No Longer “NUMB”

For my 47th birthday I got two concert tickets to see U2.  Truth be told, I don't like crowds, they make me uptight and nervous, but I was thrilled to be flying to Denver to see them

It was a thoughtful gift that the Secret Keeper knew I would really like. As it turned out, I did not make that concert in May of 2011. He could not go and although I might have thought to go With or Without Him;  my kids needed me at the time, it didn't seem like much fun to do that particular trip alone and, finally, he could not remember where he put the tickets.

That was 8 years ago, although it seems like 20.

We are in Another Time Another Place and things are no longer so Out of Control, no longer Bad, and I am One Step Closer. I just got two tickets to see U2 for my 55th birthday!!!!  We will not be in the city Where The Streets Have No Name nor in the City Of Blinding Lights...we will be in Paris...as in Paris France. I will be rocking in 55 with my very favorite poet, humanitarian and petit irishman (along with my Boy Scout who is the Sweetest Thing). Now I just have to Breathe and wait until September.

It is with Pride I tell you I will Walk On.....it's a Beautiful Day.

Ps. All I Want is You Boy Scout.

Comments

  1. anne marie in phillyMay 31, 2018 at 3:16 AM

    OMGOMGOMGOMG, U2 IN PARIS! worth the wait, girl!

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  2. Marie SmithMay 31, 2018 at 3:46 AM

    Lol. A bit excited. YAY! No wonder. Doesn’t get much better than U2 in Paris!

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  3. AnonymousMay 31, 2018 at 4:25 AM

    Just found your blog. Thought you might be a fellow traveler. I, too am an adult child and owe Al-Anon a debt.
    Joyce

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    1. Linda dMay 31, 2018 at 4:42 AM

      Welcome. This broken old gal owes much to Al-Anon. I’d like to hear your story too.

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  4. ColetteMay 31, 2018 at 4:29 AM

    Yes! Well worth the wait.

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  5. mxtodis123May 31, 2018 at 4:40 AM

    Wow! How awesome is that!!! Wonderful.

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  6. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)May 31, 2018 at 5:05 AM

    Great Post! U2 in Paris, I know it will be wonderful.
    Isn't it nice when a dream comes true ? I am so happy for you.:-)

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  7. LollyMay 31, 2018 at 5:36 AM

    I loved how you incorporated all of U2's song titles into your post. What a wonderful event for you to look forward to...Paris, U2 and your birthday!

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    1. Linda dJune 4, 2018 at 9:03 AM

      Surreal. Thank you Capitol One Miles Card. Paid for the plane tickets and the VRBO's in full.

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  8. Debra She Who SeeksMay 31, 2018 at 6:01 AM

    U2 in Paris! Now THAT'S how to turn 55!

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    1. Linda dJune 4, 2018 at 9:02 AM

      Yes ma'am. If i gotta get old, may as well have fun doing it.

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  9. Carola BartzMay 31, 2018 at 6:47 AM

    How fun!!! Paris is a wonderful city, and seeing U2 there is the cream on top. Enjoy!

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    1. Linda dJune 4, 2018 at 9:02 AM

      Thanks! Keeping expectations low but thrilled all the same.

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  10. BirdieJune 3, 2018 at 1:37 PM

    You did a great job with this post! And U2 in Paris? Yay!

    Did the missing tickets ever turn up?

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    1. Linda dJune 4, 2018 at 9:01 AM

      Never did! I thought I would find them when I packed and moved the house. Maybe he sold them for whatever it is addicts sell things for. Ah well.....it all turned out as it should.

      Love you Birdie.....love your sweet heart.

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  11. JeanieJune 6, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    Wow, wow, and big wow. Now THAT's how you celebrate a birthday! I can't wait for more!

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