A1+Blue+Jeff Timmons (98degrees)
Ok so a few months back I got the news that they were having a combined concert and was rather hyped up about it but but but I had spent a bomb on my Westlife and Super Junior concerts so my idea was "if I get first row during the online booking I'll go or else I will make this concert a miss". Turned out that the first 5 rows were reserved for VIP (even though I called up the organizer and they denied it) so I decided not to go.
Day 1: 27th Feb 2012 - AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Turned out that one of the main sponsors, 112 Katong was having a promotion; spend $200 in a maximum of 3 receipts and receive a poster (for autograph) and a pair of tickets. I called the concierge up and she said it was definitely the first 5 rows. So I rushed down early in the morning (skipping my lesson) and mummy shopped for her watch within 10minutes and we were first in ten to claim the tickets. But the tickets had not arrived so we went shopping around somemore and ended up spending another $200 so we claimed another set of tickets. Lunch and it was 12pm and the tickets had arrived so I went to the counter and guess what?! THEY WERE SHITTY TICKETS! I threw a bitchfit and the dumb concierge said that there was nothing she could do. So I called up One Production and started screaming. She noted my name and number and within 5minutes, Angeline from 112 Katong called me up to settle things. Lets just say things didnt turn out perfect but she tried her best and I was allowed VIP access to the autograph session happening later that evening and so it did! =] I was with Madeline. Girly went early to queue and I came much later but joined her anyway. It was super farnie how I had my own bodyguards hovering around me haha. Too bad Lala didnt come early else I could have gotten her in as well. Ok pictures!
OMG SO HANDSOME!!! My first time meeting A1 in person and WHOA. Super handsome. My Jeff Timmons too!! Favourite 98 Degrees member <3 I was seriously jumping up and down and squealing in excitement. Madeline was standing there all calm haha. Btw this is my first time meeting Madeline in person and I've got to say we hit if off so well from the start. She is such an easy-going and talkative person. Much Love. Ok now time for me to gush about the autograph session hehe.
First up was Christian and I asked him for a hug so I gave a hug and kiss. Mark was next and same thing I asked for a hug and he was like "sure!" and we exchanged hugs and kisses. I said "thank you" and he was like "Nooo, thank YOU! You made my day! Really!" haha SO SWEET. Then I said I waited sooo long for them to come; like 10 years and Mark and Ben were smiling at me. Then Ben gave me a huggy and kiss and it sent the crowd wild hehe. He gave me a peck just next to my lips. Awwww <3 Too sweet. Mummy on the 2nd floor was like "all the girls around me went "WHOOOOOOO" haha and Lala said the same thing happened on her side of the level hahaha. Then it was Jeff Timmons! He gave me a handshake before I asked for a huggy and kissy as well. I told him I was going to there at the concert tomorrow and he asked for my name!! So I told him "Phoebe" hehe SO SWEET! Then it was the Blue boys...no biggie because I met them so many times already. So the usual huggy kissy to go around. Simon first and then Duncan. Then I asked Anthony to write my name for me on my poster and he wrote it down perfectly before I barely whispered "Phoebe". Whoa. The last was Lee and as usual he called me sweetheart and said his hello. But it was rather rushed and Christian and Mark asked me like "how are you doing" and all and I kinda got pushed along even before I could answer properly.
Autographed poster!
So later that night I tried posting up on Facebook to see if people wanted to buy my set of 4 shitty Cat 2 tickets and guess what?! A fellow NUS guy PMed me and took the 4 tickets off my hand and I took the money and passed it to Danielle who sold me her row 2 tickets!!!! WHOOOOOO so I was going for the concert and with kick ass tickets I wanted! (ok I would have preferred first row but haha) I couldnt have asked for better because I bet no one else would have sold their VIP tickets. So thank you once again babe! You're really like an angel that PMed me on Facebook and offering me your tickets. Wow. Because I wasn't even searching for tickets at that point in time. Seriously meant to be.
