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Why I am a Katycat for Life

August 22, 2014

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Why I am a Katycat for Life

I mean, she made me pinky promise, but more on that in a bit.

A couple weeks ago, my friend Katie and I headed to the Katy Perry concert. It happened to be a day and evening of record breaking rain with torrential downpours and flooded roads. Much of the area got six inches of rain. Six inches. Of rain. I suppose I should just be glad it wasn’t snow.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry

Despite that, Katie and I got to the Palace of Auburn Hills in record time. I think Dad thinks she has a lead foot 😉 We made our way to our seventh row floor seats right next to part of the stage. We went late, skipping the opening acts and miles of traffic.

Before long, Katy took the stage, kicking the show off with Roar and following with hit after hit. Even the handful of songs I didn’t know were excellent. I got into the rhythm of them right away and was singing along by the second chorus.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry

Katy interacted with the crowd a lot, particularly when the show progressed to the slower ballad section. She took a couple selfies, retrieved some letters from fans, gave away her guitar pick, and even gave one young fan a pizza to share with the crowd. She shared how she always appreciates the support of her fans and had us pinky promise to never break up with her. A promise I am happy to keep.

Videos, a DJ, and the back-up singers and dancers kept the crowd going during costume changes, while the massive stage provided constant opportunities for entertainment. I never knew where Katy or one of the member of the band or group of background dancers would pop up.

Katy Perry

Katy Perry

While Katy, her songs, and her dance moves were the clear star, the spectacle of it all made it an immersive experience, a feast for the ears and eyes. She asked the crowd to be present in the moment during the show. That is something I am happy to report I focused on. Yes, I took pictures and videos with my phone, but I also watched and took it all in, committing as much of it to memory as possible. Katy’s advice is applicable in all aspects of life.

There was plenty to take in with acrobats, Katy gliding across the stadium on a swing, parade style balloons, huge fabric butterflies, a War Horse style horse (very cool to see!), and many costume changes. I left with my voice gone and my ears ringing, just how I want to leave a concert. Plus I had a purse full of confetti in the shape of hearts, stars, and musical notes that I snatched from the air as it showered me. Who doesn’t need some confetti in their life?

Katie and Me

Going with my friend Katie was fantastic as well. It was so nice to have a night on the town with a fun friend who enjoyed the concert as much as me. We talked so much and had a blast. I am lucky to have Katie in my life!

Katy Perry

Katy Perry

All that happened made me in awe of the show and placed it as one of my favorite concerts. I realized the next day, recovering from a Katy Perry hangover, that as much as I loved the music and dancing, more than anything, I loved Katy herself. Part of her charm is that she is still normal, one of us, and she makes us feel as though any one of us could be her. This is not a knock on her skill, which is substantial and to be applauded, but a complement on the grace with which she has handled her fame, power, and celebrity status. Katy Perry is one cool cat!

Katy Perry

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: Concert, Detroit, Fun, Katy Perry

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Comments

  1. Debbie Eccard says

    August 22, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Great pictures and recap! Yes, Katy is pretty awesome! Glad you had fun!

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  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    hwo fun!!!! So glad that you had a blast and Katy Perry IS pretty cool 😛

    Reply
  3. Linda Bermingham says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Great pictures and glad you had so much fun!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 23, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks, Linda!

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:32 am

    What a beautiful compliment! I am not a huge fan of her music but must agree that she handles her fame spectacularly. Glad you had a good time!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 23, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks, Jessica! You should check out some of her music – I bet Aria would really enjoy it too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    August 23, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Great post, looks like a really fun concert!!

    Reply
  6. Terra Heck says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:47 am

    I’m not a die-hard fan of any singer but I think attending one of Katy Perry’s concerts would be a wonderful, fun experience with all that there is to see and take in.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:19 am

      It was definitely a fun experience. I think the whole crowd, young and old, enjoyed it! Thanks for visiting, Terra!

      Reply
  7. vanillasugarblog says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Fun fun fun!
    My friends saw her here in Boston and loved it immensely.
    Glad you had fun!

    Reply
  8. Liz says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    Sounds like a terrific night!!!

    Reply
  9. KATIE says

    September 2, 2014 at 10:21 am

    EXCEPTIONAL CONCERT! GREAT MEMORIES! INCREDIBLE FRIEND!
    THANKS LAURA,
    XOXO

    Reply
    • Laura says

      September 3, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      Totally agree! Thanks for going with me, Katie!

      Reply

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