Serious Thread: How Has *NSYNC Impacted Your Life?

[lost_n_justin's_smile]

I got thinking about this last night while trying to fall asleep in my dorm room.

We had that thread yesterday about the guys calling it quits. Now I'll be the first one to say that I hope that doesn't happen anytime soon, but it got me thinking. If they did choose to go their separate ways and not record together anymore, I'd be fine with that because I have all the incredible memories they've given me to look back on. I'd be sad, sure, but the happiness they've given me over the last five years far outweighs the sadness I would feel.

How has *NSYNC impacted my life? I don't know where to start.

My fascination began with *NSYNC began in 1998, my friend had bought their first album and she made me listen to it over the phone one night. Right then I was hooked. I bought their album, and soon after, their Disney Special was on. That cemented my love for them. At first, I only liked them because I thought Justin was cute, but over the years it went so much deeper than that. Their music was what I would lisdten to when I was sad and needed to have a good cry, or when I was jumping witrh joy over a happy ocassion in my life. I could relate so well to the lyrics in their songs, it was almost scary.

Of course I will always remember my first and only concert. It was hot and we almost drove through a tornado to get there, but I'll always be proud to say I was one of 50,000 people to see them at the Pontiac Silverdome on July 31, 1999. At that time that was the biggest crowd they had ever performed for. I couldn't hear or talk for a week, and they looked like ants from where I was sitting, but I was in the same room with them and it felt like they were singing to me. That meant the world to me. I remember having tears in my eyes as they sang "God Must Have Spent..." The song sends chills down my spine anyway, but hearing it performed live is an unforgettable experience.

As I've said many time before, the guys also gave me the opportunity to talk with the wonderful people here at LD. I keep thinking about what my life would be like if I hadn't been searching for concert tickets and stumbled upon this wonderful place. You guys have been with me and supported me through some of my darkest days, and you celebrated with me as I've experienced some of life's great milestones. I honestly don't know where I would be without everyone here. It's been
wonderful talking to the whole different range of people that post here. My favorite, and most rewarding LD moment occured on August 17th 2003 when pinky and PJ and I finally looked into each other's eyes and hugged for the first time. When you've have been communicating with someone online for nearly four years, it is a wonderful feeling to finally meet and hug them. It is something everyone should be given the opportunity to experience at least once in their life.

So if *NSYNC were to end tomorrow, I would still have all my precious memories. Memories of the different haircuts, clothing styles, funny and just plain stupid quotes, bloopers, concerts, MTV specials, interviews, great lyrics, touching songs, "Gifts", LD missions, quote wars, and the occasional serious thread about why we respected the guys. I will always remember all the joy their music has brought to me. But most of all I will have memories of how happy all five of them looked when they were singing for us, the fans.

My only wish is that I could thank them. Pinky gave me that opportunity when she put that poem I wrote for JC into the book, but I want to look each of them in the eye and say those two simple words: "Thank you." Thank you for having a dream and having the courage to go after it, thank you for not giving up when it looked like the odds were stacked against you. Thank you for giving it your all in performances night after night, when I'm sure you would've rather been out doing normal guy stuff. Thank you for letting us have tiny glimpses into your private lives, thank you for the Meet 'N Greets and autograph signings. Thank you for being gracious to your fans even on your worst days, and thank you for the countless hours you have devoted to children through your charity work. But most of all, thank you for the music and thank each of you for being you. This is what we truly cherish: the memories.

Thank you guys. We love you forever.

Lanie

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[dirrty_flirt]

^^ that brought tears to my eyes and really got me thinkin on how they've helped me through my life these past years, there's so many hard times in my life that their music helped me through i can't name them all.I know through them i've made many friends, i remember my friend and i forcin her sisters slumber party to watch some nsync thing cause there was only one tv, I remember listenin to their music through joy,sorrow,anger, jus wantin to hear their voices like lost_in_justin's_smile said i too could always relate with their lyrics it kinda freaked me out sometime how they could sing these songs that are jus wat i'm thinkin.
i started on nsync when my friend was in Germany and she heard their signle went out and got it and sent it to me sayin that i would like it and she told me who they were and i was like "THAT"S JC!!!"so i started on them cause of jc but then i jus loved them all.Big thanks to my friend for sending it to me.
Now that I really think back on it it's would be really sad to hear them say their final good bye as a group but it was nice while it lasted.I don't think any other group has had as big as impact on my life as nsync has.

ok i've babbled on like i know these people :p (i wish)

~G~

[Katlin]

Aww Lanie. That was so touching! :D

Let's see. Where to begin. For the last 5 years...my life has basically revolved around the guys. As stupid as it sounds, they have kept me out of trouble. When it seemed like everyone else at school was out partying and doing typical stupid teenage stuff, I was at home watching *NSYNC on TV, listening to some music from the boys, or counting down the days till my next *NSYNC adventure.