Day 2: 28th Feb 2012 - CONCERT
The night before I couldn't fall asleep and at about 3am Lala SMSed me and told me she won backstage passes and she was bringing me!!!!! *Squeals* We were like deciding what to wear and stuff hehe =] Love ya girlfriend! So today was a full school day and I met Danielle and Sufyan in between at NUS itself to get and pass my tickets to them =] Thanks for making it so convenient for me <3 Then I rushed home after my last lesson where I was literally counting down the minutes...hehe and headed over to the Indoor Stadium to meet Lala where we waited outside for the Meet&Greet.
I love my group of girlies!!! We made a good choice Lala ;-) They were sooo nice, they knew I loved loved loved Jeff so they let me stand with him!! Wheeeeeee
They said no cameras so I didnt take individual shot =[ Damn. When we entered Jeff said hi and "hi again!" to one of the girls and then turned to me and was like "you too!!! nice to see you again!!!" <3
Next up was A1 and guess who walked past to get ready to get on stage while we were waiting for A1 outside the room??! JEFF!!! I was like "OMG OMG OMG should I ask him for picture?" and all the girls were like "YES!!! GO FOR IT!!!" and I did!!!! He said "Sure you can" and I fumbled getting my camera out cause I was shaking! Haha all the girls kept laughing at me!!! Then Lala snapped this picture for me =]
A bit blur but <3<3<3 Then I said good luck to him and off he went. All the girls kept laughing at how flushed I was hahahahaha. Awww girlies <3
When we entered, I accompanied Lala to say hi to her Mark first before leaving her in his safe hands and going over to Ben =p We hugged and kissed and then I asked Ben "Can I stand next to you for the photo?" and he was like "Of course you can" and he hugged me with both arms and pushed me towards the group for the photo <3 MUCH LOVE
Blue Meet&Greet was after the concert so we headed into the concert hall right after. I gushed to Mummy about my experience and took photos with my girlies =]
Jeff kicked off the show with one of his own songs "Emotional High" and everyone ran in front (me included) hehe
I was chatting to the girls beside me and seriously the fans are damn nice. No one tried to push or squeeze beside me they just stood behind their friends. Soon after everyone was chased back to their seats and security heightened and for the rest of the concerts no more people at the barricade.
A pity about the horrible sound system screw-up. =[ Poor Jeff. But I think he pulled it off professionally so Kudos to him. Enjoyed his performance nonetheless =]
Then they made us go through a painful wait for the sound system to get back on. The Class 95FM DJs were professional enough to run around and get the crowd hyped up by making them do the wave around the stadium etc. One of them was Miss Vernetta Lopez and she was standing by my seat so I tapped her arm and asked for a picture =] I told her she looked really pretty in person and she was like "Awww thanks" She's so nice.
Then A1 was up next and it was hardcore video recording time! =]
Enjoyed the A1 performances thoroughly, effort shown and great performance. Only didnt like how they were stuck in one position throughout because they had their own instruments. Unforgettable moment was before they sang one last song. Ben was like "any last request for any song? Flying without Wings? No we cant sing that that's Westlife. *starts singing* Everybody's looking for that something....Oh is that it? I got it right?" HAHAHA BEN SO CUTE
Then Jeff came out again and this time round from the back of the stadium and he ran through the crowd omg. Then after singing a bit more on stage he jumped down the stage and climbed over the barricade again! hahaha he was super high, he was yelling at people to get off their seats and yanking them off it (Lala was victim to this), standing on people's chairs and jumping over rows and running around. Seeing his security panic and running as fast as they can to chase after him was hilarious. Then when he was done he ran at the side (beside my seat) to get backstage and mummy pushed me and went "eh go go he's coming" so like all the girls along the aisle, I reached out my arms and guess what?! He saw me and hugged and kissed me on the lips!! Of which I was soooo shocked and immediately turned around and went "OMG HE'S DRUNK!" hahaha cause I tasted the alcohol haha. Mummy was like "ehhhh too fast I couldnt take picture" HAHA mummy's the best lahh.
