I was so excited that I couldn't even think straight! I mean, never in a million years did I ever think I was going to be able to experience something like this.
The people I was most excited to see were JC Chasez from 'N Sync and Mario Lopez from Saved By The Bell. I've loved JC since I was like 12 and who wasn't in love with AC Slater?! Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet them but like I said, just to see them in person was amazing.
We actually went in as Press, and got to go backstage. Regular viewers are not allowed to bring cell phones or cameras, but since we were "Press" we got to bring in everything and got some pretty cool pictures!
So finally we got to the ABDC building and were escorted straight backstage! Our first stop was the Media Room.
After that it was over to the garage where all the performers were waiting for the taping to begin. First group we met was Hype 5-0, they came all the way from Hawaii! Aloha!
TK found his friends from Pacific Rim Video and became a co-host. Watch this video as he meets Heavy Impact. Make sure you watch the whole video because Teresa Espinosa from The Beat Freaks jumps in at the end! They groovin'!
Last but not least we went over to Poreotix. This is definitely a group that made my jaw drop when I first saw them at Body Rock 2009. Here's another Pacific Rim Video interview with hosts Angelica Alumia of Pacific Rim and Riquel Olander from We Are Heroes (ABDC 4: Champions)
It was time to go back to the Press area and let the performers get themselves ready. I was just sitting on a stool, when I looked up and there was Omarion just standing 5 feet in front of me, dancing around and just chillin! I was completely STAR STRUCK and didn't know what to do. TK was over on the other side of the room and I just kept looking at him, thinking "HELP!" He finally came over and he started a conversation with Omarion, and all I could do was giggle and nod. I didn't get the chance to take a picture with him, but here he is being interviewed shortly after we talked to him.
I also met Lil Mama who was pretty intense for such a small person. She shook my hand very firmly and asked me, "How you feelin?" She was very polite and nice I was happy that I had the chance to meet her. We didn't get the chance to get a picture since she was on her way out to get ready for the show.
Originally, I was not supposed to be able to watch the show with the audience but Winson (TK's friend who got us the Press passes) scored an extra audience wristband and TK let me go and watch since it was my first time and there was only one wristband! Thanks guys, I was so amazed from the show and had tons of fun!
After the taping was completed I went back to the garage and found TK. Here is the other side of the tunnel.
CONGRATULATIONS to Hype 5-0, Heavy Impact, and Poreotix for making it onto ADBC 5: The Nationals!
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Hopefully I'll get to go again before the season ends. Thank you TK and Winson for allowing me the opportunity of this wonderful experience, I will never forget it!
That wasn't even the end of my night. Afterward we went to dinner at a Thai restaurant for Sthanlee's (Pacific Rim) birthday. Even Shaun Evaristo came out to join us since he was in town.
Oh, last but not least... a BIG SHOUT OUT to Chris Trondsen for jump starting TK's car 3 times that night! We would have never left the WB parking structure, the Thai restaurant, or the gas station if it wasn't for him!
