Okay, so i don't even know where to start. It was seriously the best day of my life. I had the most fun i've had at a concert in forever. It surpassed all my expectations and I didn't want it to end.
So my roommate Meaghan and I came home from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville Sunday for the concert. We were so pumped to see them, I was especially because HS is my favorite band. I love them a ton. (:
Monday started early for us. I met Meaghan at 10 to get some finishing touches for our gifts for the guys, and then headed downtown to the Rutledge. We met some of our awesome friends there, and then headed off to The River because Meaghan had won passes for the acoustic show. (: We got there around 2:45ish. The guys hadn't arrived yet, and everything was pushed back due to their flight being late and the horrible traffic on the interstate.
Finally a little after 4 we were let into the lobby, and waited. Me and Meaghan made our way up to the front and bolted for the center lovesack in McFadden's Garage once doors were open. Perfect view. Intern Adam came out and started talking to us, and talked to me and Meaghan a lot about college. Haha. And if we knew any football players and we talked about how our football team isn't the greatest right now. Then, it was time for a surprise guest. (: Esmee came out and sang some. She's really good! And she did a fantastic job. We all sang happy birthday to her and then it was time for the boys to come out! I had made a little sign that said "We'd only skip college for you." Michael saw it as soon as they walked out and started laughing. They sang Over You and I made some serious eye contact with Michael, it made me laugh. Haha. Then Two Rebels and that's one of my favorites. Then See U In The Dark. Next up were the pictures. (: Me and Meaghan were a wreck trying to get our gifts together so we ended up being almost last. We walked up to them, and I gave Andrew and Alexander theirs and Meaghan gave Jason and Michael theirs. They loved them. We got them random gifts from our bookstore on campus because we just thought it'd be hilarious. Andrew especially loved them because they were orange! It resulted in our awesome m&g picture. (: We said our goodbyes and told them we'd see them in a little bit.
We got back to the Rutledge and back to the front of the line and waited FOREVER or so it seemed. It was a ton of fun hanging out with awesome friends. Finally we were let in and to get our meet and greets. The show started later than it was supposed to, and it was so hot while we were waiting. I ended up directly in front of Jason's mic stand and his keyboard and the perfect spot for Alex. (: Esmee performed and did good again. Then the boys came out. I was freaking out. I was so excited, and i missed them a ton! Full Moon Crazy started and the party started. It was just a blast. Michael sang to me and Alex pointed at me all the time with his drumstick. Also, during one part where Michael was talking I made a heart with my hands at Alexander, he made one back at me, it was the most awesome thing ever. And at one point Andrew had run back over to his side of the stage to sing background, he then randomly leaned around Michael while playing and gave me the biggest smile. (: They all sounded so good and were right on key, and so pumped. We were a really loud, and you could tell how excited they were just by their stage presence. (: My mission for the day was to get Alexander's drumstick. That was all i wanted. I made a sign that said "Alexander! drumstick please?" He saw it and would smile at me, and gave me the thumbs up. (: Right before Don't Close the Book, Michael threw his towel into the crowd and Andrew was right in front of me and about to do the same thing. I just put my arm up thinking i might as well try and get it. He pretended to throw it out into the crowded, and then winked at me and just handed it to me. Haha. Finally, the show was coming to a close and I wanted Alex's drumstick. I held my sign the entire time and Meaghan would point at it whenever Alexander looked at me. He'd just laugh and smile. Long story short, right before their final bow, he walked over to me, and handed it to me. I had a mini freak out and cheered some more. (:
Then was the meet and greet and mine was pretty long because I was talking to Alex about their presents. (: And everything else. Then we went back and got in line for the signing, and talked some more when we saw them again.
Pretty much, it was the best night of my life.
I had alot of fun! And i didn't expect all the things i got. I ended up with Alexander's drumstick, and he signed it afterwards for me, Andrew's towel, and Michael and Jason's picks.
I just had a ton of fun, and they proved to me once again why they are my favorite. I'm so proud of them. (:
