Met Vidi Aldiano for 1st Time (Recount text)

It was May 21st 2009. I went to Jakarta alone for watching Vidi Aldiano’s showcase in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta. I was not afraid to go to Jakarta alone because it had been my second time, after I went to Jakarta for watching Hady Mirza’s show.

I woke up at 4.30 am and then I took a bath, took a subuh prayer, and had breakfast. I departed to Jakarta at 6.00 am. I went there by bus. 3 hours journey, finally I arrived in Kampung Rambutan Terminal safely. Next, I went to Kelapa Gading Mall by TransJakarta Bus or busway. You just need to pay 3500 rupiahs to go around Jakarta. From Kampung Rambutan halte, busway took me to Kampung Melayu. And then I moved to the next bus which took me to Senen Halte. At Senen Halte, I moved to another bus that took me to Pulo Gadung. I didn’t stop at Pulo Gadung Halte, but I stopped at Pulo Mas Halte. At Pulo Mas Halte, I asked to the officer there, “Could you tell me how I can go to La Piazza Kelapa Gading Mall?”. And the officer answered, “Yes. You can go there by public transport no. 44.” I thanked to the officer and based on the officer instruction, I took the public transport no. 44. And thanks God! I arrived at La Piazza Kelapa Gading Mall safely.

Actually I arrived at Kelapa Gading Mall too early. The show was begun at 12.00 pm, meanwhile I had been there at 10.00 am. So I decided to go to ‘Disc Tarra’. I bought a copy of ‘Pelangi di Malam Hari”. I wanted my CD would be signed by Vidi. After that, I walked to La Piazza. I had seen a stage, some tables and chairs. I sat on a chair beside the stage. I took a rest for awhile. I thought, I would feel bored If I waited Vidi there. So I decided to go to other places. Not far from the chair that I was sitting down, Vidi Aldiano came with his mom, his manager and 2 person who wore Vidies T-shirt. It was unbelieveable moment. I went closer to Vidi. And then I introduced myself to him. We shaked our hand and he was smiling to me. What a beutiful smile! I love his smile so much! Vidi had to go to stage area. Not long after that, Vidi came out from the stage area and he went to Pizza Hut near the stage.

I remembered that I brought something for Vidi. So I must give it to him. The only way to give the gift was going to Pizza Hut. So I went there although I felt so nervous. In there, Vidi was eating spicy wings. I came to him and said, “Vidi, this is a gift from me and my friend in Cianjur.” Vidi said, “Oh... Thank you so much! But, my hand is oily. How can I grab your gift?” Vidi showed his oily hands. “Oh, it’s okay I can put it here.” I answered and put the gift on the table. And then Vidi asked me, “What is that?”. I answered, “It’s a T-shirt that full of messages for you from my friends and me.” Aunty Besba, Vidi’s mom thanked to me and she offered me to eat with them that time. But I declined the offering. After we chatted, I went back to the stage. Outside the Pizza Hut, I met others Vidies (Vidi Aldiano’s fansclub name) such as, Fika, Dinar, Dje, Nuniq, Clara, Via, Riekhe, Estrin, Tasya, Tania, Dita and Nanako.

Finally, Vidi performed. He performed at 2 pm. I was standing at the first line of spectators. Vidi sang ‘Status Palsu’, ‘Cinta Jangan Kau Pergi’, ‘Cintaku’ and ‘Nuansa Bening’. After Vidi finished his performance, I met aunty Besba and took picture with her. Stupid me! When I was with Vidi, I didn’t take my picture with him! I was so blue to myself. How could I forget? Vidi went home, so did I. But I didn’t go to Cianjur. I went to my father’s boarding house in Pasar Minggu, Jakarta. And my experience meeting Vidi for first time finished.

This is it! The experience that I never forget in my life. What an awesome day! I could chat and watch Vidi’s performance live. For the next day, I won’t miss the chance to took picture with him.

-Annisa Friska Safa 0902614-