Their concerts have brought me closer to my parents. At least one of them has been with me at every concert. They get to enjoy some good music, as well as getting to know a little bit more about my life.

The boys have also taken me to some places I've never would have gone to if it weren't for them. Orlando, Las Vegas, Miami, NYC. All great places and great *NSYNC memories.

More importantly, they've helped me to make some great friends. My best friend Megan and I were already close, but the boys have brought us closer. I know I can always go with her to pick up a new CD, bring her along for a magazine run when Justin's on the cover of something, and if I'm watching some random *NSYNC TV appearance and the phone rings as soon as its over, I can guarantee that its Megan calling to talk about it. Then there is each and every one of you. Lauren, Kim, Lanie, Kat, Em, H.o, and all the rest of you. Y'all mean the world to me and I can't imagine not having you guys to talk to.

So big thanks to the boys for playing such a big part in my life. :love:

[lost_n_justin's_smile]

Thanks:D

But I just wrote most of it while I was sitting here at the computer...

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[princessKAT]

Let's see....I didn't quite get into the NSYNC mania as early as some...but I remember around the time NSA came out "Bye Bye Bye" had just come out on the radio and it was my sr yr in hs. We were waiting for my stats teacher to come in (who also happens to be my best friend's mom so she's like a 2nd mom to me) anyway the radio was on and BBB was on and this boy Matthew grabbed my hand and was like c'mon let's do the dance to this! I totally didn't know the dance so I just watched him for a second and then started (attempting anyway) to mimic his dance. Apparently I was doing it wrong, he got behind me and showed me how to do the yanking of the head thingie and then we were golden. Our teacher let us dance for awhile and then we started. Later on that night as I was doing my homework I heard the song on the radio and then the dj was like "...and that was NSYNC" and I was like :blueeek: THAT was NSYNC?! I totally didn't know!! and that sold me. Everyone at school had their cd...and I kept borrowing it...I started warming up before track practice with the cd in fact kept listening to it everywhere. I went on sr. retreat and someone lost it and she was offering $20 to anyone who found it! I was like damn this cd really must be worth something...and right afterwards that weekend I finally went out and bought my own copy. And that's when the madness began.... :) I've only been to 2 of their concerts but they were the most fun I've ever had in my life. The 1st resulted in front row tix (PO) with my friend from work and we STILL reminice around the fun times we had to this day. The other was for the Celeb tour and I went to that with my roomies and that was fun too...so I guess that these guys have given me fond memories and some great music to chill to. I ALWAYS pop in one of their cds when I'm stressed or angry or in a great mood...when we take road trips, they aren't complete until we've listened to at least one NSYNC cd. People have quit questioning if they're riding in the car with me cuz they just KNOW and have to accept it :biggrin:

and that's my story

[Gina Knight]

I was a Jordan Knight fan who went to see him when he opened for NSYNC and I was planning on leaving afterwards, but I decided to stay at the show to check out these boys. I had bought their first cd only a few weeks before in hopes I would know at least a song or two before the show. Well when they did Sailing I was speechless for they did an awesome job remaking it.

That is a short version on how I got into NSYNC. What has kept me loving these boys is not only the music, but the fact because of their music I have been able to make some fantastic friends over the years from all part of the country. I enjoy going to their shows to meet people...and the guys have brought out my creative personality again. Plus through them I have been able to do things that I never thought I would have the chance to...being a part of that Christmas Special three years ago is a very special memory to me.

Also meeting them the times I have...they are really great guys. LOL I will never forget the time Nikki and I ran into Joey at Fifth Avenue in Florida Mall and he was looking at purses.

Anyways mainly I enjoy their music, their performances, JC (LOL), and the friends I have made because of them.

Memories keep me alive these days. I laugh when I think of times with Dawnie in Indianapolis, her and Space in Orlando, NeeCee us in Indy and Cincinnati, and Summer (Space and Dawn's partner in crime). And the times with Sleepyfreak. Just a few I met through here. :)

[BrianWilly]

http://www.geocities.com/chudiza/why.html

*NSYNC has been my favorite group for upwards of four years now, I believe...I don't see them not being my favorite group for quite some time.

Plus, they brought me to this cool place where I met all these cool people:biggrin:.

[farm_girl]

So if *NSYNC were to end tomorrow, I would still have all my precious memories.

Yup. :biggrin: It's been a crazy ride... and may it continue for atleast a bit longer because I'm definitely not ready to give it up.

...and I think my siggie sums it up too. ;)

[GoalGrl21]

I've been a fan of them since 1997, so I'm heading towards my 6th year mark later on this month. I found out about them through a pen pal of mine from Germany. She sent me a CD and told me that these guys were great. At first I was hesitant, but I haven't looked back since.

Several CDs, concerts, stupid remarks, friends, good times, bad times later... They're still here. And I haven't lost any respect for them. They've brought so many people into my life that I wouldn't have had met or talked to and allowed me to invest time (and of course... money) into something worthwhile.