Last performers of the night was Blue and they kicked off with "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" and this was cue for my toilet break haha. Bumped into Winston there. And guess what?! My camera battery died and I did not charge my extra!!!! So this is all I have for Blue from my Olympus camera, there is still one more video from Sony Cybershot. My 2 favourite songs:
Once Anthony came over to my side and he saw me and said Hi hehe then I turned to my mum and smiled and she was like smiling "wah he can recognize u ah" haha yupyup. And Duncan caught me texting =[=[=[ Damnit haha
After the concert I met up with Lala and went to see Blue backstage. They made us wait for so long that some girls left. When we finally entered, I was first and everyone else behind was so shy! I walked up to them and waved and they were talking to each other. Then Lee saw me and he was like "Hey!!!! Hi!!!!" and then hugged and kissed me. Then he said hi to Lala and they rushed us for a picture. Lee kept smiling and winking at me as he squatted to his position. So cute lahhhhh. Then we got chased out. Omg this girl was trying to take a picture with Lee and the security yanked her from his side =S So rude. Lucky Lee being the nice dude he is stood up for her and she managed her picture.
DAY 3: 29th Feb 2012 - HMV
So bad so bad so bad. I called them up in the morning and they told me it was "free and easy" so I put aside my mugging for a while and headed down in the evening. Turned out it was a shitty "handshake session" Enough said. I tried taking a picture and got scolded by the lady. Then Mark stood up for me and said "she can take a pix of us. let her take the pix" so the lady shut up and guess what?! The damn ass ugly security whacked my camera and started yanking on my bag. WTF. Mark and Ben started screaming at him to let me go and let me take my picture and he continued yanking my bag.
Managed these 2 pix and the stupid uncle dragged me out of the line with Mark trying to grab my arm and Ben and Christian looking in shock. Seriously. If I wasnt busy with exams you'll be losing your job. Seriously wtf lah. What if he had spoilt my cam?! and hello! if the artists says you let go of their fan you bloody hell do. They actually know me you know you stupid uncle?! Nonetheless, A1 proved their nice, kind and sweet side. Saw them apologising about the horrible security on twitter to their fans and seriously I dont blame them AT ALL. Such sweet dudes. Cya guys soon and this time round I'll be free to hang out more =]
And this marked the end of my 3 days adventure. Madeline and Lala managed to stalk them at the hotel/airport and got gorgeous photos. Happy for you girls. Sorry I couldnt join. =[ Midterms =[ But I had a great time with you girls the past 3 days. Next stop: Liverpool!!!!! CANT WAIT. <3
Phoebe Feehily signing off now ciao!
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1) Bad Service 2) Unnecessary Bitching
Now that my original ranting venue has been taken over by possibly more stalkers than this blog has, I am back here to post about unreasonable, bitchy opinions of yours truly. So what sparked off this post? Lets keep this just 2 things aights.
1) Bad service
Singapore has possibly the worst people in the service sector; worst service. They say we are looking towards getting more tourists into our country but is our service sector ready for it? Definitely not. Yes I am always complaining every other day on the bad service I receive but I shall delve straight into what happened today which sparked off my incessant ranting here. Apparently my tyre was busted so I had to drive all the way down to the other end of Singapore to get a replacement. Yes sparky is that hardcore, his tyres cannot be found anywhere else in Singapore. Mummy called the guy prior to the visit and he did not return her call. Anyway. I was a bitch. Seriously service is so bad that there is only 2 things for you to do if you want things done; you either flirt or you throw a bitch-fit of which I naturally chose the second. This is despite my fever and sorethroat so yes being sick does not make me any less a serviceman's worst nightmare. First thing I got when I stepped in was the service of a china woman. HA. "Plea ride your ka naber, nay and contad naber and take a seed" WTF? I glared at her for 3 seconds, took the pen and went "Ok, caR nuMber, NAME and CONTACT nuMber. HA" She got instantly pissed off and insisted that the other male receptionist serve me claiming "wo bu zhi dao ta yao shen meh" fuck lah china woman seriously. Dont understand your customers then go back to china can? Im sorry that we speak English here. Also I REALLY hate it when people tell you to "take a seat and wait" without specifying what the hell exactly you're waiting for, for how long and what is the next step to be taken. Anyway the guy managed to get the serviceman to entertainment first (before a couple of others; see screaming works) and the guy told me to wait and I had to shout "All I need to know is if my tyre is in stock? I called and you did not check before I arrived. And it has happened before that when I came down the tyre wasnt in stock. Tell me NOW if you even have the tyre before asking me to wait for hours before you realise that actually you cant do anything because you dont even have the tyre" Makes sense right?! Thank god he got back to me within 10mins on the status and yes I got my tyre after 3 hours or so. Unfortunately. Cause the waiting time made me go shopping =[ And spend 300bux on lingerie. Died. Haha. Anyway ok shant go on but yah point I wanted to state was the lack of intelligence these people have. (speaking of which china woman, I SAW/HEARD you bitching about me sheesh Im actually bilingual mind you) It is so important that these people in the service sector are able to adapt to situations and address them in the most optimal manner. When I come at your screaming about my dissatisfaction, I do need your continuous apology, I need you to DO SOMETHING to FIX IT. Sheesh. Enough said Im sure many share my sentiments.
