Ever since the days of Can You Get Wit It, I have been a huge fan of Usher. Back then, it was more because he was around my age…and I was boy crazy!
As time passed, he has continued to NOT disappoint. Hit after hit, I was more in awe of his talent, and in love with this image of who he was through his music. #HeMadeMeWanna #TakeItNiceAndSlow #ThenTworkItOut #LikedItMyWay #ToldMeIDidn’tHaveToCall #LaidOutHisConfessions #RemindedMe #ToLetItBurn #GotMeCaughtUp #InTheseBadHabits #SoMuchICouldScream #BecauseThereWasNoLimit #CuzHe’dAlwaysBeMyBoo #ThenMyBoyfriend #ToldMeWe’dBeLoversAndFriends #SinceTheDJGotUsFallingInLove #OMG! #ThosePapers #TheLoveInTheClub #ThrewUpThePeaceSign #AndNeverWastedMyTime #SoWeRemainedGoodGood #AllWhileStandingNextToMe #AndDoingNothingWithoutMe
Fast forward to last year, when I heard he was going to be next up for a Las Vegas residency. I was like, now THIS man may get me on a plane for the first time since COVID.
Sadly, the residency came and went, and I wrote off being able to see him. I was content…sad…but content. THEN, it was like he felt my hurt…EXTRA SHOWS were added to his residency through the end of 2023.
Now, there are certain moments where you can say, I know where I was when… This was that! When I found this out, I set a reminder in my calendar to get my tickets AS SOON as they went on sale.
That Friday came, I was getting off work early, and the hubby asked if I wanted to go to lunch with him. I admit, I thought a little longer about going out to lunch during GO TIME, but I went ahead and accepted the lunch invitation. GO TIME came, and I started holding my place in line for several tickets as I worked with the hubby on which day to go. After we figured that out, I was putting my shoes on at the door, iPad in hand. I got in the passenger seat (can’t place this ticket order and drive!), and went through the steps to complete my order while the hubby drove us to lunch. I was not the best passenger or wife on the ride to lunch. I was laser focused on accomplishing the mission, and by the time we got to the restaurant…#ORDERCOMPLETED!
Fast forward again to December 2, 2023! After a night flight to Vegas, some casual walking around the Strip, and lunch at The Watch Bar, it was time!
Here are photos from one of the most memorable moments of my life…the day I got to see my 2nd hubby at his BEST show to date!
Now, I tried really hard to remain masked to protect myself. But needless to say, all my COVID rules went out the window when it was time to sing! #CaughtUp
I could not be more humble and grateful for the opportunity to see Usher in this capacity. I see him every time he comes to Chicago, but this was a once-in-a-lifetime show. #UsherLasVegas #MyWay #HeStillMakesMeWanna
Until next time, Mr. Raymond!
