Music Monday: Paul McCartney

At the beginning of the month, I started sharing a Paul McCartney/Beatles song each day in preparation for the once in a life time opportunity of going to see Paul McCartney perform live.  Then I got sick, and I gave up.

BUT that doesn't mean that I love Paul McCartney any less.  On October 15, 2015, my cousin and I who have been Paul McCartney fans for most of our lives, got to see Paul McCartney in concert at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State.

Jaime and I waiting in line to get into The Bryce Jordan Center.  It was a chilly evening in PA, but luckily, we didn't wait too long!

Our seats were farther away from the stage than I originally thought.  I think Ticketmaster had the map wrong.  At least we were there!

SO excited!!

The screens began scrolling video and pictures, and the moment had almost arrived!

Animated Beatles in the background

Paul on the piano

Seeing him was easier with the big screens

"Blackbird"

Just a little snippet of the song from a video I took

Paul played "Something" (one of George Harrison's songs) as a special tribute to George.  They showed pictures of George and Paul and the other Beatles in the background.  Cry much?

Here are a few other videos that I took at the concert:

I was so worried that he wasn't going to sing "Yesterday."  It is one of my most favorite Beatles songs!  Luckily, he did it during one of his encores.   This concert was seriously such an amazing experience and opportunity.  I am so glad I got to share it with someone who loves and appreciates Paul McCartney as much as I do!  I am also very proud of myself for not crying through the ENTIRE concert.  I certainly shed some tears, but I was worried that I would sob the whole time.  This was definitely a once in a life time opportunity. Have you ever gotten to see a musical idol in concert??
ALSO, don't forget to mail your Pumpkin Swap packages by tomorrow!! :)

#obsessed (Day 5)

So in case you've missed it, I am going to see Paul McCartney this month!  Each day, I'm sharing one of my favorite Paul McCartney or Beatles tunes!  :)

To kick of this week, here's "Listen to What the Man Said"

Also, don't forget to sign up for The 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Swap with Kristin and me!  Sign-ups end on Friday, October 9th, and we'll be emailing you this weekend with your partner!  

#obsessed (Day 4)

I've got to go back to a Beatles song today!

"Can't Buy Me Love"

#obsessed (Day 3)

Today's Paul McCartney song is "Silly Love Songs"

#obsessed (Day 2)

Day 2 of my favorite Paul McCartney/Beatles songs:

"Let it Be"

September Books

This is a sad, but true story.

I have not finished any books for the month of September.  I suppose it's a good thing that I am 6 books ahead of schedule on my Goodreads Book Challenge!

It's just so much harder to find time to read during the school year.  Between work, the gym, and trying to do the odds and ends around the house, I may get to read for 30 minutes or so before bed.  IF I even feel like cracking open a book.

I should certainly have something to contribute for October.  I am currently rereading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone along with one of my classes that chose to read the book.  I am also reading a nonfiction selection for a class that I am taking, and a book recommended by my blog friend Sarah (Outlander by Diana Gabaldon).  Finally, my Audible credit comes in near the end of each month, so I will get to listen to a book into October.

So tune in next month for what will hopefully be a more exciting post than this! ;)

Any reading recommendations?  I'm certainly open to suggestions!

(Don't forget to sign up for The 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Swap!!)

#Obsessed (aka I love Paul McCartney!!!)

Back at the end of August, I caught a commercial on TV stating that Paul McCartney was coming to play at the Bryce Jordan Center (at Penn State).  I nearly fainted.

If you've been around here for any length of time, you may know that I love the Beatles, and Paul McCartney is my favorite!  I never thought that I would get the chance to see him in concert.

I clearly lost my mind, but I HAD to buy tickets.

This is a once in a life time opportunity.

Tickets were NOT cheap.

But this is a once in a life time opportunity!!!!

The best part is that I am going to the concert with my cousin, and life-long friend, Jaime.  We have both been #obsessed with the Beatles and both love Paul McCartney!

In honor of this momentous occasion (happening on October 15th!), I am going to post some of my MOST favorite Paul McCartney songs!  I will post one a day until the concert!

Enjoy!

P.S. Did you sign up for The 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Swap yet?