2)Unnecessary Bitching
I have recently in my life met up with a couple of people who love bitching about me behind my back and "subtle-ly" making sure I somehow find out about it. Recently a tweet stalker read my posts; ie half a conversation, assumed things and started with the namecalling. And guess what? It isnt the first time these girls are doing it. Seriously?! Funny thing is, at the end of the day, when I have an extra Meet and Greet pass, you definitely wont be on my list of options. Whats the point? We've been through this before and when you talked it out with me nicely things went fine. Now you're back to bitching about me, after I actually did a rather decent thing. I mean I guess I could understand when you're a 12 year old who is seeking attention but a 20+ stooping to such level? Cant you just talk it out like matured adults? Another great example, slutface. Yes whatever I accuse you of, it indeed true. I may have given a rather one-sided bad perspective on your actions but at the end of the day, they are indeed YOUR actions and people are entitled to their views. Storytelling: a man sacrifices his dreams for the sake of his family. Yes a majority might go "aww poor man, so magnanimous, cry cry cry" but someone could go "ah thats pathetic, seriously at the end of the day your own happiness is most important" Ok point being. Those were my views, and to make things worst you ASSUMED that everytime I bitched about an unnamed girl, it was definitely you, guilty-much? And yes I guess nobody can forget the blog post slutface painstakingly took 7 hours to complete, with screencaptures, downloaded pix of me, everything. Touched. But yes she was obviously seeking attention, and somehow assuming/hoping that I am as stalker-ish as her and I take the time off to read her blog written in fantastic english *cough is the I is the ehem and the die is cough die I is cough* So yes. GROW UP. If you're not happy confront me about it.
Alright enough ranting I feel my fever going up =[ Hungry and sleepy =[
On a sidenote, I am trying to recall if I ever had a bad dream I wished did not happen but it really did or did not fortunately. Cause recently I had a bad bad dream and Im praying to god it doesnt happen =[ CRIES.
Ok SS4 good tickets please come to me.
Phoebe Feehily signing off now ciao!
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Bye Bye 2011
Yes and this is the traditional end of the year post where I reflect back on the happenings of 2011 and look forward to what should/is going to happen in the next year of 2012.I guess 2011 has been a year of ups and downs but I think I would classify this year as the year of COMEBACKS. *pictures a short video clip from Music Bank Comeback stage* haha Ok and I must confess that Ive spent a lot this year BUT it is also the year I earned the most (internship money) so I guess it all evens out...I hope.
Alright lets have a rundown of significant events of 2011 =] In chronological order
1) SUPER SHOW 3 SINGAPORE
After loving them for 5years FINALLY I get to see them in concert =] Right here on our shores =] I was in the moshpit and yes the wait was horrible and I yes I so did not enjoy myself as much as I could due to height disadvantage. But yes the boys were soooo gorgeous in person up-close in the flesh.
2) First Year Anniversary
Nothing much was done cause I think it was supposed to be the day before but I was busy with ehem ehem the above till erm night ;-) Sweet surprise came in the form of a bouquet sent to my house. Significant cause this is the first time I actually celebrated an "anniversary" never had this funny habit of marking such a date.
