she was walking back into the club for the meet & greet. Unfortunately I wasn't able to meet Pete because of all the autograph seekers who were hounding him. I managed to get right behind him and I was so close that I could have actually tapped him on the shoulder, but I didn't. Just being like half a foot away from him was a surreal experience, unfortunately he never knew I was there. I was hoping that I could get Pete to sign my arm so I could get it tattooed, but what I was really hoping to do was approach him like "Hey how's it going?" that kind of thing, just being cool and introduce myself. In reality, that kind of approach is very hard to do when Pete has to deal with the autograph seekers.
Mikey and Simon were the coolest people to approach. Simon was the first of the group I got to meet, then I was able to approach Mikey three times, once before entering the club, then second inside the club after the show. During that time, me and Nabonidus got a picture with him, then a third time outside the club.
I could go on about that, but I must now move on to the performances. It was so AWESOME!!!!! Rachel was Amazing! "Cigarettes and Housework" was really good! Simon was so incredible! His song "Sex Change" ROCKED!!!! I didn't think he was going to be there, so that was a nice suprise! Rachel was right about Minnie Driver, she really can sing! and plays guitar very well! E from the EEL's was really good, and he was funny too! Billy Corgan also did a wonderful performance despite a little trouble with tuning his guitars. I learned that Billy likes to play unplugged. And of course, let's not forget about Pete's performances, he sounds even better when seen live and in person. I could've died very happy!
Most of us were all in the corner of the club right next to the stage. I estimate that we were at least twenty feet from the performers. We were right behind Justin, who was doing an excellent job of recording the show. I also managed to get pictures taken, thanks to Ballerinagurl and Stephanie for helping me get some good shots. Unfortunately I didn't use a flash because we were told that it wasn't allowed. I really hope the stage lights help the pictures come out, if not, at least I have photoshop. I will get the pictures up as soon as possible.
There's still so much more I can talk about, so be sure to come back for more.

To the bloggers who were there, it was very nice to meet you all.

Note to Dan L, I heard that you were there and I'm very sorry that I missed you, hopefully we'll get to meet in the future.

I'm Off to My Family Reunion, and Then to Rachel's Show!

Well, my reason for missing The Who in concert has finally come. Tomorrow mourning, my parents and I are leaving to Scottsdale Arizona for my Mom's Family reunion. I will get to meet the relatives that haven't shown up to the weddings and funerals. With my mom's side of the family being of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American descent, I wonder how many cousins, second and/or third cousins I have? It's hard to keep the family tree straight, but it's always interesting to get to know the relatives.
I will be back on Sunday night, and on Tuesday I am going to the Blogger dinner before seeeing Rachel at the Hotel Cafe. I am finally going to meet Ballerinagurl, Dan L, Gary, Stradasphere, and I'm sorry if I forgot to mention anyone else who's going, but I can't wait to meet everybody!

I will check in here if I can get to a computer while in Arizona. If not, I'll be back here on Monday.