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Yes, kudos to all who arranged for the VIP passes. This was the first time I saw Mika live, and it couldn't have been better. I was supposed to go home on Friday, but extended my stay until Saturday, because of the free concert. What a special treat. He was sooo great. I'm still dazed. :blink:

 

Amen to that!Thanks for the VIP passes!

And it was my first time to!I hope I can see him again...

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Okay, I'm back guys. This took over an hour to type. I will do my best to give a report but it will probably end up as a mushy (but probably the most honest thing I've ever written) homage to Mika.

 

My train DID make it in time, I was in a great position at GMA. Sorry for being so annoying hining about that earlier. When I'm nervous, I'm the most annoying person ever.

 

I ran, as planned to Times Square, and fell in a huge muddy puddle of water on the way, as I was running.* I made it at 6 AM on the dot, and everything was fine.

 

We were in line. Mika saw my bigass Leb. Lollipop Girl sign,. He pointed right to it and laughed and waved and what not and I was really happy that he acknowledged that. I worked a lot on the sign and the whole shindig, so I was very happy about that.

 

I made it in, and got into a great side by the stage. I happened to end up with with Jackie, Jen and Rachel (MOTW, lovetoday, PinkSock) and several others (Carrie = amazing). Kjoshi and I talked earlier, but she ended up on the other side of the stage- The lady coordinating it told me to go to the other side, so I did. We then were together at the secret gig. More about that later.

 

Mika came over to us a lot at the GMA taping. He was his cute usual self (to make it short here). He highfived me and everyone was asking him to sign stuff. He was going to sign my poster, but I wanted to give him my card first, and I couldn't really reach so I'm glad he got my card instead. It had everything I wanted to say to him in it, and I'm very happy he got it. Everyone was like, "Mika! Sign this!" and I said, "Mika, this is for you," and he said "Oh, thank you!" with a cute face and that's all the action I got, for which I am very grateful. My Leb. friends here wanted me to ask what part of Lebanon he was from, and I tried to ask 3 times, but he didn't hear me. It was really rush rush. So I do feel really, really bad about that and I've got to apologize to them. They've been trying to figure it out for weeks.

 

So we were finding out bits and pieces of the secret gig which the idea of it, let me say is so, so, so, sweet. Weather like this happens all the time and I don't know any other artist who would do this, especially with the way Mika has been feeling (health-wise) lately. That was the most gracious thing of him to do. Offer us his music. But, more on that later.

 

Once I got the address squared away, my Mom and I went to Alice's Tea Cup, which is a very cute place, Tea, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all themed Alice In Wonderland! I loved going there in my costume! The tea was fabulous, they had hundreds of kinds!

 

Then we went to Dylan's Candy Bar which was nearby: Lollipop Girl's dream!

 

The employee who rang me up saw me and was like, "GO MIKA! Are you a big fan? I love him!" and all that nad he said if I stick around, I could hear Lollipop, since they play it there. Of course, I didn't though because I had to get to the gig.

 

So we got to the secret gig by 11:30, and Kjoshi was nice enough to let me stand with her. We FROZE in the rain, no overhang or anything. It was at this really random venue in the Meatpacking district.

 

Ray asked us not to take pictures, and I'm glad we weren't allowed to, actually. It was the most beautiful musical experience I've ever had. Nobody was worried about anything. Everyone wanted to be there. There was no pushing or anything. It was total respect. He respected us, and I was very glad to return the favor and not take pictures. There was this one girl who kept asking Mika to get naked, which was annoying and I felt bad for Mika because here he is, trying to do something extra, exta nice and out of his way for us with his music and she just like, blew that off. He was asking Mikey and Martin (Just them, acoustic) what they wanted to do. GET NAKED! :-/ Whatever, the show was sooo far beyond that.

 

We were a few feet from the stage (Like, 3). Me and Kjoshi begged Mika to do Over My Shoulder, but he didn't end up doing it but that's not relevant. The feeling in the room was so gracious and genuine, in the truthiest forms of those words. It was a talky-songy, very intimate fest. I can't even describe how lucky I feel to witness it, it was a great, great feeling. As a music fan, I was totally, totally taken. I'm on cloud nine, and slightly delusional. I don't know if saying it was surreal would be right. I just feel so passionate about this amazing experience, it's hard to describe. I think it's a combination of so elated and tired that I can't believed it happened. It seems so out of this world, and re-confirmed to me in a first hand experience that Mika is super, super special. I just feel so much right now! I don't even think my report is doing my emtions justice. I'm being super general for you guys, but I'm still trying to process all the amazing moments.

