by melissacruz on June 26, 2009
I am still deeply sadden by the news I found out at work yesterday, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at around 330pm PST, the news that Michael Jackson was dead. As someone walked into my office and said Michael Jackson died, I immediately picked up my phone to look on Twitter to see what tweeples were saying. My whole timeline was filled with mixed news, one that MJ was dead and another that he was in a coma. I then went to my computer online to CNN.com and their headlines read, “Michael Jackson has been taken to the hospital,” but would not confirm that he was dead. It took a few moments before it was actually confirmed that Michael Jackson had indeed passed. I was in complete shocked and felt like I was being told that a close family member had died. I had an anxiety type feeling in my chest and and my eyes became watery. I turned on the radio and the marathon of MJ’s songs were playing in tribute.
I have been a fan of Michael Jackson’s since I was about 5 years old. My very first concert, was Michael Jackson’s BAD World Tour in 1988. I remember the concert so vividly in my head and that I was sitting near a speaker and was far from the stage because I had to look at the monitor in order to see him. My mom had taken my brother and I because we both were such huge fans of Michael Jackson. 
MJ was an idol to both my brother and I and we always performed his songs. My brother had dressed as Michael Jackson for Halloween that year and I was Tina Turner. We kept the costumes and we along with our cousins, choreographed a signed language performance of ”We are the World” to share at Christmas time to our family. It’s amazing that I was so young, but yet I remember it so well, it was a great moment in my life.
I was 13 years old in 1993 when Michael Jackson was being accused of molestation of a minor. I didn’t want to believe that Michael Jackson really did this to a child. I was hoping that the results would prove that MJ was innocent. I just remember being told that he was not going to go to jail, I was excited. In 2005, when Michael was again being charged with child abuse, I was more informed on the situation. Jackson verdict was not guilty on all accounts, which relieved me but many still believed he was guilty.
I have always admired Michael Jackson for his talent and support he gave to charities. Even though Michael Jackson did change in appearance from when I first became a fan and his mental state at times was unstable, I have always had respect for him. A few of my favorite songs of Michael Jackson’s are “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Wanna Be Starting Something” and “PYT.”
I am still in shock to think that Michael Jackson is dead and will no longer be coming back for an encore. I also find it a bit ironic that he had named his London concert, “This is it.” Although, MJ did not live to start the first day of his London concert, we can still say this is it for Michael Jackson, as he ended his time with us on earth. I will truly miss Michael Jackson and the entertainment and love be gave to so many.
by melissacruz on May 15, 2009
I have been to three Dodger games this season, once for Opening Day, April 13, again on May 2 then again on May 4. This year was the first year that I attended opening day for the Dodgers and it was soooo much fun! Some friends and I rented a party bus and hung out in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium to do a little tailgating. The game was sold out but I think the majority of the people that were there had came to party, rather than to actually watch the game. I know I was one of them, the Dodgers won, but I don’t recall the game.
The game on May 2 against the Padres was firework night. The game was very slow and the score was zero to zero up until the bottom of the 9th inning, when the Dodgers had bases loaded and the Padres walked the batter, forcing the Dodgers to score and win the game 1-0. The firework show was nice and all the fans that were in the lower sections were able to sit on the grass on the field to watch the show.
The game on May 4 was against the Arizona Diamondbacks, this was a much more interesting game. Manny Ramirez and Andre Ethier scored back to back homeruns. Of course this game was prior to Manny being suspended, which is a whole other blog post to talk about.
I’m planning on getting tickets to the Dodger game when they play the Angels. My son is an Angels fan so he is wanting me to take him a game.
by melissacruz on May 11, 2009
I attended KIIS FM Wango Tango this year and have been attending each year since 2006. Wango Tango for those of you that do not know, is a concert put together by the radio station KIIS FM in Los Angeles. Ryan Seacrest is the host of the morning show for KIIS FM from 5am-10am PST.
Last year was the first year that I took my daughter with my to Wango Tango and that was only because Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus were there. My daughter was very excited to attend this year’s Wango Tango that I was able to brive her. I know that is not good parenting but hey it worked.
