Reason #128 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

FINALLY going to see JT’s movie, “In Time” tonight! I couldn’t imagine better Friday night plans. (See Reason #126)

The movie trailer for “In Time” looks great – I can’t wait to watch the whole thing!

Reason #127 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

My postcards are in! I love how they came out – I’ll be starting them tonight to send to The Ellen DeGeneres Show! (See Reason #117)

Can’t wait to get my IwannameetJT postcards in the mail! 127 and counting…

Reason #126 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT’s newest movie, “In Time,” started in theatres 10/28. I had plans to see it that night, but between getting sick and dealing with snow in October, I didn’t get to go this weekend. Now I have to wait until THIS Friday (11/4) and it’s killing me! (See Reasons #69, 86 & 96)

I’ll get to see JT on the big screen in 4 days.. but that’s 7 days later than I planned!

Reason #125 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Reason #125 why I should meet JT on The Ellen DeGeneres Show: I needed the perfect, JT-inspired outfit to wear to the JT & Friends concert in Vegas. A fedora and my William Rast shirt was just the thing! (See Reason #s 17 & 114)

I’d like to think JT would have approved of my concert outfit. 

Reason #124 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I threw all my change into the fountain at the Miracle Mile in Vegas, since the money goes to Shriners Hospitals for Children this month (JT’s golf tournament & concert sponsored Shriners!).

I appreciate that JT supports a good cause, like raising money for Shriners.

Reason #123 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Reason #123 why I should meet JT on The Ellen DeGeneres Show: In Vegas, I taught a bartender about all about JT’s tequila, 901. He asked if we could get 901 near where I’m from, so I told him we make trips to CT to pick it up (See Reason #5). When he asked, “What’s next, 902 Tequila?” I explained that 901 is the Memphis area code (JT’s hometown). He had no idea!

I knew more about JT’s tequila than a Vegas bartender… but I was more than happy to tell him ALL about 901!

Reason #122 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

In true Vegas tradition (See Reason #112), I roamed the halls of Planet Hollywood in search of JT. I figured he’d be on the 51st floor, which you supposedly need a key to get to, but we got up there anyway! But sadly, there were no JT sightings.

Since JT was performing at Planet Hollywood, I hoped he was staying there, too –
maybe one of these halls or doors led to his suite!

Reason #121 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

We dubbed the night before we left for our Vegas trip “Vegas Eve.” My sister wrote up a poem that parodies The Night Before Christmas all about our trip and JT! (“The wolf pack” is a nickname for our group of Vegas-loving friends.)

We were SO excited about our Vegas trip for the JT & Friends concert. It felt like Christmas Eve!

Time for a JT-filled Vegas vacation! IwannameetJT will be back on 10/5 with Reason #121!
 
Wanna know what happens in Vegas? Follow me on twitter for the latest updates: @iwannameetjt

Reason #120 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

This Saturday will be my third JT & Friends benefit concert – can’t wait to see what Vegas has in store for me this time! (See Reasons #3, 12, 27, 112, 115, 119)

A Vegas vacation full of JT? The possibilities are endless!

Reason #119 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I told my sister that if I could meet JT or win big in Vegas, I’d pick JT. Then I realized if I won a ton of money, I’d be able to do whatever I wanted – including meet JT!! It’s a win-win, really.

If I play my cards right in Vegas, the first thing I’d do with the money is buy meet & greet tickets or arrange a meeting with JT. Wish me luck!

Reason #118 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

There was an event poster with a photo of JT hanging in my office building, so a coworker stole it for me. She knows me so well!

This JT poster used to hang in the hallways, but it looks MUCH better in my cubicle!

Reason #117 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

My emails have still gone unanswered, so I took my campaign to meet JT to the next level and ordered some postcards I designed. As soon as I get them, they’ll be on their way to The Ellen Show – one for every reason!

I can’t wait until my custom postcards arrive and I can send them off to Ellen!

Reason #116 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Today is ONE WEEK until I’m off on my Vegas vacation to see the JT & Friends Benefit Concert! (See Reasons #85 & 102)

The countdown to Vegas/JT has been on for a while, but now there’s just 7 days left!

Reason #115 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I entered the raffle to meet JT in Vegas, but sadly I didn’t win (See Reason #111). Thanks to all my friends & family who gifted tickets to me! At least I’ll still see JT in concert soon.

Looks like this wax statue from Reason #3 is the closest I’ll ever get to meeting the REAL JT.
Come on, Ellen- please help me out!

Reason #114 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

After searching forever, I finally got a fedora that I like! It makes me think of JT every time I wear it. (See Reason #42)

 

For so long, I’ve been searching for a fedora – though JT pulls it off the best, I hope I’ve done it some justice!

