Promises & Presale Codes

My dad always taught me that giving your word is like making a promise. So I don't like saying yes to requests that I'm not sure I can accomplish - especially not to my loved ones.

Last year, I told my husband I would get us tickets to the U2 concert. On the day the tickets went on sale at 10 AM - I had a meeting. Thinking that I would be able to get the tickets when I got back, I didn't worry about it. When I finally had time to buy the tickets, it was all gone - at least all the price points my husband and I were comfortable with were.

When they scheduled a 2010 concert in Anaheim, I knew I had to get tickets for me and my husband. I found a fan site that gave out presale codes to subscribers and obtained one. Five days before the show would be on sale to the general public, starting at 6:55 AM PST I waited patiently in front of my computer for 7 AM when I could order tickets. Not really having that much of a budget for concerts, my husband and I had already discussed the ticket prices we were comfortable with. And I was secretly hoping that that price level would give us access to the field - even if it was standing room only - because that way we could squeeze in as close to the stage as we wanted. At that very reasonable price (cheaper than most Filipino artists' concerts here in the US), I got field access!!!

I consider it a very early Christmas gift to my husband and me. U2 is one of the bands we really wanted to see live - he probably has seen them before, but this will be my first time. So hopefully, if all goes well, we'll see you at the Angel Stadium in June 2010!