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I met Selena through my mom. My mom
had met her in 1989. I met her on May 9th, 1991. I was 10 years
old. Selena had just turned 20 the month before.
I was real shy when I first met her. I really didn't talk to her too much.
She asked me how old I was & I told her. She asked what grade I was in & I
told her. My mom had told her that earlier that day I had made my first
Communion & my only wish for that day was to meet her!
She was so sweet &
nice. We took a picture together & she gave me her autograph & that was
about it. Then she went over to talk & sign autographs for some people in
wheelchairs.
From then on I was hooked.
When Rodeo 1993 came around, I was like “I want to go see Selena!”
So my mom got the tickets & we went! I was so happy!
I didn't get to talk to her, but I got her attention when the car came
around with her! I was practically hanging over the railing, but I got her
to see me. She waved at me. Of course, I waved back.
Then after Rodeo 93, she came back for a 4th of July show! Selena y Los
Dinos played at a grand opening for a Ballroom called "The Player’s
Ballroom". My mom
& I were right up front. So when she came out we had good view of each
other. It took her awhile for her to see me. Then finally she saw me & waved & I waved back. Then after that she would come over & sing to me & I
would sing back to her. Then she shook our hands & kept singing & dancing.
They took a break, then they came out again.
I saw her like seven or eight more times after
July, 1993. Each time they came to town, I went to see them & got to spend time with
Selena & the Dinos. That's how we became friends; more like family!
She was so goofy & loved making me laugh. She was always cracking jokes! We
just loved spending time together. She became my big sister & I became her lil' sister!
That's how it was till the end.
Thanks,
Tommie Rodriguez
P.S.
Hope ya'll like my story! If ya'll want to know more please feel free to
email me!
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