 

We heard a new song, "Century Man." Shared the the SITM lyric, "Lookin' at life from the perspective of a boy." I bet it will be on the EP hopefully. It's mostly full voice, reminds me of Elton John, a bit, but of course, it's Mika's originality. I really liked it, and it was really special for us. :-)

 

*Falling in the mud, losing my Mika rosette (it was torn by the rain), bleeding my heels out from my sneakers walking on the way home- All of it is so, so, so completely insignificant. Any other day, even a good day, those this would have brought me down. But this SO beyond that, these things are far past rolled off my shoulders.They're not even as important as if like... I lost a penny or something. Even way less important than that. It's not even significat that those things happened.

 

I didn't get many pics, my mom has a few more on her disposable. I'll post what I have soon.

 

Well, my entire post is gone. How that happened is beyond me. I'll summarize. You have helped me to re-live that day. The acoustic concert was surreal. It was so special. I love when Mika's at the keyboard...he soars. It was so intimate. I was going to take a taxi back to the Bryant Park area, but I walked instead. I was so dazed by the experience. Because the concert was supposed to be at the park, I didn't have anything for Mika to sign after GMA. I used the crumpled up vip form. I made two necklaces for him, which I presented in a bag. I never expected to give it directly to him. He said that he couldn't open it until later. I didn't expect that nor want it...kind of embarrassing. I didn't say much, as I had a delayed reaction...nothing new. I also put a note in the bag that went on and on and was kind of silly. I should have left it short and sweet, but I can be impulsive at times. See, I'm rambling on. :doh: Anyway, it was truly an honor to meet not only Mika, the singer/songwriter, but also the selfless and compassionate person that he is.

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Here's my report:

 

 

Went to the bus station at 8:00. The bus was scheduled to arrive at 8:20. It didn't. It came at 9:45ish and we arrived in the city at 1 in the morning. We took at cab to the Bryant Park Hotel, got there around 5, and it was POURING.

I asked the lady at the desk to connect me to Sarina G. and she was a little rude about it. I talked to Sarina, told her i was from the MCF, and she said she'd bring the t-shirts to the studio at 6. She told me the gig was moved to the ABC building because of the weather and she gave us directions to the sudio (she was very nice about it).

When we got there, there were about 20-30 people in line already. We were in line 'til six then Sarina came. She seperated us MCF mebers and our guests into a VIP line.

(I saw Cherisse, Luke, and Martin rehearsing through the window and took pictures)

 

and then Mika came into the room and everyone went carazy. We held up our signs and screamed like fangirls. (Mika was wearing the shirt he wore to Ibiza with a dark jacket over it). He was also drinking starbucks.:naughty:

 

 

I could barely see anything by then so we waited......and waited....and waited....

 

 

and finally around 8:10 we were let into the building.

 

People were still checking the eqipment and stuff.

 

I don't remember if the band came in or if they were already there.

Mika came into the room wearing a different shirt and the pants with the sparkly things on the sides.

 

I was right near Cherisse. My sister and i said "hi Cherrise" a trillion times before she hear us. She was very nice and she waved.

 

Mika was very nice and energetic. He wrote little notes and held them up so the audience could read them. One of them said "So the weather sucks".

 

He singed things and talked to the crowd for a while.

 

And then they started performing. They played "Love Today" (twice), "Big Girl", and "Lollipop".

 

Mika singed stuff in between commercial breaks.

 

He came over to my side of the crowd, i gave him my LICM booklet, he asked me my name, and signed it "To Stephanie, Love Mika". So it's official. He loves me.:mf_rosetinted:

 

He also gave my little sister his autograph, read the posters, smiled a lot, and singed my poster in between commrecial breaks. (I can't really decipher what he wrote)

 

 

A girl near me screamed "Mika i love you" and his expression was "i know" or "that's obvious". I can't really describe it but it was cute. He also blew her a kiss.:sneaky2::bleh:

 

There was a quick interview before he performed (i think)" Love Today".

 

After the show Mikey got off the stage and walked around. He was sorta near me so i yelled "Mikey Choi!" and he turned around. I waved like mad and he waved back.

 

After the show Mika went into the crowd singned things and took pictures. He came over to where i was and i asked if i could have a picture with him and he of course said yes. I wished him a happy early b-day and he said thank you. Then we took the pic. (He had to lean over 'cause i'm so short:naughty: ).

