Lately, I’ve been asking myself a question that honestly feels a little uncomfortable to admit out loud. What happens when the thing that used to make you feel the most like yourself… doesn’t hit the same anymore?
Opinion Blog Posts
Review: “@HowieD: Back In The Day” is a damn good time
To say I was excited about this play is an understatement since it was going to be in my home city! As it got closer I admit I was worried that we had overhyped and no matter how good it was, the play and my city couldn’t hold up! But I am proud to say I was oh so wrong!
Fandom Life: How to save for @BackstreetBoys events and not go broke
Let’s be real - while the boys are like no other and are always, 1000% worth it, they caaannn come with a steep price...
Personal: Fandom life is great, but be careful who you trust
When I first started out in the Backstreet Boys fandom, back in the days of 1998 where Yahoo! Chat was the main communication tool before AOL chatrooms and long before the days of social media, I was very wary online. I never posted pictures of myself. I never did any of that.
Thoughts: Can we get a real @BackstreetBoys/@ShaniaTwain duet?
Am I the only one that needs a real Backstreet Boys/Shania Twain duet?
Seriously it’s a real question. It’s been almost 22 years since we had the pleasure of seeing Shania Twain sing “From This Moment On” (her duet with country singer Bryan White) with the Backstreet Boys.
When you get Fangirl Q&A’s from Non-@BackstreetBoys fans
“I wish I was as dedicated and loyal to ANYTHING in my life as you are to the Backstreet Boys.” – Former Co-Worker
Whether she meant it as a compliment or not, my former co-worker expressed a sentiment shared by many colleagues and friends in my life. And, as with most foreign concepts, there is a lot of curiosity around what it means to be a Backstreet Boys “fangirl.” Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions from people outside the fandom and my best responses (feel free to adapt and recycle where appropriate!).
Review: On the road with @AJ_McLean and ATCK
ATCK is just another outlet for AJ's creativity and self-expression, only this time, he's added friends! I might be...
Thoughts: 40 Reasons I Love @NickCarter
When I think of Nick, so many amazing things come to mind. Now, this may not be an entire list (is there such a thing?),...
Personal: @KerryLynS130 shares her favorite @NickCarter memories; what’s yours?
It's Nick Carter Week! In honor of Nick turning 40 today, we are celebrating him all week long here at...
First Impression of a Backstreet Boy: @AJ_McLean
Author’s Note: I have warm, fuzzy feelings when I think about each Backstreet Boy. This will be part of an ongoing series...
Why a @BackstreetBoys Choreography Work Out Video Needs to be a Thing
It’s a new year. New year, new you, right? Yep, same old, same old, time to get back into the gym and into your workout routine. Well, I am being serious about it in 2020, anyway.
Thoughts: How writing @BackstreetBoys fan fiction changed my life
When I was in high school, I used to write stories on my word processor. I know, I’m talking old school. It was like a...
Thoughts: Hey @BackstreetBoys, you should totally drop a surprise album!
Imagine waking up from a good night’s sleep, picking up your phone and seeing this headline: “Backstreet Boys release...
Thoughts: We loved the DNA World Tour, but want another @BackstreetBoys Vegas residency!
It’s that time of the year. It’s January. The holidays and time well spent with our families and loved ones are now over. We are all back to work and classes, our same old routine that gets boring over time if it is redundant. What do we even have to look forward to now?
Thoughts: I feel the need, the need for a @BackstreetBoys Cruise announcement
The last time a Backstreet Boys cruise was announced was last decade. I know, that sounds drastic considering it...
First Impressions of a Backstreet Boy: @NickCarter
1996. The year I became a fan. I can tell you that this wasn’t the year that I fell head over heels for Nick Carter. Nick and I are 8 years, 8 months and 2 days apart. He’s the youngest member of the Backstreet Boys and he was my least favorite member for the longest time. Sure, I loved him like I loved the others but I just didn’t get what the big deal was. Why did every girl fawn over this kid? Even if I was still a kid myself, I personally liked tall, dark and old as dirt…sorry Kev.
2,500 Miles Apart: How One Facebook Post Brought Us (and the @BackstreetBoys) Together
Hey, fellow fangirl! We’re Britt + Kelsey. Before we dive into posting on the reg here, we wanted to take a minute to...
Fangirl Problem: Noticing similarities between @NickCarter and @ElvisPresley
Since I was a little girl, I have been a fan of Elvis Presley. Why? I don’t know. He died just under three years before I...
Howie Dorough’s “Back in the Day:” Why Omaha and other local tidbits for upcoming visitors
Many fans were very excited when they heard the announcement of Howie Dorough's play...but that quickly turned to...
The Ones the Got Away: Backstreet Boys Songs that Should Have Been Singles
26 years (and 8 months+, but who’s counting?). 10 albums (yes, the red album freakin’ counts). 29 singles (35 if you...
First Impressions of a Backstreet Boy: @HowieD
To some people, he’s quiet and shy; and to some, he’s the life of the party. Unfortunately, my initial impression was that Howie blended in. He just existed to complete the band.
Thoughts: 2019 was what dreams are made of for @BackstreetBoys fans
Do you remember that song "What Dreams Are Made Of" from the "Lizzie McGuire Movie?" That's what I think of when I try to...
Things @BackstreetBoys Should Accomplish in the Next Decade
It's very rare that you see a group last as long as the Backstreet Boys have. In the next decade, the boys will celebrate...
Thoughts: I’ve been a @BackstreetBoys fan for more than half my life
Being a Backstreet Boys fan has been a big part of my life. 24 years of my life to be exact. When I think of this its...
Thoughts: Getting ready for a @BackstreetBoys show is stressful, but well worth it
“Hey, what are you doing today?” “Going to the concert.” “What are you up to now, though?” “...getting ready for the...
Backstreet Boys and Relationships – When your other half meets your boy
“Hey babe, did you hear anything about the next cruise?” These are words from my husband that I thought I’d never hear....
Concert shoes and how to feel fabulous at a Backstreet Boys event
It all started with a Michael Flattley concert in 1997. That’s right, not a Backstreet Boys concert (we’ll get into that...