The last time I did something for the first time was a very long time ago, I'm sure. I mean like an experience that truly was a first experience. Whatever that real first experience was, it seems I haven't tried anything new since that time. However, the last time I did something new was take the high school entrance exam but that can be summed up in just one word: ok. So it's not exactly a thrilling topic.
I guess the last time I did something for the first time was back in November...November 16, if I remember correctly. That time was the first time I asked to go to a concert and was actually able to go. I've gone to my fair share of music festivals and concerts over the years but none of them I've asked to go to. Most of the time it's just a decision that we're going to this concert or this festival-- just no questions asked. One of my favorite bands announced their tour in September and I was just so excited I couldn't not go.
Eventually, I finally worked up the courage to ask if I could go to the concert. In return, I was given the all expected "We'll see," response. Fast forward to November 16, I didn't think I was going. My parents hadn't said anything about it so I just kind of figured that that was that. That day, conveniently my dad decided he wanted to spend the day in Chicago. This was one of those days where it was so bitterly cold so I went out wearing my winter boots, a hoodie, and a winter jackets. Winter safety first, kids. Around five, we ended up outside the House of Blues (only one of the best places on Earth) where my parents told my sister and I, "Ok you guys go walk somewhere across the street 'coz we going in for a drink."
What.
My sister and I just followed them, bewildered at whether or not they were serious. They led us to a line leading into the House. I knew what this line was and I suddenly remembered where the concert was taking place: the House of Blues. To say I was really excited would be an understatement. When I remembered that I was wearing a hoodie and winter boots, saying I was upset with myself would also be an understatement. In the end, we went inside and my sister and I went as far up in the crowd as we could. There we saw Somekindawonderful, Bad Suns, and one of my favorite bands / the headliner, New Politics. It was just a super great experience and I would definitely do it over and over again. I got closer to the stage than I ever thought I'd get (thREE PEOPLE AWAY) so yeah, it was really great. In fact, the singer of New Politics decided to crowd surf. Did I get to touch him? Yep. Was the show great? Do you even need to ask?
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