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EUROPE IN RUSSIA


I guess all of you know that in March Europe have visited Russia - first time ever! They've played in Snt-Petersburg at 19.03.05 and in Moscow at 20.03.05 Unfortunatelly, I couldn't go to see them in Snt-Petersburg, but I've get lucky to meet them in Moscow! :-)
I was not only at their concert but also at autograph session what was before the concert! %-D It was the BEST day of my life! The day when my biggest dream has come true! Now I'm gonna tell you 'bout it! I want to share my happiness with everyone! So, listen to my story... :-)

It all's started when I was in the train (the distance between Moscow and my city takes about 26 hours of train). I've got an sms from 1 my friend. He wrote smt like this:"In Sunday at 11:30 in SOUZ (musical shop) in Moscow will be autograph session of EUROPE". Oh, God! Can you imagine my reaction?! I just fall down from my bed! %-D I didn't expect what! Really! I even couldn't imagine that I''ll go not only to a concert but also to autograph session! So, I was nervous the rest of the day and whole next day...

Finally 20.03 has come (I've arrived to Moscow at 19.03). I woke up early morning. Quickly had breakfast, took my photo camera, 2CD "Rock The Night" (for autographs) and present for Joey (I've bought 2 chains made from Malahit what are special jewellers stones of Ural. I wanted it to be the suvinire for him from Russia and from my Region). Then I've met my friends at Underground' station and we went to the session. As we were getting closer to the place of session I felt the growing of trembling inside. I couldn't get calm! I thought I'll go crazy! Finally we reached this place. Came in the shop, went down. I turned my head at the left and... Oh, God! THEY were sitting on the sofa around the table and giving autographs! %-)

Our company consisted from 6 persons: 3 boys (they're from Moscow), me and 2 girls (they've come from another city, just to see Europe). Boys acted more fast and they came there first. Me and my friend Anja were so nervous and long time couldn't get our minds back! Especially me...
Finally we joined the turn of fans. I've calmed a little. Then Andrey (1 of my friends) came to me and gave me small Swedish flag and Europe' photo. He asked to sign it (flag for him and photo for Tania - our common friend and web-master of Russian Fan Club). So, I was standing in a crowd, with my heart beating very fast and my hands trembling. I didn't understand anything!

So, finally came our turn to go to Europe! By that time I've lost all my nervous. Instead of it I've become a little slow. When we've come, my friend Anja went quickly to Mic (he's her fave member). And I was standing few minutes like a stupid idiot not knowing what to do! Then I decided to go to Norum, 'cause he was sitting more close to me and he was alone at that moment. I've come to him, layed all these things on the table (flag, photo and cover from 2CD for me) and then we had following talking:
- Hi, John!
- Hi!
- Please, write here, here and here
- Ok
- And here (give him photo) write "For Tania"
- Tania?
- Yes
- Tan... i or y?
- i
- Ok, what's your name? (takes flag)
- No, it's not for me. This is for me (give him cover)
- Ok, what's your name?
- Jen
- What?
- J.E.N

Then he quickly gave all these things to other members. I even couldn't catch who's writting now! Then I suddeny woke up! What I'm doing here? Why I'm standing beside Norum?! I need Joey! I removed to Joey. Gave him my present and said:
- Joey, it's a present for you, suvinire from Russia
- Oh, Spasibo! (said Joey to me)
* Spasibo means Thanks on Russian. :-)

I woke up till the end! I was standing just in front of him and said looking in his eyes (if it's possible to say that 'cause he was in the dark glasses):
- I love you so much! Can I kiss you?
And for my big wondering Joey with absolutelly calm and even gladness turned his cheek to me for kising! %-p I was so confused! I didn't expect such reaction from him! Of course, I wanted it but not expected! Few seconds I stayed not knowing what to do! Then I've got my mind back and kissed him! Oh, God! I'll never forget this moment! Oh, his cheek is so smooth and tender. :-) And he even murmured smt like "mmm" when I kissed him. ;-)
Then I gave him my CD (not cover, just CD) and asked to give his personal autograph there.
By the way, when I came out, I've found that Norum wrote JIM instead of JEN... Well, it's good that Joey hasn't problems with hearing and wrote my name correct. ;-) So, after meeting with Joey I could only say HI to Leven and Securities pushed me out...

Oh, I was sooooooo happy! I even can't explain it all in the words! It's such a wonderful, such a brilliant feeling! I've never been more happy! And all the guys are so good! I even didn't expect that! I didn't think they're so good! Joey and John are so nice and friendly! Though I have talked only with them but I think the other are the same pretty. :-) And Joey is sooooo sweet and cute! He's a very open and kind person. :-) And they all are looking very good! Especially Joey, haha! ;-)
I was VERY happy to meet them all and Joey in special! :-D They were so kind with us (and with me too). They had the smiles on their faces when they gave autographs. And they consider us like friends and not like crazy fanatics. It was very pleasant! I've got such a strong impression! They're very nice people. :-)

And at the evening of the same day I went to the concert! It was SUPER! :-D Though securities didn''t allow us to stand and jump... :-/ It was the single bed thing... Cause it's impossible to sit calm on SUCH concert! Though at the end no one heard securities... All were screaming and jumping! It was fantastic! Guys were at the top! The sound was great and Joey's voice was perfect! And he talked on Russian. ;-) Very good I must say! :-) Few times he even came down in the hall. But I was sitting too far and he didn't reach that place. I couldn't touch his hand. :-( But, then, I kissed him at session! ;-)

They performed 18 songs + Mic'' and Norum'' solo
Here is the list of the songs:
1. Got To Have Faith
2. Ready Or Not
3. Superstitious
4. America
5. Wings Of Tomorrow
6. Let The Good Times Rock
7. Hero
8. Wake Up Call
9. (Mic'' solo) Sign Of The Times
10. (Norum'' solo) Girl From Lebanon
11. Start From The Dark
12. Carrie
13. Flames
14. Yesterday''s News
15. Rock The Night
16. Seven Doors Hotel
17. Cherokee
18. The Final Countdown

And, hey, Joey is in a really good fit! He was running, jumping and twisting on the stage and throwing his mic like a real Tempest! And, then, he was doing such sexy body-movings! No one could take it! All the girls were crying and moaning! %-p

Oh, I'll never forget this day! It was the BEST day of my life! I've got a lot of bright memories, good emotions and unforgetable impressions! Now my biggest dream has come true! Now I know that the magic is real! :-D Ah, if true, I still can't believe that all this was real and was with me!
But, hey, now I want to go there again and again! I want to see them again, again meet Joey! I always loved him so strong but now I just crazy about him! %-D Now I know that he's not only splendid singer and beautiful man, but also a wonderful person! :-)
I'm very happy that I could see and meet Europe and hope it was not the last time. It's just the beginning... ;-)
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