My co-worker Erin just sent me a link with a picture of what the New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) look like now. It was quite unexpected as I didn’t think I’d ever hear about them in the context of “now.” But, I guess there are rumors they might be getting back together. Whatever. However, everyone will know on Friday as they’re appearing on “Today” to address those rumors.

As I looked at their picture, a rush of memories went through my mind. If you know me, you know I was obsessed (understatement of the year) with them when I was in my teens.

• I used to always think I’d marry Joey McIntyre or Jonathan Knight. After all, they’re only six and ten years older than me, respectively.
• I had all their albums and some of their music videos.
• I had a couple of story books about them, a puzzle, and millions upon millions of magazines featuring them.
• My bedroom walls were plastered with posters and pictures from magazines. You couldn’t see the paint on my walls.
• I still remember each one of their birthdays and Joey’s, Jonathan’s, and Jordan’s middle names.
• I even wanted to name my daughter after Jonathan–Rashleigh Marie.

Without further ado, here’s a picture of what they looked like then and what they look like now.