fun.

Tuesday was an awesome day. No, it wasn't awesome because I had school, (although my Philosophy class was interesting-we discussed "free will" and if everyone really has it..) anyway, I was super excited because  I was going to a concert!

My friend Stacey informed me a few months ago that a group called Fun. (yes, with a period) was going to be performing in Fort Collins and that we should buy tickets and go! This was right before my school money came in and I was pretty broke at that point. I checked my account and I had $30 left. tickets were $15 and about $20 after taxes and fees. I told her I would just wait until I could afford it but a few minutes later, decided that I didn't want to wait; I love this group and have wanted to see them for a lot time and wasn't sure if they'd be sold out if I waited. So I purchased my ticket. And then posted a picture on Facebook.

Here I am, ecstatic about my printed ticket to Fun. 

I was just so excited. I can't really be blamed. This group is so awesome!

So the day finally arrived when we could attend the concert. I met Stacey and her friend Chloe (now my friend) at a Mexican restaurant in downtown Fort Collins, close enough to the venue so we could walk there afterwards. Dinner was delicious.

I've got mango in my taco. I know you're jealous. 

We ate, we laughed, we made fun of vegetarians and then walked to Aggie Theater.

T'was cold. Stacey and I decided to leave our coats in her car and then realized that there was a huge  line outside of the theater. Chloe seemed warm with her wintery coat and her SNOW BOOTS she was wearing. Jerk.

Stacey awkwardly warming her hands on Chloe. I was jealous. 

We stood in line for 12 days. Well... that could be an exaggeration... It might have been a little less than that but because I was so cold and losing feeling in my hands and feet, it seemed like forever.

Finally we got to the front of the line and I got a pretty yellow wristband because I'm over 21. Not that it really mattered.. I don't drink. But it was nice to pretend I could if I wanted to.

We found a nifty spot in the theater on the far left side. It was a ledge and people were standing on it. When I got up on the ledge, I realized that we were above the crowd, and therefore, able to see the stage much better than if we were just on the floor with everybody else.

Awesome.

So we waited.

And waited.

And waited.

The doors were supposed to open at 8. They didn't. The opening act didn't go on until past 9,

some Kentucky band who liked to bob their heads a lot. 

and it was almost 11 when Fun. actually made it onto the stage. Kind of ridiculous and I was complaining a lot but once I heard those first few notes and Nate Ruess's epic, amazing voice, all of my snarled feelings melted away and I was lost in the music.

Some people say he's a mix between Mark Whalberg and Matt Damon. Mmmm, maybe. 

The show was pretty amazing. Pictures and video don't really do it justice. They had a great background, the lights were awesome, and of course the music was superb.

So besides waiting out in the cold for so long, pay $20 for a tshirt, buying a Sprite from the bar and only getting unflavored soda, overall it was a successful night.

Silly Chloe. She liked them restroom rules. 

Fun.!