The performers at this years concert were Pitbull, Black Eye Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Flo Rida, Lady Gaga, All-American Rejects, Soulja Boy Tellem, Kevin Rudoff, and Jamie Foxx. My daughter loves KIIS FM music but I believe the pre-concert festivals exhausted her. My daughter was asleep by the time the third performer came on stage so I guess she had more fun when the Jonas Brothers were there. I thought this years show was better than last years and I guess because it wasn’t the Disney Channel’s characters.
by melissacruz on April 21, 2009
Last night, I attended Britney Spear’ Circus
concert at the Honda Center in Ahaheim, CA. I sat in the 4th row after the VIP section. The view was awesome!!!! The Pussy Cat Dolls opened up for Britney Spears. This concert was Britney’s 3rd performance in California, her first two being at the Staple Center on Friday and Saturday.
The Pussy Cat Dolls opened up the show, I believe they sang about 5-6 songs, so their performance seem really short but they did a great job as well! Nicole Scherzinger is so hot, I want her body…one day!!! 
I had been waiting since January for this day, I don’t care what anyone says, but I love Britney!! I know she may does not sing her songs live, but she is an amazing performing, along with her dancers! The theme of tour was a “Circus” and had acts from jugglers, contortionist, and magicians. I of course was tweeting from the show because I was so excited to be there. It was a great experience plus her fans are always entertaining as well. Although, as we experience last night, some can be annoying, by screaming her name non-stop and telling her how much they love her as if she could hear them.
I definitely recommend everyone attend a Britney concert if they ever get a chance.
by melissacruz on April 1, 2009
I have been fooled may times before on April Fools Day but I am putting my guards up very high for the next 23 hours. Two years ago a friend @mikemarquez trick me into thinking that I won a radio station contest.
I use to always call up to try and win contests on the radio. I have won $500 from a birthday game , concert tickets to Jingle Balls, Office Invasions, all from 102.7 KIIS FM. I had entered a contest to have my bills paid and my friend Mike decided that he was going to fool me. I was in school at the time and my friend Mike texted me and told me to call KIIS FM because they called my name to have my bills paid. I didn’t think twice because I had won so many other times before I didn’t have any doubt. I jumped out of class and went into the hall way and called the radio station. It rang a few times before a woman answered it and I said, “Hello, this is Melissa Cruz and you called my name for the Pay My Bills contest.” The woman on the other line stood quiet for a bit and said no we did not and she gave me the name of the person she called and it was a Michelle something. I said are you sure my friend just called me and said he heard my name called. As I was waiting for the woman to answer, it hit me that I was just punked!!!! I started to laugh and told the woman that I was just fooled, she began to laugh and we hung up.
I believe this was one the worse April Fools joke that was played on me. At least the joke that sticks fresh in my mind. I am determined not to be fooled this year!!! To everyone out there that thinks they will get me, think again!!!! I am no fool, at least for today! 
by melissacruz on March 31, 2009
I went out to The Standard, Downtown, on Saturday night and it was fun! At first it sucked trying to get in because there was a line but as we were waiting a guy in a suit came up to us and told us to come to the front of the line. I thought it is a ploy to get us out of line and lose our spot, but figured I would follow him and take a chance. Apparently, the guy had came to The Standard with three other guys and the security told them in order for them to get in, they needed to bring girls with them. We were the lucky girls!!!! Thank you Caesar from Chino!!!! We were in the right place at the right time! 
We were meeting friends that were having a gather inside the hotel room. After about an hour, we were trying to get to the roof but got lost. After taking the wrong elevator to the roof and starting back at the bottom, we finally arrived at the top. My friend had never been to The Standard so had to show her the hershey shaped beds, she loved them. I love the view from the roof top bar, just seems so peaceful and unreal. The Standard is nice because its not a crazy club but a very cozy bar with dancing and chill people.
by melissacruz on March 29, 2009
I went to the Los Lobos concert at the Conga Room on Friday night and it was good show. We started off with dinner at the Boca, which in my opinion was not that great! The restaurant is small and has a homely feeling which was cool but the the menu was not that large and the food was not worth the price. Although, at dinner we sat next to Los Lobos so we were entertained for a bit.
The Conga Room is now located at LA LIVE in downtown LA. The concert was standing admission so it was cool to be able to get close to the stage to watch Los Lobos perform. Normally, Los Lobos does not perform their famous song, “La Bamba” but they did for us on Friday.
