"to be the focus of that gaze that sets my heart ablaze...to be the center of that smile for just a little while..."
Video of our meeting with Bono in Philly outside his hotel! SEPTEMBER 27,2007
I WANT TO LIVE JESUS OUT LOUD!!!
"But with Christ, we have access in a one-to-one relationship, for, as in the Old Testament, it was more one of worship and awe, a vertical relationship. The New Testament, on the other hand, we look across at a Jesus who looks familiar, horizontal. The combination is what makes the Cross."-Bono
"People expect that because I am a believer that I somehow have all the answers. And I was saying that really I have more questions, as a result of being a believer, and the road I am going down is a road with many side roads, and you get lost along the way and I don't feel that Im a very good ad for God, y'know. If ever there was a sinner there is one here."-Bono
ARTISTIC...
I AM CREATIVE, TALENTED, HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL,BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVO(RED) BY GOD!!!
...oh yeah, and I have a HAPPY HEART!
"WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE YOU DON'T NEED IT NOW... WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW YOU CAN FEEL IT SOMEHOW"
"I WANT TO GO TO A PLACE CALLED VERTIGO AND WHEN I GO THERE I GO THERE WITH YOU.. IT'S ALL I CAN DO...."
I DON'T EVER WANT TO LOSE THAT FEELING!!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
I can't believe I was BLESSED enough to be one of only 250 U2 fans who was able to get in the U2 by U2 book signing in New York City on September 26, 2006. It was SUCH A SURREAL EXPERIENCE! I finally got my moment to meet Bono and the boys, as they signed my book, and they are all so AWESOME. This was truly a gift from God!
Edge was the first one I got to meet. I looked right into his smiling eyes and told him it was nice to meet him. As I shook his hand, I reached over to kiss him on the cheek and he kissed me back! I immediately noticed the sweetest demeanor about him. He softly asked me for my name to dedicate the autograph and I told him, "Azalea, like the flower!" and spelled it out for him. He was very careful not to misspell it. I leaned over to get closer to him and told him that my husband was from New Orleans and how proud we were of him and all of his charitable efforts there (Music Rising). I also mentioned how well he represented (in his Christian Faith) and God bless you! He said, "Aww, thank you.", and seemed really sincere. I couldn't help but glance at Bono, who was sitting to Edge's right, and notice that he is sort of eavesdropping on us…like, he's curious as to what I'm telling Edge. IMAGINE THAT...BONO, interested to hear what I'M saying!! UNBELIEVABLE!
Then, it was Bono's turn… I was finally face to face with BONO! I almost fainted...no, really...I almost did! He was looking right at me, waiting to hear what I had to say. I somehow worked up the nerve and told him, "I just want to hug you!" So, he gives me this smirk and GETS UP, I put my arms around his shoulders and he surprises me with the sweetest KISS on my cheek, while saying "MMMUAH" aloud...He held it for a while, too! Last thing I expected was that Bono was going to KISS me, especially when I only asked for a hug! At that point, I went into a dreamlike daze. I did manage to tell him, as he's signing my book, that my husband and I came from L.A. just to see him and thank him for all that he has done. Then, I told him pretty much the same thing I told Edge (how well he represents and God bless). I also told him how we think he's just so awesome and we love him so much! I realized, then, that I was starting to babble and stopped myself (Thank you, God!). I looked right into his eyes and expected him to say something MAGICAL and POETIC back to me, but he didn't...He just looked at me and nodded with a strange expression on his face. I thought that maybe I said something to upset him so I was a little disappointed, but still elated about that KISS...I can still feel his scratchy beard on my face and his sweet humming in my ear! AAhhhhh! I will never forget the moment....EVER!
Now, it was Larry's turn. At that point, I was in a trance… like if BONO PUT A SPELL ON ME. Everything seemed blurry and hazy. I didn't even say HI to Larry! After he signs my book, Larry, trying to snap me out of it, extends his hand out to me and yells really loud, "It's nice to meet you!" with a HUGE, twinkly grin on his face. He was obviously trying to wake me up… so funny! I try to regain my composure and tell him that it was nice to meet him, too, as I shake his hand. Needless to say, I was a little embarrassed for being such a "smitten kitten" for Bono! Meow!
Next, while still in a semi-hypnotic state, I tell Adam, that it's nice to meet him. It's all I can think of saying. He looks at my name like he thought it was interesting, and jokingly says to me, "Azalea….what color?" hahaha (get it? what color flower?). He looked at me waiting for a response, but I was in such a daze, that I couldn't think of anything else to say, so I just laugh, DUH! I did notice that he looked rather handsome and debonair. Hmmmm.... ?
A lady directed me out and that was the end of this once in a lifetime experience. As I'm walking away, in what seemed like slow motion, I realized that since I was so MESMERIZED BY BONO and...aaahhh... THAT KISS...and so distraught thinking that I might've upset him, that I forgot to ask him to pose for a picture with me! AGGGHHH! BUMMER! The photographer did take a few pictures while they were signing my book, etc., (God bless her for that shot of me hugging Bono!). A lot of the pictures came out blurry, but that's ok, that's how it all seemed to me, anyway!
As I'm on my way out going down the escalator, trying hard not to fall with my freshly signed, opened book in my hands, I noticed Rolando taking pictures of me from downstairs. I finally made it to the bottom and the first thing I said was "I can't breathe!". Then I said, "Bono isn't that friendly!" What was I thinking? Did I just forget that incredibly dreamy kiss? After I told Rolando exactly what happened he reassured me that Bono was indeed a sweetheart with me!
At the end of the event, we all got a chance to see the band as they were exiting the building. Everyone was taking pictures of them as they signed autographs and greeted the fans. When Bono walked up to me, he shook my hand as I asked if he can take a picture with me and he kind of ignored me and walked away... BUT...I didn't realize at the time that I was still holding his hand as he was walking away! I didn't let go, and he didn't let go either, so we were holding hands until we could no longer reach! I couldn't believe that I was holding Bono's hand for all that time! I got to shake hands with Edge and Larry and took a picture with Adam. Then, as Bono was coming back toward my area to get in the car, he looked right at me as I asked him again if he can please take "just a quick picture" with me. This time he STOPPED!! I was so incredibly ecstatic. I reached for him and put my arm around him as I tried to pull him closer to me, but he grabbed my arm and gently stopped me! Then, Rolando snapped the picture I always dreamed of having! I thanked Bono for his time as I patted him on his shoulder a few times. What an amazing guy! I just ADORE him SO much! I was glad that Rolando, Lisa and Vic also got to meet them....but most important...I GOT MY PICTURE WITH BONO!!! YEAH!!!
Finally, when the boys were all in the car, just before they drove off, Rolando, unexpectedly and in all his "ROLANDO GLORY", threw Bono a kiss and yelled, "BONO, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!". We can see Bono through the tinted window and he laughed and said something to Edge then opened the window, looked at Rolando and bowed his head in appreciation.
What a Class Act! Bono ROCKS My World! :)
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