I haven't posted in a bit, but there wasn't been all that much going on. Just business as usual... and I got summoned for jury duty. Of course, after I put my summons in a very safe place I couldn't find it. After calling every court imaginable and having them all tell me that I'm not in their system, I'm a little worried about getting arrested for failure to perform my civic duty! So today, I'm making orders in the attic and I need some of my new supplies... guess what's tucked safely in with my vintage charms and lockets? That's right.... and it's dated today. Thankfully, my number wasn't chosen yet so I won't be doing any jail time- what luck!
So my Dad is really one of the luckiest people. Not lottery-winning luck, but the stuff that counts and makes life fun. Last week he left for NYC, where he got tickets to the Letterman show (airing tonight, March 2nd)... and guess who's performing?! U2. Bono. Now, I've had a crush on Bono since I was 3 years old. I played their "Rattle & Hum" VHS over and over and over like most kid's do with their Disney movies... and yes, I quoted some choice Bono phrases at that age as well. I went to my first U2 concert when I was 14, and then dragged my Dad up to Canada with me for another where we waited in line for 13 hours in the freezing cold but made it to the front of the "heart" where Bono walked out on peoples' hands and sang right in front of us. I should find the pictures I took- they're amazing. SO, guess who didn't take me to see Bono today?! haha, I think he actually did feel bad (even though we'll be seeing them again soon on their upcoming tour, hopefully more than once!) so he went to the Hard Rock and bought me the new shirt Bono designed. The proceeds go to charity and the shirt reads "Fish Can Fly..." with Bono's signature. SO, before the Letterman taping this afternoon, my Dad waited along the side of the building with some other fans and photogrpahers- my shirt in hand. An SUV pulls up and Adam Clayton walks in, then the Edge... and then Bono's SUV pulls up. He gets out and signs a few autographs, talks to fans, and my Dad shouts "Bono! Can you sign my fish can fly shirt?!" Bono turns around and says "Who has a fish can fly shirt?", "I do!", and Bono walks over. My Dad tells him "My daughter, Mia, has had a crush on you since she was three. She's 22 now". Bono replies, "That's progress"... haha. He signed the shirt "Fish can fly, Mia -Bono". Can you tell I'm excited?!?!?! Almost time to watch their performance. If you love U2's music, good, and if you don't... I hope to see you at one of their concerts soon. It will change your mind. My Dad's flying home tomorrow, so I'll post a photo of 'my' shirt this week! xo
3 comments:
HOW EXCITING! I can't wait to see your shirt! My husband just got summoned for jury duty too, and he does not want to go. Hopefully he won't be called in to do it. Have a great day!
I have a feeling my number will be called Thursday if they keep going at the same rate.... I'll just have to sit and dream about bono all day....! ;)
all i have to say is TYPICAL!
i could have predicted a story like that... your parents were over 2 weeks ago and we were talking about letterman and how they call with a trivia question... a day later- who gets a call?! as soon as your dad told us that he got tickets i knew something would happen... but dont get me wrong- im not complaining! his lucky horseshoe has made my life more fun, too! YAAAAYYYYYYYYYY for your shirt! cant wait to see it!
Post a Comment