 

My 7 year-old sister also took a picture with him. It's very cute. Then we left because we were all very tired. (i didn't get to go the other gig), but that's alright.

 

My legs were throbbing by then.

 

So that was it.

 

*I went to the GMA gig

*I got a free flashing heart (a nice lady was giving some out 'cause she had extras)

*I saw Mika perform live for the first time

*I got my LICM booklet autographed

*Mika read my poster and he seemed to like it

*He singed the poster

*The lollipop girls gave out Mika lollipopl (regular lollipops with Mika stickers on them)

*I FINALLY met Mika and got a picture with him

 

 

I'm sure i've missed a lot of details but it doesn't matter.:biggrin2:

 

(Mika smelled VERY nice by the way.and he wore the famous silver sneakers:mf_rosetinted: )

 

I stayed at the Bryant Park Hotel too. I splurged for the location, and we weren't even there for the concert. LOL If it wasn't for Natalie, I would have missed everything. I didn't get my wake up call, but she called my cell. Also, I was told that the free concert was at 2 PM. Again, Natalie came through by texting a message, and letting me know it was at 1 PM. I owe my happiness on that day to her. I met some people on the lines, but we either didn't introduce ourselves, or I forgot names...I'm allowed at my age. LOL I met two nice gals from New Hampshire. They didn't get in the studio, and I met them waiting to get in for the acoustic concert. I told them about the fan club, and explained how to get to this one. We got separated once we went in, as I was looking for someone short to stand behind. I had a great spot. Anyway, to everyone I met...hi and it was nice meeting you. I may be forgetful, but I know when I see "nice."

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soon-to-be. I didn;t realize that was you!!! We talked quite a bit. I was the girl with the pink ribbons and Lollipop stuff and such. :-PPP You're awesome.

 

Yep, we met. I thought I had seen you before, but I was wrong. You're a very nice person by the way.

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Ack I am so jealous of all of you who got to go to the intimate surprise performance. Remind me again why I don't live in New York?

 

I just hope that doesn't come back to bite him in the a**, what with the cancelling of Quebec. Cancelling on a charity can't be particularly good publicity.

 

But he was amazing on GMA! Maybe, oh, two or three million people in the US will go out and buy LICM now...:thumb_yello:

 

Let's hope so. Mika should be a household name.

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Oh, and I was thinknig about this on the train, too! Important. VIP made all of this possible for me. Seriously, I am so, so, so, so appreciative of Freddie, Sivan, Caz, Dean and everyone who made it possible. This is a day and feeling I will never, ever, ever, ever forget and an extremely special thing to me in its entirety. I hold this day close to me, I really do. I will value it forever and it would never have happened without you guys.

 

Gee, you really say what I think very well. :) I too will always be grateful.

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woooowwwwwwwwww everyone is sooo incredibly lucky i cant imagine getting hugged by mika i would probably faint ahhhhh

 

im so jealous cuz im from ny and i soo would have been there but im in vacation in hawaii and i went to the nokia concert but i didnt meet any mfcers there so i hope that he does come back to ny again so i can meet all of u!!!!!!

 

it sounds like everyone had a great time!!!!!!

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oo and btw does anyone know if mika is gonna come back to ny soon cuz i think his manager said he would but now that he did this free concert and hes missed so many others i dont know if he will come back????

 

i dont think so!i was hoping he would come to boston,MA so i could finally go to a gig!:boxed:

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Yea, me too!!

 

And Hollis, that would be cute, but a little awkward to see his mother dance like that with him. :blink:

BAHAHA.

 

I thought I saw his mom when his family and friends came out. They were in the back facing the stage.

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They gave them to the people outside, which was nicer fpr them. They looked miserable in the window behind us. We got more than enough action inside! They were these ones: http://mika.bravado-shops.com/002/sh...s.php?sfc=girl

 

http://mika.bravado-shops.com/002/sh...s.php?sfc=tour (Except it was the brighter one with flowers and waves).

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Just in case any of you saw me on the video.

 

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The ten people i helped Michelle(mika's assistant) pick out of the crowd outside. Very cool kids, i had them yell "Mika you choose me!!" lol! It was great.

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Great pics! Could you let me know who you are? I love to match up names and faces. It would make it so nice the next time around...probably 2008.

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Finally finished reading it all! Ha! Cynthia the whole time I was thinking about how happy I was for you!!!!!! I love how everyone thought you had so omuch much power!!! So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

:)

 

I'm glad you eventually got you friend in towards the end!

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