anticipation rituals interfering with work?

[Anu]

I'm really trying to get through my "to do" list to enjoy the rest of the week anticipating my first show of the 3rd leg, but all I can do is . . .

start my week of U2 geekness early this morning, making mixes for my family members who will join me for the show.

Now, when I should be working madly, I'm madly watching the Slane documentary from 1984, the first year I saw them live.

As one other distraction this morning, I updated my log of the shows I've seen. This one coming should mark #22. Here are the rest, most of them in 1980s:
1. 12/08/1984 Detroit, Fox Theater
2. 12/09/1984 Cleveland, Music Hall
3. 03/23/1985 Joe Louis Arena - Detroit, Michigan
4. 06/13/1986 Rosemont Horizon - Chicago, Illinois
5. 04/02/1987 Arizona State University Activity Center - Tempe, Arizona
6. 04/04/1987 Arizona State University Activity Center - Tempe, Arizona
7. 04/05/1987 Community Center - Tucson, Arizona
8. 04/12/1987 Thomas And Mack Arena - Las Vegas, Nevada
9. 04/13/1987 San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, California
10. 04/14/1987 San Diego Sports Arena - San Diego, California
11. 04/17/1987 Sports Arena - Los Angeles, California
12. 04/18/1987 Sports Arena - Los Angeles, California
13. 04/20/1987 Sports Arena - Los Angeles, California
14. 04/21/1987 Sports Arena - Los Angeles, California
15. 04/22/1987 Sports Arena - Los Angeles, California
16. 04/24/1987 Cow Palace - Daly City, California
17. 04/25/1987 Cow Palace - Daly City, California
18. 04/30/1987 Pontiac Silverdome - Detroit, Michigan
19. 03/27/1992 Palace Of Auburn Hills - Detroit, Michigan
20. 05/04/2001 Rupp Arena - Lexington, Kentucky
21. 05/09/05 United Center, Chicago Illinois

May I get at least a little sleep this week.

Share your anticipation stories . . .

love, Anu

 

[U2Girl1978]

Since this tour is the first time I've seen U2 live here are the concerts I went to, going to and trying to go to....

Went to:
May 7th, 2005-Chicago
May 9th, 2005-Chicago
May 10th, 2005-Chicago
May 12th, 2005-Chicago
May 24th, 2005-Boston
May 26th, 2005-Boston
May 28th, 2005-Boston

Going to:
December 4th, 2005-Boston

Trying to go to:
December, 5th, 2005-Boston
December, 9th, 2005-Buffalo, New York
December, 19th, 2005-Portland (wishful thinking)

 

[RademR]

Ive been to:

May 9 - Chicago
May 10 - Chicago
May 14 - Philadelphia
May 22 - New York City
October 11 - New York City
October 20 - Washington DC

Would like to see them in Tokyo when they get there. Wanted to see them maybe one more time on the US leg, but 1) I have no money really and 2) this tour has really taken a toll on my ears. I need a break

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

the two MSG shows will be the baker's dozen for me... the anticipation is mounting... i haven't gotten any work done today at all.

 

[popacrobat]

ill hit 20 after MSG next and then by the end of the tour ill be at 28-30. then add in six elevation shows and im getting up there. might end up at some 4th leg shows too.

 

[ollie84]

I am one day away from seeing my first show in 18 years. I have only seen 2 shows. One was March of '85 at Joe Louis Arena and the other was the April '87 show at the Silverdome. I tried to get tickets for zoo in '92, but sold out before i could get tickets in Detroit.

I am not focused at all today on work...i just want to get through the day the best I can. I will try to come up with some things to do today here at my office, but it is going to be tough.

I am taking my son to his first U2 show in Tampa tomorrow and while he is excited about going and waiting in line all day I don't think he has the same sense of excitement that I do...or he just isn't showing it much.

Jim

 

[bombergirl1978]

Thats awesome, ollie84 Have a great time!!

 

[Anu]

Well, Ollie, we were there together, "back in the day." Likewise, while my 15-year-old strepson is pumped, he's not as pumped as me.
Anu

 

[angel_28]

Well i'm 10 days away from seeing Vertigo for the first time...and its not easy working everyday...and its only going to get harder...i'm gonna be a hyper mess next week i just know it...i don't know how i'm gonna concentrate...but i shall try...i'm lucky i have these boards to share stuff like this...everyone else around me thinks i'm ...lol