So it goes...
I first heard of @taylorswift when I was in 8th grade. 2006. Goodness that sure sounds like forever ago. "Teardrops on my Guitar" played on our local country station and I had to know who the person was. I remember when my mom found out she was coming to a local walmart. We were an hour late so we missed her. My sophomore year, "our song" became a little dance between a friend and I before we would run the 800 meter relay. Being Fifteen when "fifteen" came out, was a wild ride. My fondest memory is knowing every time she released an album, my grandma bought me a copy. Even the Christmas EP. My grandma and I used to dance and sing along to "Sparks Fly" every time we cooked or baked together. It was our little thing. My grandma and I attended both the Fearless and Red tour together. I remember in 2014, she secretly bought me tickets to 1989 tour and we didn't tell my mom because I wasn't supposed to spend any money as I was heading on a 60 day trip to Europe. She bought me the deluxe target edition of 1989 that Christmas also and told me how she convinced the cashier to give her the album for $13. My grandma was diagnosed with stage 4 Lung cancer in May of 2015. I attended the 1989 tour alone and skyped her multuple times through the show. In November 25th, 2015 - we spoke for the very last time. It's my half birthday also. I fondly remember her telling me I'll always be her best friend.. and then asking if a Taylor Swift Album was coming out cause she wanted to make sure I got it. My grandma passed away two days later. She never got to experience Reputation, Lover, and now Folklore. Want to know what's crazy? I worked super hard to get verified fan for Rep Tour so I could get good tickets. I was right by the first B stage. That night - in Columbus - Taylor sang "Sparks Fly" right in front of my face. I sobbed uncontrollably and kept saying "omg how did she know?" That was a sign from my grandma, I just know it. That was hands down the moment I realized that Taylor has always been part of many positive memories. I'm not the kind of fan who is constantly tweeting about her on social media or has thousands of followers here on tumblr. I'm a silent fan. I don't get invited to secret sessions or random gifts sent in the mail. I don't belong to some girl gang amongst the fandom. It's just me and my support for Taylor. I'll always support her music and endeavors. I have a whole drawer full of merch. I can't wait to get the blanket from the capital one secret sale. Wether big or small, being a Taylor Swift fan is worth every second of it. Thanks, @taylorswift and @taylornation for creating a magical world I'm so proud to be part of. Thank you for releasing a new movie on my half birthday. I wish my grandms could be here to see it. Love you always, Tay.
your fan,
Meagan 'Nini' Bee.
