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After a long(ish) period of non-Depeche Mode entries, I have decided to write less and let the videos speak about how awesome Depeche Mode concerts are. As I have repeatedly said, the 7 Depeche Mode concerts in 6 countries I attended in 2009 and 2010 are my life dream come true. I was lucky enough (although I can’t get enough!) to have my friends with me in 5 of these countries! I dressed up, wore my Gothic makeup, jewelry and perfume, I felt I was in heaven  watching my favorite band on stage and I partied with the Devotees after each concert. Thank you DM for some of the best moments of my life! I promise to go back to the next episode I was supposed to write some time ago (Barcelona concerts).

Videos:

1. Depeche Mode concert in Israel, Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan Stadium, May 10, 2009 (my b-day)

Happy Birthday Dave (Live in Tel Aviv, Israel on May 10, 2009)

A series of great moments from Israel

Fly on the windscreen

2. Depeche Mode concert in Italy, Rome, Olympic Stadium, June 16, 2009

Strange love

3. Depeche Mode concert in Hungary, Budapest, Puscas ferenc Stadium, June 23, 2009

Peace

4. Depeche Mode concert in Spain, Barcelona, Palau San Jordi, November 20, 2009

Never let me down again

Never let me down again – the waves

5. Depeche Mode concert in Spain, Barcelona, Palau San Jordi, November 21, 2009

Waiting for the night – we were next to the girl filming this

6. Depeche Mode concert in Germany, Berlin, o2 Arena, January 9, 2010

World in my eyes

Enjoy the silence

Personal Jesus

7. Depeche Mode concert in Belgium, Antwerp, Sportspaleis, January 23, 2010

Miles away

Behind the wheel

Wrong

Insight & Home

I am a mother and a business woman and I have already accomplished more than I expected in this life. Oh, well… I am 36 and only God knows what lies in store…

When my company received award after award from the Romanian Chamber of Commerce, I was happy. I think it took about 5 minutes every time, and then all my colleagues and I went back to doing what we know how to do best – work! The awards we got are all posted on a wall, near the entrance. People who come into our office (our clients) take a look at that wall and then put a large smile on their faces when they see us. And we work for them and they appreciate us.

I was hoping that Depeche Mode would win a Grammy. At least one. At the same time I told my daughter that I also expected they wouldn’t because this is what I had been used to expect from Depeche Mode. Oops! Not from Depeche Mode. From someone else, called the Grammies…

I guess I am just trying to put into words some of the mixed feelings I’ve had since I heard the bad news. In fact, I don’t think it’s bad news that Depeche Mode didn’t receive the recognition they deserve this time. There is always a next time for Depeche Mode to get awards and tons of history to back them up, while for some other artists there may be tons of awards but no history to back them at all… I wonder  if my grandchildren will be listening to Depeche Mode or Beyonce… (I regret seeing only 6 live Depeche Mode concerts on this tour. I think that watching a live performance by Depeche Mode is like getting your own personal Grammy, every time, all the time!)

Why did I mention my business? Because I know what it’s like to have a wall full of diplomas that mean almost nothing to you or your clients, and feel fully rewarded only when a client is happy with your company’s services! I think that a Grammy would look good on a wall, but the real recognition will always come from the Depeche Mode fans! We are always happy with Depeche Mode. For 23 years Depeche Mode have done for me and I have done for Depeche Mode more than any Grammy can do. So, they have my respect and nothing can change that.

You are blessed, my friends!

depeche mode – true blood

Wonderful news from the kings. Dave is OK and I am going to see them in ROME in just a few days.

DM good news although not confirmed yet. Looks like Bucharest and Athens are first on the list. Thank you.