Naya
Refugee
Sorry if I took some time posting this, but I had to organize my thoughts and my emotions a bit more..I am still in a daze from my U2 weekend...Well here it goes:
On Thursday evening I left my film class earlier, because I couldn't concentrate on the movie or on anything that the teacher was saying. As soon as I arrived home I started running around the house like a madwoman, trying to organize my stuff for the weekend, singing along and dancing to U2 songs. I had decided on my outfit, which was going to be a red tank top and some Macphisto devil horns. My parents gave me a lift to the Molson Center, and on the way in the car my dad was wearing my devil horns and my mother was singing along to my U2 music tape. How cool are my parents?
I arrived at the venue at around 9h15pm. There was already about 40 people or maybe more in the line. I met up with the other U2 freaks who saved me a spot. At about 12:30 am my best friend Stef and her boyfriend Charles came to meet me in the G.A line (even though they weren't going to the concert..how sweet are they?). We went out for a drink (or two
) at an Irish Pub while someone saved my spot. It was really fun and it helped pass the time. I got slightly drunk
and I came back in the line at around 3am..and I was shocked and amused to find that everyone was sleeping! There were no night owls; everyone was in their sleeping bags..It was so calm. My good friend Ed had arrived and we talked for a bit before trying to go to sleep on the cold cement. *lol*
At around 6am the security made us move, and the line still remained orderly. I must say that the Molson Security was very competent. (Two Thumbs Up ! ) I then slept a bit..And then I met Mrs Edge ! I really wanted to meet *THE* Mrs Edge and when I heard her introduce herself to ZooGirl I bolted out of my sleeping bag ! Hehe. I then met Olive and She is Raging, who were both very nice. I also met Mrs Edge's husband...who looks so much like Edge it was so freaky !!! I also met Melpop, (very briefly though). I also met Chickles after the show who recognized me by my devil horns; lucky girl got to touch Bono's thighs, arms and butt ! And they're all rock hard from what she told me !
The day went on so fast. The line was so big..At noon there was about 400 people. I tried meeting the band before soundcheck but no luck.
At 4pm they distributed the floor wristbands, and at 6pm they opened the doors.Now the last 5 minutes before they opened the doors, I thought I was going to die...I was so nervous. I had one goal, and it was to be first row in front of Bono. It was my last chance to have that spot ( I never had it). So they open the doors, and the lady goes to scan my ticket and IT DOESN'T WORK !!!!!
I had this horrible vision of me losing my spot and I was getting more and more worried. The woman had the nerve to tell me to calm down. Oh yeah I've been here for nearly 24 hours and you tell me to calm down? Anyway after a couple of minutes it worked and I walked VERY fast to the heart. I get in, get my wristband, and get the spot !!! But wait, two girls come to the railing and start pushing me farther on Adam's side,saying they were there before me even though they just arrived !!
But one of them had the decency to give me her spot right in front of Bono's mic so that I could be near ZooGirl. I apologize to them and they apologize to me. That was nice of her but I didn't apreciate her friends elbowing me.
So I'm smack dab in front of Bono's microphone, first row. I cannot believe it. I'm in shock. I've been dreaming about this for months..no years ! My back is hurting like hell and I'm an emotional and physical wreck but I have my spot.
Garbage comes on and Shirley is the coolest chick ever ! She sings and dances so well..She captivates the audience and is very thrilled to be opening for U2. She talks in french and is the cutest thing ever. They play a very good set.
[This message has been edited by Naya (edited 10-17-2001).]
On Thursday evening I left my film class earlier, because I couldn't concentrate on the movie or on anything that the teacher was saying. As soon as I arrived home I started running around the house like a madwoman, trying to organize my stuff for the weekend, singing along and dancing to U2 songs. I had decided on my outfit, which was going to be a red tank top and some Macphisto devil horns. My parents gave me a lift to the Molson Center, and on the way in the car my dad was wearing my devil horns and my mother was singing along to my U2 music tape. How cool are my parents?
I arrived at the venue at around 9h15pm. There was already about 40 people or maybe more in the line. I met up with the other U2 freaks who saved me a spot. At about 12:30 am my best friend Stef and her boyfriend Charles came to meet me in the G.A line (even though they weren't going to the concert..how sweet are they?). We went out for a drink (or two
At around 6am the security made us move, and the line still remained orderly. I must say that the Molson Security was very competent. (Two Thumbs Up ! ) I then slept a bit..And then I met Mrs Edge ! I really wanted to meet *THE* Mrs Edge and when I heard her introduce herself to ZooGirl I bolted out of my sleeping bag ! Hehe. I then met Olive and She is Raging, who were both very nice. I also met Mrs Edge's husband...who looks so much like Edge it was so freaky !!! I also met Melpop, (very briefly though). I also met Chickles after the show who recognized me by my devil horns; lucky girl got to touch Bono's thighs, arms and butt ! And they're all rock hard from what she told me !
The day went on so fast. The line was so big..At noon there was about 400 people. I tried meeting the band before soundcheck but no luck.
At 4pm they distributed the floor wristbands, and at 6pm they opened the doors.Now the last 5 minutes before they opened the doors, I thought I was going to die...I was so nervous. I had one goal, and it was to be first row in front of Bono. It was my last chance to have that spot ( I never had it). So they open the doors, and the lady goes to scan my ticket and IT DOESN'T WORK !!!!!
So I'm smack dab in front of Bono's microphone, first row. I cannot believe it. I'm in shock. I've been dreaming about this for months..no years ! My back is hurting like hell and I'm an emotional and physical wreck but I have my spot.
Garbage comes on and Shirley is the coolest chick ever ! She sings and dances so well..She captivates the audience and is very thrilled to be opening for U2. She talks in french and is the cutest thing ever. They play a very good set.
[This message has been edited by Naya (edited 10-17-2001).]