Reason #113 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT and I are both animal lovers. He tweeted that if his house was on fire, his dogs would be the first thing he would grab. I’d grab my dog Sammy first too! (See Reason #s 73, 95, 97 & 99)

I think it’s great that JT loves his dogs as much as I love Sammy.

Reason #112 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I’ve always had a connection with JT and Vegas! My first trip there was on a family vacation when I was 15. We stayed at the MGM Grand, and NSYNC was performing there one night. I walked the halls of every floor of the hotel with my sister in hopes of catching a glimpse of JT. Here’s to hoping I’ll see him up close in 2 weeks!

I didn’t run into JT when he was in Vegas with NSYNC. Maybe in 2 weeks, I’ll finally get my chance!

Reason #111 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I bought raffle tickets for Justin Timberlake's Shriners Hospitals for Children Raffle to meet JT in Vegas! All the proceeds go to Shriners, so it’s a great cause. I would DIE if I won!! This is Reason #111, so let’s hope it brings me EXTRA luck. :)

You can GIFT raffle tickets to IwannameetJT! If you’d like to help, you can do so here: http://www.celebritiesforcharity.org/raffle/justin-timerblakes-shriners-hospitals-for-children-raffle using my email: iwannameetJT@gmail.com. Thanks!

 If I win a chance to meet JT in Vegas, October 1, 2011 will be the greatest day of my life.

Reason #110 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Even though I’m not a huge tennis fan, I watched the U.S. Open this year because I heard JT was in attendance. I just wanted to catch a glimpse of him!

JT was at the U.S. Open this year, fedora and all! Maybe if they changed the tennis term “love” to “lovestoned,” I’d watch more matches.

Reason #109 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I’m so excited to see JT back in the music scene! Aside from his concert in NYC to promote National 901 Day (see Reason #108) , he’s also in the new FreeSol video for “Hoodies On, Hats Low.” I’ve had it on repeat lately!

FreeSol is signed under JT’s label, Tennman Records. I love their new video & the song is so catchy!

Reason #108 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I tried to win tickets to JT’s National 901 Day concert in NYC. I packed a bag to bring to work and knew the train schedule for that day, just in case I had to leave early from RI to get there in time!

I would have had to drop everything at work and hop the next train to NYC if I won JT tickets. But staying late every night to make up for it would be SO worth it!

Reason #107 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I entered the SNL 2011-12 season tickets lottery, just in the hopes that I’ll get tickets if JT is on. I love SNL *AND* JT, after all! (See Reasons #20, 70, 71, 80, 81 & 89)

Seeing a live taping of SNL would be awesome, but if JT was there, I know I’d freak out (I could barely handle a studio tour that TALKED about him!).

Reason #106 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

While I was searching for some JT on the radio (see Reason #105), one station played a clip of “Rock Your Body” as part of a promotional ad. I got SO excited, and then SO sad when I realized it wasn’t the whole song.



Using a classic JT song as part of an ad is great, but hearing a 5-second clip of it was just a tease.

Reason #105 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I wanted to hear some JT in my sister’s car, but he wasn’t on any of the local radio stations. I popped in a random mix CD I made her in ’08, and the first track was JT & Madonna’s “4 Minutes.”

Of course JT would be the first song on a CD I made for my sister years ago…

Reason #104 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider me bowled over. My IwannameetJT campaign has gotten so big over these last 6 months, people are starting to copycat it to meet other celebs!

Ellen’s audience member, Donna, looks like Ellen’s long-lost twin. The IwannameetJT campaign has had its share of lookalikes lately, too: fans trying to meet other celebs!

Reason #103 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

My neighbor got married on Saturday. It was a great outdoor ceremony, and she looked beautiful! But of course, the reception was not complete until I requested JT and rocked out to SexyBack with the newlyweds.

My neighbor, the bride, told me I could request all the JT I wanted at the reception – dangerous!  

Reason #102 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I bought my tickets on Saturday to the JT & Friends benefit concert in Vegas on 10/1. I even guessed the presale password so I could score my tix the minute the first ones went on sale!

The countdown begins: only 46 days until my 3rd JT & Friends Benefit concert in Vegas!

Reason #101 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Ellen DeGeneres is in Boston today AND I was supposed to have the day off, but I had to switch it because things at work here in RI are so busy. I’m SO bummed I can’t see her at Quincy Market and tell her about my dream to meet JT on her show – seems like I’m always just missing her & JT (see Reasons #12, 27, 40 & 68)! Here’s hoping she stops off in little Rhody!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every time I get close to seeing Ellen or JT, it never works out. Wish I could be at Quincy Market today more than anything (well, except for meeting JT on The Ellen Show, of course!)

