Hey everyone, hope you all enjoyed your long weekend. I went to visit my sister and went to see The Blue Man Group. Really cool show!!! A mix of percusion, comedy, and science. I also got my tickets for the Troy show and was a little disappointed. Sec. B Row H and I ordered them with the presale code on the 9th. Oh well 8th row from the stage is still not bad for my first show.

- How foolish have we been to say it's all been a waste of time? We may lose, and we may win, but like the sun we will rise again. - Daughtry - Rescue Me

Hey!! Hope you guys enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend! Did you guys do anything special?

PATTY~Have a blast at your Oregon show next weekend! Hopefully there will be someone there that you know. What type of promo work are you doing? Did you get the ticket problem resolved for Troy?

SHANNA~Hope you got your camera problems resolved! How was your weekend? How is your family doing?

Patty sorry to hear about your ticket troubles for the Troy show. That really does suck and I would be mad too if they said first comes first and it turns out to be a lie. You can vent if you want to. Hope you can find someone to purchase ur ticket if you're not going to go. Best of luck to you and hugs.

Cargirl wow that gives me some hope than. Thanks for sharing your story with me about how you got into your job with persistence. Sometimes I get frustrated with the whole process of it all but I don't let it stop me from moving on and still be on the job hunt.

Terri no I completely understand why you stopped watching. I get kind of like that too. I think b/c there really isn't anything else on thats why I tuned in. It's not like I have a lot going on this summer. I doubt I am going on any trips. I just can't afford it. It kind of depends on my job situation and all that but I guess anything is possible.

I am depressed. I want to upload my pics so bad but I can't find my usb cord and I went to find one at store and all of them are too big so I don't even know if its possible. I bought one b/c it was smaller and the guy helped me but nope didn't work. still slightly too big. I'll be devastated if I can't find one and can't share pics or load things to my computer. Keeping fingers crossed something turns up but its got me down a bit, not just b/c of my Daughtry concert pics but also b/c of future pics to come and ones from easter....

these past few days have gone by super fast and ive done nothing. got important paper work in order, helped sister with grocery shopping which took up half my day and when u run errands time just runs miles ahead of you. okay well have a good evening, talk to u all soon.

Did you see the tweet by JP - swallowed a guitar pick! Funny stuff

patba - 87 shows!!!? Wow that's what I call a dedicated fan! That's cool you're a teacher. What subject? I had a awesome English teacher in 8th grade! I'm stilling learning from that experience. I got VIP seats for the Troy show. I don't know the exact seats, haven't picked up the tickets yet.

sumrgal - That sucks you have a meeting at work on the weekend. Totally unfair! My aunt does that medical billing and coding stuff. It's cool you can work from home doing that. Keep trying! Persistance pays off ... eventually. And don't give up on your writing, even if you can only do it in your free time. It's good to keep your dreams alive. I've been at the auto auction 6 years. To get hired, though, I had to put in my application 3 times! See persistance pays off!

terrib - It's great you can stay home with your kids. Kids these days need that stabillity!

Terri glad you liked my review. It's so easy to get swept away by the atmosphere of it all. I wonder how the all star cast is going to be when it comes to DWTS. I think the partners should def be with someone different and there should be a few catches along the way. Haha. You're right, Peta does seem sweet and I bet her and Maks are just cute together. It was nice to see a fresh face win esp since it was only her second season and the first time around she got kicked out the first round.
Congrats to ur little ones on doing so well in school. That is awesome and they sound so smart and like to stay involved in things. I am sure it'll be nice once the sports are over and you can enjoy each other and your summer. If your sons team goes all the way, when would it all end?
Are you watching The Bachelorette or anyting interesting this summer?

Cargirl right now I am in retail. Not exactly exciting but that's all I can find right now. I went to school for medical billing and coding but having hard time finding something but trying hardest. I wish I could do something different. I really want to be a writer b/c I enjoy writing poetry and things I am passionate about. Music is one of my favorite things in life and Daughtry has just captured my heart entirely and it all started with Chris and his idol days which I knew he'd be a star after a single note. I've only been to 5 shows but hoping to add more some day. That's good your job is not boring and you like cars so much. How long have you been doing that for?

Patty every time I see the preview of Rock of Ages movie I think ofyou. I know its not the same thing and the broadway experience would be way better but it just reminds me of you and how ur such a fan. And yes you were def right about Daughtry and how much I would enjoy it. They have moved up a notch, I think thats always a possibility for them.

Any plans for Memorial Day weekend? My sister might have something at her house. I know I'll have to work and Sunday night we have a mandatory store meeting from 730-1030. I personally think its kind of rude that they're doing it this weekend but thats Michaels for you.