3) Internship Interviews
Basically went for 2 banks; Credit Suisse and UBS. We all know the positive outcome =] UBS was an intensive one but Im glad I got chosen
4) Super Show 3 Malaysia
Yes second time. BUT the song list varied in the solo segment, Hyukkie's DOWN! It even had Perfection from Super Junior M so NO REGRETS. Duh. Shindong's laughing at me, running away from Heechul, MK getting Siwon's attention, MK touching Kyuhyun, Sungmin's super excited greeting, and last but not least, my moment with Donghae which sparked off our love-hate relationship.
5) Break-Up
2 words. GOOD RIDDANCE. haha. I thought it was love, so I could tolerate his low-life status but at the end of the day the differences just couldnt be worked out. And yes like the low-life bastard that he was he punched me when I attempted to be a matured adult to talk things through. The best thing that could happen is if he ends up with slutface. They deserve each other. Truly. And they will live the rest of their live in misery haha, both no money but spend a lot. Haha. No life couple. Im happy I got rid of a burden, no tears shed (yes even with the major hard punch) only wished it was settled in a mature manner but yah I overestimated his brain capacity and level of maturity. But once again, GOOD RIDDANCE
6) Michelle's Birthday
Bestie's birthday of course important. I baked cake for her =] 15 years and counting. Love ya.
7) Train Trip to Kluang
My first and last time taking the train through Singapore to Malaysia. Great time with great company, SC Clique (plus mummy and michelle's mummy =] )
8) My Own 22nd Birthday
It was celebrated 3 times.
i) Batam Trip with Family
With family and Paige <3 Thanks for the surprise birthday cake
ii) Surprise Lunch with UBS Interns
Seriously it was a super sweet surprise planned by Koko =]
iii) Super Junior Birthday with SC Clique
9) Internship at UBS
I learnt soooo much. And the people were extremely nice. Thank you so much for the opportunity.
10) Going Back to Cheerleading
Just for a short while but at least now Im never gonna regret my decision to quit. Definitely DAMN PISSED at lowlife bastard for delaying this opportunity. If I did this at my peak...its ok Im glad I tried but its too late, physically and psychologically not ready but mainly because its final year...FYP was crazy. Thanks Ochi and Wildcards nonetheless for the opportunity and continuous encouragement
11) Meeting My Dear Boyfriend Rory
Thank you Alfred <3 hehe. Seriously possibly the best thing that happened to me. I kind of just got out of a horrible relationship so my take on love isnt the best and I admit I dont treat him as nice as I should but omg he still loves me so much. <3 Rory
12) F1 Event
FINALLY! I attended an F1 event in Singapore (not actual one though haha) Went there mainly for the GD+TOP+Seungri. Unforgettable in every way possible. Im sure Paige, MK and HM gotta agree ;-)
13) WESTLIFE IN SINGAPORE
Finally pictures with all 4 lads.
14) Blue Meet and Greet Session
Thank you Paige you lucky lucky girl =]
15) WESTLIFE's Split
Confirmed my UK/Ireland trip
16) Aaron Carter's Twitter follow
17) UBS Job Offer
SO MEANINGFUL!
18) WESTLIFE Box Set
I cant believe I appeared in it. Dream come true. Worth my 200bux
19) Krabi Trip with Boyfriend
Last minute booked but was already talking about it for a while. I was complaining I didnt get to travel much so he decided he wanted to take me for a trip =] So Sweet.
20) Things to Look Forward to in 2012
After a stressful month of worrying and planning etc. I am going to see WESTLIFE for 2 shows!!! Meet and Greet in Liverpool with Lala and Croker (LAST WESTLIFE CONCERT EVER) with dear HM along with Ireland tour. And also SS4!! (Pls first row!) Realised that the 3 concerts I went for this year were: Suju, Suju, WL so next year is Suju, WL, WL hehe. Please kick my ass if I go for a second SS4 haha.
Also I will graduate and embark on my career =]
Alright HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! Looking forward to an exciting 2012! For the last time in 2011, Phoebe Feehily signing off now ciao!
