Things We've Learned

Early in May, Brummitt and I ventured to Boca Raton to see a Kelly Clarkson concert. We decided that it would be a good idea to write down everything we had learned and when the trip was finished, found we had quite an extensive list with many valuable points which we feel must be shared with the world. So without further ado...

What We've Learned

A Children's Story

• Avoid Exit 129 like the plague
• Search harder for really small signs that delay you checking into your hotel by a half hour
• People should dress their age
• Orange shirts good, gray shirts bad
• Use a large woman as a battering ram to get to the front of the stage
• Don’t settle for conditioner
• It’s not MTV’s fault, it’s negligent parenting
• Bring earplugs for pre-concert music
• Take the price tag off roses as it’s tacky
• It’s virtually impossible to reinsert a rose
• Boca Raton = Giant U-Turn
• Boca Raton = Geriatric Ward
• Boca McDonald’s = Blasphemy
• Matching t-shirts get noticed but are creepy. Really creepy.
• Double check and look further into directions
• Exit 48B exists only when traveling north
• Boca Raton is “too good” for Steak and Shake
• Kelly Clarkson is a nice person in a non-fake (as in genuine) way.
• Kelly Clarkson performs for an hour and 15 minutes.
• Alcohol should not be served at a concert of an artist whose fan base is predominately fifteen and under
• Mosh pits are as common as jackalopes at a Kelly Clarkson concert.
• There’s no Subway on Exit 172
• Exit 173 is a recommended stop.
• On the whole, people are generally good
• Driving a net total of over 12 hours, traveling over 600 miles, and spending over $300 was completely worth it.