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Anticipation

kbois

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So I was on my way home from work, listening to Sirius because they are having a 4 month free promo and I'm all about free! So I'm jamming away to U2, and my brain reminds me of seeing them in concert 2 years ago. That got me thinking about how sad it is that concerts have pretty much been cancelled for the rest of the year. 

I realized that of all the things that Covid has taken away, I really miss having something to look forward to. 

I was lucky enough to see U2 in Tampa in 2017 and then at the end of the year when they announced they were touring again I went online to see if they were going to be in the area again. 

Nope, Atlanta was closest. So I  keep scrolling...whoa...Boston is listed! So naturally I text my best friend up in Mass and ask her if she wants to see them. She asks me if I'm coming up to visit and I told her 'I will if you want to go to the concert'

So 4 concert tickets later and 2 plane tickets for me and my husband and lo and behold we have something to look forward too. 

I spent 6 months anticipating that concert. The closer it got the more excited I got, not only for the concert but to see my bestie. We grew up together and it's one of those friendships that has lasted thru many many years. 

She picked us up at the airport and her husband drove us to Boston. We had a great dinner before the concert and the anticipation started building again. 

You know that sensation that you can feel buzzing in the air as you wait for the band to come on? It just keeps building and building until the whole arena seems to vibrate with energy. Then there's that moment just before the band comes out where everyone is on their feet and you can practically taste the excitement. Then when they come out on stage it's like an explosion of light and sound and the whole arena shakes with the roar of the crowd. Then that first familiar note screams out and it's nothing but pure energy for the next couple of hours. 

That's what I miss. The anticipation of something I've looked forward to for a while. 

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chris191070

The only thing that we can really all anticipate at the moment is how bad the situation is in different countries around the world with Covid and how how we are all dealing with are differing degrees of lockdown, social distancing and wearing of face masks.

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3 hours ago, chris191070 said:

The only thing that we can really all anticipate at the moment is how bad the situation is in different countries around the world with Covid and how how we are all dealing with are differing degrees of lockdown, social distancing and wearing of face masks.

Pretty much true. I think I'll try to stay positive and anticipate the end of all this craziness!

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mollyhousemouse

That's what I miss. The anticipation of something I've looked forward to for a while. 

And so we need to find something else to look forward to. If you are like Number One Son, he's counting down to "Pumpkin Spice" 
Phil is looking forward to football season
Daughter is looking forward to new adventures now that she is out of school

Other than your first concert when this is all passed us, what are you looking forward to?

 

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Kitt

I am looking forward to getting rid of these stupid masks. I understand the need, I encourage the use, I wear them. But I hate em with a passion! Especially now with this excessive heat. 

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kbois

Since I wrote this I had a wonderful, long catch up phone call with my best friend. We've decided that when all this is over we're getting together for a mini vacation. Haven't decided what or where yet. She said they'd come down here so maybe a condo on the beach somewhere (even though we both burn like crazy.)

I now also have my son's graduation this Friday!

Thanks for asking molly!

(Pumpkin spice...just, no. Lol)

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2 minutes ago, Kitt said:

I am looking forward to getting rid of these stupid masks. I understand the need, I encourage the use, I wear them. But I hate em with a passion! Especially now with this excessive heat. 

I'm right there with you Kitt! It'll be nice to get back to not wearing them. 

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