To me, U2 is more than just a band! They are such an inspiration for me and many others as well, as they encourage us to be a better person, who live in a better world!
Here are some snaps I took during U2 the Joshua Tree Tour 2017
Enjoy ❤️
Happy faces :)
All photos were taken by iPhone 7 Plus, from our seat in Section 126, row 44, seat 13 and 14.
Just in case you haven't watched it, here's the video of With or Without You.
Sunday bloody sundaaaaay... The loud chorus echoed from every corner of Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, that night. Red lights were everywhere, bathing the fans who screamed on top of their lungs singing one of the hits from U2. Sunday Bloody Sunday was the perfect one to open another world tour. Another unforgettable night for those gathering in that stadium that night. Including my hubby and I. Bono, the Edge, Adam and Larry had clearly captivated our hearts. And the Joshua Tree Tour 2017 officially began.
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Beautiful discographic visuals during Vertigo, another hits of U
My hubby and I has been a huge fan of U2 since we don't know when.
We joined the fans club and has all its perks, including early access to information and concerts U2 has.
When we found out that U2 is coming to NYC, I directly put the notification on my calender of the first day they opened the ticket sales for fans. And we got it! I managed to get 4 tickets and we shared them with our dearest friends, Erma and Sendi.
So, Wednesday, 28 June 2017, a few days after Lebaran day, we all went to Metlufe Stadium, where it held the concert. With a littler drama here and there, including crazy traffic, long lines for parking and starving, we arrived at the venue at 8.30 PM, 10 minutes before the scheduled performance of U2. Obviously we missed the Lumineers, the opening band. But, what we can do.. we came directly from the office 😇😇.
After getting to our seat, get some water and food, we were so ready to enjoy the show.
And Bono, The Edge, Adam and Larry surely made a bang with Sunday Bloody Sunday as its opening song!
Then afterwards, hits after hits serenanded us, the fans, who were willing to sing a long all night long.
At the beginning, my hubby and I were wondering why the concert was a bit plain, without any videos or audiovisual as usual. Well, after two songs, our questions were answered and bang, there went the non-stop cool videos giving a stunning background of the band!
Love each and every one of them!
the one and only Bono..
Almost two full hours we were entertained by the band, singing our hearts out. They sang most of the hits like Sunday Bloody Sunday, Bad, In the name of love (Pride), Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, With or Without you, Where the Street Has No Name, Vertigo, and more.
Here's the video of one of our favorite U2 songs ever, at least for me and my hubby.
With or without you.
It was another incredible concert we attended here in New York/New Jersey.
The best way to see Manhattan is indeed from New Jersey.
Looking up the sky always make me pause and think.
Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
A.A. Milne
This photo was taken with iPhone 7 plus, on our way to Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, to watch U2 The Joshua Tree Concert 2017. Will tell you more on the next post :). Join us on Skyway Fridayand enjoy beautiful skies from many corners of the world
4th of July is coming! Time for the celebration... What's on the agenda?
And we have our early celebration here in Astoria.
That means fireworks! Every year, an early celebration for the independence day of the US is celebrated in Astoria Park. Usually, it is 4-5 days before the D-day, the 4th of July.
Fireworks, near the pool, perfect weather means picnic.
And that's exactly what we are doing. I was heading back home in hurry, at 7 PM, just to make sure I have enough time to prepare our mini picnic with the kids. The fireworks were launched at Astoria Park Lawn, on the Shore boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool. It has been organized by Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Inc and for sure it has always been our annual agenda. My kids love it! It's much more manageable for us than the real Macy's 4th of July fireworks where thousands of people are flocking at the same time :). Besides, since 2014, the 4th July was always during Ramadhan. Last year, however, we manages to sneak ourselves in for the 4th of July Fireworks in Astoria as well.
Here's my short video of the last part of the fireworks in 2017, when we had the big boom and sparkles. And some smiley faces too.
Astoria Park is indeed on of our favorite parks here in NYC.
Not only that it's so close to our home, it also has a great variety of facilities for families, like children playground, pool, basketball court, jogging track and more. Not to mention stunning view of the East River and 2 bridges, RFK Bridge and Hell's Gate bridge.
And this yearly celebration can be put in your agenda because it's fun and free indeed .
Well, rather a hot one ... but the kids just simply can't wait for the summer break.
Meanwhile, we had a wonderful celebration of Eid-al Fitri indeed!
The Frakarsas at the Open House
We had a Join Open House between the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia to New York and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations, my office.
Cheeers..photo was taken by Erma :)
Will share more stories, photos and video on the Joint Open House for sure.
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