Long story short. I tend to ramble on and on, so here we go with the shortest version of this as I can possibly think of!


I went to 3 of his shows in the last week and a half (my first three shows actually) and I really hoped that at one of these I would eventually meet him. No such luck.


Yesterday, I went down to Atlantic City with my mom for the Idols concert. Went with all hopes and expectations of meeting Kris and Danny and the rest of the AI8 Top 10. Well after waiting two hours, that didn't happen either. We went and got some dinner and then to play some slots in Caesar's for a little bit before it was time for the show to start. I pick the slot machine I want to play and take a seat. I only allow myself so much money to spend and I lost it quick! I was down to my last credits and I hit the button. As I do so, I see Andrew Cook out of the corner of my eye standing right next to me. I did a triple take. And yes, it was definitely Andrew. As this was happening my mom starts hitting my shoulder because I apparently just won on that machine. $40 win and Andrew Cook right next to me. When I looked back at Andrew he was looking at me. I don't if heard the machine going off or saw me staring just seconds earlier, but we made eye contact so I seized the moment. I introduced myself and talked to him briefly about the Nokia show since I was there. I then looked back at the machine and printed out my winnings ticket. Since, Andrew was still standing there I politely asked him if he would mind taking a picture with me, he gladly obliged. We took the picture, I thanked him and that was it.

I didn't want to be a jerk and ask him if David was there too. But I just knew he had to be, why would Andrew be there without him?!? So my and I walked away and so did Andrew. I stopped to look at the picture, my heart was racing because I could sense David was there. I joked all day yesterday that my Cookie-sense was tingling at that moment! Like Spidey-sense, any Spider-man fans? Anyway, moving on. So my mom and decide to go find the other slot machines. We round the corner and I see David across the way. I couldn't make a straight path to him because of the roped off tables. So when he started walking I walked in the same direction so we would cross paths. I just politely called his name as we got closer and he looked up and smiled. I reached out my hand and introduced myself. He had a great handshake, no dead fish for me! I didn't want to bombard him to much. So I told him I was at the show the night before and it was a great show. He said, "Really? You were? Awesome! Thanks so much!" And I told him that I was sorry to bother him but I had been to three shows recently and really hoped to meet him and didn't the opportunity. He apologized and gave me the signature David half-smirk. I wanted to die! He started a sentence but quickly switched to saying (as he looked over my shoulder) "Uh, you can't do that in here! Even, I get in trouble for it!" I turn around to see my mom being...well...my mom trying to savor the moment...attempting to take a picture but security put the kabash on that very quickly. At that point I was just kind of embarrassed so I thanked David and said goodbye. He smiled, nodded and waved to me as I walked away.

We went outside and I struggled to breathe and think. I couldn't believe that just happened! And him and Andrew were very sweet! Totally made my year!


So thank you again David and Andrew (if you ever by chance read this)! <3

That is a great story. Isn't funny how some things just work out?? I am so happy you finally got to meet him and atleast you have your great picture with Andrew. Congrats!!

Thanks! And we have a blurry picture that immediately follows the picture with Andrew on my camera. I think its of David. But you really can't tell. But I say its him! LOL

Wow! Amazing story! That was just so lucky! I also liked the part where you won money when you noticed that Andrew was standing next to you

Honestly, the most random moments are the very best ones. Congrats on having one that you'll always remember!

Yay Amanda! You go girl!

Thanks! I'm still on Cloud 9 from it! I just wish it hadn't ended the way it did. I wanted a hug! Stupid security at Caesars! LOL

What a great story!

AWW THHATS AWESOME!! what a great story to tell! so glad you shared it! I think thats great!!! shows how great of a guy david is, although it sucks u didnt get a picture, but dont worry I didnt get to either when I met him. But I think thats a really cool story, like a movie lol,,,,looking for the guy 3..or was it 4 times,lol....gives up, turns the corner and OMG hes there! lol, ...fairy tale moment And I totally get what you mean by cook-senses were tingling lol.

AWW THHATS AWESOME!! what a great story to tell! so glad you shared it! I think thats great!!! shows how great of a guy david is, although it sucks u didnt get a picture, but dont worry I didnt get to either when I met him. But I think thats a really cool story, like a movie lol,,,,looking for the guy 3..or was it 4 times,lol....gives up, turns the corner and OMG hes there! lol, ...fairy tale moment And I totally get what you mean by cook-senses were tingling lol.