3T, Me and Tito Jackson makes a fantastic 5!

Today marked an epic day in 'Nikki bucketlist history!' I had the privilege of meeting in the flesh my childhood sweethearts-boyband 3T and their father- the legend that is Tito Jackson, (one of the original members of the Jackson 5)- the title should be making sense now! 

Our meeting in Central London on a sunny winter's day was brief but poignant. I joked with TJ and Taryll  about who my favourite member of the band was as TJ gave me a warm smile and embrace, I cheekily told Taryll he was at risk of being replaced from the number one spot. I asked Taj about his recent wedding, and he was evidently flattered by my knowledge of his recent 'big day'. I joked with the guys- (get me, the guys!) that they had not aged by a day, since my bedroom was plastered with their posters over 15 years ago. They laughed graciously, whilst remaining tight-lipped about their secret source of youth. But nonetheless their humility and genuine appreciation for my complimentary assurances just made them even more endearing and charming than I had originally perceived. 

The icing on the cake was meeting 'Poppa T', how the guys affectionately refer to their Dad- Tito Jackson, who was warm and engaging in demeanour and suave in his trademark look of bowler hat and cigar. He optimised the twenty first century definition of 'Swag', (a term used to describe someone who is well-turned out in their, attire-slick, sharp- you know!). He told me to spread the word that 3T were reuniting and working on a new album. I was flattered and tickled by the notion that through my evident 'fanatical' disposition and appreciation of the band, he thought I was well placed to 'get the word out on the streets'- so never one to disappoint the Jacksons, I'm doing just that.
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