Reason #100 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

The sole fact that I’ve written 100 LETTERS to The Ellen Show and counting to convince you that I should meet JT. That in itself is dedication, isn’t it?!

My mission to meet the man who brought sexy back is in the triple digits. Come on – when’s the last time you had 100 reasons to do ANYTHING??

Reason #99 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Sometimes I dress up my dog like JT – he’s just so stylish!

I think my dog Sammy pulls off JT’s distinguished look pretty well.

Reason #98 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT performed a second “History of Rap” with Jimmy Fallon on his show on 7/19. I’ve been known to bust out all the lyrics to rap artists from Salt n’ Pepa to Tupac!

It’s nice to know JT appreciates Salt n’ Pepa’s “Push It” as much as I do! (see 2:18 into the clip)

Reason #97 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

In “Friends with Benefits,” JT’s character calls his sister Annie “Banannie.” I call my dog Sammy the same thing (it comes from Sammy Bananas, because he can get so hyper)!

JT and I even use the same pet names: him for his FWB sister, and me for my dog!

Reason #96 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT’s newest movie, “Friends with Benefits,” starts in theatres today! Guess where I’ll be tonight? (It’s tradition! See Reasons #69, 86)

JT was great in "Bad Teacher," but he’s one of the main characters in FWB – and that means even MORE JT! (At the NYC premiere 7/18, Courtesy of Just Jared) 

Reason #95 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Sometimes when I go to work, I leave my “Best of JT” playlist on repeat for my dog Sammy to listen to, because I know that’s what I’d want to hear! Besides, he already knows ALL about JT. (See Reasons #16, 75)

My Boston terrier, Sammy, has known all about JT since day one!

Reason #94 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

In a recent interview with ELLE Magazine, JT said a game of Scrabble would be a great first date activity. It’s one of my favs – I’m a total Words with Friends app addict!

“Scrabble's a good date. If she can't spell, I don't want to hang out with her. So that's a good test.” –JT in ELLE, August 2011

Reason #93 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

At the MLB All-Star Game, JT said beer was his favorite ballpark food: “Beer goes with the hot dog, it goes with nachos, it goes with peanuts.” I have to agree – if there’s one thing I can’t go without at Fenway, it’s an ice cold brew. Mmm!

“Beer is perfect. Beer never got mad at me because I never called beer back!” –JT , July 12, 2011

Reason #92 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

After JT convinced her, Mila Kunis agreed to attend the U.S. Marine Corp Ball with Sgt. Scott Moore, who made a YouTube video for her. (Now Cpl. Kelsey De Santis has asked JT to be HER date!) If Mila can help out a big fan, maybe JT can do the same for me (and Kelsey!)

After Marine Sgt. Scott Moore asked Mila Kunis to be his date, Cpl. Kelsey De Santis moved in on JT. I hope we BOTH get to meet him!

Reason #91 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT is presenting the Capital One Cup at the ESPYs tonight at 9pm ET. Even though I like sports, I don’t care too much about the awards. Even still, you know I’ll be watching just to see JT!



JT’s Capital One video promoting the ESPYs is hysterical – and with his golf background, I’m sure he’ll be a great presenter.

Reason #90 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

The NSYNC “Home for Christmas” album is just about the only Christmas music I like. JT singing a little “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” is all it takes to get me in the spirit – even in July!

Christmas in July would be a great party theme – of course, JT would be the soundtrack!

IwannameetJT is going on vacation! See you all on 7/11 with Reason #90 (can you believe it??)!

Reason #89 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Reason #89 why I should meet JT on The Ellen DeGeneres Show: I’ve started up a new DVR collection of JT recordings, starting with the SNL finale (see Reasons #20, 63, 70). I even put a lock on them so they can’t be accidentally deleted.

I may have lost my recording of JT’s “Single Ladies” skit, but now I have the SNL season finale saved to watch over and over!

Reason #88 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT is taking an ownership stake in MySpace. In a media release, JT said, “I’m excited to help revitalize MySpace by using its social media platform to bring artists and fans together in one community.” I deleted my profile on the site years ago, but if JT brings sexy back to MySpace, I just may have to make a new one! http://bit.ly/lxO8n3

MySpace used to be so popular! Maybe JT will channel Sean Parker and bring it back to its pre-Facebook glory...

Reason #87 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I read somewhere JT's favorite foods are cereal and pasta. If that's true, those are favs of mine too! Just one more thing we have in common.

