The day came around and on the train to London Rach gave me some amazing Nerdfighter birthday presents (it was my birthday the week before) a ‘This Star Won’t Go Out’ bracelet, Nerdfighter Pin and Let it Snow the only John Green book I didn’t own as well as paying for my ticket to the event, needless to say I was spoiled! As our luck would have it our train was delayed by 1 hour so we we’re really worried we’d arrive late and wouldn’t be allowed in. It was a proper Cinderella moment as we flanked a cab and rushed to the other side of London before the clock literally hit 12 o’clock we got there just in time and sat down with moments to spare before John came on stage.
Maureen, Hank and John on Stage |
Meeting John Green |
Meeting John Green went as follows…
Me: It’s nice to meet you Sir (why did I call him Sir!? *headdesk*)
Him: *Shakes hand* Hey thanks for coming along and waiting *noticing me wearing Esther bracelet* I like your Esther bracelet.
Me: Thanks *nods at Rach* my friend got it me for my birthday.
Him: Pretty awesome birthday present right?
Me: Yeah.
Him: *Hands books back signed* thank you.
Me: Thanks it was nice to meet you. *Shuffles off*
I then went on to meet Hank who I didn’t end up saying that much to which I regret because all that was buzzing through my head was I JUST MEET JOHN GREEN AND HE SHOOK MY HAND!!! I was also watching Rachel’s reaction to meeting him. With Hank it went a little like this…
Waiting to Meet Hank |
Me: Can I get these Hanklerfished please?
Him: Of course! *takes books*
Me: Thank you it was great meeting you.
Him: You too sweetheart, thanks for coming.
After that me and Rach moved off to the side and fawned over our books and compared our signatures and what our hanklerfishes looked like. Then on the way out I bought one of the tour t-shirts which I wanted to get before but the line was MAHOOSIVE there wasn’t anybody there by the time we came out so I decided to snatch one up and also found some tattoos of Maureen Johnson which she randomly dispersed around the venue because she is awesome.
J-Scribble and Hanklerfish |
We came out at half three and had enough time before our train to get some dinner in London and go to Foyles - a bookshop I’ve always wanted to visit. I was pretty sad that Maureen wasn’t available to sign books so you can imagine my glee when I found a signed copy of The Name of the Star in Foyles which I happily purchased along with some other bookish goodies.
Maureen Tattoo and Signature |
With achy feet, full tums, and happy hearts we caught our train home and the next day I woke up sad that today was just a normal day and every day couldn’t be like yesterday, I couldn’t hang out in one of my favourite cities with my best friend, oodles of Nerdfighters and our nerdy rockstars every day. Then later on I signed into Youtube and found videos of the day and new vlogs from John and Hank, and then I realised that the beauty of what John and Hank have created is that I *can* hang out with these awesome people who share the same interests as me and the same morals. Even with time and space between us the Vlogbrothers have created a safe and happy place for us nerds to talk and create and inspire one another to do awesome things and be true to ourselves and that was the beauty of it, of us, of them. I clicked on a video, and re-lived one of the best days of my life all over again.
Goodies from the Day! |
It was a great day! I so regret not being able to wait to meet J & H. Hopefully they'll come back to London soon!
ReplyDeleteI hope so I wish we could adopt them!
DeleteThis is such a fab post Jess! I think you did fine in front of John and Hank Green, I don't think I would have been able to form a coherent sentence at all, so well done you! And I hate that feeling of having to go back to a normal day afterwards, when you're on such a big high! But I'm so happy for you that you had such a brilliant day! Thanks for sharing this great post with us! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jas! I'm glad you think so I'm just glad that I didn't make a total idiot of myself and come off all fan girly like I was afraid I might!
DeleteYOU ACTUALLY GOT TO SHAKE HIS HAND?!?!?!?! SO JEALOUS!!!! When I met John and Hank I didn't get to shake their hands. :P However, I did get to talk to John about how he made my mom cry over The Fault In Our Stars. Meeting them was one of the best days of my life. They're just SO AWESOME. I'm so glad you got to have a great experience with them too! <3
ReplyDeleteHaha! I did! Meeting them was one of the best days of my life too and I wish that I could get my mom to read TFIOS!
DeleteYaaay, I'm so proud of you! It's such an amazing ego boost when you're an anxious traveller, doing something you were dying to do and having the time of your life - I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time! Sounds like the event was brilliant, especially with the impromptu mad guest, hehe, and getting to go to Foyles as well?! A DAY MADE OF WIN! Congratulations sweets... :)
ReplyDeleteI even tackled the tube several times! I know how crazy it can get but I wasn't anxious at all, I think I was on too much of a high! Foyles was brilliant, I love London and would love to go back again in the summer so I have more time to explore.
DeleteI'm so glad you were able to attend especially as I know your a big fan!
ReplyDeleteYou had more of a conversation with them than I did, same as you I was ok until I got on stage then I panicked and barely said a few words but it was still a great day!
I'm glad you got to visit Foyles as well, I only went last year myself but its a readers paradise - especially the YA section!
Thanks Kerrie! I'm glad you had a great day too :-) Oh I could live inside Foyles I didn't even get chance to explore everything so would love to go back!
DeleteYay, so glad you got to attend - it sounds like the event and the day that surrounded it was awesome :)
ReplyDeleteIt really was Jesse, I loved being around so many awesome people!
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