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.