It was four weeks ago exactly, August 1st 2012, when I landed in Minneapolis. I had waited all Summer to leave the mile high city to once again be in the presence of the one and only Jennifer Lopez. Never did I think I would end up traveling to Minnesota, but just as all my JLO adventures before, this was meant to be. I was lucky enough to find floor seats in Section 3 for the Minneapolis show at the Target Center, which was added to the tour a few weeks after the original dates went on sale. I made the purchase in May and immediately started counting down the days. I arrived at 10 am in Minneapolis and though no one asked, they knew why I was in town. I rocked my JLO concert tee from her tour in 2007. Instantly, many heads turned and many eyes stared!
After catching the Metro from the airport to downtown Minneapolis, I was reminded of my home in Denver. The public transit system in Minneapolis is very familiar to that of Denver. Once I walked around the city and found my hotel, my brother and I decided to go grab some food on the Nicolette Mall. This is the mall located in heart of the city reminiscent of 16th St Mall in the mile high, only with more high end stores. After eating we headed back to our hotel to get ready for JLO! I decided to wear my custom made Rocha Apparel sleeveless hoodie that had my autographed Rebirth cd cover on the back. If the hoodie didn't let people know my love for JLO, the signs I made were sure to. Just as in DC, I made some signs and had hopes that JLO would see them and read them once again.
Once we arrived to the Target Center we were ushered to our floor seats. Enrique was finishing up his set before JLO would grace us with her talent. Once we found our seats, I informed those seated next to, in front of and behind me that I would be holding my sign up and apologized for blocking their view. I also let them know I would be screaming uncontrollably so to be prepared. All were in good spirits and couldn't believe I had traveled from Denver, but my sign said it all. From Denver to Dance Again. I shared some brief stories of my JLO adventures and everyone complimented my hoodie. They had to agree, ARO Loves JLO!
After Enrique ended his set, the production staff begin setting up for Jennifer. Crew man built a three tier staircase and a curtain lifted letting all know who was about to blow the roof off the Target Center. After a small opening dance number from her male dancers dressed in tuxedos and top hats, the curtain dropped and the screams started. Her intro video showed her getting dolled up and ready for the concert while "Never Gonna Give Up," played. After the intro video, Jennifer was brought out on stage from the floor and greeted us all, "Hello LOVERS!" I couldn't stop saying OMG! What I waited for all Summer was going down. Jennifer kicked off her show with "Get Right," and brought it with her choreography. The JLO dancers were simply hypnotizing, all their moves were completely unified. Just right that the best entertainer in my opinion have the best dancers.
From beginning to end, Jennifer had me on my feet, dancing, screaming, singing, flashing my sign, and at one point bringing tears to my eyes. I will admit at times it was a bit challenging for me. I couldn't decide if I wanted to take pictures, record the greatness or hold my sign up high so she can see me. At the end of the day, I am glad I did all of the above. I was sure to capture the intro and her first song. From that point on I snapped pictures on one camera and took videos on another. Oh yes, ARO was very prepared. Not wanting to be restricted by a battery going dead, I took my modern day disposable camera, borrowed my older brothers and my little brother who joined me on this adventure had his camera in hand. I made sure to hold my sign up when JLO was on the end of the extension bringing her only feet away from me. Every time I screamed her name, it was like she looked in my direction and heard me, after of course seeing my sign!!
This was hands down the best concert I have ever been to. To quote my brother, "JLO really impressed me." Yes she brought her A game on this her first world tour. Not being restricted due to pregnancy, JLO was able to hit the dance routines hard and show off her one of a kind figure. It is hard to believe this woman is in her forties and gave birth to twins. I must say, Talent means nothing without discipline and JLO has tons! The concert ended after a little over an hour and I was left wanting more, more, more! After exiting the arena, I decided to hang out where three tour buses were lined up. I would have waited all night long, but security informed me that I had to leave. I did as I was told content that Jennifer had looked at me many times, seeing my signs and saying, "I see you!"
I was proud to see that other fans also had signs. I was the only fan with a dual sign. Both sides had messages on them. During her final song, "Dance Again," I didn't record at all I just simply held my sign, hollered and jumped. In this screen shot, also courtesy of Anitashealthblog video, JLO and Casper prepare for their hot breakdown. JLO again, looking right at me. From Denver to Dance Again, and I did just that. Peep the intro below and five links to more amazing JLO footage. In total I recorded fifteen videos all posted on Youtube / RochaInc3. Please note: ARO screams loudly and at times when no one else is. I just couldn't contain myself. Had to represent for Denver with all the Minneapolis LOVERS.
I will live, I will love and I continue to dance again. Looking forward to the future chapters in my JLO Love Story. Until then, enjoy!
Get Right - http://youtu.be/702PAXtBYfI Love Don't Cost - http://youtu.be/dTMuOTiiZa0
I'm Into You - http://youtu.be/i0OyPL5AtsI Ain't It Funny - http://youtu.be/BT0ucR3vK-4
Papi - http://youtu.be/uWv7_vWJFmc
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