My camera was TERRIBLE last night. I started to hand out business cards in the middle of the set to girls around me who were taking better pictures because I was desperate. But I can't wait for them to email me the shots. I just can't! I have to tell you all about how GREAT the NKOTB concert was at Nassau Coliseum.

Yes, I went to see the New Kids on the Block last night. Yes, I am 30 years old. No I am not ashamed to admit it. I had a BLAST. IF they are coming to your town (or in driving distance), grab as many friends as you can and BUY TICKETS. I literally was on my seat dancing and singing away like I was 14 years old again.

The morning of I felt so weak for having tickets. I was almost upset that my husband bought them for me. I was pretending to be excited for him because he got me 8th row which I know were a pretty penny. Even when we rode up, I was like... yeah, we are here. 

But when they came on stage, my tune changed. I saw what I fell in love with so long ago. I mean, 15 years ago! That is WILD! But here we all are again and yes, we've grown up. And yes, we've aged. But it didn't matter. 

Here's the quick breakdown for those of you who are interested to know how these boys grew up.

• Danny is still very much in the background.
• Jon, who has admitted to severe stage fright, sang nothing but the occassional harmony. However he danced every set with the group. Shy as can be. But so handsome!
• Joey is no longer the baby in the group. He completely held his own and has joined the two main stars front and center. He still has a great voice.
• Jordan is a TROOPER. I didn't realize how many songs he completely carried! And that falsetto he does has to hurt at the end of the day. He worked the hardest on stage and really brought together the whole thing. He really was the main talent of the day.
• Donnie is L-O-V-I-N-G everything about the reunion. He would just stand in front of everyone and look at the audience who would just scream as he stood there. He danced the hardest, connected with the audience the most, flirted, pointed, brought the most energy. He is so happy to be back and that is very obvious.

Overall,

• I loved how every now and then someone would say, "Is this happening?" or "I can't believe we are doing this!" It really felt special to them too which was nice.
• The audience was eruptive. I've been to at least 30 concerts and never once did the screaming litereally go through my body. I walked out with a migraine... which was fine considering I had the time of my life.
• They can't dance. But they know they can't dance and you can see them laughing about the steps which made it ok that they had no rhythm. In fact, I enjoyed the whole show more because of it. 
• The concert dance moves are literally the same moves from 1988. Literally the same concert. So if you have an old video from pay per view in the 80s, pop it in the VCR to see what I saw.
• Their new songs were actually known word by word. I was SHOCKED at how many people were new fans. 

This is a long one people. So, click on the continue reading link below to read the rest of the story.

I wasn't going to write this part... but what do I have to hide really? There were about three moments when I found myself about to cry. I was star struck, excited, grateful, elated, and overjoyed to be part of it all. I mean, when Joey began to sing, "Please Don't Go Girl"... I had to catch my breath. 

With this job, I get to go to some cool things. And I've come across a few celebrities in my time, none of which was the least bit exciting to me. I literally couldn't stop smiling at this concert, because the New Kids on the Block represent a much easier time for me. A time when all I had to worry about was how many socks I could wear at once and still be able to fit in my sneaker. And seeing them last night on stage brought me back to that simpler time.

Long story short - GO SEE THE NEW KIDS. You will be SO UPSET if you were a fan and miss this reunion tour.