Last year, just weeks before Fall Out Boy released their latest album From Under the Cork Tree, Dominic and I had the rare opportunity to meet with them. We talked about our recent engagement, thanked them for their part in bringing us together, and even invited them to our wedding. It was endearing the way they spoke with us and congratulated us on our engagement. I remember Dominic congratulating Pete on their success when Pete modestly responded by saying "it's nothing compared to having a hot girl to come home to everynight." That was eons ago and I'm more than sure that Pete can go home with a hot girl everynight, it just might not be the same girl.

Shortly after the release of that cd their fame exploded. EXPLODED! Suddenly my favorite punk band was transformed into the newest boy band. First, selling out shows full of 12-14 year old girls then number one on TRL. You can determine the average age and IQ of Fall Out Boy's new fan base in the comments left on Dom's blog. Despite the growing number of senseless comments I held on to the fantasy of that band I used to know.

I spent the last year in denial but with Fall Out Boy's Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist I think I've reached the final stage of grief: Acceptance.