My Backstreet Boys Jakarta 2008 Journey

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 10:49 PM By: Anggun

24 February, 2008

I managed with some of another BSB fans to pick up the boys at the airport. We actually had no idea what airline they’re using from Australia, moreover what time they arrive. But we’ve been there at the airport since 4 in evening to prevent something we don’t want. Like usual, I bring the whole equipments I need, like camera, DV, Poster, and CD to get their sign.

I later guessing they’ll be landed around 7.30 PM, since there was only 1 flight from Perth using Qantas. And I was right; the boys were finally showed up at the exit gate around 8 o’clock! At first, I recognized Q, their bodyguard, followed by Nick who was wearing a white cap and an I-pod earplug on his ear, then behind him there was Brian, Howie, and last but not least AJ! Arrrgggghhhhh…. Finally they’re coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn’t help myself not to screaming seeing them here!
And I think they’re realize that they got fans at the airport, cuz suddenly Nick saw me and pointed his finger to my DV like he was teasing.. Hehehe
And the others, they waved at me each time I called their name!!!! AWESOME!!!

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Anyway, my friends and I followed them to the hotel by cab. The boys and their crew were in a big white bus. The funny thing was, each time our cab passed their bus, we opened the window and wave at them. The boys actually noticed it, and Howie took some footage by his DV! It was hilarious seeing them giving their thumbs up for us all the way!!

It took almost 45 mins to get to The Sultan hotel! After arrived, the boys were dragged by their bodyguards into their rooms and suddenly I recognized someone among them. His name’s Zito, he’s one of BSB’s music crews. I met him last month in Hawaii and he was so nice to me. So, I came up to him and say hi! Glad he still remembers me.

To make the story short, I introduced him to my friends and then later we plus Ryan n Will, the other BSB’s music crews, went out to Kemang to get some late dinner.
I showed them some Indonesian foods, like Fried Rice, Sweet n Sour Chicken, Oxtail Soup, and Sambal, which was only Zito who had enough gut to try!

We went back to the hotel at 1 cuz tomorrow the guys have to start the day early for the show.

25 February, 2008

Wooookkkkaaayyy, today is the day! I’m planning to stay a nite at the same hotel as Backstreet with my friends. I’ve already booked a room since last week so I could have some more quality time with them.. Hehe

Btw, I feel really tired cuz I just got home last nite at 2, and now I have an appointment to meet my friends at the hotel before 12.

After got shower, packed my stuff I finally ready to go. It was around 11. Took me an hour by bus from where I live. And when I got there, I coincidentally met 2 of my friends in front of the hotel’s gym. They told me that Nick and Q are there. So, I rushed up to the receptionist to get my key and put in my bag into the room and rush back to the gym. But when I was still at the receptionist, suddenly Howie approached my way. Whooaaa.. He looked absolutely gorgeous with a cap and cream t-shirt! I came up to him and asked to sign my pic. And also, not to forget, I gave him a DVD I made by myself about my Backstreet journey. He looked at it, and said “Wow, u were there weren’t you? Nice to see you again”. Omigod! Hearing him say that, made me wanna fly away overjoy!! Hehehe

Anyway, after Howie left for lunch I decided to go up to my room, put my stuff, change clothes, and check out the gym. Too bad, Nick was already left. But hold on, who’s the guy in front of the café? Oh my God, it’s him!!!!!!!!! I walked up with this mind, “Will he being an ass like before?” But then I found out that I was TOTALLY wrong! He smiled at me first and when I asked him for a pic, he nicely nodded. Pfffhhhh finally!!! I got a pic with my lifetime idol!!! Yeeaahhhhh…..

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AJ and Brian were back to the hotel around 3 after golfing somewhere. Too bad I couldn’t get any pic since there were tons of fans at the lobby waiting for them that time. But it’s okay since I’m gonna interview them as a guest reporter for this local magazine.

4 PM, I’m getting ready for the interview and soundcheck party in 30 mins. I’m nervous to be honest cuz this is gonna be the very 1st time I ever interview them!

By the way, I only had 10 mins and I had to share it with 3 other reporters. I got 7 questions and I only could ask 1 out of it. Damn! Later I found out that I’m gonna interview Brian to represents the other Backstreet. But it’s all good cuz he was sooooo nice! I asked him, “How do they choose a single out of the album?” And he gave me such a brilliant answer! At the end of the interview, I gave him my DVD and he loooovvveeeddd it!!!

After I’m done with my interview, I rushed back to the hotel, changed my dress (again!), and get ready for the concert! I was with 10 friends, all girls and we all sang along during the concert! Awesome!

The boys played more than 15 songs for 90 mins. Even though they didn’t bring along the boxing set like they did in Japan n Australia, but it didn’t make the concert bad.

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After the concert, Zito invited me and my friends to the “after party” at hotel’s Lounge. Nick, Q, and some of their crew were already there. AJ, Howie, and Brian were getting massage somewhere.
It was a damn great "after party", we had shots with nick and somehow he managed jammin’ with the homeband played drum and sang “Crazy” sooooo good even though he was bit wasted. What a rare moment!


26 February, 2008

Last day.. They’re going to Malaysia this morning. Pfffhhh, I am sooooo tired! I only had like 2 hours of sleep. What a crazy crazy night!! Woke up around 6 and I gotta rushed back to my room before anyone else awakes.

Took a bath, breakfast downstairs, and I’m all set! Jeez, I’ve missed Zito I think! The crew bus has already left the hotel! Damn, I even had no chance to say bye to him anyway.. Hix Hiks..

After breakfast, I went up to my room with Julian while the rest were waiting at the lobby. And when we were about to go back down, guess what? We bummed into Nick and Q. For real! Have I mentioned that Nick actually stayed at the same floor as me? What a luck, huh?! :P
Anyway, they were about to have breakfast and leave. In the elevator, I asked him how’s he doin’, he said fine, and he asked me something I never thought he would notice. It was funny tho! I feel like i'm not his fan but more like friend whatsoever. You know what I mean?

Anyway, one by one the guys finally go down to the lobby and leave to the airport. It was 9.30 AM, their flight is 11. 20 by Malaysian Airlines. One thing I noticed, why in the world the guys travelled by TAXI to airport instead of Limo whatsoever?? This is BACKSTREET BOYS 4 God's sake! They deserve better than the GODDAMN Taxi!!!

Anyway, my friends and I followed them until the airport. And for the last time, the guys waved at us before they entered the immigration and leave!
I’m officially sad, because I don’t know when I could meet them again. Good time flies so quickly!!

Until the next journey, guys! I love you always!!!

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    HollywoodKaos says … Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Thanks for sharing! :)

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