18 years but who's counting?

Shout out to my nephew, Will Smith (nope, not the actor)!  He hooked us up to see Collective Soul the other night.  You see I've been a fan since my college days and have always wanted to see them live.

For a minute I was thinking I wouldn't go...I thought I might be too old/too fat.  You know, all those insecurities women have.  It's been years since I've rocked it at a concert.  I started talking to one of my Besties, MJ (short for Marye Jane) who encouraged me to go...in fact she said things like "you better" and "can't wait to hear all about it tomorrow".  So when a last-minute babysitter (thanks Aunt Liz and cute Katie) came together like a breeze, I called Officer Long and asked him if he wanted to go.  A "hell ya" from him and we were there!

So so so happy I went.  Small venue and we we could see the band right up close (and I was not the oldest nor fattest).  They had lots of energy and seemed genuinely grateful to be in SLC.  Officer Long even surprised me with a pair of earrings!

Thanks Will!

And Happy 16th Birthday to my smart and funny niece, Alicia (aka Shisha)!