This is definitely back dated, and I am definitely still geeked out. #notsorry
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When I found out that PTX was coming to Cincinnati, I lost all impulse control and immediately knew I was going to this show. I didn't care if I went alone; I WAS GOING. Fortunately, I didn't have to go alone, because Rob is awesome and knows full-well that they've been on my bucket list for years now.
And then I found out that Us the Duo was opening for them... and if there'd been any doubt before [let's be clear, there wasn't], this was the surefire confirmation that I would be in that crowd.
And so we bought tickets. And so we went... and this is the totally amateur photo+video [because no I will not be that person out there with an L lens resting on your-head-in-the-row-in-front-of-me's head to get the picture.
I wrote an instructional, if you need it. Lalallaalalala, GO:
First things first, you obviously go out and buy an item of clothing that you didn't see yourself ever wearing before. You do that impulsively, because you're impulsive, but in your defense just staying consistent. ;) And then, you take a bathroom selfie because you've also curled your hair, donned the fancy septum ring and in your head you've absofreakinlutely nailed the cut-in on that smirky right eyebrow [but did you? nobody knows, or cares]:
^ For the record, it's the floral jacket that I never thought I'd like, let alone own. But hey.. when in Rome Cincinnati... sure, whatever.
STEP TWO:
Get there, and get a head-to-toe capture of this outfit that still has you questioning which VH1 commercial dropped you off into it. You don't care, because you're at the PTX show.
Drink boxed wine. You've never done that before, so do it at the show you've waited 9 years to see.
And eat the weird chip things, too. They're actually.. not bad?
See how long it takes you to run into someone you know. It didn't take me long at all this time around; Tim & Chris were just a couple rows behind us!
Next: After you're done with the preliminary formalities of concert-going [see aforementioned 'boxed wine' & 'friends,' also merch table perusing and consumption of overpriced event food], you get to take a bajillion photos and videos of the actual show. It'll look like you're having legitimate seizures through all the shaky video footage, because maybe you are or are not happy crying and barely keeping that phone focused. It's a steep price to both enjoy the show and capture your own footage to review later.
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| ready! :) |
STEP TWO:
Get there, and get a head-to-toe capture of this outfit that still has you questioning which VH1 commercial dropped you off into it. You don't care, because you're at the PTX show.
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| and the empty corbett pavilion.. whoa! |
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| ♥ embrace that front facing camera... embrace it ♥ |
And eat the weird chip things, too. They're actually.. not bad?
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| try. the. new. things. |
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| hey guys! ♥ |
PICTURES:
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| us the duo! michael & carissa |
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| ptx! avi. kirstin. scott. mitch. kevin |
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| ♥♥♥♥♥ |
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| pentatonix & us the duo | jolene |
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| avi is leaving ptx and we literally all hate it. |
Recap: It's been a long, awesome day.
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| a thorough progression of this day: am, pre-show, showtime, post-show |
Back to work tomorrow! I hope it's a wonderful week for all of you!
xo | cms
