We were also the second people in line. I am so happy both you and Holly had a great time and I really enjoyed reading about your day. The entire arena was connected with him from the first note to the last, its all enough to give anyone goosebumps. Im not a massive fangirl type so I wasnt flustered in terms of the fact that Shawn was there, I was more flustered because I hadnt really prepared for that moment, I didnt expect it to be so soon so I wasnt really sure what to do with myself. I kept myself to myself as a kid which often meant that feelings of anxiety and loneliness would bubble up in my mind with no where to go because I didnt talk about them. But the biggest reward of all (and youll have to excuse the cheesy-ness here), is all the incredible support youve shown me. I used to be afraid that talking about how my impairment was affecting my mental health would make me seem weak and like I couldnt cope, little did I know that it would do the exact opposite. Are you actively trying to read more by disabled authors? And it is so fun to watch. (You listening, future Elin?) One of the girls had met Shawn before so we were able to ask her our burning questions. Even though Shawn didnt answer our question, he picked on the girls next to us, and the q&a is honestly genius. Remind yourself today, and everyday, that you are strong and youve got this , I know its half term for a lot of people right now but one lesson cant hurt, right?
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Receiving messages from people saying that my writing has helped them in some way is so special and its what motivates me to continue sharing. Ive wrestled with the conflict of the compliment for quite some time now and the blog was the perfect place to put my feelings into words. WOW. Double-door peepholes with second low-level peephole, Roll-in shower with folding seat and hand-held shower, Controls, hooks, and vanity at lower height, Fully automatic door with push plate inside room. Thank you so much for reading xx. Find more of what I had to say over on myblurredworld.com , This balloon filled photo was taken before I received some sad news last week so Ive been hesitant to post it, especially considering the contrast in my emotions now to the smile in this photo, but I know that the person my family and I lost would give me a right talking to if I didnt So this is for my gran who always encouraged me to carry on with this whole blogging thing, and who made my heart swell whenever she said she was proud Please enjoy these pics of Shawn. "To be dubbed inspirational for sharing my story and hopefully helping others is an honour, but to be labelled as such for simply existing as a disabled person only demeans the word." This soft, transcendent personal vista overlooks the hum of 53rd Street. Such incredible memories xxx, This sounds absolutely amazing! Unless I manage to pursue my dream career of being a journalist and get the chance to interview him before then. Have a listen: Shawns passion for his music, the love he has for his supporters and how much fun he has when singing shines through in every performance which makes you feel even more lucky to be there. I always echo the fact that I think vision impairment not only affects the person living with it, but also those around them. Ive said it before but Ill say it again, when youre in a room full of people who all love and support the same artist and every person knows each lyric, its like being a part of the best and biggest choir youll ever be a part of and theres something 10 times more special about experiencing that in Manchester. The day all felt so surreal, we had some true pinch me moments which Ill never forget. And so tall . Writing has always whisked me away to some comforting places, but blogging has allowed me to find some incredible people there too. If so, have you ever been to see him live or is it in your plans for the future? The days where I come home from school in tears because being a teen sucks. It took over a year and a half to grow but I finally did it. There is so much more I could say, but Ill leave you with a heartfelt thank you. Go to the bathroom before you get into line. Well, I have seven of them about vision impairment in my latest blog post which I posted way back when in July And it was fun to go through it all with my sister (P.S. Great post! They started playing Beautiful People by Khalid and the body guard looked at me and asked, are you ready?. I couldnt relate to many characters when growing up, which warranted a sense of uncertainty in terms of pinpointing where, and if, I belonged. And the first tip I have is to be prepared for weather. Learn about the steps we're taking to ensure the safety and health of our guests and team members. Make sure you know where you are going (i.e. Hats off to his band as well for also being incredible. Prepare for any weather (take an umbrella just in case. Its the exact post I could have benefited from reading a few years ago. 475 sq ft | Beautifully appointed with custom designed furniture and accessories, this gracious guestroom combines Baccarat's noble heritage with a stylish modern flair. The person who took the photo told us where to look and Shawn gave us the tightest, warmest hug. I mean VIP in both senses of the acronym, VIP as we all know it but also vision impaired person and theres no hiding the fact that buying VIP tickets was a challenge and a half as someone living with sight loss. We arrived at the Pepsi Center at 3:30. We had thought of questions we wanted to ask but since it was a throwback to those school days where you had to put your hand up to ask a question, we didnt raise ours because we werent sure if it would be us that Shawn was referring to, #BlindGirlProblems, but it was really interesting to hear other peoples questions and of course, Shawns answers. There are options to buy concert tickets separately, but it was nice to be sitting with other people from the Meet & Greet and the Q&A. I now have significantly less hair on my head than I was expecting and