Well going to lie down. Talk to all of you soon.

Welcome Carigirl I am a teacher of 20 years I will be at the Troy fair show!! I am Track b row F my seat sucks ass I am a seat snob! LOL! I am a daughtry nut who has been to 87 shows & counting I have a few lined up this month.

Shanna great reviews see I knew they would blow you away their perfmance level has definitely moved up a notch. The music is always perfection. Its easy to get addicted.

Terri I need to call you!!

Hey!!

SHANNA~I LOVED your review. You captured it well how we all feel. I'm so glad you had such a great time at your show. I am really happy Donald won DWTS and that a new pro dancer won as well. I like Peta and I think it's cute her and Maks are dating. She seems sweet. WOOHOO for the win! I sorta thought William would get 2nd but no biggie, they were all 3 really talented. Looks like it will be an all star cast for the next season? My daughter finished up gymnastics and swimming. She's going to do a cheer camp for a full day this summer but other than that we are going to take a break from sports for a few months if possible. My son was supposed to be done with football but since they made the playoffs it is lasting longer than normal. Yesterday was their last day of school and both received reading awards. My son also made it into a gifted program next year. Both got all A's on their report cards. Ready for a fun summer!

PATTY~Can't wait to hear more deets about your shows. Do you have anymore coming up? Are you going to see the Rock of Ages movie when it comes out?

CARGIRL~Welcome!!

Terri i hope his team wins it all good luck!

Shanna have a blast tonight can't wait to hear your review of your 1st BTS show.

Terri thx I am very excited and ready to rock out and have a great time. I need this. Sadly no I am not doing VIP. Just can't afford it right now esp since I am getting no hrs at work. I tried to win one but my inner thinking did not work. LOL The fact that I get to even be there is all that matters. I seriously need to find another job but its Daughtry Day so it's going to be a great day. I have a cute outfit to wear and I am just ready for some fun. And I've been listening to a new song of Joeys and love it as usual.
So I know your son has been playing football, is there anything that your daughter is doing?
My weekend was ok. They had inventory yesterday so it was kind of boring b/c we couldnt really do anything. They finish it today. How was your weekend?

Hey Patty. How are you? Hope you had a great weekend and are doing well. Talk to you later.

Terri that is great your sons team is doing so well. I hope they continue to go farther and have a awesome shot at the championship. Is he having a blast with it? I am sure its busy if he has games all the time. My nephews baseball team will be going to the playoffs soon enough. i went to his game last night but it didn't count. They had to forfeit b/c they only had 8 players so borrowed one from other team when necessary and just played for practice. It was a shame b/c they would have kicked butt b/c the score was 19-2.
Speaking of DWTS weren't Donald and William ur two favs since the beginning? I am going for Donald. He has a great personality and is such a beauty to watch.

Well hope you have a nice weekend ladies. today is kind of a do whatever I want day. I was hping to go to dinner with some friends but doesn't look like that is going ot happen. Tomorrow I work from 730-12 and tomorrow night I am watching Dalton while they go to dinner and a movie.

Patty I am so looking forward to it and it gets me even more excited hearing how great it is from your words alone. My plans are set in stone. I am meeting my friend at 415 and we're going to dinner and than to the concert. I can't believe its almost here.

I am kind of tired at the moment. I had my first 5 a.m. shift yesterday and while it went well and I had a great day it did wear me out a bit. Once I start doing this shift more often I know it'll take time to adjust and the bedtime might just fall more into my lap. Haha. The store manager came in half way during our shift tho and was really cranky so it doesn't exactly make me look forward to working with her tomorrow. It kind of sux if I am being honest.

Aw, thanks Patty!! You just made me tear up. You are such a good friend. I hope you get what you paid for your ticket. You are always so generous to other fans, it's only fair! HUGS My son won last night! I was so proud of him. Disappointed in not getting to see Lisa and Sheila, but hopefully sometime soon. My son has another game tonight, this weekend and possibly into June if they keep winning. It's been a very busy schedule for him for such a young age!! lol

SHANNA~That is great about your friend and I'm so happy for you having a show next week. Can't wait to hear about it. I agree about DWTS. I think it will be very close too. I like all 3 so hard for me to pick a favorite. I probably like the 2 guys a little better, but Katharine has been great all season. In fact, I think she was a little better early on. She seems nice too. It's definitely been a good season. That is interesting to know, I just assumed Maria and Derek were dating because they seemed so close. Probably just good friends. I have to get running, talk to you girls later!!

Hey girls!!

