BonjourMika1990

haha, I know he smiled when I said that, and said something back...but I was having a moment You'll get more chances to ask if he read it right? You're not done yet???

Just a few pics of the rainy signing Gosh, I've always thought his nose was adorable. More to come, hopefully soon.

Yes, it was much better and I was wearing comfortable shoes this time. Thanks! I felt different this time, and two years will make a person change. It's just a confidence thing that I can attribute to my journalism major, I guess.

Wow, I write alot huh? The last two paragraphs are the best, I think. At three in the morning I was wide eyed and paralyzed, tucked underneath my blankets. By nine I was in my Media Ethics & Law class trying to not look so dazed and distracted. By 12:30 I was on a Redline train heading toward the venue. At approximately 1:00 I was wandering around the WRONG side of town because my stop had been canceled. Great! Fifteen minutes into my panic and I had found The Riv. Thank God. I waited with some lovely fans for about five hours, total. My lazy hipster (but adorable) crowd of friends met me in line just in time. Next came the standard, waiting around in anticipation. The smell of a moshpit is always an interesting one. Honestly, I’m used to smelling pot smoke at the concerts I go to. I didn’t smell THAT, but I smelled something. The show started at about 8:30-ish. The intro was so fitting to the venue. I know that the theater dates back to the 20’s, but the whole 1950’s “Let’s sit around the TV and be cute” thing was really appropriate. How do you describe this show? It was simply MAGIC. I managed to score the second row which was very nice. Mika sounded so great and he looked…let me say, gorgeous. When he’d pass our part of the pit, I could catch little instances of complete joy in his face. Really, when he smiles it’s like your heart pumps confetti instead of blood. It’s more than just a handsome face, it’s this genuine happiness and appreciation that shines through him. The energy of the crowd was fierce, and Mika took notice. The first show in Chicago he was getting a feel for the crowd. It took him a bit longer to warm up to us. The second time around he knew us a lot better. Well, THIS TIME, was the BEST time. I felt the warmth of the audience (literally) and I knew he could too. He thanked the city several times. At the end of the show I got a call from my sister who had staked out a spot in the alley for me and my friend Luis (lulu) and when I arrived at the spot I realized she and my other buddy Ritter were first in line. Thus, I too was first in line. It was pretty crowded, but when it started to rain I think people were a little less hopeful that he’d come out. If anything I expected him to wave and smile. But then again, I knew better. I had the same feeling I did at The Metro two years ago. “He’s gonna stay a while.” I didn’t have it last year at HOB, but I had it yesterday for sure. I wasn’t nervous, I wasn’t contemplating my words…just reapplying my mascara. We waited, in total, for what felt like 45 minutes. John came out a few times from the back door. At one point a pizza was delivered inside as well. Kind of hilarious! A line of average sized people trail out of the doorway holding umbrellas and then.... Mika, sky high and cloaked in a military style black coat. I noticed that first, come on now Actually first I noticed that smile. He wasted no time, though scanned the crowd with his eyes before trudging (with very large steps) toward me. By now it wasn’t a line, more of a row up in front and I was on the far right. So he darted toward me first, looking me straight in the eyes with that insanely adorable wide smile. I wasn’t aware of myself or conscious of how I was around him. It was the coolest I’ve been around Mika. Ha, as ridiculous of an analysis that is, I really mean it. He walks toward me and I’m thinking, “Wow, me first huh? “ and “Awwwwwww.” So I asked him if he’d sign my album and he said “Of course!” He’s a pro now at that quick sharpie action. While signing the album my sister chimes in because she knew I wouldn’t fess up…Fess up to what? What else, that book I’m chained to for half a year that archives Mika’s every move and all of his adoring fans. “Hey Mika, she’s the editor of the fanclub’s yearbook.” So he continued to look at me and I think it dawned on him. So I continued the thought “Yeah, you know that book you get once a year from the MFC.” It’s very weird for me to take credit for anything that massive. It’s almost as though, If I were anyone else I’d be annoyed with THAT girl who pats herself on the back. So I don’t do that, ever. And I would never have mentioned it to him. It would have been too weird to say it. BUT, I am glad my sister did…. that sneaky girl. “Yes! The Yearbook!” He said and quite honestly I cannot remember a single word after that. My brain went dead when I had my “Aha” moment finding his wide glittery eyes on mine and his head bent over me under his umbrella. I did mention that we were working on the 09’ book. It’s a blur, zapped of specific quotes other than the ones I just gave. But the details I’ve always remembered from our encounters have been the little instances of human to human connection. His face that close and the fact that I could make eye contact with him. (I couldn’t two years ago) So it was a simple moment. I don't see him very often. I can't globe trot. So this one show, this one little instance made me realize that I'm not insane for doing what I do for him. Because when he's up there and your down there...and he sings and you sing back to him, you'll see it in his face that there will never be anyone like him. He’s magic.

