Dear Jack, I'll write you as a friend...

Last Night was an experience that I will most certainly never forget. I went to a screening of "Dear Jack", a documentary that chronicles the journey of Andrew McMahon by Andrew McMahon as he finishes Jack's Mannequin's first album "Everything In Transit" only to be diagnosed with Acute Leukemia on the very same day.The rest of the documentary shows the months of treatment that followed, some of which was especially disturbing. It was really hard for me to see him like that...in such a weak and helpless state. I'm so used to seeing the Andrew we all know and love...the Andrew that I saw on Monday.I did somewhat prepare myself for what I would see...but I definitely cried my eyes out throughout the whole thing. It sends such a powerful message and I appreciate Andrew and his music so much more from watching what he went through...and to see him handle it with such strength,positivity, and courage and come out on the other side it one of the most inspiring things I've ever witnessed. I feel blessed to have been in his presence. Afterwards he came out to answer questions from us.I was so emotionally high from the movie, not to mention the fact that I was the closest I've ever been to Andrew...something that I've wanted for SO long.But as he began to leave I finally pulled myself together and called out his name and said "Andrew you're a genius!!" to which he spun around and blew me the biggest kiss! I am still replaying it in my head. I know that sounds terribly pathetic of me to say....but you have no idea how much I've wanted to haveI interaction with him! and how long I've waited for it! Of course I reacted like a mature adult...NOT! I freakin squealed like a little school girl! I know one day I'll be able to actually have an exchange of words with him, but for now, that one moment for what it was and how it made me feel is more than enough.

And so on that note...Andrew McMahon week has now come to a close. I cannot wait for him to come back to New York City.It will be a whole different ballgame for us next time.

Andrew, if you ever read this, I just want to tell you that you are one of the most amazing individuals I have ever gotten the chance to see.I admire your strength and your positivity SO much, it is almost too much for me to handle the fact that you are also a fucking brilliant artist and musician. You inspire me in a million different ways both musically and personally and I feel so lucky to be able to place you among my heroes. Thank You for teaching me lessons that I will never forget for the rest of my life.I love you.


Song Of The Moment: Dear Jack- Jack's Mannequin