Daily Blogging Challenge: Day 186.

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It’s time for another Not-So-Daily Blogging Challenge haha. I’m not changing the title to match that though. You can see by my posts that I don’t do the blogging challenges daily anymore lol. Anywho, Day 186: “What has been your favorite concert you’ve ever attended?” I think we all know the answer to this one haha. Without a doubt, New Kids On The Block (NKOTB). I’ve seen my boys five times so far (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022), and I have had a blast at every show. Now, while I’ve enjoyed every NKOTB show, the 2021 and 2022 shows have taken the top of the list. The 2021 show at Merriweather came when I needed it the most, as it was just 11 days before my Momma’s passing, and we were dealing with the stress of trying to figure out what was going on. I needed that mental break so much. It was also the first time I had ever been several feet away from the New Kids, as they were on the platforms near my section during a few songs. This show was also the first time I was directly under the confetti, as opposed to it flying up near my section, because the confetti blew in both the front and back of the venue. The 2022 show in Washington, D.C. was my fifth NKOTB show, but it was my first show with floor seats. I was up-close and personal with the guys several times and got a boatload of confetti to take home lol. I also saw two friends I don’t get to see often during and after the show. Oh, and I got to hear “Twisted”, which I’ve been dying to hear live since 2016. And hey, maybe when I post about my sixth NKOTB show (whenever that may be), I’ll be telling you about my first VIP (with meet and greet) experience. :) Honorary mention goes to Meat Loaf (R.I.P.), which was my first concert when I was just 11yrs old. It was at Merriweather in 1996, and I went with my family. I still have some memories of the concert, especially the giant inflatable bat during “Bat Out of Hell.” That man could put on a show! Alrighty, back to work I go! Take care, everyone! I’ll try to be back before I hit the hay. Photo Credit: I took the pictures at the Mixtape Tour 2022 show, and I made the collage with the Instagram Layout app.