I just spent an hour working on a big, fat post about the amazing concert experiences I’ve had in the 2+ years we’ve been here. And then I deleted the whole damn thing.

Because when it comes down to it, the performances were all great. But it’s the whole package that matters. And what made each and every one special, memorable, and fantastic are my equally special and fantastic friends.

Jen (and some strangers) – Snow Patrol, Glasgow

Jen – U2, Frankfurt

Ally – U2, Paris

Ally – U2, Brussels

Jen – Green Day, Mainz

Jen – Papa Roach, Wiesbaden

Tricia – the Eagles, Wiesbaden

Barbara – Bon Jovi, Mannheim

Jen – Lenny Kravitz, Mannheim

Barbara – Snow Patrol, Frankfurt

Tricia – Snow Patrol, Paris

Rachel – Pearl Jam, Amsterdam

Tricia – Pearl Jam, Berlin

Tricia, Jen & Gary – Olympics Opening Celebration, London

Kirsten – Coldplay, Köln