my family have started calling me Bob because of it But itll be worth it if my hair helps to create a wig that brings a smile to someones face. I really enjoyed this post xx, Aw thank you so much! I really hope you get to see him live one day, its honestly so worth it. Its moments like this that help you to forget about your disability for even just a second, we were just like any other fan, we felt included. She hugged him and he asked her, was that your sister??. But Im not here to sugarcoat anything and Ill be one of the first to tell you that the experience can be challenging. Maybe we all do in one way or another at some point but Im secretly hoping for some reassurance that Im not the only one. 1,740 sq ft | Our most indulgent, luminous, and elaborate, this suite conjures the alchemy of modern day Paris through a Baccarat lens. As you can see on my face, the look of pure fear and disbelief that I was about to meet him. An accessible (ADA) suite is available upon request. June 28, 2019, Rosemont, IL will always be the greatest day of my life. It took over a month for it all to be sorted and during that time there was a lot of stress and upset because we thought we were going to miss out on the packages because of our vision impairments. Im so jealous I would LOVE to go to one of his concerts but tickets sell out so fast :(. There were Shawns old clothes and guitars and since we were first in line, we didnt really have time to take it all in. And heres the photo of us again, just because. It was definitely a day to remember forever!xxx, [] after a more recent concert experience, you can read my Shawn Mendes VIP concert experience here. You just need to find the right way, and the healthiest way, of attending to them both. It has opened my eyes to a world I never knew existed before and helped me to realise that Im not alone. My family have witnessed the highs, the lows, and everything in-between when it comes to my sight loss journey. True to form, Ive written a blog post that delves deeper into the nitty gritty of why I chose to do this. Its been a little while since I last hit the publish button, but with good reason. Im glad to hear you had an unbelievable time!
And seriously, most of the people meeting Shawn were in high school, or 10 years old at their first concert. If you know me, you know that I want to marry Shawn. Whilst we were waiting in the queue to go into the arena itself, we had a good natter with the lovely lady who was assisting us for the day. Love you forever and always Shawn Mendes. 
Little did my 16-year-old self know that Id be sitting here six years down the line with a new found confidence to share my story. This seriously happened so quickly. thank you Sydney for helping me craft this post). Honestly this moment was such a blur. Over the years, my family have definitely played a huge part in helping me strengthen my own voice so I love to bring in their perspective on the topic too since its such a nuanced and intricate experience. Scars To Your Beautiful has been one of my all-time favourite songs for a while so Im really glad that she sang that one. He is so sweet. Theres something about the latter that doesnt sit right with me.
His speech during Youth is one Ive listened to over and over again, I think it resonated with every person in the arena, there was so much inspiration within those words and I think its something a lot of us needed to hear. So excited to share my life with you.
I listen to him when Ive had the worst days. 884 sq ft | Reflecting the refined aesthetic of 18th-century France with the feeling of a private home, this welcoming suite showcases a sparkling crystal-clad living area and lavish bedroom. The Mind/Body Split prompts this yearning for two separate things. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I am so happy for you, and you yourself are an inspiration . This website uses cookies to improve your experience. So get comfy because this is going to be a long one; nothing ever changes does it? Ive seen him in concert, but to just have 5 seconds of him knowing that I exist.. wow. It really does feel like a dream, not fainting or making a fool of myself was a real struggle haha!
You can hear him smile as he sings. I cant even tell you how amazing that would be for me.
document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Pop your email in the box below to get notified every time I publish a new post. From practical things like learning how to do sighted guide, to the emotional side of practicing empathy, not forgetting the many mishaps, Mei had a fair few things to write about. The stress started to kick in from there since AXS said we had to buy them online which wasnt very accessible for us as screen-reader users and since the seating plan was visual, we couldnt find out if wed have accessible seating or not. I felt really anxious beforehand since Im never the best in a big crowd of people but focusing on what we experienced that afternoon helped to take my mind off things a little. - ExclusiveMeet & Greet with Shawn Mendes for two guests. The link is in my bio if you fancy having a read. Cant believe you met him that must have felt like a dream (if that happened to me Id be afraid I would faint haha). The literary world has always provided a source of escapism for me; I love being whisked away to fictional realms, learning about new things and getting completely lost in a story. With our lives only getting busier, its easy to dismiss the opportunity to sit down and have a good old heart-to-heart, but its so important to normalise the conversation about mental health and to ensure that we make the time to talk about it. Little did I know that the next part of the experience was the meet and greet. I cant even tell you how lucky you are. So sorry to hear about the trouble to arrange tickets but so glad to hear you had an outstanding time at the concert. No words will ever give this experience justice. Thank you! I could hear Shawn talking through the curtain and I lost it. Luxe artistry giving way to beauty beyond measure.
