So this was a big deal for me since the last time I met Camila was back on the Reflection Tour with Fifth Harmony back in 2017. I found out about this signing literally last minute and I was so happy I was able to go since I don’t have school until March so it gave me something fun to do in the mean time.

We had to go by wristbands the day before, with the CD so she could sign the booklet the next day. I was nervous about how many they were selling and I know they’re were going to be a lot of fans there that day and the next so I wanted to leave my house super early so I could have a chance to get a wristband. The store, Sony Square NYC, opened at 10. So I took the 6:40 bus from Brooklyn all the way to the city. Where I live, it took at least an hour to get there.

So I got to the city itself around 7:30, 7:40. I decided to go to Starbucks before hand since it was only a couple of blocks away from the place where I had to go. I also knew that I was going to be waiting in line for a few hours so I wanted to get something to eat and drink as I waited in line for at least 3 hours.

Thankfully, it wasn’t freezing. It was just really warm and rainy out. They were on time with the sales of the CD because everyone in line was able to get a CD and wristband. I wasn’t in the front of the line but I wasn’t in the back of the line which was good either way because I knew I had at least a shot at getting a wristband/CD. I was just nervous about how many they were selling which was one of the reasons why I showed up early. But I found out that they were only selling 500 wristbands. Which isn’t a lot but it isn’t a little either.

It was a quick purchase but it literally felt like forever because of the rain and how warm it was because I was literally sweating in a crowd of people. But then I went right home afterwards because I was exhausted and I wanted to get home and rest up for the big day tomorrow.

Now the next day, that’s a whole different story. It was absolutely FREEZING. I was glad I brought a blanket because that day, I really needed it. I brought it yesterday while listening to Camila’s album but thankfully, I didn’t need it then. But I was glad I brought it because my teeth were chattering the whole time. I left my house around the same time and what sucked today was that the buses from where I live to that location, only run every hour so I had to time it right so I wouldn’t show up too late and wouldn’t show up too early either.

Though with my luck, I showed up early and went to Starbucks. I got to the line around 8:30. Though yesterday they (security) told us to start lining up around 10 so people wouldn’t have to wait in the rain and the cold. But of course no one was going to listen and people lined up just as early as they did the day before. Some people were there at 6am which I thought was ridiculous. I don’t get how people sleepover night just for an event, I think it’s insane to do so. Just wake up and leave your house early, it’s that simple. But I guess you can’t stop people from doing what they want to do I guess haha.

But today, it felt like it was definitely less than 37 degrees. It was horrible. My teeth were chattering and nobody could feel anything because it was so cold. We waited, and other people, had waited three plus hours until it hit around 11 o’clock, which was when the signing was supposed to start. Camila showed up around 11:15 when she walked through the building and we were able to see her through the windows as she waved at us and was going to where the signing was.

Everyone (including me) was freaking out by that point because we were so excited that the signing was going to start and we all needed warmth because it was so freaking cold. The signing itself didn’t start until 11:30 and they told us to have our booklets ready for Camila to the sign. I was nervous because I knew it was going to be quick so I had to make sure that I knew what I was going to say to her and I was nervous because I didn’t want to make a fool out of myself.

When we were finally inside, I was thanking god for the warmth and was happy to be inside. There was security everywhere and they wouldn’t allow us to have phones so I shoved mine my jacket pocket but had video recording on with my camera poking out slightly. When it was finally my turn, all I was able to say was: “Hi Camila! I love you so much, can I have a hug?” And she said “I love you too and of course!” and I slightly died and I handed her my letter that I wrote to her and it all didn’t happen in that order but I was so happy I really didn’t care!

I love her so much and below is the short video of that happening! 😀 ❤ It was literally the best 6 seconds of 2018 for me, at least, so far!

Just make sure when your going to one of her album signings or a meet and greet, just beware how short it is and to make sure you know what you’re going to say before you go up to her! My only advice is to also place your phone in your phone pocket and make sure it’s recording video a voice memo! That is literally the only thing I can warn you in advance about for future references!

Have you met Camila while she was in 5H or solo on the street somewhere? (If you are, you’re really lucky because you probably got more time than I did! haha) She was part of my first meet and greet ever with Fifth Harmony back in 2014 and to meet her again for a third time is amazing. I didn’t want to say I met her back in 5H two other times because I thought it would be really awkward haha. Tell me in the comments below your signing experiences if you have any! 🙂

–Zoe ❤