张学友-在你身边

Yes, I finally made it !! A once in a lifetime chance to meet my favourite idol in person.

Jacky cheung was here yesterday at Bugis Junction for his autograph session and to promote his latest album – 在你身边. This is the first time i m queuing up for such fanfare, was filled with excitement and I have to persuade my hubby to come along with me as well.

I lbegin to listen to Jacky's songs when I was in primary school. My two brothers are both ardent fans of jacky, so I was 耳濡目染 even at such a young tender age. I still remembered very well the evergreen classic and also my all time favourite – 月半弯. Since then, I have begin to fall in love with Jacky's songs.

Jacky's has a great vocal. A vocal that is so unique and has such great healing and soothing power. His songs accompanied me thro’ my life. I listen to his album 吻别when I first started my job in DBS bank. Even when I went to UK to further my studies, I can keep listening to this one song – 失眠夜 all day/nite long. My eldest brother sung 你知不知道 at his wedding nite to my sis in law. And even for my wedding march-in song – I pick this song 真爱. His songs are always associated with me with fondly memories.

I know that Jacky is already into his semi retired mode. I know that if I miss this chance, I will live with this regret in life. 人因梦想而为大. Therefore, I have decided to go for it. At the risk of being mocked by my friends/family. We end up queuing for 2 hours, to finally get to see him in person, handshake with him and to get his autograph on our CD. A temporal 5 secs moment is going to last me for a lifetime memory. It is definitely worth all the effort

认真的男人最有魅力. Despite signing for the umpteenth times. There is no single trace of tireness in him. And he is forever wearing a great amiable smile. 不愧是天王- he is so undaunted by the long quene. And the best part is…his signature is so consistent even after signing for that long hours. I guess I shouldn’t be complaining too much for the mere two hours queue.

Special thanks to my no-nonsense hubby for fulfilling my dream, i will always remember what I say to Jacky last nite in person. Alto it is simple two words of 加油, it was an electrifying moment for me. Such a 近距离的接触, 历历在目

Anyway, while waiting for my turn to be up there, I have made use of this time to write this surviving guide for all those great fans out there who belong to the 追星一族

Surviving guide to fan club

1. take leave
Depending on how popular is your idol. Sometimes, it is better to be wise to take leave so that u can chop a good place.

2. buy cd
That is the passport to any such events. Even if you forgot, nevermind. Look out for such booth, i am sure you can buy them there

3. bring umbrella
For rain or shine, m sure it will come into handy

4. pack/"ta-bao" food
I am sure you do not want to be in the limelight for creating a scene when u faint. Anyway, u can eat and queue at the same time.

5. bring camera
Do remember to charge your camera and test it before it is too late. Another alternative is to make friends there and then who can help you take pictures. But do remember to get their email just in case

6. bring a book/mp3/handheld games
Just to kill time, do something useful

7. make some friend/bring a friend
In case if the process gets a bit bored. It will be good to have someone along. Or better still, make friends there and then, afterall, we are rooting for the same idol. Sure got common topics to talk

8. be prim and proper
Bound to spot media and press reporter. Have to look good in any circumstances, you never know if you friends/family will spot you in TV.

9. bring a portable fan
Singapore with such a hot climate plus the long hours of queueing, a portable fan will sure be a plus point

10. go toilet
If you do not want to miss your turn, go and answer the nature call before it is too late