And as much as it hurts me to say this, I'm not nearly as big of fan as I used to be. It bothers me because I see so many people who are just as big of fans as they were, or even moreso. And at times I wonder if it was lust or possibly simple infatuation that caused me to go out and buy everything I could. But I'm happy that they were such a huge part of my life because I don't think I would have grown in the way I did. I have a lot of good memories, along with bad ones, but I'm happy. And content.

[grace701]

I haven't replied to this thread because I've been thinking about what to write...lol. Last night, I told myself that's it tomorrow I'll write something and this morning I told myself to whip out the Debut Album for old times sake. When I heard "Tearin' Up My Heart" it brought back so many memories and it took me back to the first time I saw *NSYNC....

I was watching TRL on MTV one night and saw the video. I had just gotten into BSB, so I thought they were kinda like BSB, copying them. But I loved the song and I loved the video so much I went out and bought their cd. I would listen to it everyday on my way to school or home, same with BSB. I always had them with me. Slowly, but surely, I started to listen to *NSYNC more and BSB less. And I think that's where my obsession started. ;)

*NSYNC has been there to liven me up when I'm down. They helped me when I was clueless and couldn't figure out what to major in. They made me realize what I had to go for. That I shouldn't give up, to always follow my dreams. And for that I went out and got my ass an *NSYNC flame tattoo to always remind me that I shouldn't give up.

A few years back I found a non-cancerous cyst in my breast. During the surgery, I was crying my butt off. And I started to sing (in my head :) ) *NSYNC songs and they calmed me down, but nothing like when I started to sing "Sailing." Hearing their voices sing that song, gets me everytime.

Like Lanie, I bumped into LD while getting tickets and met all of you. And CFTC V Chicks I wanted to really hug y'all to death, but I kept my cool. It's incredible how a group of guys who don't know us at all, who don't understand the impact they have on our lives, have created friendships that may perhaps last all of our lives. I know that if I ever need to talk to anyone I can come here and know someone will be there. This has become our safe haven, our home.

I can honestly say that if they break up, no matter how heart-broken I'll be, I'll be happy that at least we got years of *NSYNC fun. I'm happy to know that they've succeeded and have been able to shut up those critics saying that "boybands" won't last. (As my sig says, they're "here to stay." :) ) I'm happy to know that they are respected and are credited for being great musicians. They've done what no other group has been able to do thus far besides the Jackson 5.

I'm just grateful to be apart of the *NSYNC phenomenon. I'm happy I've met you guys. I'm happy that after 5 years, I finally got to talk to JC. :love:

I'm not happy that I'm in debt because of them, but they are worth it! ;)

[Tiki]

I've been a fan of Nsync since 1998....I worked at a daycare and a coworker of mine went on a trip to see this "new group" at a few fair shows around the PNW, and when she got back she came into my room and was telling me all about the trip and showing me her pics. Then a couple weeks later my parents and brother kept telling me about this group they saw on the Disney channel and how I had to sit down and watch it with them some night. I was 18 at the time so I was doing a lot of partying, and didn't have time to sit down and watch TV. Well one night I was finished getting ready before my roommate so I went out into the living room to see what my family was up to and they were like "Tiki sit down and check these boys out." So I sat down and I was like "Hey those are the guys _____(coworker) met a few weeks ago." So I sat down and watched and was immediately hooked.

They've gotten me through really some hard times, and to this day whenever I'm having a down day I just pop in one of their cds and while they're singing all is good. They're that escape from reality when things are starting to become too much.

I've met a lot of awesome people because of them, I've been to cities I probably never would have gone to if it weren't for them, I've made some great friends thanks to them, and I have a ton of memories to last a lifetime.

Like farmy said it's been a crazy ride, but I wouldn't change it for the world and I'm not ready to give it up just yet.

[Just4ashley21]

Well... i have been a fan of NSYNC since the Disney Concert and have been hooked every since.... like most of you know, i was a Disney junkie and grew up watching MMC so i had been a fan of JC and Justin since i was 8. (scary thought) When i saw them on the stage for the first time during the Disney Concert I just fell in love with the whole group!


Like Lanie, I bumped into LD while getting tickets and met all of you. And CFTC V Chicks I wanted to really hug y'all to death, but I kept my cool. It's incredible how a group of guys who don't know us at all, who don't understand the impact they have on our lives, have created friendships that may perhaps last all of our lives. I know that if I ever need to talk to anyone I can come here and know someone will be there. This has become our safe haven, our home.


I couldn't have said that better myself.... I bumped into LD the same way and yes... CFTC was my first time to meet any of you and I can't even explain the feelings!.... This is our home.

And yes... like Farmy and Tiki said....
it's been a crazy ride, but I wouldn't change it for the world and I'm not ready to give it up just yet.

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