So its a lazy saturday morning...on my 2nd cup of coffee. I got bored so I'm writing a story about hammond. Here it goes....


It was June 4th, 2010. My friend carolyn and I were headed to hammond, indiana for our first ever nkotb show. I landed us both a 5* MNG ticket. We were so excited. We considered this weekend carolyn's last hoorah as an unmarried woman haha. A bachlerette party for just us two girls. As promised to her, I prepared myself to beat my anxiety...I was gonna drive halfway to hammond.

I had been through every emotion possible up to that point. I was happy, excited, but scared to death. I wanted my moment with Jon to be perfect. I wanted to make sure..that he'd never forget me. So around 7 am that morning...we headed out for the road..and on our way to see our 5 angels sing.

We arrived in hammond 4 hrs later..got checked in to the hotel...had some lunch..stopped off at starbucks for coffee...and guess who was there? Just as I had somewhat expected...there was Jon sitting at a table by himself..sipping his coffee and looking like an angel with sunlight bouncing off his dark locks. Carolyn and I looked at each other. I leaned over and whispered to her "I'm going for it! I'm gonna go talk to him" She giggled "Shanna go for it girl..I'm right here with you..I've got your back"

I ordered my coffee first of course! But as I was standing there...I turned and looked at him...not staring but just enough for him to see me. He grinned. I winked and smiled at him..he motioned for me to come sit with him. I got my coffee and walked over to his table. He stood up..."Hi" he said. "Hi Jon" I replied back. "Care to sit with me for a while?" he asked. "I'd love to.." I said. Carolyn got her coffee and joined us at the table.

I asked him.."Jon do you know who I am?" He said "Yes I do..I'd know those eyes anywhere..I'm glad you're here Shanna" I smiled and let out a light sigh. I told Jon we were there to see the show and do our MNG with the guys. Carolyn butted in and made me laugh! "Jon, this girl loves you so much...she beat her fear of driving to get here to you..I'm proud of her." Jon stood up..."Shanna...how about a non MNG hug? You deserve one for that! I'm proud of you." he said. My heart went crazy! I stood up..and closed my eyes for a second...I wanted to savor that moment. He hugged me for the longest time. It was like no one else was there but me and him. I tell you meeting him this way was priceless because it was more personable.

He sat and talked to us for the longest time! We talked about everything! He asked me lots of questions about me. I was so loving just getting to share things with him. "So what are you ladies gonna do today before the concert?" he asked "I have no idea Jon I've never been here...dont what there is to do here." "Well, why don't we see a movie or something?" he asked. I looked at carolyn and smiled We said "Sure! Why not?!" So we found a local newspaper to find a movie and a theater to go to. When we decided..he got up and hugged us both. "You can follow me so you don't get lost" he said. "Ok will do!" I replied.

Ok this story is gonna get too long! LOL
Anyway, We met Jon at the movies I got sit next to him..and we shared popcorn! LOL It was awesome getting that time with him. But alas, it had to come to an end. It was about 4 pm. We had to go get ready for the concert! He hugged us both and said he'd see us at the MNG. He kissed me on the cheek and said thank you for spending time with him..it was fun. I smiled and said thank you too.

Carolyn and I headed back to the hotel to get ready. The excitement was even more better since I had gotten to meet him unexpectedly. It only made the day more special. But what happned at the MNG I was not prepared for!

To make a long story short...

Jon Knight hugged me...kissed me softly..and when the song "stare" came on..he danced with me. He said "I hope that I've made you happy...I thank you for loving me so much..I love you too" "Jon...just like everytime..you saved me..but this time..you've saved me forever."


So we rocked it out all night to NKOTB had the time of our lives! Jon sang step 5 that night too! I think he did it for me. Because when he sang it...he looked right at me. I shook my head and mouthed..."yes it has..."


Ok then end! This isn't really gonna happen but its a nice dream to have!