Clay on the Radio!

The Clay Nation braced itself as news came that a radio station that streamed (WSRS FM - Worcester, MA) would be playing "Without You" today. I have never seen so many "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" 's on a board in my life! And you know what? I cried. There in the middle of my office, 15 minutes before I headed home for the day, I cried. It's so great to hear Clay on the radio again!

We're getting closer!

Decisions Decisions!

I was on the phone Wednesday with Audra and jokingly we talked about going to LA and seeing Clay on Jimmy Kimmel.

Fast forward two days ....

Bev e-mails me and asks me a question about fundraiser for the BAF. Then she casually asks if I'd be interested in going to LA to see Kimmel. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Of course! I got tickets for the mini concert. Called Audra. Called Bev. E-mailed Bev. Checked flights.

Fast forward to today .....

We are definitely going. I will see Clay live for the first time since Kansas City JNT 05.

Can I start packing now?

I get to see the hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clay doing "special" performances?

Suppose Clay will let me sing to him at one of these "special" performances?

*clears throat*

You've given me a true love
and everyday I thank you love
For a feeling that's so new
So inviting, so exciting
Whenever you're near
I hear a symphony
A tender melody
Pulling me closer
Closer to your arms
Then suddenly,
I hear a symphony
Ooh, your lips are touching mine
A feeling so divine
'Till I leave the past behind
I'm lost in a world
Made for you and me
Whenever you're near
I hear a symphony
Play sweet and tenderly
Every time your lips meet mine now baby
Baby, baby
You bring much joy within
Don't let this feeling end
Let it go on and on and on
Now baby, baby
Those tears that seem my eyes
I cry not for myself
But for those who never felt the joy we felt
Whenever you're near
I hear a symphony
Each time you speak to me
I hear a tender rhapsody of love now
Baby, baby
As you stand holding me
Whispering how much you care
A thousand violins fill the air
Now baby, baby
Don't let this moment end
Keep standing close to me
Ooh, so close to me, baby, baby
Baby, baby
I hear a symphony
A tender melody

Accompanied by the symphony of course.
*g*

Here I am!

I've been so neglectful of my blog these past few weeks and a lot has happened! We had a press release complete with a set list, a hot new pic and more!

Real life has kinda been tough lately, but you all don't want to hear about that. Onward and upward to the land o' Clay! I love love love the new pic! The song list has me intrigued. Also, that CD release party in Kansas City will be amazing! I'll be taking plenty of pictures.

Only 37 days 8 hours 42 minutes and 45 seconds until ATDW is in my hot little hands!

Smiling

Clay's blogs yesterday warmed my heart. And it's only appropriate that I include the gorgeous montage my wonderful friend Jen made to WISYS last month. Does she have ESP? *g*

Clack Day!

We had a Clack day yesterday and a new person joined us. I'm sure I looked like a total idiot with my mouth hanging open because, while she is a definite Clay fan, she had not seen anything concert related since NAT! We enlightened her on the Jukebox Tour. We watched the entire Indy concert (even more educational since it was Audra's videos!) and a little bit of JNT 05. She LOVED it! Hopefully she'll go to a concert on the next tour with us. She sure is looking forward to the CD (as we all are)!

And here's a pic of my friend Carol's seven week old puppy ..... Raleigh!

1000 Days

I love love love this song!

Staring

I know it's not polite to stare, but how can you not stare at this pic of Clay? He looks so happy. *sigh* I am ready to go to lots of concerts. And listen to a new CD.
How about you? *g*

Clay Aiken - Star Spangled Banner - National Anthem

Happy Independence Day everyone! Let's all remember those who have fought and are currently fighting for our country. Without their honor and sacrifices, we would not be a free country.

New Album Title

Okay, so Team Clay has decided on having a quick contest to test our skills at reading their minds. It sounds like a game show ..... 4 words, using only the first letters to make an acronym. Also, in true Teacher Clay fashion, we must submit our answer by July 12th.

July 12th? I better sharpen my thought process.

I am going to go and one by one psychoanalyze each of Clay's blogs for clues. Soon? Is the acronym SOON? He said he loves us on Valentine's Day. Could the acronym be LOVE?

I'll be back I'm going to put on my burberry hat and try to think like Clay. Ha!

26? Am I really 26?

So today I turned 26. That's right. I'm 26 and no husband or kids.

I had a great day thanks to my Clay friends. Jen is awesome of course! I love my new Clay shirt and nightshirt. And the card that is yummy. Gah!

I've had 2 cakes and will have a third tomorrow. I think I know what a cow feels like. I'll be exercising all weekend to walk it off.

My two oldest nephews called and told me they knew what my birthday wish was : To see Clay. I was so sure he would blog today. It just wasn't meant to be! Then the oldest nephew said he is coming over tomorrow for my birthday party with my family and he is going to make my birthday "The best birthday I've ever had!:" What a cutie! He's nine years old.

So, wherever you are, Clay ..... we all miss you! Thanks for the nibble, can't wait for the whole cookie!

Clay Aiken - 90s Medley

Memories!

As my friends know, I loved to hear Clay sing Iris/Livin' La Vida Loca during JBT.

This video is from Indianapolis, the one and only JBT concert I attended. (Me and half of the most active Claymaniacs!)

Please! Just for me (and your other devoted fans) ....

Will you please give us a date? Just a nibble? I will promote you to no end, Clay!

I'll even display a nifty banner promoting the album.

*sigh*

Since you are invisible (ha ha!) I will promote the man of my dreams circa the late 80's.




Jordan's CD is coming out, Clay. You're turn!

Too much salt

Every bit of news I read at some point on one board or another mentions to get my salt shaker handy.

Well, I think you all will be disapppointed to know that the annual Salt Fest was two weeks ago. I know you are all probably sad that you missed it. (We won't mention that I missed the final day's festivities for a day of watching clack with Jen and Drue.) Darn.

I guess the city's philosophy is that it is a good old fashioned gathering of our city that over 99% of the country has no clue exists. And to celebrate salt.

We have salt mines, a historical salt marker and a salt plant (Morton's salt).

Salt, salt, salt. Enough to give anyone a heart attack from hypertension.

I'm sick of salt.

How about we change it from "Take this with a grain of salt" to " Take this with a mocha frappuccino"? I love me some Starbucks.

Just a suggestion.

Are you ready?

I've been ready for months! Tour news .... CD news ......

Excuse Me?

What did you say, Clay?

Sistahs!

A shout out to my Red Thong Sistahs!

Must.Watch.Clack.

I am in serious clack addiction mode right now. My hands are shaking. Must.watch.Indy.JBT.concert.footage.

Play. Pause. Drool. Play. Pause. Drool.

And then I find this picture.



Okay. I took this one. That is not my hand .... I was 14 rows back! But it is totally hilarious. Someone's trying to reach for the Aiken. Get in line.