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Through the Eyes of a Fan

Posted by Twilight_News - 23/08/08 at 06:08 pm

I thought of summarizing this, but in the end, I think this fan’s word’s speak for themselves.

We arrived at Benaroya Hall at about 6:30 -the event started at 7:00-. This is of course after I spent the last hour changing into my costume and putting on make up in the parking garage across the street. But you don`t want to hear about that. Walking across the street to get to the hall is 5 minutes of my life I will NEVER forget. It is burned into my mind forever. Just imagine you are a typical everyday Seattle pedestrian. Minding your own business, waiting to cross a crosswalk. Then suddenly you look to your left side. Low and behold, a 6ft tall teenage girl is dressed up in a huge fuzzy lamb costume, ears and all. You would stare, right? Well, I`m surprised I didn`t cause any traffic accidents, judging by how many drivers were gawking out their windows.

Eventually we walked into the hall`s lobby. Excited and flushed, I raced to the back of the line -this was preassigned seating, so the line was just to walk into the main hall-. Then I looked around. Approximately 2,500 people were in that line. 2,500 people, and from what I could see, I was the ONLY person in costume. This had no effect on me. I was not bothered or embarrassed. More "Whatever!" about the whole situation.

Well people took to the costume really, really well. Lots asked for photos. Comments were made about how well done and cleaver it was. It turned lots of heads and got groups of people laughing. I felt like a Disney Princess.

By the time it was almost my turn to get my book signed, I was more nervous then a tourist walking into the Volturi tower. What is she thinks it`s really weird? Stupid? Doesn’t notice it AT ALL?. I took a coupe deep breaths, made sure my ears were straight, and walked up to the table where Stephenie was signing. She had her eyes down on a book, finishing it up for the person in front of me. Her assistant was the first to look up. She started laughing hysterically.  My mind was racing. Be cool, act normal, friendly is key. Stephenie peeked up to her assistant wondering what had happened to her. Then her head turned to me. She let a huge "Oh my GOD!", covered her mouth, and grinned. "You`re the first lion-lamb costume I have ever seen!". "I wish I had a camera" the assistant mumbled. I was so overwhelmed. She likes it! She likes it! I got SM to say "Oh m god!". My semi-eloquent vocabulary left me stranded, as I stuttered the words "Thanks, you`re awesome!"……seriously?…..Thanks you`re awesome? My mind balks at the fact that I had more then an hour in line, time to think and to plan what glorious insightful words I would say to this woman. And I come up with "Thanks, you`re awesome!"?……*bangs head against wall*

But overall it was amazing.
Justin played beautifully. I cried, I am such a sap.
Stephenie was as sweet as ever. Giving insightful, interesting answers to the many questions that were asked.
Getting my book signed and meeting Stephenie was priceless. I will remember that even better then I remember walking across the street, into Benaroya Hall.

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