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Shopping Trip with Mummy
I'm finally out on the streets!!! After many gruelling weeks? or months? haha anyway yes definitely a stress relief. Sad that my girly date got cancelled but oh well shopping with mummy is great too =] haha. Ok can I start whining again first? hehe...OMG OMG WHY OH WHY ARE THERE SO MANY HUMANS?!?! Like seriously I nearly DIED. Especially after 6pm when I was back at ION. Going below level 1 is SUICIDE. I told my mum to hurry grab food and come back up to level 1. Level 1 and above was ok but going below that I was really dying and I even got lost amongst the shops. WTH. I guess its true that the higher in level you go in ION the more expensive the shops are...point noted. After walking around orchard for about 2hours I swear I was going to explode. I felt like jabbing the eyes of the next person that walked into me. SERIOUSLY its like INTENTIONAL! Theyre walking towards me, they see me, and they SHIFT so that they can collide face to face with me. WTF. I seriously seeing people which are of slutface's standard (no-class people) around classy places just makes it that much more distasteful. Can you please go back to your Bugis street?
Ok enough of ranting for now...feast your eyes!
The first time I saw them was when Mummy drove past and I was in the passenger seat and I went WHOA!!! hahahahaha I seriously couldnt stop exclaiming HAHA its like omg SO MANY HALF NAKED men just lining up ALONG THE ROAD! hahahaha. Thank god I wasnt the driver man seriously. Haha.
Then we went shopping at Taka and when I was about to cross the road to Paragon I saw them again so we decided to go over and take pictures since I very fortuntely brought my camera along. So yup stood one side and started oogling haha (trying to decide which was the hottest) I was telling mummy that if I saw any one I knew I would freak haha.
Anyway yah one of the sweet ladies saw me looking and took my camera and told me to go ahead and take a picture with these two hotties
The one on the left is my favourite. Trust me he looks about 1000x hotter in person. Not photogenic =[ The lady had to take the picture TWICE because the guy on the right kept staring at me HAHAHA. When I went back to mummy she was like "why does that guy keep staring at you before and after you took the pix?" haha I dont know!
Then walked down a bit and the nice blonde guy dragged me over to take a group picture and asked me to pass my camera to one of the crew people cause I was gonna call my mum haha. Super cute! I was like "where am i supposed to squeeze?" and they started giggling haha and the blonde guy asked me "are you from around here?" and I was like yahhh dont i look so singaporean?? haha
Then I decided to take one last photo since I passed him and I thought he was cute =] Pix taken by mummy!
Anyway after the distraction it was down to business again - shopping hehe. Headed to Gucci and yes I finally bought the blouse I was eyeing for a while now! I told myself I would get it if I got a job offer and guess what? I DID! hahaha so yes I need to keep my word and get the super expensive blouse haha. Although it was a size too big for me, my mum said she would alter it for me and it was on 30% discount! and tt means I save 300bux! mwahaha. Go you do the simple maths ;-) Anyway the guy who entertained me was SUPER funny haha at first he was like praising my mum about how great it was that she can do such alterations and stuff hahaha then he followed me to the changing room and made fun of mummy sitting on the chair (and yes he did leave before I started stripping =p) Then when I decided on the purchase he was just running around and I was just like "huh?" Then he made us sit on the couch and insist that we MUST have a glass of very special grapefruit juice that is only served at Gucci Paragon. And he keep teasing mummy that no he did not poison the drink etc. And then be brought the drinks over and started squatting there to make conversation HAHA he was like "I have never tasted the drinks, I only know how to make them...and Im making them specially for you..." hahaha suepr farnie! Then he said it was nice that we could sit on the couch to check out the "naked men" below...he was like "haha its ok cause you guys are open!" Right. Then I went like "Hi can I pay now? Do I pay here or downstairs?" Then I passed him my nets card and he told me to sit on another couch while be brought the wireless machine over and he took FOREVER hahaha and then I had to wait even more for my item to get to me. But that was because the packaging is like wow haha.
