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Oooh! I think I already saved that one, but I saved it again.

Well of course I love Mika! That's why I'm here.

Haha yeah, I was just gonna say the boy does not like socks! Thank you so much, avoca!

Thank you, Linde! I love that first one.

Yes, it was. Some art gallery viewing in London yesterday. (Or so the Wireimage pics say.)

LadyGodiva has two words for him: "Hot mess." I agree. Way to go, Mika. (And that is an awesome jacket.)

We were thinking the same thing...whooo....

Hey Anouk! Well, I'm 25 so I understand where you're coming from age-wise. I was in my early 20s when I had all of the surgeries and everything, and that was hard. To not have enough energy to get through the day at age 20? That sucks. I couldn't even make it up a flight of stairs. Now I'm doing better, and have recovered from the surgeries but I sort of feel like I've lost those years I wasn't feeling well, and now I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life. My friends are (mostly) settled into "real" jobs, getting married, thinking about kids...and I'm still living with my parents and trying to find a better-paying job. It's...weird. I'm glad you're home and were able to go out and have some fun! And I think it's definitely a good idea to get the wheelchair. I know it's not fun to think of being 26 and in a wheelchair, but it'll help you enjoy life more--and see Mika in concert! Take it easy--stay out of the hospital! --and I hope eating becomes easier for you. Eat what you can, and keep taking those Nutridrinks (or whatever they are). I'm thinking of you!

OMG, I do that, too! You know you're a Mike fan when you think to yourself "What would Mika do?" and it helps you make decisions!

Oh, I love lasagna! I don't eat beef though, so I make veggie lasagna. It's SOOO good. That's a bit weird, lol. Although maybe not...that's kind of like eating french fries and a vanilla shake at the same time.

Ha, yeah those are really good! I never really listened to the piano for "Lollipop" that closely before. Also, in "Grace Kelly" you hit that piano note that Mika seems to always have trouble with, lol!

OMG, I love that pic of Mika and the two little girls. Haha, maybe we should start a thread! People need something positive to post about. Yeah, I don't see myself leaving. Posting less, maybe, but not leaving. I'm still a huge Ewan McGregor fan, but I post more on the MFC than I do on the Ewan Sisterhood (the equivalent of the MFC for Ewan fans). Doesn't mean I don't love Ewan, but I like coming here better now. Things change. I think a lot of people are upset about the Luke issue, because it doesn't sound like it was handled professionally, and some people are worried Mika may be a part of that. Regardless, he is human, and it's possible he made a mistake. I won't leave the MFC or stop listening to his music because of this. We don't even know what happened. Sooo...yes, us FFLs need to stick together. I'll start a thread if you want, but I don't know what I'd say, or what we'd post about. It might get pretty monotonous. "I'm an FFL!" "Me too!"

Just wanted to pop in here and say the shirt designs are absolutely goregous! I especially love the pink on black. Beautiful. I would love Mika to play the RAH, but then I would also need you guys to start a "Get Satya to London!" petition.

Thank you for the congrats! And I have no idea what they're carrying on the looong trains. Cargo of some sort.

I highly recommend it. It's hard to find really good chai, but out of all the coffee shops near me, Starbucks has the best chai. I work in a bookstore with an attached cafe, and there's also Biggby's coffee in my area (do you know that one?) and their chai tea isn't as good. It's...too sweet, and heavy and kind of gross. The Starbucks chai is lighter and you can really taste the tea. My friend Jayson tells me I shouldn't go to Starbucks because he doesn't like their business practices, but when I want a chai...I'm going to go. Plus I have a friend who works at Starbucks, so it's a good excuse to run over there during work and say hi to him!

This isn't really a "You know you're a Mika fan when" crazy moment, but a couple of days ago I had a "Mika saves the day" moment. I was driving to an interview for a job I applied for, and got stopped by the LONGEST and SLOWEST train ever. I was starting to freak out because I didn't want to be late, and of course I was playing Mika. I focus on the song that's playing and Mika belts out "RELAX, TAKE IT EEEAAASY!" And I was like, "Whoa, perfect timing." I calmed down, the effing train finally passed, and I just barely made it to the interview in time. So maybe I could say "You know you're a Mika fan when...Mika's music can save the day!" Cheesy...but true. Edit: Whoa, I just hit 800 posts. I've been in the 700s for awhile, lol.

