Friday, November 30, 2007

Happy 29th Birthday, Clay!

Dear Clay,

The joy and peace you bring to my life are immeasurable.

I thank the powers that be that you came into this world 29 years ago today.

I wish you much joy, peace and happiness in your life; today, for the coming year and for many more to come. Looking forward to seeing you a week from today!

Happy birthday dear Clay! I can't wait to see your reaction to the surprise fans have prepared for you in Kalamazoo this evening. :-) You are going to love it!

-- ClayKat


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Friday, November 23, 2007

Trepidation, nerves, excitement! Clay's coming up soon...

Hello everyone,

The suspense is getting to me...

As I await for clews (Clay-news) on whether:
  1. my story has been chosen for the concert I will be attending in two weeks
  2. my name will be picked for a meet and greet
... well, my middle-aged heart is pitter-pattering in ways it hasn't done for a few years now.

It doesn't help that Clay has blogged quite often in recent weeks, giving fans feedback on his progression through the thousand-plus stories of ours he has been reading - and each time I have realized that my story is the kind of story he is looking for... A gal goes quickly into fantasy-land! I've already been on that stage in my mind - not that I like stages, but lordy what would I give to be onstage with Clay Aiken.

Or anywhere close to that young man with the wise soul, the sparkling smile and silken voice. I would love to just thank him, especially for the joy he brings to my life in so many ways.

In one of his recent blogs, Clay told us to prepare in a certain way for his concerts, in case our story is chosen. And I'm actually thinking of going out this evening to get what I would need - in case mine is chosen! But then, perhaps I would be jinxing myself if I did so!

All I can say is - I'm going to have tears of joy for whoever is chosen for either the meet and greet or the story-reading - and I am so looking forward to his upcoming concert. It is the day before my birthday too, and I can think of no better gift than seeing Clay again, for my third time ever.

On top of it all, my sweetie will be going with me, to his first Clay concert! That is a source of happiness, and of trepidation too - will he like Clay? I know he likes Clay's music and he admires the person that Clay is, but he is nowhere near the fan I am, so how will he like Clay in concert? I believe he will thoroughly enjoy it. Over the years, we have heard stories of some sceptical people, forced by family members to accompany loved ones to a Clay concert, and who have found his concerts to be one of the best they had ever attended! I am so hoping that will be the case for my sweetie. No matter what, I love him for coming with me and for being happy for me - because I will be happy seeing Clay again, no matter what.

Good luck to all of you who have submitted stories and/or submitted your name for a meet and greet! Can't wait to hear live on Monday night about the kickoff of this Christmas tour.

Take care,

-- ClayKat

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Thursday, November 08, 2007

My story's in... finally

Hello Clay fans,

Well, let's see... I've known now for over a month, that I wanted to submit a Christmas story to Clay's upcoming Christmas in the Heartland tour contest. So when did I submit it? Last night, just a few hours before the 11:59 p.m. EST deadline for the city where I'll be seeing Clay. So much for good intentions! Oh well, at least it's in, finally.

It was much harder to write than I had expected. After all, I love to write. Perhaps it was because I chose to write about something very real and raw, some sad Christmas memories. I end my story on a positive note, because now Christmas is a happy time of the year for me, but bringing back up some painful memories had its effect on me, such that the actual writing draaaaagged on.

How has your story-writing been? I can't wait to see what Clay will do with these stories of ours, how he will incorporate them into his show scenario. And it makes me happy just thinking of the joy some fans will experience, being asked to read their story on stage, with Clay!

(Of course, one of those fans will be me! Here's hoping!)

-- ClayKat

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