We then being brought to the hall..yes! The Genting Arena! I had always dreamt to be on that stage, singing to thousands of people, feeling the moment surrounded by people listening to me...and it finally happened to me! I can't tell you how stupid I was, I did imagine myself singing on a stage like this when i was little many times. Now I got to do it! It is the touchest moment of my life. I really felt proud to make it, win or loose, it meant nothing anymore. What more to say, I got to sing along with the live band! My first time ever! (I still very excited over it until now.)
The rehersal went on about 1 hour, then we were told to head back to hotel for a break and be back in an hour. Frankly, if it wasn't of the excitement, I really collapsed due to the tireness and the pressure. The night was a big night, and the show must be successful. EMI invested quite a lot on this mini tribute concert aka contest to Sandy Lam.
At 4pm, we gathered once again at the hall for the final preparation, the touch up, make up in another word. haha. It was 4 hours before the show, everyone just can't hide the excitement. By 6, the rest of the crew like dancers and guest artists arrived. I really had a great time enjoying myself talking to many artists, they were really some great people that I have ever met. And to my surprise, they were friendly and easy to be with! (I made a good friend with one of the artist until now! Sweet!).
By 7, the hall began filled with people, while i stared from the back of the curtain, i can tell the hall was around 1/3 full for a capacity of almost 7ooo, i would say at least 2 thousand people including fans turned up. At 8, Sandy Lam appeared!!!!! She was escorted to the judges seat...and now...it came down to all of us, the contestants & the guests artists to put up a good show!!
When the #2 contestant was called to the stage, I almost wet my pants. I was so excited and scared! I know I can't let the nerve ruin me and everyone, by hook or by crook, I must performed well. Now...it was my time! #3!!!!! I took the mic over, walking out from the curtain and walked towards the center stage....Sweet! The hall was so beautiful. I looked at the audience, it was like whole dark but with lights like stars...I really thaught I just walked into the space. And there, I saw Sandy Lam, so stuning. She looked at me, music played...and i took off. I put myself into the song, I felt like a star singing on the stage, I didn't feel scare anymore. It was so warm. I saw some flourecent tube swaying together with my singing. I heard loud of applauce...I felt like crying, I thank god for giving me such a moment of my life time. And most importantly, my family and friends were at the audience cheering for me, and Sandy Lam did look at me from begining till end...I MADE IT! I FINISHED!!!
Contentedly without screwing the song, i walked to the backstage with smile. I wanted to say thank you so much to everyone who clapped for me. Now all that was finally over, I had my great moment, the winning still meant nothing from begining till now, as my purpose were all acheived, singing to my favourite idol, singing on Genting Arena and singing to thousand of people. There is nothing more I can ask for.
Forgive me for not paying attention to the rest of the contestants, I spent my time chatting with the crew, the contestants who performed, and the artists. It wasn't a contest anymore. Everyone around all friendly and nice. It was a wonderful moment for me to ever get to know everyone of them.
After almost 2 hours, finally it came to the very end..results. 5 of us were called to the stage. I guessed i would be the last. But i didn't bother....the MC annouced the 5th place...it wasn't me....then come 4th...."Dear, it got to be me this time", it wasn't because of I had no confident on myself, but i respect the rest of them who were really better than me..."If by luck, the best I can go is 3rd....", just after my thaught, 4th was annouced...I made into top 3! That surprised me a lot! Now came to #3.....the girl next to me suddently shout at me saying I was in top2! She peeked at the results, and she was right, she was 3rd and I made to the final 2!!!!
I was brought to the center now together with the ex Malaysian Idol finalist! The Miss World moment was happening to me...and the winner was....The Veteran! Yeah, I lose to her..I took 2nd, but hey, that wasn't important to me at all. I didn't expect to win anything the first place started from the audition. I just wanted a chance to sing to Sandy Lam.
When i walked to Sandy to take my prize, I couldn't describe how excited I was, Sandy so pretty! And I can't believe my eyes that the idol I have workshiped since 20 years ago was standing there, giving me the prize! It was too good to be true!It was a mircale. Here, I can no longer hold myself, the kid inside me came out, I cheered "Sandy I Love You" while i took over my prize from her. I hope Sandy didn't stunt becos of that haha.
Sandy gave me the prize! Woo hoo!
I really wish it could happen one more time, especially with Sandy. I hope I can do this again some day and sing together with Sandy "At Least You Are There". That was an amazing journey to me, a miracle happened. I will never ever forget this moment. It will always be the moment of my life.
To everyone out there, don't give up on your hope, miracle does happen!
Celebration with my family and friends.
Singing on the stage
Announcing 4th place
Top 3 revealed.
Phobe (left) was trying hard to make Sandy Lam sang.
The end, what a night!
Sandy gave me the prize! Woo hoo!
Celebration with my family and friends.