Pasta is pretty straightforward, but I wonder what JT’s favorite cereal is – something serious (Raisin Bran), traditional (Cheerios), or a little wacky (Fruit Loops)?

Reason #86 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT’s movie, “Bad Teacher,” starts in theatres today! Guess where I’ll be tonight? (It’s tradition! See Reason #69)

JT acting up in class at the premiere of "Bad Teacher" in NYC on 6/20. Courtesy of OK! Magazine.

Reason #85 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I bought my plane tickets yesterday for Vegas! Now I’m one step closer to going to the JT & Friends benefit concert on 10/1 (it’ll be my third one!).

Getting the flights booked was Step #1. Now I just need JT’s concert tix to go on sale!

Reason #84 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I went mini golfing in Cape Cod yesterday with my family. Every time it was my turn, I asked myself, “How would JT approach this shot?”

I didn’t end up winning mini golf, but thinking about JT at all 18 holes put me in a great mood!

Reason #83 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I love looking for videos people make with JT's music. It’s always cool to see what other people come up with to show their love of JT!

This video by Bret Domino is just one of the awesome JT videos I’ve seen. He put a ton of work into it – he must be a true JT fan!

Reason #82 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

There were so many ads for JT’s movie, Bad Teacher, in NYC! I tried to pose with as many as I could – even ones on moving buses.

Whether I’m waiting for a subway train or walking through Times Square, I’m always looking for a JT-related photo op!

Reason #81 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

Our NBC Studios tour guide was describing the makeup dept. of SNL and told a little story about JT as an example. Before I could stop myself, I let out an “OOH!” as soon as she said his name. Everyone in my tour group just looked at me. Oops!

JT had a ton of hair & makeup changes when he hosted SNL. I got to hear all about it on the NBC Studios tour (even if I got a little *too* excited)!

Reason #80 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

While I was in NYC, I took a tour of NBC Studios so I could see the set of SNL. JT was the last celebrity host on that stage! I could just see him walking through the halls of the network – sigh.

JT’s most recent hosting of SNL was the show’s highest episode rating in a long time – and I’m not surprised! 

Reason #79 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I ordered a 901-derful at Southern Hospitality. It’s made with Justin’s tequila and was the only drink description that mentioned JT by name. In case you were wondering, it lived up to its name! Since SH put the drink recipe online, I can even make it at home!

The 901-derful was the perfect thirst quencher on a Sunday afternoon.

Reason #78 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

My trip to Justin’s 2nd Southern Hospitality locale yesterday was a success. I wanted to buy a t-shirt and some shot glasses, but they had NO souvenirs in stock!! Bummer. :(

I would have loved a SH t-shirt or shot glass, but a waitress told me they were all out of both for the next few weeks.

Reason #77 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I enjoyed my visit to JT’s restaurant, Southern Hospitality, SO much (see Reasons #46, 66, 67), that I’m heading to NYC with my sister just to eat at the second location this weekend. Then I can say I’ve been to ALL of JT’s eateries!

JT has been in NYC a lot lately – and taking pics with fans (like this girl)! Maybe I’ll run into him on Sunday. I can dream, right?!

Reason #76 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

JT did a photo shoot & interview for the June issue of Vanity Fair! It comes out today, so I plan to buy it as soon as I get out of work.

JT’s interview with VF talks about his days with *N SYNC and his future music plans – can’t wait to read it!

Reason #75 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I got my puppy last Friday! Though I didn’t end up naming him after JT (see Reason #73), I DID tell him he’d be hearing a lot of JT music in his life. I even pointed out to him when JT’s music was playing in my car. I know he’ll end up loving JT, too!

I told my new puppy, Sammy, all about JT.

IwannameetJT is going on vacation! See you all on 6/1 with Reason #75!

Reason #74 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I seize every opportunity to listen to a JT song (see Reasons #53, 57, 62). Last weekend, I requested to hear SexyBack when I went bowling with a group of friends, then started a dance party in the middle of our bowling lanes.

JT has always loved bowling. It was only right that I request to hear his music in between frames!

Reason #73 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

I’ve been brainstorming names for my soon-to-be puppy, and I have tons of JT-related names on the list (like Memphis and Frankie). I can’t pick a final name just yet, but the fact that I’d consider naming my dog after JT shows some serious commitment.

I have a lot of puppy names I love. Of course, a lot of them have to do with JT (who I also love!).

Reason #72 why I should meet JT on The Ellen Show:

My ringtone is JT’s “SexyBack.” I love it so much, I always let it play a little bit before I answer the call. I figure if I let it go too long and miss it, they’ll call back if it’s important!

I take full advantage of any opportunity to rock out to JT – even if it’s just a 30-second ringtone.