more than a crush

     David Archuleta, who can forget his first major hit crush. With songs this "epic" you usually remember the first place you were when you heard it or a significant moment that occured while it was playing. For me it was at my best friend Sammi's house in the basement. I was sitting on one of those yoga balls, it was a cold november day and I was in a pink american eagle sweater, with my favorite pair of jeans, sporting the usual tall brown uggs. It was an ordinary day when Samme said: "You have to listen to this new song I found, I'm obsessed." So, sure enough I did just that. Let me tell you it was great, sometimes it takes a few days or tries for a song to grow on you but this one was immediate for me. That type of music is a rare find for me. Ever since then, I have been a big Archuleta fan.
     David is Honduran, and started his singing career around age seven. He has always had confidence issues in that he use to be afraid of singing, he never really believed he was truly good enough to make it. Since then he placed second in american idol (behind Cook), toured with 10 other idols, and made hundreds of thousands. He won star search in his childhood which really gave him the strength to become something else, something bigger, something great. He has so many huger accomplishments. Just like many of hollywoods homegrown, self-made popstars, actors, and talents. Archuleta earned his way to the top. He worked on his dreams and persisted through all of the troubles. He knew what it was going to take to make it, and he was not about to stop for anyone or anything. It takes that kind of person, you have to love what you do, and do it because you love it if you want to succeed.
     I can not wait to see what he can do in the future, I certainly hope that he will tour alone, and get an opening act. The fan base for such artists is often small, and takes a while to grow. His music is not only pop, it has another unseen element. it really adds something that you can not quite put your finger on. Something must hipsters, and indie children love. The element keeps you coming back, loyal.
I have total faith in archuletas abilities and I know he will do great things, so keep an eye out for him!

"So I put one foot front of the other,
No no no nothing's gonna break my stride,
I keep climbing, gonna keep fighting until I make it to the other side of down"