Yesterday I went to NYC and The Today Show. I'll tell you my whole story and how I'm basically in heaven right now. So I went with my friend Brent, who I've known since Kindergarten. We woke up at 3:30 in the morning (I went to bed at midnight) and we took a train at 4:45. On the train, I was so excited but really nervous.
We got to New York around 5:50. Quickly, we took a cab to where the Today Show would be. I see the stage and freak out. He isn't out yet and there weren't many people there. I was wearing my shirt that I made and holding my sign, and it was obvious how excited I was. A woman comes up to me and goes, "Hi, excuse me, I see your sign and shirt and that you're a huge Taylor fan and I just got the inside scoop. He's performing on the next street, this is just the interview spot, so if you want to see that, go get in line." I thanked her and grabbed my friend and we ran to the next street. The line was already pretty long. We were told that he wasn't performing now until 8:30 and we'd be let in the gates by the stage at 7. While in line all of a sudden, we hear screaming and I hear Taylor's voice! He was doing his sound check and practicing "Do I make you proud". It was so weird hearing him up close. I ran up to try and see him but couldn't. Then, at 70, we got to go around the corner and to our spot by the stage. Taylor was outside practicing still and I saw him and almost died. It was far away but I could not believe I was really seeing him.
To make a long story short, throughout the time waiting for him and Kat to perform, they walked around, talked to people, and got their pictures taken. I wasn't close enough to talk yet, but to get some good pictures. (and I really thought I noticed him keep looking at my shirt or sign). People moved enough so we got a spot right up against the railing. We were definitely on TV because these people in front of us, got a phone call saying, "Are you on the today show?!" So I gotta check my tape now.
Taylor performed "Do I make you proud" and "Takin it to the streets". He was amazing live. Not only was he so much more gorgeous, but he sounded great, so entertaining. And then he played his harmonica and everybody started screaming. It's obvious how much he loves his fans because he kept taking the time to smile at them and walk around.
When it was over, I was a little sad because I was really hoping to meet him. I even had a feeling I would have (this was before I did meet him). Then I heard someone say he was going to sign autographs somewhere. We ran all around but couldn't find where. As we almost gave up, this man pulled me over (he had a camera in his hand), and asked me, "Excuse me, but would you mind taking pictures with Taylor? Your shirt is amazing." I thought at first he was joking or something, "You mean with Taylor himself?" "Yeah, just don't touch him until it's over," the guy said lol. He took me and I followed him through the security and behind the gate. There were all these other women already there but he pushed me to the front and goes, "Sorry ladies, but this one beats you all" or something like that. I felt a little bad lol.
I really didn't know what was happening I was so overwhelmed and all of a sudden, there is Taylor, literally feet away from me. My mouth dropped open and could feel myself starting to cry, but I held it in until later. The photographer takes Taylor and stands him directly in front of me (so close my face was like an inch from his head). My heart literally stopped when I saw him. He is so tall, gorgeous, has the best hair and eyes in the world. And he smelled REALLY good! The photographer then told Taylor to put his arm like on the rail so he's facing half towards me, half towards the camera and with his arm around my sign. His arm was touching mine for like 2 whole minutes! It was almost on top of mine. I still didn't say anything to him I was so in shock and he never even looked at me yet. So I just kept smiling while the guy was taking pictures. Then it was over, and Taylor started to walk away but then walked back a little, looked me right in the eye and said, "Good bye" and he smiled and had this look in his eyes I have never seen before. I just smiled and said, "Bye" basically in awe of him. I watched him walk away, turned to my friend and started balling. My dream came true. The tears just poured out and I could not stop. I went and asked the photo guy if I could buy the pictures and then he told me, "I'm sorry it's not for sale, but they're going to be in LIFE magazine on June 30th and on the website!!!" I flipped out, and they thanked ME, I was thanking them for allowing me to meet the man I love so much.
We walked away and I was still crying and I could barely breathe walking down the street. People looked at me like i was insane so we walked into a book store and I went and called my mother to tell her. She was almost crying too lol. It took me a good 20 minutes to calm down.
Sorry this was so long, but I wanted to write down the details to remember forever. I got some great pictures of him, I'll put up later. The ones of me and him, my friend couldn't take because he was behind me, but when they get put online, I'll be sure to send them out. Oh, and one more thing that I thought was unbelievable, my friend said to me, "By the way, I think Taylor had the hots for you. He stared at you for like a few seconds and was all like goo-goo eyed and dreamy over you." I said, "Omg, I doubt he liked me but I did see him look right at me instead of everyone all together and say bye."
Anyway, it was probably the most amazing day of my life, I seriously have to thank God for giving me this opportunity. I'm going to get pictures developed now. Taylor is absolutely amazing, I would die to marry him lol, and I can't wait to see him again whether on the tour in July or before.
What's the website? I want to see the shirt you made and your photo with Taylor!
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Hickschick06 said this in post #1 : Hi everyone!!!
