I honestly had the best time of my life last night. I went to see Katy Perry at the Air Canada Center as a graduation present from my mom, and it was a truly memorable experience. It's almost as if I forgot how much fun it is to be engulfed within that of a concert environment. The adrenaline is just so high, and the bass is so strong, and the screams are just out of this world. First things first, when I get there, I make a beeline for the merchandise table. Eighty five dollars later, and I've acquired: a white tour shirt, tour laminate/lanyard, and beautifully designed tour book. After going to the bathroom (the first of three times), I head off to my seat. I immediately start freaking out, because it is a lot closer than I could have imagined. It is personally a major plus to not have to rely on zoom the entire show.
Now. Onto the show itself, starting with the opening acts. Marina and the Diamonds were the first to hit the stage, and although I only knew the last two or three songs from her set, I still thoroughly enjoyed myself. I didn't stand up, but that's okay, because I was literally saving all my energy for the main event... Miss Katy Perry. There was also DJ Skeet Skeet right after, and he was actually amazing. He really got us all pumped up for Katy, with some really upbeat songs that got us up and moving, including: Party Rock Anthem (LMFAO), TiK ToK (Ke$ha), Rolling In The Deep (Adele), and more.
Brace yourself. I'm entering some TMI territory......
I don't know what it is about concerts that just put my nerves into overdrive, but I guess I just get so anxious and excited that my bladder gets worked up? This happens at every single concert I go to, and it pisses me off, because I always feel like I'm going to miss something important once I leave my seat. I almost lost my seat to some random ass couple, too, but I quickly handled that.
Finally, Katy rises from the stage and kicks off her set with Teenage Dream, and I could not have screamed louder if I tried. After that came Hummingbird Heartbeat, Waking Up In Vegas, and Ur So Gay, which is a favourite of mine despite what others think of it. Guilty pleasure, if you will. Other highlights include: the many and various costume changes, E.T. and Circle The Drain in fierce catsuit (danced my ass off), Thinking Of You (while floating over the crowd on a big ass cotton candy cloud), I Wanna Dance With Somebody (when she brought a bunch of fans on stage), Not Like The Movies (sweet performance on a pretty swing), and Who Am I Living For (because it is one of my very favourites off of the Teenage Dream record).
Would you believe that I was the only one standing up during every song? Well, at least in my section. I didn't sit down once during those two hours (I have the leg cramp to prove it), and I think Katy recognized that, because we totally shared a couple seconds of eye contact near the end of the show. Amazeballs. I laughed. I screamed (more than usual). I danced. I sang... every lyric. And on top of all that, smiled incredibly hard. The crying will probably be left for tomorrow, for reasons you will soon discover. To cut it all short, I just had a total blast. Katy is an amazing performer and I'm thrilled that I finally got to see her live. Waiting 5 months was definitely worth it, and I'm grateful for the many memories.
Until the next concert,
X