PATTY~I am so disappointed I won't get to see Lisa and Sheila today. You will definitely hit your 100 show mark this year.

SHANNA~I was very happy with the top 3 on DWTS. I like all 3 so will be happy with whoever wins. I read somewhere that Maks and Peta are dating now. Seems like maybe Derek and Maria are an item? But he seems to date every partner. lol I agree about DH. I'm glad you were able to see the doc. How is your family doing?

I am with you i enjoyed the voice it was so good this season and they rerun it on E so i can keep up with it. As for DWTS I am just too wiped to watch!

Terri I really enjoyed the finale of DH but its so sad that its now over. I too cried several times during it and also enjoyed seeing Lynette and Tom get back together. That was one of the best parts. It all ended well and had me laughing throughout even tho it pained me a lot also. I loved when Karen confessed. When she overheard Carlos and Gaby talking I was afraid she was going to give the real story. that was like my favorite sitcom so its really hard, just as hard as it was when Friends aired its last show.
And great job to your son for making the playoffs for spring ball. Too bad about having to miss the concert tho but you're right family should come first, thats most important. Hopefully Daughtry will be playing near you again soon enough so you'll eventually catch them. My show is one week away!!
Did you and your family do anything nice for Mother's Day? Our plans were cancelled so I worked, ran a few errands and relaxed.

Patty I am not as into DWTS as I used to be. I still enjoy it and all but I am just like whatever. I think I generally prefer The Voice over anything really. I used to be like that, not wanting to continue to watch something once my favorite person got the boot.

Yesterday was the first day my car was extra hot and the steering wheel and seatbelt burned my hand. It's in the early 100's now and is supposed to stay all week. We are above normal and I'd say summer has truly officially begun this way.

Well hope you girls are both well. I had a really great day at work today. Its so much better, it truly is but I am still looking for a job in my field and hoping for the best. Take care and talk to you soon!!

Hope you girls had a great weekend!!

SHANNA~What did you think of the DH finale? I cried several times during it. Thought they wrapped it up well. I was SO happy that Lynette and Tom ended up together. I liked how they showed many of them in the future. And I think the part with Karen testifying was awesome and hilarious!! But also sad with her and Roy. I noticed a few shows I like got cancelled for the fall. But most of my shows will be back. Hope you had a great weekend!

PATTY~I have to wait and go to another show. Hopefully something this summer. My son is playing spring football and it was supposed to end about a week ago, but he made playoffs which are Wed and Thurs night. He's the QB so I can't ask him to miss it. Hubby got a promotion and won't be able to be there, so I need to be. I've never missed them playing here but family first always. Disappointed to miss it. How are things with you? Miss ya!

Hey Terri!!! So happy to see you here again. You just made mye day!! I don't have a problem with Maria or any of the stars left on DWTS. I think they're all talented. I used to not care for William once but he can dance I'll give him that. I think the semi-finals and finale will be good for sure. I was not at all surprised that Roshen and Melissa were voted off. As for DH yea that was the impression I felt also about how Tom miscontrued what he was seeing taking place. It was b/c he was now taking his boss's words seriously about her being into another guy. I hope they make it in the end or I will scream, seriously. And I agree about Susan, she needs to start fresh and get away from the house and memories that make her think of Mike b/c it's really affecting her, tho I miss him too. I can't believe its series finale time. How is that even possible? Time is going by fast for everything.
I am doing much better but throat still hurts a bit. It was my right side that hurt but now its my left side and I don't know what is going on. I am coughing a bit here and there but doing well. Hot and cold stuff feels really nice on my throat tho so hopefully it'll go away on its own soon.

Well going to try and get some stuff done around here and relax a little esp I have things coming up soon enough and may be tired with my work schedule and all. I also need to run out and get a couple last minute Mothers Day things. Have a great weekend girls and I'll talk to you soon.

Patty well if its a new years goal than I hope you break it even more esp if you've never been successful at keeping one before. is this going to be something that you're going to have to continue to break? haha that would be fun tho. and yes juliet did a great job and should be proud to have come in 2nd. i feel like this season there was an overwhelming amt of talent on the show that was so good and way better than the first season so its all close. i also feel several of them are going to have records and be fine, when she makes an album do u think u will buy it?

Terri I miss you and hope you stop in soon. hope all is well with you. what did you think of The Voice? I think the finale was really good and they all deserved it but was a bit disappointed in the final results. i have a feeling blake is going to be just like adam now if not worst when it comes to his team winning and trying to make that a point to contestants in the future lol
are you doing anything for mothers day? we're having this family dinner thing at my sisters for a mexican buffet type thing, im excited but not sure if i'll be able to stick around for cards, just depends on how exhausted i am and if i can get a decent nap

Well going to head to bed shortly. its going to be insane for me coming up. Saturday I have to close and won't get up til 10 and than have to turn right around and be there at 5 in the morning....craziness but all next week I either work at 5 or I work at 730. its going to be tough getting a new bed time and all but i think it'll eventually catch up to me and i'll get used to it.