Offer must be booked 72 hours in advance. 850 sq ft | A striking pied--terre that offers refuge from the city, between its luxe living area and inimitable Baccarat bedroom. Once the crowd settled down a little, a member of staff guided us out of the arena. I would pay anything, do anything just to tell him what hes done for me. Offer is subject to availability, is not applicable for groups and may not be combined with any other offers. A lot of artists seem to be very proud to be standing on stage in the city and the audience are proud to be there too, its very special to be a part of. Shawns music reminds me of different points in my life and how Ive grown and changed from those moments.
The temptation to go to another show has been far too high! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This week has quite honestly been a complete blur and if you follow me on social media, you will most probably know why, I can imagine that my string of tweets are getting quite annoying by now but after meeting one of my favourite music artists, there was no way I was going to keep quiet about it. Enjoy VIP seats to the show, a meet-and-greet with the band and a VIP lounge access. I think we all need that reassurance from time-to-time, to realise that were not alone and that there are so many people out there experiencing and feeling similar things to us. I have put off writing this post because it really takes me back to all the emotions. My mom stayed in line online for so long trying to get those VIP tickets she told me, but they were basically impossible to get to. I would have been happy sat anywhere just to be there but being so close to the stage was very special and it meant that I could try to make the most of my remaining vision since I could see the lights of the stage. know where the VIP section is), Bring as big of a bag as the arena allows that way you have somewhere to put all your swag. He gave us both a hug, a very nice one at that, asked how we were and asked shall we take a photo? which we did, a picture Ill cherish forever, its been my home-screen ever since and a photo Ive plastered all over every social media account I have, it had to be done. A lot of his songs have a deeper meaning and I can connect to a lot of them, they signify a lot of important things for me and Im so grateful and thankful for all his music. Theres a whole tapestry of emotions to scroll through and Im so lucky that Ive had the support of my brother and my parents to navigate through it. Yes, I did put on a dress and yes, some balloons were blown up because what else was a girl to do to celebrate her blogs 6th birthday? 1,250 sq ft | Sumptuous, artistic, perfect: Harcourt qualities translated into a creative residential experience. It was quite a while before we were allowed to go into the first part of the VIP experience which was the Shawn Mendes museum, we werent able to fully appreciate this part because it was so visual but our guide did well in describing what was around us; photos, outfits Shawn had worn to award ceremonies and a few of his guitars including his first and one he played when supporting Taylor Swift on her 1989 tour in 2015. I had been a fan of him before, but I was still young so I didnt completely obsess. I hope you stick around so we can navigate the future of My Blurred World together. Id welcome any recommendations you have, adding another to my TBR list cant hurt, Have a little throwback to last summer when I roped my brother into making another appearance on my blog (and only for a slightly higher price than last time) Obsessed. I said it in my last Shawn Mendes concert experience but theres something even more powerful when you hear Shawns voice live, you can tell how passionate he is and how grateful he is to be performing to such a big crowd of people, simply sharing what he loves to do with us. When I heard Shawns covers on YouTube and the now discontinued Vine, I fell in love with his voice and I knew I had to see him live one day and thats what happened on April 28th 2017. 451 sq ft | A Parisian aesthetic with New York City perspective. 380 sq ft | Appointed with artisanal detail, faceted sconces and framed original prints, this is the Baccarat experience as a luxurious personal escape. I knew it was going to be the greatest day of my life. Im fine. Its safe to say that didnt sit well with me. I was so so excited. EXPERIENCE. We deserve to have the full concert experience just like everyone else, we shouldnt have to come up against these challenges when all we want to do is meet one of our favourite artists, Im sure the musicians themselves would be just as upset as anyone to learn that this is the reality for so many disabled fans. I first turned to the internet to look for some stories from others in a similar situation about a decade ago, but the pages werent as densely populated with blogs as they are nowadays. Hed done everything for me and he basically saved my life. Im talking all about meeting the man [], Yaaaay!! Thank you for sharing your special memories Elin, fantastic post! Its a jam-packed timetable with lessons on the spectrum of vision impairment, the you dont look blind stigma and a personal favourite on how we as disabled people are not the problem, society is the problem.
