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Check out Britney Army member, Drew Galinis, meet and greet story with Miss Spears:

When I was 10 years old I convinced my dad to buy me the “Baby One More Time” Britney Spears Doll. I knew from that moment on I had the love and acceptance of my parents and Britney Spears in my corner.

As the years continued so did Britney’s presence in my life. Then freshman year “Gimme More” was released and it became the Fashion Institute of Technology’s anthem. Everyone blasted it, it was everyone’s ring back tone and any room you walked into was playing “Blackout”. The song brought together the group of friends I have and even to this day it’s my most played song.

The idea of meeting Britney was always that – an idea. Until I started working my new design job that had insane overtime hours and I decided to use my over-time checks towards the M&G. The nights were late but the power of Britney got me through and soon I purchased the M&G ticket.

Then the day came. Around 6 I went to the lobby alone – nervous yet excited when I met my M&G group. Immediately it felt like we were meant to be together. Lauren, Brittney, Rachel, Nancy, Marcus, Neil, Gary and I. We bonded over our love of Britney and what she had meant to us. It was clear that Britney was more then just a person – she became an idea to so many different people from different backgrounds who view her in different ways. Personally she was the sexy, goofy, talented and unapologetic yet approachable person I love.

Then we met Fe, who we all know and love, who took us backstage for the tour. The idea of ‘Britney’ came more into focus. The team who comes together to help create the image that we know and love as ‘Britney’. We got to hang in the lobby and see the costumes – another beloved aspect of what ‘Britney’ is. Then the time came. The girls went first. They returned crying. I was thirsty for any detail I could receive, what was she wearing? What style hair? I needed information.

The moment your heart truly sank to my stomach was when I could see her silhouette. This is the woman who I loved as a child. The dance moves I learned to ‘Oops’. The one I defended in 2007. The one I championed during the ‘Circus’ tour. This is the person – the constant in my life. More then half my life spent idolizing the concept of what ‘Britney Spears’ is.

Then I met her.

A shy and beautiful women. I got to tell her everything I wanted to tell. I got the weight lifted off my shoulders as I declared she was doll I got my dad to buy me and the song that brought me my friends in college. I got big accepting smiles and I got “Thank Yous” and I got genuine reactions – I no longer had the idea of the team of what made the ‘Britney Spears’ we all saw in the media, I got to see the woman and inspiration. The ringleader. The human spirit and driving force. The reason I believed and loved, I got to meet my idol.

If only for a few minutes ‘Britney Spears’ became more then a concept or an ideology.

She became a person.

She became a confidant.

She became a friend.

Glad you had an AWESOME experience Drew!!

Goofney strikes again!

A flawless Britney Army member named, Austin Pence, meet Miss Spears last night. Check out his story below:

Shaking from the moment I saw Fe, I knew I was in for A NIIIIGHT! started the backstage tour seeing props (the wings) and learning the secrets behind them, then heading up to wardrobe. I can’t believe I was within two feet of actual circus your costumes and numbers from POM. Learned about the shows technical stuff (pyro and water elements) before waiting to meet Brit Brit.

we all stood in a line backstage and one by one we went up to the holy spearit I was second in line. I stood behind the step and repeat feeling calm and ready (after goofing off with Fe five seconds beforehand). She was looking at the photo from the previous m&g and made a funny face walking back to her spot. I saw her as I turned the corner and said “I saw that face” lol so jokes were started instantly. Everything (everything) is still a blur, but I just remember telling her how gorgeous she looked (which obv., but seriously she looked so friggin’ adorable with that hat.. C’mon) it all happened so fast and as she was turning to take the photo I asked her if we could take a goofy photo-gotta be different. “Aw sure,” she told me as we posed with our best funny faces. I shook her hand and left in my own puddle of tears. I was sure I blew it. I felt like I was so awkward and messed it all up 🙁

Show was amazing even before she took her shoes off the ought the second act it was great. Met for my merch bag, which was a VIP laminate and an authentically signed poster. Afterwards, I met Fe to pick up my photo. I was nervous about it because I needed this photo to be PERFECT… So I walked up to Fe apprehensively and she handed it to me saying “Brit told me this one was her favourite”. I am sooooo happy with my photo and if it’s Brit’s fave, then I gotta love it! Joked some more with Fe before taking a bunch of pics with her.

I was and still am on such a high. Easily, the best night of my life. Thank you Britney for a moment I will never forget

AW! What an AWESOME story and your picture came out GREAT Austin!