The band took a little too many breaks during the concert but other than that did a great job performing!!
by melissacruz on March 22, 2009
I have not written a post since March 7, that is a long time in blog time. I just haven’t been on the computer as much as I use to, guess that can be both good and bad. Lets see, since March 7th, Terrance Howard’s birthday has come and gone, I have been to Vegas and back, and went bowling with co-workers, and attended March Madness Concert at The Citizen’s Bank Arena in Ontario CA.
If you know me, then you know that I love Terrance Howard…a lot!!!! Terrance celebrated his 40th birthday on March 11, wish I could have wished him a Happy Birthday in person, but it’s all good, one day!
I was back in Vegas from March 13-March 16 for Baker to Vegas (B2v). The night life was really fun but can’t say so much for the day time. The people I hung with, I won’t mention any names, were not very productive when the sun was out. It kind of sucked because I like to walk around while in Vegas, it’s not just about the nightlife! Friday night, we went to a club in The Rio, which was pretty fun. My second night, we went to Tryst inside the Wynne then after went gambling at the roulette tables. I did pretty well for it being my first time playing this game in Vegas. Our third night, we went to the Baker to Vegas Main event party at Tao inside the Venetian. Overall, had a good time although could have been better since I was in Vegas.
My department at work decided to all go bowling this past Friday, after work. It was fun and we all enjoyed ourselves. It seemed that the people that have never bowled did pretty well. We may be starting our own league pretty soon.
After my bowling time with my co-workers I met some friends for March Madness Concert at The Citizen’s Bank Arena in Ontario CA. The performers were, E-40, Baby Bash, Frankie J, Lil John and of course the main event was Pitbull. The concert was amazing and I was dancing the whole time. Pitbull made up for the concert he had at Club Nokia a few weeks back.
This has been a very short summary of what I have been up to the last 2 weeks. I will try and stay on top of my blogging from now on.
by melissacruz on March 7, 2009
I celebrated my 29th birthday last week (Feb 27) and am really sad that this is my last year in my 20s. I never would have imagine that I would be entering my 30s.
I know that the 30s are not old, but it still entering another chapter in my book of life! I had a great birthday, it started off with walking into work and my c0-workers had decorated my cubicle with balloons and such. My co-workers also brought in my favorite breakfast treat, bagels with cream cheese..yum!!! My boss gave me a white orchid, which is my favorite flower.
I received Edible Arrangements for the first time, which by the way are amazingly fresh and tasteful!!
My mom took my kids and I to dinner at Shogun in Pasadena, a very nice Chinese restaurant for families. The chefs cooks right in front of you and you are joined with other guests. I had a very nice 29th birthday and hope to have many more like this one! Thanks again to everyone who contributed to making me feeling special on my birthday!!
by melissacruz on February 18, 2009
Tonight was the first live show of Season 8 on American Idol and it was great. The people that stood out to me were Danny Gokey, Tatiana Nicole Del Toro and Jackie Tohn.
I’m sure it is obvious why Danny stood out to me, he is just amazing!!! Danny is likable and has an awesome voice! Not to mention cute, he has a Robert Downey Jr. look to him.
As for Tatiana Nicole Del Toro, she stood out to me because I was waiting for her annoying personality to come out, but it never did. Tatiana sang a Whitney Houston song and did pretty well with it. I thought for sure once she was finished singing she was going to give off her annoying laugh, but it never came out. The judges were even trying to yank it out of her and she would not budge. Tatiana said that her friends called her out, telling her that she was not acting herself when she was all giddy. Things that make you go hmmmmmm!! Was it all an act??
The final contestant that stood out to me was Jackie Tohn, mainly because I could not understand her outfit! Jackie’s feet looked huge with her tight spandex pants and sneakers!!! I thought Jackie did a nice job singing and love her rocker voice but could not really look past the sneakers! I know it may just be her look and wanting to stand out and be different but the outfit was just hard on my eyes.
Overall, I was really into the show tonight and can’t wait for the next batch of contestants. I am also watching my email closely for my tickets to a taping. I have gone almost every season to a live show and will for sure not be passing this year up!
