#ThankYouPooch

I can’t even remember how I started talking to you (likely butting into friendly banter with Sean, to be honest) or after what show it was that you started to recognize me, but you are an immense part of my best memories the past five years, and you were one of the best parts of ‘the Linkin Park experience.’

I quickly reached a point in which the shows were starting to become more about the fans and seeing the crew. The band was a nice bonus. I actually have more photos with you than them, and I’m perfectly happy with that.

Seeing you at the LPU Summits was always a lesson in your skills that would fly over my head, but I still enjoyed listening to you, and I enjoyed seeing others who aspired to do the work you do learn so much from our short visits at your ‘throne.’

Visiting your set up after the shows became like a tradition; no matter how tired I felt or how messy my hair was, there were many times others in my group for the show would get exasperated that I just had to try and see you before leaving. How could I not? You always had a smile to give and it was fun seeing you laugh as you asked, “Where am I seeing you next, huh?” There aren’t many people I get to say I’ve met up for a friendly ‘hello’ in different parts of the world.

And if I wasn’t going to be at the other shows on tour, it was a nice comfort being able to personally wish you safe travels.

I see myself attending concerts of artists I don’t even listen to just to keep doing this. I’m so happy the band had you for so long and that we fans got to have you as a friend. I wish only the best for you and hope your next touring family treat you well. If they don’t, you literally have a whole fan base in support of you. Just shout if you need us.

Still expecting another dinner with you and Sean, where we can share dog pictures and videos; you coming out on your day off to spend time with us simple fans meant a lot and will always be one of the best times with you. There’s just no real way I can explain how much I appreciate your friendship, Pooch.

Thank you for everything, and hope to see you sooner than later, Master Pooch.

Love always, Tasha

 

 

I’m the worst blogger in the world.

It’s hysterically sad how bad I am at keeping up with this.

An Acoustic Dinner With Julien-K

Sunday night was spent in great company, which I really never expected to be in with this particular guest list. Guests stepping in and taking a seat at any of the tables mismatched perfectly in the comfortable ‘den,’ the guys of Julien-K were walking around and greeting both familiar faces from the shows and new ones- like my own- drinks of wine in hand as they went table to table, chair to chair.

Fireworks, Vets and Pets

We try not to be bitter, but it gets harder every year. There are certain holidays fur-parents, vet clinics and shelters dread; probably neck on neck with Halloween, Fourth of July is one of the most stressful weekends year after year for our pets, specifically our lovable dogs, and guess what? Our veterans find it hard to celebrate, as well.

You Might See Cobwebs On Here….

Sometime around 23 May 2014, I joined LPFanCorner. So, my blog may get a little neglected from time to time. I will be posting all of my (reviews) Linkin-based there for obvious reasons, but after they get their traffic, they’ll also be posted here. I’ll try to give some life to this again, haha. Thanks guys!

28 May 2014 // My First Three Hours in Roma, Italia

I thought I wouldn’t have anything to write about until I actually got settled into our literal hole-the-wall place in Trastevere, but I had quite the start to my stay in Italy.

Anna Shinoda at Book Soup: Learning Not to Drown

It has been roughly a year of anticipating Learning Not to Drown with Anna’s last editing updates, the growing press on her novel, cover designed and a date set… it’s been ten years in the making for her, but for us- this novel has fallen into our laps in a bit of an immense wave.

Total Ink: Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington

Total Ink Magazine is only published per order made, so the price for their issues can be a bit much for all the right reasons (saves trees!); the only way I was able to justify the purchase without guilt is that I am extremely picky about Chester’s photoshoots (I hate it when they pose him with awkward arm positions or screaming) and I was originally going to head to Hawaii to see them- needed something awesome to get signed (; So here are the scans- enjoy!

#MFRHaiyan: Botny Accessories

Exclusive to our MFRHaiyan are two extremely unique sets of jewelry; one pair of Mike Shinoda’s Music for Relief Origami Butterfly and an earring+necklace pendant set of Beta State’s winged elephant.

These are the first and only to be made, hand-drawn with love and talent by Botny- home of hand-made accessories.

#MFRHaiyan: “It Starts With….” Bundle

Items: LINKIN PARK ONE STEP CLOSER Single, LINKIN PARK CRAWLING Single, LINKIN PARK IN THE END Enhanced Single, LINKIN PARK IN THE END Standard Single, LINKIN PARK REANIMATION DVD-CD, LINKIN PARK STREET TEAM Sampler and LINKIN PARK SOMEWHERE I BELONG Single

The Reanimation DVD-CD is a CD that only plays on DVD players. For a very brief period of time, record labels tried to come up with a new “futuristic” format and unfortunately it never became popular. These are extremely limited edition.