It was definitely, absolutely a thrill of a lifetime!

Hearing Guy Sebastian live was a touch of paradise enough… but the possibility to meet him, shake his hand, and be in the same room with him is almost heaven!

I didn’t even know he was coming. On his first day of visit, July 1, my friends and I were at Haiku in Greenbelt celebrating Sally’s birthday. We were chatting away about stuff, and of course, inevitably, we chanced upon the topic of American Idol. We were talkin’ and talkin’ about it… until I mentioned how I absolutely adored Guy… and Bryan got all excited and told me that Vangie won tickets to his concert at Hard Rock Café!!! I couldn’t even remember what followed next… all I remember was I was shrieking and calling Vangie on the phone and asking for DETAILS. Turns out she asked Bryan already. But Bryan was so chivalrous (or maybe it was my reaction that did it) because he told me he’d give way for me to watch his concert since I was a fan! Vangie had other means, though and since Sir Jun had friends, I was assured that I can enter Hard Rock Café and finally get to hear him sing live! It was a looong two days waiting for Saturday to happen!

It was actually a tough day for me since I was up early to do something for Ge, and rushed to the office at Katipunan for a meeting then at North Edsa to meet up with Ge and to friend’s house in Congressional for our despidida for Ge. I left around 8 something to travel all the way to Makati for Guy, but it was worth it!

Got to Hard Rock, donned a hipsie so I can blend in the crowd, hang out with Vange til Guy performs. I was so delirously happy the whole time. I can’t believe I’m actually sitting at Hard Rock Café and going to hear him perform live in action!!! And so, the wait was over and he sang amazing songs… I was so thrilled he sang “Angels brought me here” and “The Way You Look Tonight”… his voice is truly amazing. And he’s so nice!!! In the middle of the show, there was one fan who was motioning him to come to his side. We all thought it was technical, but when he got there, he wanted to take a photo with Guy!!! Guy was overwhelmed but he was all sport because he smiled and posed with him.

Guy: Live!!!



I didn’t come prepared. All I wanted was to hear him perform. That’s it. I was hoping for a signature if he’s going to do an autograph session at Hard Rock. So when his final act was over, I clutched my ticket and a pen and hurried off to the side where he’ll pass by. There were soooo many people with him and when he passed by me, I asked him, “Can I have your signature?” and he laughed and said, “I can’t.” motioning his head to his hands where it was being pulled by some security… at this point, I was already happy because he spoke to me! ;) He was whisked away to the second floor and I gave up chances on ever getting anything from this experience except to hear him live.

grabe the security!


And so I thought it’d be over. At least I got the chance to talk to him. But minutes later, Vangie was asked to go upstairs since she won by downloading a ring tune from Globe. I went with her… it was my chance! And so we went upstairs where lots of people were waiting, hoping to catch a glimpse of Guy. Even with the long line, we were the first to enter this maze of a hall to a room where he was staying until he leaves for his hotel. I was so giddy the whole time and so anxious. Ganito pala ang feeling ng isang fan! I kept mumbling “Vangie, I can’t believe this” and shrieking in a tiny voice over Vange’s luck! And so, together with representatives from Globe, a 7- and 9-year old kid, we were ushered into the room and I was like near him talaga!!!!!!! I was actually shaking already and so the cordial greetings were exchanged until I had the courage to ask for his signature. He signed it, then Vangie asked him to sign hers with her name. So of course, hindi rin ako papatalo. I also asked him to write my name, too! Unahan daw ba yung mga bata! ;) But I was so excited to be up close! After the praises, the chikahan, we took pictures

gaga over guy: vange and me


… and syempre, ayoko pa ring patalo, so I asked him if I could have a picture with him, too… and syempre… pwede! And viola, a picture of us together…

utlimate photo!!!


It was really a different kind of high… and I laugh at myself when I remember all these. I acted like a gawky teenager who didn’t know better… but I was lost at those hazel eyes, the afro hair and the personality! He was really nice and it was so amazing meeting him in person!!! It was Guy Sebastian, for goodness sake!

Did I ever mention I had a great time with bryan, vange and joni during this exciting experience?. ;)

joni and me conniving over bryan and vange


Oh well, it’s been a week since this encounter but I still can’t help smiling. After all, I was so overhelmed by him and I definitely will remember my meeting Guy Sebastian up close and a bit personal!