When: April 28, 2011 @ 6PM onwards
What (the heck is it?): 2AM Meet and Greet Day 1
Finally, the day has come. The topic which me and my PH IAM friends where talking about on twitter since December. The stalking plans, the flowers, the gifts, the shades and even the chill facade; all of these were drawn since then even though there wasn't even any definite date as to when it would happen (or if ever they would appear and fly over here). It started as a rumor then it became a buzz, then finally (mi ghad, finally!) there was this confirmation that they are going here in the Philippines for a 3-Day leg. Love it! ♥
The 1st and 2nd days would be the Meet and Greet, where there would be fan-signing for the first 500 people. The 3rd day (which would be the highlight) would be for the grand showcase, a mini-concert to be exact.
At first, I was about to attend only on the 30th since I have a prior schedule (so it means I would only attend the grand showcase BUT would have to skip the fan-signing..BOOHOO TT6TT it's a Win-Lose situation). The thing is, work has re-scheduled to the 30th which means I can now go to the fan-signing BUT skip the Grand-Showcase. It's okay I guess, it's still a win-win situation. Imagine being in the grand showcase (a mini-concert) VS. a chance to be this close to the 4 boys and let them sign my CD? I would definitely choose the latter. After all, its a rare chance to see them in person with only inches apart and them smile at you, eye to eye. *melts*
It started with me being too damn tired to get up because of the jogging we had the other night. I had my alarm clock wail at exactly 5:30 AM (yea~ yea~ I live in Sta. Rosa, Laguna and the venue is in Manila. And of course, I want to be one of the first 500). If my best friend Dianne (@iyanskye) didn't call, I would've stayed there procrastinating and trying to shake off sleep. Luckily there was no traffic and I met up with Dianne in 45 mins time. I had to catch my breath and eat breakfast (of course, I would need all the energy to scream my heart out and I couldn't do that with an empty stomach) We met up with Khai (@khaiidyosa) and prepared to go to the venue.
Ugh. The weather is so hot~ We had to be at the venue before 10AM. It was already past 10AM and we were still in MRT EDSA waiting for a taxi, we even had a scary encounter with a barker which we refused to talk to (he was so scary plus he was practically shouting) and told us to scat off because it was his territory. A taxi passed by....Oops, goodbye taxi number 1. We had to walk a block to where we could catch one once again. Success, we caught one but the bad news was that a man stole it from us...goodbye taxi number 2. I would like to commend the person who started the "Third time's the charm" motto because it was definitely true. Taxi number 3 passed and hallelujah...we rode this one. The driver was nice and we even got there in a short amount of time.
We practically want to run to the venue with the scary thought that maybe we didn't make the first 500 cut. We saw how long the line was with having this sinking feeling in the stomach that maybe just maybe we didn't make the cut. Imagine being there in the venue at 10:30 AM (the mall opens at 10 AM) and seeing this long line, the showcase would start at exactly 6PM, and it wasn't even 12 NN yet. Saw Ate Amy (@chinaeyes711) and her friend with her daughter. We waited and saw Kaye (@k_bluester) with her sister and friend. Finally, they started selling out CDs and I got number 159. *whew* At least I have the assurance that all of us are in! (but in the 100-200 zone, can you believe that? o_O)
Got my ticket. Hoorah! ♥
Chill time with fellow PH IAM friends~ till 3 PM where we had to be back at the venue so that we would one of those who are first in line when the gate opens. Finally the gate opens, after much pushing we were in! (By the way, Dianne was still on the way to the venue because she went home for a quick shower. She got straight from work with no sleep o_O)
Chill Time~ with PH IAMs (Ate Amy, L.A., Khai and Kaye)
Hurry up, Hurry up~
Couldn't hide my excitement? LOL~
While waiting for 2AM~ Cam whores. LOL~
Having the "Filipino Time" attitude also applied with 2AM. The event was supposed to start at 6PM but viola it started at 7PM o_O there was even an acoustic front act c/o of "Krissy and Erica" I feel bad for them though, even though they were good, the fans were really, really irritated because it was supposed to start at exactly 6PM (I was equally irritated too >,<") I even wanted to sit down or go home, my legs were failing me.
