The concert hall was in Sentosa Resort World behind the Hard Rock Cafe. Sentosa Resort World wasn't there a couple of years ago so it was amazing to look around and see Universal Studios and so many fancy restaurants under this fantastic roof. Most new attraction areas are now covered so when it rains people can still wonder around the area without getting wet. Also, there were fountains that had their own shows at different times in the evening. This was so people who were going out for dinner could have a good meal and a show! And that's exactly what I did for the Fun. concert...
I had gotten to the Resort World around 5pm, thinking that I was there early enough to get some food and then go to the concert hall. I was, of course, wrong. Three hours before the concert started, young high schoolers were lining up to get into the concert hall. I didn't feel like being alone in line for that long, plus I was hungry so I went to the Hard Rock Cafe and got myself an expensive sandwich and drink. The food and staff were great so I didn't mind treating myself. I told the staff that I was going to the Fun. concert and they probably thought that I was a reporter from the US since I was alone and had a pen and notebook. Hahahahah! I finished my food and drink and made my way to the end of the already long line. I waited in line with a family (father, mother, and their three children) and two school girls. Just siting in line I was already melting. I was wearing the least amount of clothing that I could because I knew how stuffy it can get at a rock concert, but I saw so many little girls in pants and leggings. I think they were insane. I was, however, more insane for not even thinking about bringing a water bottle (.. I'll get back to that one). We waited in line for about an hour and then when we got into the concert hall we waited another hour standing. The concert hall was not very well ventilated so everyone was already sticky and sweaty by the time the band came on, but that didn't stop us from jumping around, pumping our fists, clapping in the air, and raising our hands "I love you!" to the band. Made you wish that you couldn't smell.
My favorite part of the concert was this little girl standing next to me throughout the concert. She was alone like myself and she was shorter than most people. She reminded me of a close friend I know back home so I was glad that I was standing next to her. She was vigilant in seeing this band. When the band started singing she shocked me by singing all the lyrics verbatim and with such a happy face. She didn't hold up a sign saying "I'll give you my first born for another song," (yes, someone had that sign), and she didn't wear any memorabilia. She just wanted to enjoy her favorite band - a true fan.
By the end of the concert I was pretty tired. My feet and back were in pain and I was craving libations. I was hoping to pop into a bar and grab a drink or maybe a cafe for some coffee, but I didn't realize how many people were thinking the exact same thing. This is why I was silly for not bringing my own bottle. (NOTE: If you go to a concert in Singapore, and it's outside, make sure you bring a water bottle with you!) I ended up walking further inland of Sentosa and bought a soda (for caffeine) at a 7-11. I made my way back to the train station to take me back to the main island. The train ended at the top of a mall called Vivo City and the MRT train station to take me home was in the basement. On my way down to the basement I saw a man standing, but resting his head on the railing, next to the escalator. He didn't look like he was able to move, let alone lift his head. I almost walked past him like so many other people, but I made a U-turn and walked up to him thinking that he could use some help. I tapped him on his shoulders and asked him if he was ok. He turned his head and looked at me. It seemed that he was expecting someone else and turned his head back into his arms. I couldn't tell if he was sick or hungover or was going through a depression so I asked the usual questions when you want to help someone: "Do you need a drink of water?" "Would you like me to get you a chair?" "Is there someone you would like me to get?" "Is there anything I can do for you?" He didn't reply to anything I asked so I just told him that I hope he feels better. He then turned back to me and whispered a thank you. I left him wishing and thinking that I could do more for him, but a person can only be helped if they are willing to accept the help.
Reflecting on that night I notice that I was out of my element. I don't ever got to concerts alone, let alone a concert of a well-known band. I don't eat at fancy restaurants (I do consider the Hard Rock Cafe "fancy"). I hate crowds and I rarely have the courage to ask a random stranger if they need help, but I guess that night was different. I wonder if the night was also different for the little girl at the concert and the man standing next to the escalator. Were they out of their comfort zones?
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