Top 10 Shows of 2008

Well, since tomorrow is New Year's eve I figured I should write a blog about the best shows I've been to this year to round up my 2008. These shows hold good memories, so here it goes.

10. The Klix at the Meatlocker on May 23, 2008.
This show included The Stun Gunz, The Four Anger Drunks, The Creetons, Rip It Up, and Hooliganism. It was all good fun and all the people I love were there.
9. The Casualties in Jersey City on April 18, 2008.
I don't remember really who opened this show. This show was what a real underground show should be. It was in someone's small apartment and packed with mad punks.
8. Leftover Crack at Tompkins Square Park on August 3, 2008.
This show was a great one because I love this band and it's always fun to see them. It's always a fun day at Tompkins. Some of the bands that played were Team Spider and Star Fucking Hipster.
7. Time Again in Hackensack, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia on July 11, 12, and 13, 2008.
For me I think the best night was in Brooklyn. It was just a fun trip there. All nights were really great, though. The bands that played these nights were The Klix, Exit Only, Sedated, Lower Class Brats, Wednesday Night Heroes, and The Casualties. LCB's best night was definitely in Brooklyn and WNH's best night was the Philly show.
6. Krum Bums at the Knitting Factory on May 14, 2008.
This was in the Knitting Factory's basement and it was crazy. The bands that played were Copyright Chaos and Above All Hope.
5. The Germs at Blender Theater on August 8, 2008.
This was an amazing show. I really didn't think Shane West could pull it off, but he definitely did. He was so great up there and kept going after all the shit some of the crowd put him through. He is one of my heroes now because of that night.
4. Time Again at the Knitting Factory on April 5, 2008.
This show is very important to me because I met Jon there. If it weren't for that show I don't think we would have been close. I just remember meeting new people and having a good time.
3. Rancid at Irving Plaza on August 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2008.
Everyone must have seen this coming. All these shows were amazing and I'm happy I went to all five. Bands that played these shows were Murphy's Law, Shiragirl, Madball, Bomb the Music Industry, Big D and the Kids Table, and Theo and the Skyscrapers (plus a few more).The most memorable night was August 15. Lars called me out and gave me his guitar pick to thank me for coming out to every show so far. It was great, they all were.
2. Mest at The Stone Pony on November 4, 2008.
As lame as it sounds, this was a wonderful show. I mean, I know it wasn't all of Mest, but Tony was good enough. I've never though I'd be so happy to see someone again. All the bands that opened sucked so they are not worth mentioning. They played a great set that night and I was happy to see them one final time.
1. Rancid at the Music Box in Los Angeles on October 1 and 3, 2008.
These were the two greatest shows I've been to all year, especially the one on October 1. The bands that also played were TSOL, Manic Hispanic, and Society's Parasites. I think my best birthday present was Lars remembering me from New York. The energy at those shows were incredible. The crowd was intense as well.
Well, that's it. Those were the best shows of 2008 for me. Thanks for reading...

Mother Knows Best

Yep, it's that time of month! ...For a blog, haha. This blog is going to be dedicated to my amazing mother. She definitely deserves it. I can't even begin to thank her, honestly. She is seriously the best mom, I mean that with all my heart. A lot of the times I wish I could go back and thank her back then as well. I hate being emotional and recently I have been and it sucks, but oh well, this isn't about that at all.
My mom treats me very well. She claims it's because "I'm a good girl". But I will honestly never know why she is so good to me. A lot of the time I take her for granted and don't realize how great I have it and looking back I wish I could kick myself for not taking notice. She does everything for me. I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for her. Well, obviously. But I also mean I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for her.
She supports everything I do and everything I'm into. She respects me and lets me be who I am. I really wish I could give her everything she gave me. I wish I could show her how important she is to me and how much she really means to me. She's my hero and my inspiration. Seriously, a new camera today that I didn't even ask for? I couldn't even speak when she gave it to me. Seriously, flying out to California to see my favorite band on my birthday? That is insane. Seriously, giving up her life to help my every need? I'm speechless. Only she would do that.

People, including my friends think she's a bit crazy and out there. And you know what? She is. But I'm proud to say she is my mother because with all honesty and coming from the bottom of my heart, I wouldn't want any other mom in the whole entire world. No one could even pay me all the money in the world to have her because she is the best thing in my life and I could never live without her.
So this is to you mom. I know you will probably never read this, it's arrite, I don't want you to. You deserve so much more than a silly little blog post, but here's a start. I can't say this enough. But you are the best mom in the world and I can never even begin to thank you enough for everything you have ever done for me. I love you.