Then they came in...the whole venue echoed with the screams of PH IAMs and oddly though, I seem to forget the pain of my legs earlier. Jinwoon came first, followed by Kwonnie, then Changmin and lastly, Seulong. (they once again have their singing arrangement/sitting arrangement.) LOL~
Jung Jinwoon and Im Seulong had this most tantalizing smile I ever saw. TV or real-life, they look the same. I didn't expect Jo Kwon to be manly. In videos and TV he looks like a frail and effeminate boy but in real life yea~ he's skinny but buff~ and he looks manly. Lee Changmin was totally a shocker~~ whoever said that he was their bias, obviously saw his hidden charisma. He's so goodlooking~! Shocking right? Even my brother TJ won't believe me. Dianne's bias is Seulong and my bias is Kwonnie. But the moment we saw Changmin we were so speechless that we looked at each other and said "Changmin is so handsome." *with the surprise look in our faces* (Should I change boats? rawr.)
2AM sang "You wouldn't answer my calls" and "Like Crazy" As usual, them singing live is divine, oh so divine. Their voices gives me the chills (in a good way of course. ^^)
Watching 2AM sing live is ever so heavenly~
There goes Lee Changmin..sing your heart out~
Why so serious Jung Jinwoon?
I love your expression dear Im Seulong~
You are definitely 2AM's leader and my bias Jo Kwon~
There was the "Find Jinwoon" game where the lucky fan would find Jinwoon among 2AM but the catch is, she would be blindfolded. Lucky, Lucky fan. She's one of the admins in the BBph forum (my other ultimate fandom, but that's another story.. LOL~) Imagine getting the privilege to touch Seulong's chest and arms, being hugged ever so hard by Kwonnie, touch Jinwoon's chest and being hugged tightly by Changmin (plus he showed his back and let her touch his butt. rawr. ♥) I wish I was the one on stage *mischievous grin*
2AM after singing. Kwonnie who are you looking at? OMO~ maybe he saw the Adam Couple fan Ate Amy's friend's daughter brought. LOL~
The lucky fan preparing to touch Ong's chest. OMO~ *blushes*
Changmin turning his back to let the fan touch his o_O butt? Why can't it be me? rawr ♥
After the showcase there was a fan-signing event (yea~ the CDs bought in the venue, but only the first 500 IAMs would have their CDs signed) I really wanna strangle the MC's neck when he said the disclaimer. The first 500 people would get their CDs signed BUT they would only allot one hour for the fan-sign. I was like o_O WUT? I'm at number 159!!! What if I didn't get into the one hour cut? Or worse, what if the cut was right in front of me. I was really ready to push people. Literally. *BEEP. Sorry for for my barbaric thoughts, okay resume...*
*Ahem*
Adorable puffy face Kwonnie >,<~♥
Anywho...fortunately, the fan signing was fast. It was already in the 100-200 mark, and my heart was about to jump out from my chest. I was like having palpitations and everything. What should I say? Should I smile? My mind was almost blank that moment I was about to step the stage. Pictures weren't allowed, I tried to capture a secret video but unfortunately all I captured from all the hu-ha were shadows and hands, whose hands were those? I feel I was a lousy secret detective. LOL~ The seating order was Seulong, Jinwoon, Kwonnie and Changmin. Finally it was my turn. When I gave my album jacket to Seulong I smiled at him and he has this most tantalizing smile ever~ EVER~ Next was Jinwoon, he looked at me and used his secret weapon: his smiling-eyes and I smiled at him back. Kwonnie at first didn't look at me because he was telling Changmin something, but when he finally saw me, I smiled then I melted (definitely my bias) . Lastly, was Changmin I was set into [pause mode] and while he was signing my album jacket, I grabbed my thoughts together and said "You are really good looking in real life" he stopped signing and smiled back at me and told me "Thanks" Seriously, by that moment, I wanted to switch biases. ^^
Should I switch biases now? Rawr.
I went down the stage were all the other PH IAMs were. We had the same expression: bewildered and floating with happiness. ♥♥
Me and Dianne with our signed CDs
Finally after 8 hours of waiting. It's all worth it~
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend the Grand Showcase last 30th. TT6TT Ugh. The mini-concert. But I guess this is fine, I could watch concerts anytime but having the experience of being this close to them is too rare. *wink* I wanted to hug them. LOL~
I'll see you soon 2AM. Now you know, you have PH IAMs waiting for you. Till next time.
PH IAMs FTW~ ♥ See you soon guys!
Thanks to Khaii for the lovely HD pics and Dianne for the first one. LOL~ (you've got credits Di-yanyan :P)
Off to sing "To Love Again" till forevahhhhh! ♥
