I finally got to see my idol. It took forty years, but it was worth the wait. The concert lasted almost three hours, and my star-struck ass didn't realize that I stood up the whole time with heels on. Janet had that stage lit. I never knew black could look so vibrant on someone. She's beautiful and hasn't aged a bit. Her dance moves were even energetic. I love her life. There was a moment when I wanted to jump on the stage. I didn't. I left peacefully and happy.
Then, my girl and I drove past a crowd of people holding signs up. "Stop the fucking car. Janet is coming out that way!" I yelled. She put the pedal to the metal. We stood outside, on the curb, for one and a half hours waiting. Janet sent her dancers outside to meet and greet us throughout the time. Everyone was anxious to see Penny off of "Good Times." So, when she pulled up in her Black SUV, she felt the love as she gave out leis to her fans with that beautiful smile and soft-spoken voice.
It started off with a small crowd, but when Janet showed up on the set, people were coming from everywhere. I tried to play calm at first but when I saw the leis getting low, I had to get a little aggressive. Seated on the fourth row wasn't close enough. If I couldn't get an autograph, I had to at least get a lei and Janet was down to her last one.
Another woman was aiming for it at the same time, but I grabbed it first. She was not trying to let go. I had to give her a dirty look, and then tightly gripped the lei. Janet, at the time, was talking to a fan, but she held on tightly to the lei as well. Seconds later,, she smelt the lei, and then put it around my neck. I felt on top of the world. I couldn't say shit, but I put on my beautiful smile because that entire night was a dream come true. The best part about it, Janet post that special moments on Instagram. She came to Hawaii and represented at the Blaisdell Arena for Rhythm Nation 30th tour.
Lei - a common symbol of love, friendship, celebration, honor, or greeting. I received all of the above.
Checkout some of the footage on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9FOFDVVbWfU
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