Through lack of representation, we tell people that theyre absent and that they dont have a role. The link is in my bio if you fancy having a read. There have been some true pinch me moments over the last six years too; from swanky award ceremonies to exciting TV and radio opportunities and being called influential by the likes of @ShawTrust and @BBC100Women, Im one lucky lady to have experienced it all. I can just say Theres Nothing Holding Me Back from meeting him. If you have not seen Shawn in concert you need to. A few years ago, I learned about the Little Princess Trust and the incredible work they do to create real hair wigs, free of charge, for children and young people who have lost their hair due to cancer or other conditions. Our assistance took us to our seats, we sat at the end of row G in block C which was about 7 rows away from the stage which was incredible. Youll have to head over to myblurredworld.com to find out what the rest of them are. With our meet and greet package, we had 6th row tickets. We were told to contact the arenas disabled access ticket line on the morning of the VIP presale which Holly did but by that point, we werent able to buy our tickets through them and were told to contact AXS to make our purchase. Dont worry, I havent set any homework but Id love to know if you have any of your own lessons youd add to the list , Somethings different Oh, thats right, I have 13 inches less hair Offer is validfor one show on Saturday August 24th, 2019 at Barclay Center Only, guests must stay on August 24th. 2,190 sqft | Our most indulgent, luminous, and elaborate accommodation, this suite conjures the alchemy of modern day Paris through a Baccarat lens. That is such a cute photo of the three of you and one you can cherish forever. If only I couldve met him.
Featuresvary by room. Luckily, as Shawn performed his last song, we knew we would be seeing this tour again soon :) Stay tuned for a future blog post. I remember when I first heard Believe on Disney and I absolutely fell in love with that song. You can head over to the post to find out more about why that is, but Ill tease you with a quote from it whilst youre here: Its fine. I think its going to take a while for this whole experience to sink in, what an incredible day for the memory books. Holly, who I attended the concert with, and I decided that we wanted to make this concert even more special than the last so we decided to take the plunge and buy VIP tickets so we could also have the opportunity to meet Shawn. Here is all my expertise and tips and tricks after meeting Shawn Mendes. From then, I made it my mission to grow my own locks and donate it to the charity. When I did come across a disabled character, they were often on the periphery of the plot, placed in the background, seeking help or receiving pity. I have naturally taken to writing more about this in my new blog post in the hope that noting some thoughts on it can help me explore some ways I can quell this inner-conflict and let my mind and my body live more harmoniously together.
Take your essential makeup items to touch up. In fact, I still need to drill some of the advice into my mind. But one thing thats always played on my mind when it comes to literature is representation, particularly how disability representation wasnt rooted in many stories when I was growing up. And skinny. Then, we had like an hour and a half before the show, so we went and bought merch, and ate dinner. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Being vision impaired has cemented a fair few realisations for me personally, but Ive always been curious to know how it impacts my loved ones, and what theyve learned amongst it all. They came and we were guided up to the arena where we were given a lanyard and a commemorative VIP passport. Your support truly means the world to me. to finish off the night, we went to collect our signed guitars. See Shawn Mendes perform at the Barclay Center. WE COULD SMELL HIS COFFEE!!! Some free from brownies were baked too so dont accuse me of not pushing the boat out Me too, its such a beautiful song! It was short and sweet but definitely a moment Ill remember forever and one I feel very lucky to have had. Accessible (ADA) suites are available upon request. I told my sister that my song writing days are coming back, SYDNEY STILL CRYING. But Im slowly realising the importance of listening, of caring, and of realising that there can be two separate things in your life that can be fulfilled in different ways. Heres to 6 years of My Blurred World and hopefully many more to come , This letter board is making more appearances in my blog posts than I am recently Not that Im complaining. And wow, what a journey. It presents hoops that are impossible to jump through. It was about 20 minutes after Alessia left the stage that Shawn himself started performing. And I was as ready as I could have been. Are you also a fan of Shawn Mendes? There was confetti galore at the end of the concert which was unexpected but amazing despite it getting stuck in my hair but what a great way to end an incredible night. AN. Im glad that you enjoyed the concert and im happy that he was kind and didnt treat you weird. Coldplays Fix You was the first song Shawn sang in the encore, his cover was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes as I knew it would and he ended the night with a performance of In My Blood which Im quite sure every single person in the arena sang along to. 451 sq ft | Blending aesthetics both traditional and modern, this artisanal sanctuary is appointed for comfort and beauty.
But here we are. It makes the meet and greet even more worth it.