24 Days of Thanks (Day 6)

I am thankful for the United States of America.

 

Even though our government may not make the best decisions, I'm still happy to live here.  Looking at certain countries in comparison to ours, we have it made.  We have clean water, firm housing, electricity (yes there are still some people who live without it and not by choice), durable clothing, civil rights (although ours seem to be constricted recently). 

 

Just remember, you could have it a lot worse.

Teaser

There's a longer post to come about our evening at The Buckhead Theatre for the Breaking Dawn Cast & Concert Tour. 

 

In the meantime...check out this cool screenshot from 11Alive news showing the exact moment I got my autograph from Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale).  He was signing my cell phone case because I couldn't think of anything else!

 

We were on CBS!

CBS Atlanta was out yesterday morning before they started distributing the Breaking Dawn Cast Tour tickets.  We knew they were around, but they never said they were actually taking pictures or filming.  They did do a small clip of the first 6 people who were in line since they'd been there since 6pm Friday evening, but I don't know if it showed up on the news or not.

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/15967298/twilight-fans-line-up-for-concert-tour-tickets

You can see Megan and I in the photo associated with the article

AND in this video, twice :)

1. In line like we are in this photo
2. Showing us at the table on the left getting our passes

Camp out for Breaking Dawn

This morning at 1am, my friend Megan and I got in line on the sidewalk at The Buckhead Theatre in hopes of getting passes to the Breaking Dawn Cast Tour coming to the ATL on Monday 11/7/11. 

We never had a dull moment, even with the cool cool temperatures.  Whether we were cracking up with our fellow twi-hards or scratching our heads at the interesting drunk citizens walking home from nearby bars, it was a night we'll never forget.

Here's our journey in photos....

45 minutes in

A visit with "The Storyteller" on one of our trips to/from IHOP

for a potty break and yummy hot chocolate.

**Might I add the staff at the Buckhead IHOP was above and beyond courteous and friendly to us even though we never dined in, we still contributed via coffee/hot chocolate and some to-go pancakes!

Megan w/ our new friend Carlos

Our teeth never chattered, but it was totally colder than a vampires touch outside

Megans cool boyfriend...John, Ed..who knows what his name was.  He wouldn't stop talking and eventually decided to join in on the Twilight fun (until he caught us taking photos of him ha ha ha)

Here he is laying on the sidewalk like a dumba**

I'm crazy and delirious in front of the theatre

6:30am, a Summit Entertainment rep puts up the official "event" poster

A bakery in Loganville came by to treat us with Twilight themed sweets...

A mini cupcake with two wedding bands

Me with my cupcake and complimentary poster...

Our new friends, Crystal, Jamie and Carlos with their posters

Approx 10:05am, us with our FREE passes to Monday's event!!

It was a very LONG and COLD 9hrs, but I'm thankful for every minute.  Thanks Megan for tagging along and thank you to our new friends for keeping us company!



24 Days of Thanks (Day 4 & 5)

I am thankful for my job.

Although I may get frustrated and feel overwhelmed, I appreciate my position.  Calling collections isn't easy, especially in todays economy, but it's my job and it helps pay the bills.  I have been with King GREEN since March 2004 and am so grateful they've kept me over the years!


I am thankful for my twi-friends.

If you've read my blog before, you may be aware I'm a Twilight fan.  I loved the books and the movies are just a part of the package :)  .  In 2009, my BFFLADYFI (best friend for life and don't you forget it) Tabitha tagged along with me on an overnight parking lot trip to Mall of Georgia so I could purchase a $30 tshirt and get a wristband to a cast event for New Moon.  None of my Twilight friends at the time wanted to camp out, nor did they want to attend the cast event, so Tabitha was a great friend and did both.  We got to meet Edi Gathegi (who plays Laurent) and Jamie Campbell Bower (who plays Caius), while we didn't get to take any photos, they did autograph posters for us and were very nice.

About a week ago, I found out that they were doing another cast tour for promo for Breaking Dawn due out November 18th.  Tabitha being the trooper she is said she would tag along with me if I couldn't find anyone else.  Her cousin, Megan is also a Twilight fan, but a little more reserved about it :)  I mentioned it to her and she immediately confirmed she would be my date (thanks Megan).  At 1am this morning, we got in line on the sidewalk at The Buckhead Theatre with our chairs and blankets and remained there until 10:15am after we got our passes for this years event. 

On Monday November 7th, they'll be having a red carpet event at the theater, those with passes will get to attend inside.  They're having a mini-reception, mini-concert featuring Christina Perri (one of the artists on the Breaking Dawn soundtrack) and immediately following a Q & A with Ashley Greene (Alice), Nikki Reed (Rosalie), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper) and Peter Facinelli (Carlisle).  Actors are subject to change, but I'm happy with the line up we've originally been given. 

The event is a "celebration of the upcoming wedding" of Edward and Bella so party attire is recommended :)   I cannot wait until Monday!!