I don't know if anyone else is suffering from this condition, but I sure am!! When I hear some of the great stories being posted here about meeting Elliott and all the amazing things that were said and happened by other E-Trainers, it makes feel like a dweeb for only being able to muster up enough courage to mumble that i thought the CD was great and congratulations on your success. Like he hasn't heard that a million times!! I wanted to tell him I was an E-Trainer but I chickened out. I wanted to tell him how I go to record stores just to make sure he is not stuck behind the Weird Al Yankovics. I wanted to say something to the other E-Trainers but i felt embarrassed...i mean I was right behind Yellin leaving the Starland but couldn't say anything. Well I have another shot at it tomorrow at the Bowery Ballroom. Wish me luck fellow E-trainers!! I wonder if there is a support group for something like this???

Rick,

I think you are more typical than you think. :hide:

Don't worry. Just enjoy yourself. :music:

That is what Elliott would really be happy about. :dude:

Believe it or not, Elliott really does know that he has hardcore fans that have done voluntary inventory "reshuffling" and requested his songs like crazy. :yes:

So, even if you can't say it, he knows it. :true:

sk8888

YES omg I did EXACTLY the same thing!!!! As soon as Elliott got up to me all I could do was say " hi. can you sign...?" I was so nervous! There was so much I wanted to say to him, but I chickened out!! So I just said everything I wanted to in a comment on his MySpace instead, which I really didn't want to do, but it's better than nothing I guess.

I haven't seen him yet (come on 6/5!) but I'm already trying to figure out what I would say to him if I get the chance. I'm not a young fangirly type but this young man really moves me and I suppose I could easily be Paula-like, LOL, in trying to convey how happy I am for him to be fulfilling his dream, that I appreciate him providing such an inspiring role-model for young and old, for creating music that warms my soul and brings sunshine to my spirit whenever I hear it.

I totally can understand where you are coming from!

:rotfl: :::I'm laughing at myself:::

I'm glad everything was so rushed because all I could get out was the ya da ya da ya da. I've followed you since day one.

I only safely mentioned the etrain because it was right there on my shirt he was signing. I almost forgot to give him his gift, which was a Philadelphia Soul shirt. I wanted to tell him I knew it was a football team but I bought it for him because he had so much soul. But I didn't... instead I just ran back and threw it on the table telling him it was a gift, and then took off like lightening. :fangirly:

I wouldn't really know what else to say, but I'm gonna try again anyway. I hope you mustered up a little more guts too :).

I'm right there w/ ya Rick (and everyone else!) The first time I "met" E, I didnt say much - can I take a pic w/ you, thank you was about it...sad... The second time I met him, yes it was rushed, but I did muster up the courage to talk a little more, and he is SO down to earth, and just a sweetheart. I also did the JDRF fundraiser in Richmond back in October (which is where i met him the first time) - and was in a room FULL of Etrainers - and said nothing to anyone pretty much...even went to an "after party" in Yellin' and Chloes room, and again, didnt say much to anyone. However this past weekend in Richmond, I did talk, met some wonderful people...and had an all around GREAT time. Good luck in NY, Rick - no need to be "shy!" Wonderful people ridin' this train...would love to meet you all... :grouphug: and also have more than like 3 mins w/ Elliott one day... :wub:
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I was cracking up at you It'slate as I read your post. I was standing there having him sign something and I see this shirt being tossed onto the table. At first I thought what the heck? I didn't know you hadn't given him the shirt yet. :rotfl:

I along with the others feel the same way. I got up there had the kids Victoria was pushing her way to be first so I let her go and then my son Corey who I think spoke more to Elliott then I did. I finally got up there and said here's a little something for you and that it matched his hat. I must of said shirt somewhere in there because he wrote on my CD Doreen thanks for the shirt unless he thought it was It'slate's shrit? and the security guy there was no help rushing me. I was flustered enough I didn't need him pushing me, so not much was said here either.


I think my granddaughter really is suffereing from PTYD because today my son had a doctors apt , I was in the waiting room with her , she was playing with a little girl there and a song came on I can't remember what it was but she goes to the little girl " That's Elliott"! The little girl looked at her and didn't say a word again Victoria said That's Elliott Yamin! He was on American Idol! Elliott Yamin !! then broke into " THERE I GO THERE I GO THERE I GO PRETTY BABY" Yep that's Elliott Yamin! ... I was cracking up! . I sat there trying to hear what was playing and it was Rod Stewart NOT Elliott. She really needs help!
It amazes me how Elliott has touched her at the age of 4... Though I really think she needs EYA !
She loves her Elliott ! :wub:
Hope tonight you get to say everything you want to Rick!
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Hi Rick! Can't wait to hear how things went for you tonight! I can only imagine because even though I have been within 3 feet of Elliott THREE different times it has never worked out to say one word or get an autograph even. But I love his music and the sweet person that he is and I will continue to try. When that time comes one glorious day I will probably be totally "tongue tied". But this is an awesome journey all the way around. And I am enjoying the ride on the E-Train.

Best wishes
emmy

Me too, Rick. I saw Elliott ..and said Hi, I'm like your biggest fan in Tucson. ( I'm his biggest fan in the whole world) why didn't I say that!
Then I said I love you. And then I don't remember saying anything else..other than connecting to those blue eyes....and falling in love even deeper at that moment. I'm not talking romantic love, I'm going to marry you love. I'm talking I love you..who you are,

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U dont want to have REAL post traumatic disorder Rick... trust me!!

U just had a " post MAN CRUSH DISORDER " ... :wub:

Maybe Josh Hoge can do something for you!!! lol

No Rick - I know just what you mean - both times I have been close to Elliott - I have been so intent on not imposing on his time that I have said practically nothing! And the regrets are sure there later. I did get a hug last time - but just didn't have a conversation - I wasn't starstruck as much as I was so sure he didn't need me taking up his time - but truth is he LOVES talking to fans - so dumb me - right? I need a good pic of us together, so maybe one more try will be the charm. (Chloe graciously took one at the Bowery, but apparently I was talking because my mouth is hanging wide open - maybe that's appropriate - huh?)

Nope... Josh Hoge does nothing for me!

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