Wish I could have met Theosgma . . . to wish her a happy birthday! I'm sure this was a day she'll never forget! From Momtomany
MOMTOMANY Wish I could have met you too!
YES!! I will never forget this birthday. It was miraculous. I am writing from SFO getting ready to do the red eye back to Miami.
It all started at Miami airport where I was greeted with the news that the weather in SF was so bad all day that our 8:15 PM flight would probably leave 3 - 4 hours late. At 8:45 came the announcement that Air Control lifted the hold and if we could board quickly, we had a priority landing time that would get us in only about 45 minutes late.
We hustled on board. I had an aisle seat on a completely full flight and it didn't look great for any sleep . As I settled in, a nice young man asked if I would switch with a friend so they could sit together. She has a window seat. I said sure and it turned out that in the full flight there were maybe two or three rows with a vacant middle seat and this row was one of them so I had a much more comfortable flight and we arrived before the last shuttle left for my hotel.
Had a great few hours sleep and woke up very fresh. Got to the venue and saved a place on line for Pi. She came along and we were greeted with the news about Sonisphere and were concerned Adam might be bummed and then the news that out of all the radio promos, there would be no meet and greet or pictures except for five people and their named companion to be drawn out of a very large bowl. I keep repeating to myself that I was there to hear that beloved voice in a small venue but to be honest, my heart was breaking. Pi said "it ain't over until its over".
We went inside and after waiting awhile (felt so like a GA GNT scene) we were let in. The first thing was the drawing. I guess they were compassionate about everyone's suspense. PI WON ONE OF THE FIVE SPOTS!!!!!!! CAN YOU F****G BELIEVE THAT??????? I felt the force was with us. She said she NEVER won anything before these tickets and this drawing. We were arguing whether I was riding on her karma or she on mine.
With the joy of knowing I would have my little space of time with him, everything was like super charged cloud nine bliss. He was so charming, articulate, funny and HAPPY. I really feel something is up re: Queen We got that same cute expression on his face as we had when he was asked before Sonisphere. I really hope so. Maybe USA???
His voice was sublime. We were supposed to get only two songs but he was so spectacular that we all went nuts especially with Trespassing. He couldn't help himself. He responded to us and gave us Cuckoo.
Because we were standing and he was sitting, we were asked to respect those behind and not hold up cell phones and obstruct views. Everyone was wonderful about that and I think Adam liked not having a sea of cell phones waving in his face. We were all very present with him.
Did I mention it was sheer bliss?
And then there was the M & G. I had some very particular things I wanted to say and he was wonderful about making that time for me. I felt completely fulfilled - seen, heard and taken seriously .
Spent the rest of a lovely afternoon with Pi after calling my husband who was so thrilled for me. He so wanted me to have a great 65th and as some of you know, it has been a rough go since August for us since his cancer/spinal cord surgery/near paralysis diagnosis. All of those things are resolving in a positive way and he wanted me to go celebrate for both of us since he couldn't quite take me out on the town. I love him so much and Adam's positive example has been a big help to me as well as a needed escape in hard times. Hubby has appreciated that as well and more than ever, gets why I am such a fan girl.
I am sure I will think of more but ..........THANK YOU ALL FOR ENCOURAGING ME TO GO!!!!!!!!!! ...........AND FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY.
AND TO PI..........MY GRATITUDE FOR CHOOSING ME TO SHARE THIS AMAZING DAY. I WILL NEVER FORGET IT.
