I found out that Zac WOULD be in town for Fan Fair, so I tried to make a way to be able to see him, at least once. I discovered that he'd be playing at the "Plaza Stage" Friday @ 4:30. Since I only work about 10 minutes from downtown, I figured I'd just work through my lunch and leave early instead... at 4... However, I didn't get to leave til almost 4:15 and went into "auto pilot"... so I ended up taking "the long way" we'll call it... hehehe... I pulled up alongside where Zac was playing and could hear "Get Your Love On", which, ironically I'd just been playing in my car on the way there. Hehe..

But... by the time I was able to find a parking spot and get over to the stage, Zac was done playing. *pout* *pout* I hate these super short sets... and it's only going to be that way for the entire NS Tour, so I guess I better get used to it... at least for now, anyway. The GOOD news, however, is that when I got there, he was just coming out for the Meet and Greets... so it wasn't a complete waste. I decided to just kinda hang back and let everyone fawn over him... It really is kinda fun/entertaining watching everyone. Hehe...

Apparently, I looked somewhat 'official', because several people asked me (something/anything) about him... but the one that floored me most was the woman who asked me "Is that Tracy Byrd?" *giggle* Excuse me?? LOL! Whatever... anyway, I told her no... and continued to explain who he was. She had no clue, kinda shrugged it off, and started to walk off. I didn't let that happen... I convinced her that he was really good and she should take the time to at least say hi, maybe get a pic. She did... and afterward, she even thanked me "He was really nice". She kinda said something about Nashville Star and "the winner... that's the brother, right?" I chuckled and said "Yeah. That's the brother" I guess it was all starting (yes, STARTING) to come back to her, since just a moment before, she had no idea what I was talking about. A gentleman was with her, and he seemed to know a little more about it... kinda/sorta chimed in a bit... and they both walked off, seemingly happy.

Shortly after that, Zac kinda looked up to survey the crowd... see how many were left, etc... In doing so, he saw me just standing calmly by... and did the "I saw someone I recognize" double-take, made eye contact with me and smiled, while saying "OH HI!" Needless to say, that put a smile on my face. Ironically, I DIDN'T look around to see if anyone was looking at me to see if I was a "somebody" or not... I figured, given the circumstances, I probably WOULD look around... even if for nothing else but to gloat. *giggle*

*shrug*

Oh well... I was just glad he saw me and actually SMILED! Hehe... I did get to talk to him after he was done with everyone else, too... so that was pretty cool. I talked to him for a good couple of minutes, too... so at least it wasn't just a rushed conversation. He apologized at one point, cuz he "can't even THINK right now..." he's got "so much going on!" I said "what? It's not like you're busy or anything!"

LOL!

Yeah, I know... I've always had a way with words. *giggle* Oh, if you only knew...

I actually HAD something for Zac this time... something he actually WANTED. That gave me an edge, and dadgummit, I was gonna use it... any possible way I could. *giggle* Ok, so that's not entirely true, either... but it sounded good.

Oh, I DID have something for Zac... and it WAS something he wanted... but I didn't use it as a 'ransom' or anything. LOL! I ain't giving all the details... what happens at Fan Fair, stays at Fan Fair. *giggle* Now I just made it sound secretive... possibly even WORSE than I'd imagined possible. But... what I had for him was in a box... which I labeled "Zac in the box! =)" Hehe... When I gave him the box, I made sure to point it out... "Look! It's ZAC IN THE BOX!" He laughed and said "Awesome! I love it!" (and that was just the BOX y'all!! Hehehe... We're not even talking about what was IN the box! )

Oh, and I'm also pretty sure he was laughing at my joke... and not at ME!!

This time I got to talk to him for several minutes, actually... mostly 'small talk'... but it was cool, just the same. I actually got to tell him that I won't be seeing him now til July 22nd in Massachusetts... unless he does any more shows between now and then.

I hope he does.

Oh, at some point in this conversation, too, he commented on my accent. I laughed at him and said "I'M not the one with the accent!! *giggle*" He just basically looked at me like I was crazy (I get that look a lot... so I'm used to it! LOL!)... and said "Uhhhh... yeah!!" all wide-eyed, still convinced that I was crazy!

LOL!

Anyway... today was an interesting day at work... retelling the events of the weekend to my coworkers... I kept reliving some of the weekend... and trying to pay attention to work was a joke! LOL! Fortunately, most of what I had to do today was easy... just mundane/tedious. Hopefully tomorrow I can FOCUS a little better.

hehe... focus...

I'm focused. Really, I am.