the hardest part

posts come in bunches.

partly motivated (I'll admit) by seeing a few very well-written posts by some friends.

Thursday, thursday, thursday.. by far the best time I've ever had at a concert and arguably the best at the ACC.

coldplay is incredible live.. not to mention having an insane atmosphere at the ACC.

so.. a recap.

We got there about 8:15ish, a little into Richard Ashcroft's set... too bad.. cause I didn't know he was once the lead singer of the verve!.. I didn't used to be a big rock fan.. but even I knew some of their songs. We did catch most of the set though.. including a rendition of "bittersweet symphony" which was grrreat.

then a super long break to coldplay (45 mins). We, being opportunists, were up on the balcony (first row though!) and saw the floor in our sights. Led by Q-man we made our way on a wild chase to find the way down to the platinum area. After some backtraking and going through the same gate twice, we finally found our way down. The key is to pretend you belong, so random conversation with a friend coupled with timing it just right (just when someone else is showing their ticket). It worked like a charm. We bypassed two checkpoints and made our way onto the floor. We were all "yah man!.. wooo. we made it!..", then we quickly realized.. we actually didn't :( They ran a tight-ship. Everyone was at their seat and the isles were completely clean. No mobs, no place to lay low. Just a bunch of random security ppl with flashlights. We realized we had no chance and quickly made our way back to our seats, just in time to catch coldplay's opening number.

High energy and great music from the start. They played all of my favourite songs (even Yellow and the Scientist), were treated to a Johnny Cash cover and incredible lighting/video effects. I thought it's supposed to be all about the small concert scence, small club, intimate setting...etc.. True, it has its benefits, but the big crazy sports arena/stadium has its benefits too. .... "Lights will guiiiiiiiiiiiide you home" with a sea of lighters and cell phones across the ACC.. wow.. WOW.

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umm.. also want to mention how great having a mentor can be. I was dt for a meeting on friday with my mentor from three-lettor company acronym. He gives absolutely incredible advice and a joy to talk to. If you ever have the opportunity to enter into any sort of mentorship relationship, jump at it. It gives you a candid opporunity to discuss your personal goals, ambitions, problems whatever..

that's all for now..