But seriously I felt he was just so inexperienced and lost. He should have brought me to the couch to serve the drinks and then take my card to process and transaction and pack my item whilst I was enjoying my drink. Not ask me to slowly drink and then make my payment. Sheesh!
Ok but ehem good service nonetheless for my VIP seat in viewing hot men haha.
So anyway yup damage for today:
Two gigantic bags hehe. So much for expenditure not exceeding my internship pay of 10k haha
Oh and if anyone's interested those hot men will be in town same time same place for a week =] Phoebe Feehily signing off now ciao!
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WESTLIFE Update
1st November 1999 was the day Westlife's first debut album was released worldwide.
And yes they have since 20th October 1:10am (Singapore time) officially announced that they would split after their farewell tour in 2012. How did I find out? I was about to go to sleep when I decided to check out my Facebook news feed and the news of their split popped out.
Sigh. SMSed Lala immediately (she was also about to go to sleep =[) and yes we seeked comfort in each other till 3am before I went to bed crying. It was expected but somehow still so painful when it came true. I was already in the midst of planning my UK trip 2012 when this annoucement came and I immediately went from "Im most probably going to go" to "Im definitely going to go". To other fans who think Im doing this on impulse and that Im damn rich etc; its not so. Firstly, Ive been a fan for 14 years and this has been a dream of mine; hometown concert for at least the past 10 years. So saving up 10k in 10 years is seriously no big deal to me. Im not a new fan who is suddenly caught up in the hype just because they decided to re-visit our shores after 5 years. But yes Im not going Ireland (as of now) because the damn dates are not released and theres no Meet and Greet packages for them.
WESTLIFE has been my pillar of support for 14 years and when it suddenly comes falling down...all the times I depended on them to tide me through the rough and stressful times. For once in my life listening to Westlife songs did not ease the pain. Every time I see their picture or hear their song playing a single drop of tear falls down my cheek...unknowingly.
Yes I initially booked a pair of MnG packages (475pounds each) for Nottingham because everything else was being sold out and just recently switched them for Liverpool in June because June was a much more suitable date for MK and hopefully I can make it in time for the Dublin date as well.
I love Westlife so so much. All of you reading this should know <3
Phoebe Feehily signing off now ciao!
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BLUE Meet And Greet (22 Oct)
I managed to get to meet BLUE all thanks to PAIGE!!! <3 Haha I made all my family and friends enter the contest to increase my chance of winning (6 of us in total) and thank god Paige won!! =] So she brought me =] Hehe anyway her creative entry was thought up by me hehe, she just did it up cause my photoshop skills are non-existent. It was pretty exciting I still remember her calling me right after she got the call from ION Orchard to share the good news and we were practically half screaming down the phone haha. Apparently out of all of us who joined the contest, only Paige was the lucky one and yes she chose to bring me along for it =]On the day itself we met up early in the morning because we wanted to go and buy Blue's latest album to get it autographed. We went ALL OVER and it did not exist! Omg. In the end, we had to detour to Paige's house (thank god Mummy drove) followed by my own to dig out our old albums. Paige's was unfortunately missing (tsk tsk!) and mine was under my entire piles of CDs but I managed to find all my first 3 albums. (one of which was already autographed)
Then we finally made our way back to ION where we were pretty early so we camwhored a bit ;-) When the time was near we could see crowds forming at the entrance of the ION Sky Park (lift) cause that was the meeting place. Once the people arrived, me and Paige were amongst the first few people to sign in and go up lift (first batch of fans) Just because I cannot stand waiting around haha. Might as well go up first.
So exciting! It was my first time up there! hahaha
When we reached the top we were greeted with a set up for a press conference. And since we were the first one out of the lift (people behind us started running to overtake us) we walked over to the first row centre and plonked our sexy asses down =]
Best seats in the house baby! Hehe. Then the host Roz arrived, she had nice shoes from Y3. Then we helped ourselves with a bit of food, took some pictures and were served drinks. I was super impressed with the hospitality! We were treated like VIPs, not some crazed fans.
And then...the boys finally arrived! I got to hi5 Anthony!
