We followed the direction given in the packet and parked our
car in the studio garage. We noticed that at 2.45 many people, despite the told
check-in time of 4 pm, had already lined up. I was so excited as the moment got
closer. I felt that everything was starting to get more real than it was. Sorry
for my exaggeration, but I was just so happy to get this opportunity. Skipping
the whole waiting-in-line thing, we had to go across the building to get to
Ellen’s studio. They lined us up based on our ticket number. The security had
already waited for us with their metal detectors and stuff. I came in to a
narrow but pretty long hallway. Pictures
of Ellen with celebrity guests hung across the hall. I was amazed. I felt, once
again, it was becoming more real.
We waited for several minutes until the page let us in to
the next room which is basically a waiting room with Ellen store in it. They
sold a lot of merchandises which I personally thought was kinda overpriced.
They had a t-shirt with all One Directions’ members’ names on it, including
Ellen. Lol. We waited for another 40 minutes in that room until they started to
call us in based on our ticket number.
I couldn’t believe my eyes as I entered the studio. It was
the exact place the show took place every single day. It seemed smaller than I imagined.
I guess cameras does add 10 pounds =P
When all the audience were seated, a guy identified himself
as the “crowd warmer” came out and started greeting everyone.He was the one who made our waiting more bearable. There was dance competition in between the break.
Finally, it was time for the show. As usual, Ellen threw a mint up in the air and caught it with her mouth. Then the gate
opened and she entered the studio. As she walked in the studio, the crowd
warmer stood up and gave the signal to the audience to applaud which people
would have done that otherwise. As Ellen stood there before me, I experienced a
major rush in my heart and head. I felt like crying. Yep, I’m not embarrassed.
I got teared up a little bit. I managed to hold it back although I felt
overwhelmed with joy seeing Ellen live.
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| OOTS - Outfit on the Show =P Excuse my jacket. It was freezing in the studio. |
It had been on my wish list for several years, and it might
be a little thing for people, but it was a little encouragement that dreams can
come true. Who knew a kid like me from Indonesia, a country that is 20-hour
flight away from the U.S. could actually see Ellen? Yes, I am exaggerating it
now, but please allow me to share my feeling.
Our show was aired last Monday. The guests were Kiefer
Shuterland promoting his new show, 2 Australian guys who were Ellen fanatic,
Sophia Grace & Rosie. Every Thursday they tape two shows. We got the later
taping which was for Monday. The earlier taping was for Friday. If only we got
into the earlier taping, we would be in for Portia’s Birthday and Superbowl
party! But I’m not complaining. I still got to be in the show let alone meet
Ellen. The only thing that I missed was Ellen’s interaction with the audience
during the break. Instead, she was busy preparing for the next segments. She
was always occupied with her makeup person, producer, etc. The crowd warmer
kept the audience entertained with the little dance competition in between. It’s
basically those little dance clips of the audience you can find easily on
Youtube.
The show went on for about one hour. I thought it was going
to be longer considering the bloopers and stuff, but it turned out that they
don’t retape a show. The show is taped just as it is with a minor editing here
and there. So it is crucial that Ellen doesn’t make any mistake. No wonder she’s
so busy on breaks. She did talk to the audience at the very end, saying her
thank you and appreciation. Then she headed back inside and that was the end of
this Ellen experience.I would be more than happy to get another opportunity like
this.
Thanks for hanging out on my blog. Hope you enjoy my story.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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