It all started Nov 27 when I heard NKOTB was going to perform in Australia! My heart started racing and as always, my supportive husband told me that I should go as it's been my life long dream. Of course, I wanted to go but I also had second thoughts because I couldn't see myself spending so much money on just me alone. It already would cost a fortune for the concert VIP tickets, let alone air fare and hotel and spending money. I continued to pray that NKOTB would announce their Asia tour as Jordan had mentioned in an earlier interview but what if there wasn't an Asia tour? I would completely miss this opportunity! So I decided to go ahead and purchase the ticket for Australia anyway and go from there.
I broke open my NKOTB piggy bank which I had started and in the last 4 months or so, I had been putting my loose change in there. Broke it open and it had $117 in it.
Anyway, I finally get online to purchase the VIP tickets for Australia and I select the 5* where I get to meet the guys in groups of 10 because the Ultimate packages (be with the guys alone) were all sold out. Well, I thought beggars cannot be choosers so I select the 5* and proceed on to the next step and that was where I got stuck. Apparently, VIP Nation didn't have the option for people in Singapore to purchase the tickets!! However, if you were from Malaysia or Indonesia or Korea, you can! What the hell is up with that? I mean I could use my Malaysia office address but I took it as a sign from the Gods above. I left the website disappointed but it's ok I guess. I was a little reluctant of spending a total of about 2.5k (tickets, plane fare, hotel, etc) on myself alone.
Now the most I could do is pray that NKOTB do announce an Asia tour. Even if it isn't Singapore, it won't cost me much to travel to any part in Asia.
Then on the 10th of December, Jordan Knight starts tweeting about a special announcement he is going to make in a few days.... I start to think maybe he is finally going to announce the Asia tour. So I excitedly waited for his announcement.
December 12th, he finally makes his announcement and it wasn't an Asia tour! So there I was, disappointed again. But I still kept my spirits high and not forgetting hopes too.
That same day, I take my kids to the mall and they had wish balls. It's white beach balls where people could write their wishes on and hundreds of these will be tossed into the river. After the New Year, they will clear the river of these balls. They have been doing this for the past 4 years since we've been back to Singapore. My kids enjoy drawing and writing on the balls and this year would be the first year I wrote on one. I wished NKOTB would tour Asia.
On the morning of December 16th, I wake up and do my usual stuff...got on Facebook to check my messages and notifications. I see a friend of mine had posted on my timeline...something about NKOTB. Not being fully awake yet, I thought I was dreaming when I read what she wrote, " Babe, NKOTB is going to Jakarta Indonesia ... Go go go!!"
I had to read it a few times before it hit me...and to confirm this, I got on to Twitter and NKOTB.com! And she was right! My wish and dream had come true! I could feel my excitement level hitting the roof, I was all smiles and shaking!! I was screaming!! My kids ran in to my room to ask if I was alright. I called my husband who was so happy for me and asked me to buy the tickets!!
I wish they would have come to Singapore but beggars cannot be choosers. Indonesia is still in Asia and Asia was what I wished for! Good part about all this is that my company has an office in Jakarta!
They finally announced that tickets will go in sale on the 20th which is today actually. From the 16th to today, I've been researching and learning more about the different packages and cost and I also upgraded my NKOTB membership to the full service so I'd get first priority ticket booking.
As the days drew closer, I learned a lot and made lots of friends who we call BH Sisters. Most were from Indonesia and some from Malaysia and Manila. We all shared something in common...the fact that we were so excited NKOTB would be performing in Asia again after almost 20 years!!
I made up my mind! Finally I get to fulfill my dream after 20 years so why not go for the best. I aimed for the top package which they call the Ultimate. Meaning I get to go for the meet and greet alone....backstage for 10 minutes of more with the 5 guys and ME alone!! Not to mention reserved front row seats! Of course the 5*is the next package down but that you will have to share the 10 minutes with 9 other fans! Nope!! I'm selfish and want them all to myself!! My supportive husband even told me I should go for the Ultimate! Yes I was aiming for the Ultimate but was also nervous I wouldn't get it as anything can happen while you're trying to purchase the tickets online.
The fact that the Australia tour didn't allow people from Singapore to purchase tickets also played a major nerve wreck for me. But I've been pestering the ticketing people and an hour before tickets went on sale, they assured the have updated their system and Singaporeans (probably only me) will be able to purchase the tickets.
Today, December 20, I woke up bright and early and got online and waited. Finally it was time!! I was anxious, excited and nervous. I was shaking as my hand held the mouse and my other hand was on the keyboard. I refreshed the page and logged in and keyed in my password for the Full members. Still shaking, I clicked on the Ultimate package and went through the process. Thankfully, Singapore was on the list and I breezed through the check out, all the while praying my Internet won't go down or have the server be jammed.
Finally the official receipt was on my screen staring at me. I couldn't believe it!! I did it!! I got it!! I got the Ultimate package and I was finally going to fulfill my life long dream of meeting all 5 guys!!! I was screaming!! My daughter was especially thrilled for me. I called my husband to tell him I got it. I told the whole world via Twitter and Facebook!! I was still shaking but this time more so floating. I was on cloud 9! Nothing else could ruin my day!!
This is my hubby's gift to me for my 33rd birthday which is only 3 days after I meet NKOTB!
Then I heard the Ultimate tickets were all sold out within 15 minutes!! Oh my goodness! I'm glad I upgraded my membership!!
My BH sisters in USA were thrilled for me. They kept asking what I was going to do with the 5 guys since I had them all to myself?? Oh goodness!! Hearing so many of them say and ask that and tossed me more into reality!! It is going to happen!!! In just 6 months!!
I've never been very out-going. I'm mostly shy...so what am I really going to do or say when I meet them?? I know it'll be alright because when I met Jordan in 2007, we spoke like we knew each other well. But wow!!! I can't imagine what it's going to be like I'm June!! And front row seats?? I hope I don't faint!
First things first...beginning January 1st 2012, after the festive season and all the eating, I am going to go on a diet!! I'm going to lose some weight and buy a pretty little outfit for when I meet the boys!!
My husband decided we'd make it a family trip. So him and my kids will fly up to Indonesia with me and while I'm fulfilling my dreams with NKOTB, they will occupy themselves and be there to share my joy when I return. And we will make a vacation out of it after that.
I'm excited and I've started counting down the days.
Looks like 2012 is going to be a good good year after all. And if they announce a tour in Singapore, you bet your ass I'll go to that one too!!
Oh! And I made this video which is so much how I feel right now!!
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