My last post was about rumors regarding the New Kids on the Block getting back together. … It’s been confirmed. After 14 years apart, NKOTB is reuniting. They’re returning to Today on May 16 to perform live for the first time since 1994. … I’m quite speechless. I never thought this would happen in a million years.

I’m not sure how I feel about this. There’s a part of me that’s super excited because I really loved them. But, then there’s a part of me that’s asking why. I guess I’ll have to check out their new album when it comes out to see what I think. I may even purchase their old albums on iTunes just to reminisce about the old days.

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 I am, 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.