Most people who grew up in the early 2000s grew up listening to the Jonas Brothers. I still remember jamming out to "Burning Up" and "Year 3000" on my morning drives to school. It was the perfect way to start off my day (and still is). Every time their names were brought up, there was always a discussion of which brother was "better looking" and which one we would hypothetically marry. They were such an influential presence in my childhood, as well as for people all around the world. Many people mourned when they broke up, myself included. Them breaking up was inevitable, and so the world just needed to grieve, shed a few tears while listening to "Love Bug," and move on with their lives.

But now they are back and better than ever! I will admit, nothing can ever top early 2000s Jonas Brothers, but their comeback is nothing less than extraordinary. Not only are people excited to hear their new music, but they are moved by the sensations of nostalgia and reminiscence of their childhood. I had the chance to see them perform live at the BLI Summer Jam 2019 at Jones Beach theatre and it felt just like it did when I saw them 10 years earlier on their "Camp Rock" tour (except this time I got better seats). I am not ashamed to say that I cried... a lot. They were my idols growing up and the fact that I was able to see them live and in person was absolutely incredible. Needless to say, I will be splurging on tickets for their "Happiness Begins" tour.

About a week after I saw them in concert, I was a complete mess. I could not help but cry every time I listened to any of their songs, even if it was a happy song. I had no idea what was wrong with me and even my friends and family started to notice and make fun of me for it. I realize now that the reason I was so emotional is because I was reliving my childhood and going through all the same stages of "boy band obsession," yet as an adult. I was fortunate enough to have an older sister who took me to a few of their concerts when I was younger, but this time I was the one paying for my own concert ticket, and it felt like life coming around full circle.

I would say that it feels like a new chapter in my life, but it is a whole new book. Every day I think about how my life is different and how time is moving too fast, but listening to the Jonas Brothers again feels like clicking rewind. I am able to think back to a time where life was simple, and my only stress was deciding whether I was going to marry Nick or Joe (sorry Kevin, I still love you).

I am at a time in my life where I am constantly being bombarded by different stressors, whether that be grades, deciding on career options, friends, family, or even mental health. It feels nice to be able to simply put on a good JoBros song and travel back in time to when I didn't even know what stress was. When those earbuds are in, I'm not me anymore. I am 10-year-old me listening to music on my family desktop computer (because I didn't have a phone yet), writing love letters to Joe Jonas, and taping Jonas Brothers posters to my wall. I would do anything go back to that time, and with their music resurfacing, now I can.