Simply, MTV Woodie Awards!

I have been quite lucky lately...this time VERY LUCKY!

This past week I had amazing opportunity to attend the 2008 MTVu Woodie Awards in New York City, It was an unforgettable experience, because not only was I attending my first MTV show, it was a televised awards show, I was front row alongside my friend Nick (whom I adore) and to make matters even better, it was my first time in New York City.

You may be asking yourself..."How did he get tickets?"- Well for the first time in my 19 years of existence, I applied for something and actually got it! I contacted MTV and requested tickets, to my surprise they approved! (Well I did apply to college and for a couple jobs here and there, but all in all, it was the first time I have one some sort of ticket) However, all things come with a catch, The show was on a Wednesday night.

My friend Nick and I were trying to get to New York City on a low budget, and when I say low, I mean broke College Student low. We managed to catch a free ride, with a fellow group of students from Syracuse University's Bandier Program for Recording and Allied Industries, which is also a wonderful VPA major. They were kind enough to drop us off at the venue, The Roseland Ballroom, however, Nick and I needed to change. So we located the nearest hotel and changed into our MTVu Woodie Awards Red Carpet attire. Once the awards started they were amazing, Lykki Li, Santogold, All Time Low, Vampire Weekend, Paramore, Jack's Mannequin, The Cool Kids, and many more were in attendence, and may I say... I was Star Struck! As the show ended, Nick and I came to the sad realization that we had to depart... BUT WAIT! Were were going to crash in New York City!-and we did.

The Next Morning, we woke up to the sound of a contruction, that was our cue to get ready to go head on out and introduce New York City to Terrance. We wandered up and down 5th avenue, the Fashion District, amongst other amazing places, and Nick and Myself decided to grab a cup of Coffee (guess from where) and head out and get some lunch. We went to an amazing salad place, and finally accepted the fact that our time in NYC was soon to be over. It was then whe I resorted to create this video.



I was even featured in the broadcast more than once!



Check out the 2008 MTVu WOodie Awards
http://woodies.mtvu.com/video/1599024/317040

Til next time...

Simply,

Terrance