Eye contact with Mika was ferociously amazing. - I have more to say, I just need to eat something.

Like really? 24 hours? I will go and wait in line alone, but two of my friends are meeting me *my gay husbands* later on. My family:my cousin, and two sisters (ones pregnant lol) will be sitting in the balcany. I swear a Mika gig is an EVENT So ready, will be there by 1:30. whooooooooooo. And I'm just bringing the album for him to sign *if he comes out* and damn right, I'll be tweeting him

Hmmm maybe we should ask the Riv if they can receive that kind of a delivery? Or they would deliver it to us in the line, we attach the balloons and manage to find someone to give it to him??

Just a heads up! I havn't gotten the glowstick bracelets...I forgot and I have midterms all week, including next tuesday before the show. I don't have time to breathe, so I just wanted to let you guys know so that you can hunt some down for yourselves if you still wanted to wear them. My outfit ,as I just realized, doesn't go with neon, so forget about me:aah: I never had a jacket made, because I can't sew haha...but I did get this! This in cream, with black cigarette jeans, tucked into black riding boots and a silver sequined mesh tank...and a red scarf....and a black fedora! http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/products.detail/_/Military-Ruffle-Jacket/productID/b3a7794b-0243-404a-bc64-c6b56e44e426/categoryID/c636d7c1-7618-444f-a734-e62e351815c7/ P.S. Are you guys bringing cameras. I read on the riviera section of ticketmaster.com that no cams were allowed. I might just tuck it into my bra haha...but who knows!

Hmmm I honestly think we'll be okay getting there early in the afternoon... People won't be lining up until later. I mean it'll just be us, I'm almost sure of that I'm probably gonna end up getting there at about 1:30... but is that even too early?????

That's a sexy prize...I entered. I am so ready for the gig and I havn't seen him since last Winter. Bring it.

cupcakes would be cute. A delivery is a delivery so if it says to MIKA they better give it to him. They can't just say take it back. We'd never poison him:aah:

Lets get him something from the bakery . Someone should contact the venue and see if they can have it waiting for him in his dressing room or something. The little tag can say it's from the MFC awww

P.S. Welcome to the club

bracelets are on me I think I'll get to the venue at 12 (if that's the time we agree on) I cannot see anyone other than us getting there before 4... I need front row:shocked:

This is so not fair. Oprah needs to get him on Chicago TV asap. I can't be in NYC next week. I can barely visit there at all these days. Schooool......wooooooooork. Grown up stuff...

haha, no I meant the original line up...in 06 I definatley was not as "OMG!" about Guns...that really kicked off in 2008. I've been obsessed for almost 2 years.

No, I have never seen them live. I think I was barely out of diapers when they split I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE WHEN THEY WERE AT THEIR PEEK:blush-anim-cl:

HUGE Ever since I saw the November Rain Video and I'd rewind Slash's solo over and over again...and I always liked the way Axl moved on stage.

A world tour has got to mean a stop in Chicago...oh God, I need to see them (him!) Thanks for the link, I want to see it on their official site, and its not up yet

SAY WHAT?! Link me please

I meant tourists who come here...They're so scared to venture out of downtown. The loop is actually alot better than what it was in the 90's... it was pretttty bad. I'm out there every single day and I love it Anderson Coopers reports were dead on...the violence is a huge problem. And as far as gang activity is concerned, Chicago's the worst (Atleast thats what gangland on A&E or the history channel said:roftl:)