Warm 106.9 did it again! I received a call on Friday morning saying that I had won tickets to the upcoming Melissa Etheridge concert. I could not believe that I had won again! I never win anything!! I quickly called the best friend to inform her that we had a concert to go to in just a couple of days. The nice part was that the concert was in town! Only about a ten minute drive away. It was located at an amphitheater next to the big casino. Which meant...free parking! I seriously love the word free. We headed to a cafe located inside the casino to waste time until the concert. The food was outstanding! We shared fish and chips. And by fish and chips, I mean heaven with a dash of perfect. The coleslaw had bits of pineapple inside, the fish wasn't greasy and the fries were perfect. The tarter sauce was worthy of rubbing on my body even. We ended our meal with cream brulee! I had never had it before. The cream wasn't heavy and felt smooth in my mouth. It was great when paired with a raspberry. We then hurried our way to the concert.
I had never been to an outdoor concert before. The venue was amazing! Our seats were located directly in front of the stage, twenty one rows back. Not bad for free tickets! The weather was just right, not too warm and not too cold. The grass felt great on my feet and the atmosphere was comfortable. Melissa played for 2 1/2 hours, I only knew two songs though. She has amazing talent and can play many different instruments. She is a true performer and put on a good show. The drinks were costly ($8 for two pops!), but the casino had a booth set up where I received free swag! I got an ice pack, sunscreen, mints and toothpicks all for FREE!
Not surprisingly, the audience consisted of a lot of same sex couples. This issue has never bothered me in the past. I am a strong believer that people should be able to do whatever they want and with whom ever they want. Who am I to tell them otherwise? Does it effect my life directly? Than who am I to judge? I have been judged numerous times throughout my life and try my hardest not to judge others. It was a little overwhelming at times to see so many women together all in one setting. I had never seen anything like it before. You could tell that some people were uncomfortable. Melissa Etheridge announced that it had been nine years since she has been cancer free. This concert was about celebrating life and being happy. I could see the genuine love all around us and that people were happy to be alive and free. It's not about what sex you are or whom you choose for your life partner. It is about being happy and celebrating what little time we have here on earth. I wish I could shake everyone who is so narrow minded and ask them to look at the bigger picture. To those people who shot dirty looks throughout the concert, shame on you. For you will one day know what it feels like to be judged. Don't cast stones unless you are prepared for them to come flying back your way.
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| I love the moon shining above the stage. |
Overall, it was a good show and I hope that my winning streak will continue throughout the summer.
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