If you’re confused, read the 4 posts before this one first. Adnan is definitely a Carrie Underwood fan. Did I just go third person on you? I told myself I wouldn’t do that…but I like it. Oh well. Anyway, “That’s Where It Is” is one of my favorite songs ever not just because it’s so beautiful and lyrically sound, but also because it got me through a really hard time in my life. I’ll go into one of the aspects of that time now. By the way, what you may consider “personal” is not personal for me. The things I don’t share on this blog are what’s really personal (only a few things there).

December 2005. I had set my heart on going to NYU for college, but I didn’t get in. You know what’s funny? The complete change in how I felt then and how I feel now. Back then it felt like my entire life was over. But today? Today I feel like not getting into NYU was one of the best things that could have ever happened to me. Ever. Ever. Basically the last 6 months of 2005 were probably the worst and scariest of my life and not getting into NYU was like the cherry on top of a disastrous sundae. I’m thankful to God and my family for helping me come a very long way since 2005. I was 17 then, I’m 20 now. What a difference a few years can make. I love blessings in disguise. Love them. I’m definitely crying a little right now (happy tears).

Thanks Carrie Underwood for such an amazing song. Definitely a favorite. Oh and not all of my favorites are this special…but do you see the power of music and why I love it so much?

P.S. My cheeks are just rosy and I’m definitely not wearing makeup. I bring this up because it’s been asked before. Too many times before. Sigh and lol

Here with you I feel it
Close my eyes and see it

In a midnight talk, in a morning kiss
When I’m in your arms, that’s where it is
When we’re tangled up and can’t resist
When we feel that rush, that’s where it is
In the sweetest smile on a night like this
From a tender touch, that’s where it is
When we’re tangled up and can’t resist
When we feel that rush, that’s where it is

Carrie Underwood - That’s Where It Is

When I’m crashing through the madness
Not sure who I’m supposed to be
When I’m caught up in the darkness
It’s your hand that’s leading me
You bring me back to solid ground
You lift me up right here, right now

Carrie Underwood - That’s Where It Is

In the circles I’ve been running
I’ve covered many miles
I could search forever for what’s right before my eyes
Just when I thought I’d found it
It was nothing like I planned
When I got my heart around it
It slipped right through my hands

Carrie Underwood - That’s Where It Is

What season of American Idol are we on now? 7? 8? Talk about milking the cow. Let’s just be honest, the novelty of the show is gone. The show is now a cash cow and that is it. It’s boring. And most importantly, it is not producing the same quality of stars (its sole purpose?). The only season I ever watched was season 1 (when Kelly Clarkson won) because it was during the summer, it felt like a fun summer event, and it was new (I remember I started high school right after that summer..good times). Now it’s in January just so it can air during May sweeps (I’m sure you know, but if you don’t, May sweeps is basically a competition between TV shows to see who can get the most viewers—>advertising dollars).  Here are the only people who have had sustainable success as a result of this show: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jordin Sparks (but she’s still pretty new so we’ll see how that goes). Every other person who has won the show has either been dropped from their label or struggling to stay relevent. I’m sorry but that’s the truth and I think it’s because American Idol spends more time on the singers during the show and less time after the show is over. American Idol should definitely not have another season. You have enough money, now go give it to someone who actually needs it (and way to cancel the charity show, no comment).

Just so I’m clear, my problem is with American Idol, not all of the talented people who have been part of the show throughout the years.

UPDATE: My friend brought Jennifer Hudson to my attention. She’s just amazing. I was specifically referring to people who won the show. As for Clay Aiken, I’m not sure where exactly he stands at the moment.