Post Concert Depression Day 2

During breakfast, my mum was watching this Filipino show (as usual) then I suddenly heard 'Beat It'. My face fell towards my food.

-Mabel. xx

Post Concert Depression Day 1

When I got home from the concert, I immediately posted a picture of Joe in Intsagram with a dedication from me saying how much I love how he improved. It wasn't that long, but it was thoughtful. 

When I woke up the next day, I sprinkled water on my face to wake up. I checked my phone, no messages. I went in Instagram and looked at new photos of the people whom I'm following. I looked at my notifications. jtrohman liked your photo I rubbed my eyes to see if it was real. And it was! I couldn't believe it! He actually liked my photo! I was too happy and dressed up. I went to SM Sucat for some Yellow Cab (which I heard that FOB loves eating there) I went in, and I saw FOB! I couldn't believe it! I just ignored them and wanted to act casual. I didn't want to look crazy in front of them. I looked back, and I saw them looking back at me. They were all pointing me and laughing at Joe. I just looked away and minded my own business. When I sat down, the pizza was already served. As I ate, I felt a hand reaching to me. It was Joe. He asked me if I knew him. I told him of course, since he's from FOB. He asked me if I was bestdamnbianca. I said yes! We talked about how he's an inspiration to me. He told me that fans like me gets him going. Fans like me who believed in him from the very start. I was joyfully eating my pizza and... 

I woke up. 

-Mabel. xx

Fall Out Boy, Live in Manila

Where is your boy tonight? I hope that he's a gentleman. 

-Grand Theft Autumn/ Where Is Your Boy by Fall Out Boy

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08/08/2013

When I woke up, I could feel the fire inside because I knew that I would be seeing Fall Out Boy live in 12 hours. I got up immediately, ate, took a shower and put on my kitchen uniform. I checked my phone for messages. I felt my heart sank because of jealousy. I saw a messaged from Bettina that she won a Meet and Greet pass. I was also happy for her, of course. She deserved it. I got to the car and went in the kitchen. I didn't care what would happen in class. All I knew was I was going to watch one of my favorite bands, live! Den texted me to bring my extra hairnet, which I did. I was alone with Jerrica. We were early. When we got in the kitchen, we saw Chef with a bad ankle. It made me gasp. How was I suppose to tell him that I needed to go out early when he can't even walk properly? Instead, I just cut some vegetables and tried to be good. About five minutes later, I saw Clarence and Den coming in. I gave Den the hair net and she left. All I did in school was cut some carrots and frosted them. I felt some kind of awkwardness between Den and I. He was having an attitude towards me. And I didn't feel good about it. Here I go again with being paranoid. But I knew I couldn't let this this bring me down. I just shook it off. 

After class, mum actually went to SFU to fetch me. I changed from my kitchen uniform to a grey tank top and black rebel pants. Mum and I took a bus, then took the MRT. 

We waited for Dionico and Angel. About 20 minutes later they came. I left my mum and went with them. We all waited for Bettina by the green gate. She texted me that she's on her way. When we saw her, she was bursting in tears. I knew why. I would also cry a river when I get to see FOB up close. 

When we got in, the opening act was still performing. They performed for about an hour. 

But then... 

It was dark, I could hear the roar of the crowd. I could sense their footsteps on the stage. I could feel my eyes swelling up when I saw the silhouette of Joe's hair. I could feel the intensity of the atmosphere. I could feel it moving slowly and slowly and... 

The lights went on. Everyone was screaming. I could feel my lungs coming out. I could feel my tears dropping. And it began. 

They started of with Thriller. And yes, it gave me chills. I just love seeing them live. It was amazing. I could see Bettina beside me, with puffy red eyes. I know how she was feeling. I felt that too. I wanted to stop crying and just enjoy the concert. So I smiled and sang along. When they played Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes, I screamed my heart out. 'DETOX JUST TO RETOX' 

Right after that, if I'm not mistaken, the played The Phoenix, and everyone got wild. It was intense! 

They changed, yet they were just the same.

Patricks' voice was clearer. I could actually understand the lyrics this time. Andy was still the best! He has always been my idol. His drumming skills is and always will be epic. Pete was always the host of the band. It was quite cute, actually. But Joe.... Joe... 

When they played Where is you Boy Tonight, I could feel my eyes swelling. I could feeling my nose running. I could feel tears running down my face. This song took me back. They followed with Sugar, We're Going Down, and that made me more emotional. Well, yes, I was jumping up and down, but it still made me cry. The fact that they were still playing these songs together made me cry tears of joy. 

But then they covered their famous cover, Beat It by Michael Jackson. Everyone was going nuts. I knew that John Mayer was the one who played the guitar solo here, originally. But for that night, that marvelous night, Joe did the guitar solo. That made me cry so much. I never cried like that in a long time. I wasn't looking at Joe's skills, I was look at his improvement. That made me proud to be a believer. It was so beautiful. I guess not everyone noticed that he has improved, but I certainly did. He was just a rhythm guitarist before the hiatus. I knew that he would be great. I always believed that he would be a legend. And this is proof that he is on his way. I never stopped believing that he could reach this high. I was proud of him even though I was merely just a fan. That guitar solo made a whole lot of difference. Not just the guitar solo, I've been noticing that he has added a lot of leaks in the whole concert. He was adding his own stuff, his new stuff. The Damned Things was really a turning point for him. I knew that he could make it this far. I bet someday, he would be playing along side with Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert and other legendary guitarist. He will be a legend, I'm sure about that. 

After that, they followed it with Thnks Fr Th Mmrs. That made me quite sad. I had the feeling that this would be their last song of the night. I just wish that it wasn't. 

However, they ended up having Saturday as their last song. 

I didn't want it to end. It was horrible. I had the worst case of PCD ever. It made me want to repeat the day. Why does it have to end?! 

I promised myself, when they come back (they will) I wouldn't waste time in finding cheaper tickets, I immediately by myself a VIP ticket, I don't care if I have to go alone. It's worth it. 

-Bianca. xx

Disclaimer: These photos aren't mine.