Concert - Warped Tour Experience

Nearly six years ago, when I lived up north, I got tickets to attend my first concert. During this time, I was head over heels a few different bands, all of whom were all going to be there.

It was early morning when the trip began. Southbound, approximately two hours, we were directed to park at the furtherest end of the parking lot; far from the entrance of Verizon Wireless Music Center - Warped Tour. With me was my best friend since third grade (Kristin), her mom (Barbara), and my mom (Gina). After the dreaded trudge across the parking lot, and the everlasting lines, we were finally on the inside. I couldn't have felt more out of place. There were people dressed in all black and some with a multicolored mohawk spiked a foot in the air. I stood there in my jeans and Simple Plan t-shirt, just staring. I had no problem with this punk-rock style, but had never seen so many people in one place, dressed in that particular way. I found it somewhat fascinating.

As we explored the concert grounds, we watched several bands perform. For me, Simple Plan was my main concern, that was the whole reason I was there. However, I found many other bands just as good, if not better. Kristin and I dropped off our parents at reverse daycare, where they sat in an air conditioned igloo/tent and we ran off to the mosh pits.

After a very long day jumping around in the crowds of screaming fans and walking about in the sun, we were all worn out. It was then that we drug ourselves toward the car, for the distant drive home.