Nikki Sixx: THIS is GONNA HURT, Trust Me!
When I woke up on the morning of May 2nd, things did not feel quite right. I was lightheaded. I had the chills. Then, hot flashes. The room was spinning outta control & I felt nauseous beyond belief. I ran to the bathroom and threw up everything I had eaten the night before. Gross! I didn’t even make it to the garbage. My brand new white bath rugs were ruined! I had food poisoning. ugh… No! Of all days, not today! How could this have happened? I felt and looked green. I’m not sure which was worse, getting sick or cleaning it up? Trust me… It wasn’t pretty. 🙁
Anyway, I mean, how many people do you think will actually show up on a Monday night to this random place special to meet my date… of all people, Nikki Sixx? Watch and see…
Was I ever wrong! If you listen close you can hear me saying in the video how “the line goes on and on and on and on!” Turns out there was a reported 2,500 people waiting.. some as early as 8am! Sick! Whoa.. People traveled far and wide. As I bopped around in my 5inch heels, feet hurting, starving and still a bit queasy, assessing the situation, absolutely floored by the turn out… at this point I knew… This indeed was Gonna Hurt.
Luckily, we ran into some cool ass girls we know from Twitter and around town. They were already waiting a good couple of hours and didn’t mind letting us stand with them. We were in it for the long haul. As you can see… somehow, we managed to entertain ourselves. |
This guy traveled from as far back as 1987 to get here! Now, that’s dedication. 🙂 | |||
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Besides, he has already proven himself a fantastic writer with his first book “The Heroin Diaries”. Between that and his new band Sixx:A.M. he’s brought a new generation of fans into the mix. He inspires people young and old to be themselves and be proud of who they are. But what about me… | |||
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It was getting close to Midnight by now.. and finally it was my turn. I would only have a few seconds to say my piece and make an impression. They were running a tight ship at this bookstore. Only allowing us to get the new book or his new Sixx:A.M. cd signed. Understandably, he seemed to be slightly glazed over from a full day of signing books. So when I got to speak, I said a few private things between me and Nikki.. he smiled and nodded knowingly. I was no doubt charming the pants off of him. I asked him if we could take a picture together for the blog when a loud strict “NO, No pictures!”, came from the woman behind him. The nerve of her eavesdropping on our conversation! hmmf. I suspect there was a little good cop bad cop happening here though.. why else would he keep quiet and not smile and throw his arms around me? Oh, I get it, he wouldn’t wanna make all the others jealous. Good thinking Nikki, wink wink. Of course, I complied and he gave me a few more knowing nods and even a high five. I was a blushing school girl all over again. Maybe, I would lift that restraining order I have on him after all? But I would be damned if I wasn’t getting a photo “with” Nikki Sixx! I tried desperately to snap it of myself with Nikki in the background… but I kept missing and cutting out his head. grrr. I had a room full of people laughing. Until finally someone offered to snap it for me. So I did my smiley Toni pose and Voila! No super imposing necessary. 😀
So as I sit on my bed typing on my laptop, fully nourished, I’m listening to his music flipping through his book, both titled “THIS is GONNA HURT”, looking at his brilliant photography and learning more about his life through the beautiful distorted lens that is just a piece of Nikki Sixx… and in the end, poisoned or not, I’m glad I went. Because by telling my tale, I didn’t just go for me.. I went for all of you who couldn’t be there, but wish you could… and can feel like you were through my distorted lens. For more photos check out The Gallery: Nikki Sixx |
You always have me laughing! I also loved Motley Crue & Nikki was the cutest one who wrote all of the songs. I was so mad I had to miss it, but now i don’t feel like I did. I luvvvv this blog. Rock on Toni!!
Thanks for the support Marianne! Nikki was and is still by far the cutest. Swoon. <3
Hello! I have just discovered your blog! Omg you have me in stitches, love it! Love Nikki and Scott as well lol
Aw so sweet! Thank you so much. I’m glad you love it! Hopefully I will write something new soon since I have a few shows coming up. 🙂 Keep reading and spread the word! xoxo Toni