Ceci, I would LOVE to be a member of the smile fanclub! I think a person's smile is their best feature. And when a guy has a genuine, gorgeous smile I'm hooked! And yes...I'm a definite Mika FFL (Fan For Life). So yes, I would love to be an official member.

OMG, I had no idea there were so many flavors of chai! I sometimes put honey in mine, so I can imagine that but caramel and chocolate chai? Whoa. Oooh, you should try a chai sometime! They are sooo good. Starbucks makes a really good chai.

Whoa, never seen that one before! Don't know where it was taken, but it looks like an early pic. A slightly younger Mika.

My friend Sue is exactly the same way! She'll buy a muffin at work, eat the top, and ask if I want the rest. I like the whole muffin, so I happily eat what's left. You know, you can actually buy muffin pans that only make the top! I think we have some stashed away somewhere. They're called mufflettes or something like that. And right now, I am really in the mood for a scone. A ginger scone to be precise. I love them so much. Especially paired with a hot chai latte.

Hey Kelzy! LOL, thank you for the YouTube link. That was hilarious (and a little gross). And I'm very honored that you're impressed with my spleen-growing skills. You're the first person to say so. Staying positive is REALLY important. And singing helps me stay positive. Mika helps me stay positive. Funny you mentioned humming reminded you of monks. I take yoga classes (and went through a teacher training program) and we chant. It's a lot like music for me, very relaxing. So glad you could spend some time with your friend, Anouk! That's an amazing story about U2 and how much their music means to you. I'm a HUGE U2 fan, and seeing them in concert was so magical. The way the audience was so tuned in to everything Bono said, and the way we all sang every lyric--sometimes Bono let only the audience sing--and it gave me goosebumps. Music is so powerful. It can bring people together, help you deal with pain, and be a comfort. I know U2's music has been that way for me, and Hanson's. Music has helped me through a lot of crazy times, including my health issues. It's an escape as well, time for you to just let the words and music carry you away, and not think about anything else. And of course through Mika's music, we all found the MFC! Awww, Bon Jovi was one of the first CDs I ever bought. "Whoa-ah, we're halfway there, WHOA-AH livin' on a prayer!" Ha, love it! And you sang their songs while under anesthesia? That's dedication! I love that we each have our musicians and bands that have been there for us. And now we all have Mika. I can't imagine a world without music. And I agree with Kelzy, Anouk. If you need a wheelchair and it'll help you get around and be able to do more, than by all means do it. I know it's not ideal, especially when you're younger (how old are you by the way?) but it'll help you keep your energy up.

Wow, yeah. That guy can sing really high.

These are awesome! I wish my choir could have sung Mika when I was in high school, but unfortunately I graduated 6 years before LiCM existed. I think this one is my favorite. They did such an amazing job with the harmonies and the lead singer has a really strong voice.

You do seem incredibly upbeat considering everything you're going through. I had a hard time staying positive when I was going through all the issues that led up to my splenectomy. Keep it up, though! Staying positive will help your body work more efficiently. Oh yeah...besides my enlarged spleen, they also removed THREE accessory spleens. Little baby ones. I was rather appalled that I had four to begin with, but apparently it's not uncommon. So sorry to hear about your trials too, Kelzy! I've also been on prednisone...I think my hematologist put me on that when he was afraid my spleen was going to rupture. It helped a lot, but I only took it for a few weeks. I take probiotics, too! I love them. Ever since I had my gall bladder out, I've had a lot of problems eating, and taking probiotics seems to help. (Especially since about 70% of your immune system is in your digestive tract.) I have to be careful what I eat now, and a lot of things make me feel sick. But...overall I can't complain too much. I love that you hum, too. Music always helps me when I'm stressed out. I hum and sing a lot--mostly when no one else is around to hear! Take care Anouk (and Kelzy)! Anouk, I hope you're able to get out of the hospital soon!

It will! Although I am going to dinner with an old friend from high school this Friday. He saw me at work, and asked me out. Eeek, dates scare me. (Maybe it's not a date. Maybe he just wants to catch up. I hope so.)