I (Still) Love NKOTB

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Yep, I kind of got my title off the shirt I bought from Etsy several months ago lol. It's not the one I'm wearing in the picture above though lol. Okay, so I have made posts about things I enjoy, such as family time, wrestling and writing. But this time I want to make a post about those five guys from Boston who captured my heart over two decades ago - the New Kids On The Block. I am basically a lifelong fan of the NKOTB, as I became a fan when I was just four years old. I’m not really sure when it happened, but my older sister was a fan as well, so I’m sure that’s how I heard them. The most I remember from being THAT young was pointing out Jordan Knight on a poster. Yep, I had my first crush when I was just knee-high thanks to Jordan Knight’s existence lol. ;) Growing up, I listened to the cassette tapes all the time (and eventually the CDs lol), and I remember my parents renting the VHS tapes of their concerts for me. I had the shirts, slippers, at least one hat, buttons (which I may have confiscated from my older sis lol), Fashion Plates (I’m dead serious), trading cards, books and I don’t even remember what else. Oh, and let’s not forget the fact that I just HAD to watch the New Kids On The Block cartoon. :) I had eye surgery three times growing up (my eyes are fine now) - and I was seven-years-old when I had my second surgery done. I was allowed to take something with me for comfort; to take into the operating room until I was asleep (because looking back, I assume they gave it to my parents once I was out) --- I chose this big button of the NKOTB. Yep, that was my idea of taking something for comfort into the operating room. I had an earbud in when I got my flu shot yesterday, played “Stingy” by Jordan Knight (featuring Donnie Wahlberg) --- the more things change, the more they stay the same. I cannot remember much of my reaction when they broke up, but let’s be real, I wasn’t exactly a happy camper. Let’s not forget the fact that I hadn’t been able to see them in concert because we didn’t have that kind of money, and plus I was probably too young. I mean, I was 9 when they disbanded. I eventually got into other bands and other things, such as WWE, growing up. I spent some of my teenage years recording songs off the radio, and this includes Jordan Knight’s solos “Give It To You” and “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man,” plus Joey Mac’s solos “I Love You Came Too Late” and “Stay The Same.” Without even realizing it, they always remained in my heart even when they had disbanded, and even when I had other things going on. I can’t remember much from their reunion because, well, my memory is crummy at times. I do remember watching them perform with BSB on New Year’s Eve several years ago, and I LOVED it. Did I mention that I made my nieces listen to my NKOTB’s Greatest Hits CD several years ago lol? Unfortunately over the years, I focused so much on going to WWE events, I missed out on several chances to catch NKOTB, Jordan’s “Unfinished” tour and Nick and Knight’s tour. I’m going to be very honest with you, I’m kicking myself for that now. I don’t regret focusing on WWE, the experiences and friends I made were amazing, but you all better believe that I’m paying attention to both WWE -AND- NKOTB from now on. Exactly two months ago from today, probably around this time, I was rocking out at my first ever NKOTB concert. My best friend and I traveled from Baltimore, MD to Hershey, PA to attend the Mixtape Festival, and they were my main reason for going. They were AMAZING, and I knew as soon as I walked out of that stadium that I HAD to see them again. I’m ready to stay on top of things so please bring on the 2017 tour. :) Since August, I have followed all of them on social media, caught up to their more recent stuff and watched both seasons of Rock This Boat: NKOTB online. I’ve had many favorite musicians/groups over the years - ‘N Sync, Backstreet Boys, Constantine Maroulis and Linkin Park to name a few - but I think without even realizing it, NKOTB -ALWAYS- remained my favorite. I found a shirt on NKOTB’s official website that said “A True Love Story Never Ends” - and it couldn’t be more fitting for this story. I know this was lengthy, and I honestly forgot I was writing it for MyLot lol. I just started and let everything pour out. I’m planning to tweet this to the guys, so if by the very long shot they come across this, thank you guys for being a big part of my life. Don’t you EVER stop being amazing. Photo Credit: It’s obviously my picture, so please don’t save/repost it without my permission, thanks.