Seeing Paul McCartney At The Alamodome in San Antonio

We got to see an actual Beatle over the weekend.

You know, The Beatles? Yes, they did break up, but before they did, they released so many incredible songs. 

Paul McCartney sings some of those songs in his Got Back concert. We were thrilled when we saw he was coming to San Antonio. 

My daughter Natalie always loves to dress up for different occasions. Of course she had the best outfit. And she had a vision of teased hair, but her hair refused to be teased. It was like, "no, girl," and she was like, "YES," and it was like, "nope." 

She even had my mom attempt to get it teased since she was actually around when The Beatles were big, but her hair still said, "NOOOOOO."

Anyhow, the hair would NOT be teased, but it still looked cute:

Unlike my daughter, I rarely dress up unless I have to. I feel most comfy in jeans and a t-shirt so this is what I opted to wear. I got a lot of compliments on my shirt.

The concert was at the Alamodome, which can turn into a chaotic mess. Roads are closed up, there are cops everywhere...it's like a maze figuring it all out. So I suggest always going EARLY. It won't be as insane. 

The doors opened at 6. We got there at like 4. We easily found a parking spot (but parking is $60! Gross!) and then we walked to the Rivercenter mall. It was only about a 20 minute walk. 

We returned right when the doors open and holy crap, it's pretty tight getting in with thousands of other people. You get familiar with strangers really fast. 

But then we found our seats and got personal space again:

My daughter is 18 and yes, she loves Paul. She's an old soul so she's always adored the classics. Ella Fitzgerald, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, classical music...

Paul did come out about 30 minutes late, but it's okay, because it's PAUL. We were concerned at first that perhaps he had a bad burrito or taco which is why he was delayed. It has happened to the best of us in Texas.

He sang so many fabulous songs:

Paul played the guitar, the ukelele, the piano....he's talented. And at one point, Natalie Portman and Johnny Depp came on the screens and signed one of his songs.

Oh, and Paul does read some of the signs. He spotted this one and did end up allowing them on stage:

I was impressed because again, Paul is 83 and he still has all this energy. When I'm 83 I'll probably be in my pajamas and reading. But Paul was singing, dancing, and playing instruments for THREE HOURS.

And it's a beautiful time when a room filled with strangers can sing in unison. The world is insane at the moment so this was healing. 

If Paul is coming to your area, go! Even if you think you don't like his music. You probably will change your mind. I mean, it's PAUL MCCARTNEY. 

He's headed to New Orleans next!

Opening The Paul McCartney VIP Box

Guess who is going to see Paul McCartney on Saturday?

My Mom and my daughter.

And okay, me as well! Ha. 

If you're like, um, who is Paul McCartney, please do not speak to me. 

I'm kidding.

But anyhow, Paul is a former Beatle. You know, of THE Beatles. The popular group back in the day? The one women and girls would scream and cry over when they took the stage? (And probably some guys too.)

They have popular hits like Blackbird, Help, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Hey Jude...the list goes on and on. You've probably heard them on TikTok.

Sadly, two of The Beatles are no longer with us. (John. George.) 

But Ringo and Paul still sing. And Paul is on tour for his Got Back concert.

We were sent this awesome VIP Box, and here's what is inside:

First up was the lanyard, which I might just randomly wear. Then people can be like, "Paul? As in THE Paul McCartney?" and I can be like, "Yes. The one and only," and flip my lanyard like I'm someone important. (Which I am. I'm VIP.)

I also got this nifty fanny pack. I knew the younger folks sling it over their arm, but I do it the old-fashioned way and click it around my waist. Does it look cheesy? Yeah, maybe, But it's secure. And it's against a spot where I'd know if someone tried to dig through. Like, I'd have to be completely out of it for someone to be able to steal from me wearing this fanny pack.

Mind you, if Hayden Christensen walked past, I might be distracted enough...

But ANYWAY.

Also yes, I am Team Jess. From Gilmore Girls. If Jess (aka Milo) walked past, I might be at risk for being distracted enough and getting robbed while wearing this as well. 

Finally, I got this beautiful watch. And yes, watches aren't as popular these days thanks to the phone, but I like wearing one. I can pretend I have a MagicBand on and act as though I'm at DisneyWorld. *Sighs* Also, if someone asks for the time, I can say, "Let me check my SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY watch."

So I loved all my goodies. And I cannot wait for the show. It's at 8 PM at the Alamodome. I checked and there's still tickets available for $100! So you can also see an actual BEATLE! He's been to other states already and I'm told he is on for three hours. The man is 83, and he sings for 3 hours. Shoot, I'm going to need a nap before I go to the concert because 11 is my bedtime and that's when it ends. 

I know I'm going to have the best time with my Mom and daughter. 

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

.....to have a giveaway for a $25 eGift card to Amazon here.

......to have been able to see Natalie for a few days since she had Fall Break. We went to Target and checked out all the Stranger Things merch and then had lunch and dinner with my Mom. 

......to currently be reading A Mother's Guide To The Apocalypse by Hollie Overton. It's about Olivia, who is the mother of triplets. She becomes obsessed with doomsday-prepping and is swept away in a flash flood that devastated LA. At least that's what the triplets were told. They realize things might not have happened like that and are determined what happened to their Mom. I'm in the middle of the book and some of what I am reading is like what is going on in the world now, so it makes me a tad nervous. But I am liking it!

....to be watching Married At First Sight this Friday on Peacock. It used to air on Lifetime, but I guess Peacock bought it. Essentially it's about strangers who get married. And things rarely go well. The show has been going on for many years and I think I can count on one hand how many couples have stayed together.  

.....to be proud of the No Kings march over the weekend. Some didn't understand the point of the protests, but the ones who did are the ones who are my people.

......to have loved this cute Halloween drink at BJ's Restaurant. It's called Orange Scream-Sicle. It's alcoholic and is made with orange cream soda, monin blood, orange, cream, whipped cream, a raspberry, and gummy eyes. It was delicious! 

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