First things first...
CONGRATS GANTU! Such a great feeling, I'm sure, to get the official confirmation and such. Bet you can't wait to get going on all the fun planning. What a great way to start off 2013!
Okay, ask and you shall receive...here goes the Aerosmith story...sorry to be off topic but humor me just a second.
So, I was lucky enough to have an AMAZING job before I had my kids where I worked for a special charity that did fantastic work for our military both here and abroad. My awesome job was in public relations, publicity, promotion and special event planning. I was blessed enough to meet some fabulous (and some -- not so fabulous) celebrities.
Well, shortly after 9/11, some of us worker bees were invited backstage after an Aerosmith show. They had done some "meet and greets" with the troops and their families so we already knew they were very military friendly and we had spent some time with them previously so it was just like a little thank you so to speak for all of our hard work.
Backstage was un-freaking-believable. Everyone from the band, to the extra musicans to the roadies, caterers, etc. was so wonderful and friendly and welcoming. They kept saying thank you to us -- the little people -- for all the hard work we did for the military and their families. We were like no we do it for them, they are the ones who really make all the sacrifices.
Each member of Aerosmith personally shook our hands and said the most sincere "thank you." I got hugs from everyone, but a big kiss right on the cheek from Steven. He was very sweet and so kind just like a father figure so to speak, making sure we were comfortable and didn't need anything. They even said some special words about our charity during the show.
The night was incredible and one I will never forget...I have the pictures framed to prove it
But, the best part -- by far -- was that Aerosmith continued to do stuff for our charity for many many years. And -- here's why I'll be a fan for life -- they did it all without any publicity. They worked very hard to keep all of their shows, meet and greets, etc. very hush-hush. I thought this was so incredibly admirable. They wanted the attention to be on the true heros - the men and women of our armed forces - and not on them and/or their celebrity status. Made my job really hard, but gave me soooooo much respect for them as individuals.
They volunteered countless hours at Walter Reed and Bethesda to spend time and bring gifts to injured troops you just cannot imagine. Anytime they were near the DC area, they stopped by -- and without fanfare. If you didn't know they were there (which obviously I knew b/c I was coordinating it), you would have never suspected it.
Totally down to earth amazing people with really lovely families.
To tarzansmom, I'm so happy your son had such a memorable interaction with him. He's got to be my favorite celebrity that I ever got to meet and I met alot of them. What a cool story for him to tell as he grows up.
As for me, when we decided to start a family, I had to leave that awesome job so that my husband and I could spend time together on the same continent
But, the memories I hold in my heart from that time are priceless.
Luckily, I have my greatest blessings (my three little ones) to make new memories now and have a pretty cool job to boot!
Soooo, if you are still reading....that's my LONG Aerosmith story. Hope it gave you a little smile.
And, pixie dust to all the DisPals...now where are those darn winners hiding??? Let's go Dis'sers
but hey, i figure if i dont try ill never win
