SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

yeah I know, that was pretty shitty she missed out on meeting a wonderful person, her loss

butterfli25 said:

This thread is probably the most I'm focused on it really I would give her a second chance to be a bitch

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

yeah and then you could remind her of how tired she was the first time she met you

ok before we totally JACK this thread.....I wonder how the lunch is going?

i wont jack this thread by once again sharing my nasty sheila experience with the org..

Romera said:

Great opportunity. Missed the chance to submit a question.

Interested to hear the outcome.


tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

sosgemini said:

You had one too

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Let's hear it, sucka.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

this does not bode well for Ms. E

Oh my god, she is so awesome!!!!

I made her cry (or maybe it was her allergies).

I didn't get a chance to ask her all the fabolous questions you guys gave me but I did pick one and after I de-frag, I'm gonna post the experience with the pictures I took.

I am so glad I got to meet her. I'm a fan forever!!!

Romera said:

Can't wait for more details!!

yay! glad your experience was AWESOME.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Romera said:

That is so cool!

CalhounSq said:

I took a picture of her guitar for you, CS.

It was truly a wonderful afternoon.

I got dressed for the event, wearing something I never ever wear: something sleeveless and low cut. It was the one time I wasn't really worried about what people were gonna think about how I looked. I know India wouldn't give a damn. That, my friends, is a wonderful feeling.

I left the house feeling all womanly and empowered and listening to the station I won the tickets from on the way. India was gonna be in-studio so I listened to her talk and heard a new track. I cannot wait for this album to come out.

I get to the restaurant and expect it to be some huge place but it only sat about thirty people and I was so diggin' that. As part of my prize, I was to receive a copy of Steve Harvey's new DVD and even though I really didn't want it, I asked for it when I got there. That set up many jokes within the radio stations's staff. When the on-air personality I won with showed up, I was introduced to him and told him that he didn't look anything like I would imagine. He walked away but later came back to ask what I meant. I told him most personalities have a face for radio and that he was very handsome. I think he was hynotized by the twins as he went and got me a t-shirt and told me that I could get anything I wanted from him.

I listed all the questions I got from the Club and the Org to take with me in case I got to ask her stuff and was passing around some of them to the other patrons in the restaurant so they would have something to ask, too. Sooner than later, India arrived to thunderous applause. I felt so at ease and not nervous to be a few feet from her at all. Pictures do not do that woman justice. She is a beautiful creature. Although she was not feeling well, she performed three new songs off the album for us. She asked what we wanted to hear so I yelled out I Am Not My Hair. She was gonna do it too but then she asked if we wanted to hear something we hadn't heard which was cool with me too.

I loved all three songs ut what stuck out most was a cut I think was called I'm Only Human. A song about forgiveness where she metioned Ghandi, Mandela and Jesus being capable of forgiveness so she had no right not to forgive. It brought tears to my eyes. When she did the three songs, they opened up the floor to questions and of course when they asked who had a question, the room said (about me) she's got a list.

I asked her CherrieMoonKisses question about where she sees herself in the music scene today. I then told her thank you for I Am Not My Hair because I cut off all my hair in October and had been real self conscious about it. I also thanked her for The Little Things as it's the track that calms my autistic son during car trips. I also told Miss Arie thankyou for inspiring me and helping to make me feel comfortable in my own skin, for speaking my heart for me. That's when she looked like she had tears in her eyes.

When she answered my question, she said she feels like a vessel for the truth. She writes from her soul. She doesn't give in to pressure to do one thing or the other. She does what she wants to do. She speaks about what's going on in the world and is glad to be able to do so.

When answering other questions, she said she had been doing music for the last ten years and has a minor in art history. I don't remember too much more of what she said (lack of sleep) but I am so glad that she was exactly like I thought she would be: warm, inviting, a genuine soul.

I didn't get her autograph or a picture alone with her but after we took group shots, I had the chance to tell her about the Club and the Org and how she has many fans who are also Prince fans.

I am grateful for Miss Arie reminding me of who I am inside and those worthy to be in my life recognize that as well.

Romera said:

It must have been completely surreal. Did you hang out with the other guests afterwards?

Justin1972UK said:

Only a little bit. I had to pick up my daughter after school.

It was very surreal. It was amzing how I felt so confident around her, a complete stranger. I guess it's easy to be around someone when you feel like they aren't judging you.

Romera said:

I love you baby I am so happy you got to have this experience

You are a gem and I hope you always remember that
[Edited 5/3/06 10:09am]

Good question. Good answer.

"...a vessel for the truth. She writes from her soul. She doesn't give in to pressure to do one thing or the other..."

Timeless formula.

Very cool!

Romera said:

Oh shit!

:::reads story:::

So glad you had a good time. AND that she performed despite not feeling well! I'm sure it made her feel AMAZING knowing that something that came from her heart (The Little Things) helps you bring comfort to your son, that's really special



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[Edited 5/3/06 12:50pm]

the way india aire carried herself with you and the other contest winner shows the personality of a true ARTIST who enjoys sharing her music and her stories with the people who appreciate her, rather than those who are so wrapped up in their own celebrity that they can't be bothered with the "little people". it's cool to know people like her exist, and i'm glad you had a good time.

Lucky girl - I always wanted to have lunch with Romera

Cinnie said:

I've done this!

What a blessed man I am:







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[Edited 5/3/06 13:29pm]

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

PRETTY!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Looks like...afterglow. Dirty bitches! What a lovely picture of the two of you!

couldnt have happened to a sweater more beautiful lady..

glad you and india walked away more beautiful souls from your experience...

What a great story Romera. I'm glad everything turned out great for ya. India Arie sounds just like the type of person I imagine her to be. It's so refreshing to meet down to earth celebs.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

awww how cute!

I want to have lunch with Supa and Romera

Romera said:

I wish I was there just listening to it all!!!