Patty wow 17 shows, I knew you went to a lot the first leg but wasn't sure how many. You're going to have major withdrawals esp since you're going to less of them this time around. I think it's hard enough by only going to one show I can't imagine how 17 shows would feel without a fix. Haha. You're not the only one out there who does that but I am sure you're in to the top 10 for sure huh? thats great tho you know the Daughtry men love it.

Terri how are you doing? Can't wait to talk to you again. not sure what is going to happen on DWTS and The Voice tonight. 2 being elminated on DWTS and the Voice winner. I am kind of nervous and am hoping for hte best....anyway hope you're on your way to having a great week and that the kids and hubby and are doing well also.

WEll talk to you girlies another day. Take care and make the most of life.

Patty awww that was so thoughtful of you to be so concerned about me. Thx for that. I am doing much better finally and a doctor is unnecessary. If it would have continued to be worse my mom would have made me go also. No worries.
Wow sounds like you are just cruising along and will def make you goal. I know you can find 5 more shows to add to what you already have planned for second lag and this summer. How often do you do VIP with everything?

Terri wow you have been busy. What great news about your son in the football tournament and being the quarterback. That is awesome. Glad he's doing well. Hope you enjoyed Six flags. I have never been to a Six Flags before tho I'd love to go. And ur little quartro cinco celebration made me smile.
I don't know what I had, I am just glad its finally going away and I can't miss anymore work. I have 3 points now and once I make it to 6 I lose my job but I guess a point goes away every 6 months but usually I don't have to call in this often...
Oh and how can I forget what did you think of last nights DH? I just watched it a few hrs ago. I laughed a lot and was happy at certain points than really excited and than at the end they crushed me and I was like NOOOOO. And than I got sad and had tears in my eyes knowing that Sunday is the series finale. Thank God its 2 hrs but it's going to be so hard. I love this show its always been one of my favs and I've followed it since the beginning. It's so funny b/c my friend Joseph hes crazy obsessed with it too and we had no idea. He gave me all his opinions on the matter a week ago tho I don't really with all of it esp his hatred towards Susan.

I am happy to report that I am doing better. The only thing wrong with me now is a bad cough and thats to be expected. The aches and pains are gone, no more fevers, and today I totally felt like myself agian rockin' out to some tunes in my car. I was worried work was going to wear me down since I had to be there at 6 am and work the truck but it actually turned out to be very helpful, enjoyable, and a bit of a workout too. I really like it better than what I was doing before and hope I will like the other stuff that comes along with this position. And the crew is great. And I thought I'd more tired but not but going to rest anyway so I don't get too exhausted. I think something got on my face tho b/c its itched a bit and I have a few bumps. I am wondering if it was from my mom b/c I was fine til I got home and she was out pulling weeds earlier today so I don't know....

Well talk to you girls later. Have a good evening/night.

Shanna you need to get to a doctor that does not sound good at all do you have medical with your job or maybe a clinic. You got me worried. You better get your booty to one quick or I might have to come up there & carry you to a doctor.

As for 2nd leg I am taking it easy only 4 shows 1 this month and 3 next month. Which will bring me to the 90 mark. Then gotta get 10 more shows in ! I have 3 booked for the summer AC, Troy, and Bethleham, there is a Met's Daughtry show a a Pirates daughty show that will bring me to 95. I will just need 5 more to make my goal.

Hope the boys do a summer tour need to reach my goal.LL

Terri what is up with you? You have been MIA on here hope all is well with you & the family.

Have a great weekend.

I have been real busy work has been swamped! My last 3 shows were amazing this band gets better everytime I see them. NYC they were on fire. They tore the house down. I cannot believe 1st leg is done already it went so fast had an amazing time with this tour I am excited for round 2.

Hey! Hope you guys had a great weekend!

PATTY~It was good to talk to you last week. Hope you have had a fun weekend at your shows.

SHANNA~Sorta disappointed to see the Kentucky guys go on AR. They definitely had great attitudes throughout the race. I still like the Border Agents too. Looks like the military couple might win, they win almost every week. I don't care for Jordan and am tired of her and Rachel's drama on there. I have to watch DH today. We watched a movie last night instead. Had a great time with my parents here. On The Voice, I like several. I like Tony, Katrina, and Jamar the most.