And the press conference began. The boys were really fun and down-to-earth, which kind of reminded me of why I adored them in the first place. The really havent changed much in terms of character and personality since the last them I saw them which was like 8 years ago. Omg that was such a long time ago. Still the same sweet old Blue.
And a couple of videos I took:
Then came the autograph signing part and the people kept insisting I go first but I was busy keeping away my stuff and taking my albums out to get ready so I asked the girls at the side to go first of which they gladly did. Then while we were queuing Paige asked my for my white marker first cause she was going first and then she couldnt get the marker cap out and she panicked hahaha. She turned to one of the ladies there and started screaming "help me!" and the lady panicked! hahahahah she grabbed the pen and quickly opened it up. So funny! I laughed whilst the lady looked at me and said "omg I panicked! she made me panic!" hahaha I hugged her she was so cute lahh. The first guy was Lee Ryan so he signed Paige's cover and then called the previous girl and said "hey I think this pen is better!" and then resigned her album haha. Bad choice giving them a blue marker when most of the people there brought the All Rise album; which had a black background. Then Lee signed my album and another girl's who shoved her album in front of him. Then I asked for a hug and he did =] And we exchanged kisses. I hugged him and said "I miss you guys so much" and he went "Awww sweetheart its ok. We'll be back again soon this time round" and looked me straight in the eye. OMG MAJOR HEARTMELT. <3 Then next was Simon and I asked him for hug but he was busy singing before he went "Oops" and then hugged and kissed me =] Anthony already finished signing and then he opened his arms out to me to which of course I returned with hug and kiss. I guess he did that because he saw me hugging and kissing Simon as well haha. Last but defnitely not least, Duncan. Super funny! He pouted his lips asking for a kiss hahaha but I just hugged and kissed his cheek haha. I was telling people that if it was Nicky I might have just kissed him on the lips but I dont feel as close to the Blue members as I am with the Westlife lads haha. Oh and Paige captured the moment on camera haha
Tsk tsk Duncan some things never change aye? Watch your hands =p
After which we proceeded to the phototaking session =] I saw some girls taking pictures with the lads during the autograph session. Jealous max. Damn I didnt know we could. Nevermind we get group picture anyway. Oh and Paige and the girls before us left their stuff on the chair and the panicky lady once again panicked haha so together we grabbed all the bags and brought it over to the queue hahaha. The first shot was so badly taken =[ It was blur and me and Lee were still moving to place! I asked her to take again cause I was moving and she said she already took twice. But when I checked the one picture it was sooooooo HORRIBLE! I got kind of upset so I returned to them and asked the panicky lady (since she was nicer) and a female security there if we could retake the shot cause it was so bad. They said no and then they told me to join the queue at the back. So we did. And this was the second shot. Blur but at least a much better picture
Then the lady asked me if it was ok this time round and we said yes and thanked them continuously =] Then while we were walking away I asked one of the other ladies if they were ION staff and she said yes. I told them that they were all so nice and she got so touched she hugged and kissed me haha Paige was damn shocked especially because she didnt hear what I said haha. But yes they were seriously nice people, even the Blue management team. Their manager smiled at me a couple of times and they totally did not interfere in any form of crowd control at all. Super nice people, unlike Westlife's. Eek.
Heres a video compiled by them =]
So yes two happy people made their way down from ION Sky, bye bye nice place.
Then we decided to head to Burger King to slack whilst we waited for my family and Rory. (yes couldnt walk around anyway cause I was wearing killer heels hahaha) And yes we camwhored with our autographed albums =]
And now all my 3 Blue albums are autographed! Wheeee =]
and then Paige went off and bf accompanied me and family for Blue's open concert. Stood really far back. Couldnt see much but I enjoyed the songs very very very much. Reminiscence!!
<3 Boyfriend
Spent the rest of the night with him =] Met up with Alfred and Cheryl (of which me and Alfred couldnt stop whining about FYP haha)
Aights THANK YOU PAIGE so so much for this great opportunity. You seriously are one very lucky girl. You ALWAYS win all these contests and stuff haha. <3 you much much babe.
Phoebe Feehily signing off now ciao!
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