Yesterday I went to NYC and The Today Show. I'll tell you my whole story and how I'm basically in heaven right now. So I went with my friend Brent, who I've known since Kindergarten. We woke up at 3:30 in the morning (I went to bed at midnight) and we took a train at 4:45. On the train, I was so excited but really nervous.
We got to New York around 5:50. Quickly, we took a cab to where the Today Show would be. I see the stage and freak out. He isn't out yet and there weren't many people there. I was wearing my shirt that I made and holding my sign, and it was obvious how excited I was. A woman comes up to me and goes, "Hi, excuse me, I see your sign and shirt and that you're a huge Taylor fan and I just got the inside scoop. He's performing on the next street, this is just the interview spot, so if you want to see that, go get in line." I thanked her and grabbed my friend and we ran to the next street. The line was already pretty long. We were told that he wasn't performing now until 8:30 and we'd be let in the gates by the stage at 7. While in line all of a sudden, we hear screaming and I hear Taylor's voice! He was doing his sound check and practicing "Do I make you proud". It was so weird hearing him up close. I ran up to try and see him but couldn't. Then, at 70, we got to go around the corner and to our spot by the stage. Taylor was outside practicing still and I saw him and almost died. It was far away but I could not believe I was really seeing him.
To make a long story short, throughout the time waiting for him and Kat to perform, they walked around, talked to people, and got their pictures taken. I wasn't close enough to talk yet, but to get some good pictures. (and I really thought I noticed him keep looking at my shirt or sign). People moved enough so we got a spot right up against the railing. We were definitely on TV because these people in front of us, got a phone call saying, "Are you on the today show?!" So I gotta check my tape now.
Taylor performed "Do I make you proud" and "Takin it to the streets". He was amazing live. Not only was he so much more gorgeous, but he sounded great, so entertaining. And then he played his harmonica and everybody started screaming. It's obvious how much he loves his fans because he kept taking the time to smile at them and walk around.
When it was over, I was a little sad because I was really hoping to meet him. I even had a feeling I would have (this was before I did meet him). Then I heard someone say he was going to sign autographs somewhere. We ran all around but couldn't find where. As we almost gave up, this man pulled me over (he had a camera in his hand), and asked me, "Excuse me, but would you mind taking pictures with Taylor? Your shirt is amazing." I thought at first he was joking or something, "You mean with Taylor himself?" "Yeah, just don't touch him until it's over," the guy said lol. He took me and I followed him through the security and behind the gate. There were all these other women already there but he pushed me to the front and goes, "Sorry ladies, but this one beats you all" or something like that. I felt a little bad lol.
I really didn't know what was happening I was so overwhelmed and all of a sudden, there is Taylor, literally feet away from me. My mouth dropped open and could feel myself starting to cry, but I held it in until later. The photographer takes Taylor and stands him directly in front of me (so close my face was like an inch from his head). My heart literally stopped when I saw him. He is so tall, gorgeous, has the best hair and eyes in the world. And he smelled REALLY good! The photographer then told Taylor to put his arm like on the rail so he's facing half towards me, half towards the camera and with his arm around my sign. His arm was touching mine for like 2 whole minutes! It was almost on top of mine. I still didn't say anything to him I was so in shock and he never even looked at me yet. So I just kept smiling while the guy was taking pictures. Then it was over, and Taylor started to walk away but then walked back a little, looked me right in the eye and said, "Good bye" and he smiled and had this look in his eyes I have never seen before. I just smiled and said, "Bye" basically in awe of him. I watched him walk away, turned to my friend and started balling. My dream came true. The tears just poured out and I could not stop. I went and asked the photo guy if I could buy the pictures and then he told me, "I'm sorry it's not for sale, but they're going to be in LIFE magazine on June 30th and on the website!!!" I flipped out, and they thanked ME, I was thanking them for allowing me to meet the man I love so much.
We walked away and I was still crying and I could barely breathe walking down the street. People looked at me like i was insane so we walked into a book store and I went and called my mother to tell her. She was almost crying too lol. It took me a good 20 minutes to calm down.
Sorry this was so long, but I wanted to write down the details to remember forever. I got some great pictures of him, I'll put up later. The ones of me and him, my friend couldn't take because he was behind me, but when they get put online, I'll be sure to send them out. Oh, and one more thing that I thought was unbelievable, my friend said to me, "By the way, I think Taylor had the hots for you. He stared at you for like a few seconds and was all like goo-goo eyed and dreamy over you." I said, "Omg, I doubt he liked me but I did see him look right at me instead of everyone all together and say bye."
Anyway, it was probably the most amazing day of my life, I seriously have to thank God for giving me this opportunity. I'm going to get pictures developed now. Taylor is absolutely amazing, I would die to marry him lol, and I can't wait to see him again whether on the tour in July or before.
Still in a Taylor-trance,
Allison
Thats awsome i met the whole american idol crew a couple of weeks ago sense i am a friend of someone thats on american idol.
06-02-2006 02:57 PM
Please remind us when the magazine comes out. I can't wait to see the pictures.
