I never did expect it to happen, knowing Fearless Productions and their incredible knack for security, but strategy could get you somewhere. But along the way, something bad happens, but as David himself says, there’s always the bright side of things. I am getting too far ahead in my story, more so because I am actually getting excited recalling the week that was.
Ever since he set foot on the audition stage of American Idol season 7, people have fallen in love with David Archuleta, the humble high school student from Murray, Utah. Since his enticing rendition of John Mayer’s Waiting on the World to Change, fans have been growing by the number, his angelic voice paired with his genuine personality and his sincerity in delivering his performances have led America to let him land in the Finale of the record breaking show. And even upon losing the title to rocker David Cook, David Archuleta has been doing amazingly outside the idol bubble, both in America and internationally.
And yes, it has been proven that he has been doing incredibly well here in our country, as shown by his recent visit to Manila.
I wasn’t able to greet him at the airport, at the time David was to arrive. Before then, I was only virtually acquainted with some members of Archuleta Philippines.
Day 2 led me to arrive incredibly early at the Mall of Asia, where David Archuleta will be doing his meet and greet. Upon arriving, I saw two girls whom I overheard talking about Archie. Then I heard keywords like twitter and major archies and hence the following conversation:
me: hi, Archuleta Philippines?
girl 1: yeah. 
me: hi, i’m AP, too. elaign
girl 1: OH HI! Louise. Lettuce girl.
girl 2: I’m Che.
Hence highlight number 1: Meeting AP mems for the first time.
Okay so upon MOA’s opening (10am), we ran to the atrium to reserve some seats. BUT we had to buy these green bags so we can sit, so we did. AP was leading the line there we had reserved. We were so busy to think that i would have a chance to see my angel.. that some people were already laughing at our craziness. We didn’t care. We felt amazingly good.
Okay so fast forwarding now, to the time when I met some of the other archies, enzo, eunice, Alec, Alyssa, etc. I am so bad at remembering names, really. But that forms part of highlight number one. Oh, and getting my first ever David Archuleta shirt care of the wonderful Fish.
We were counting down to 5pm, the time stated at the newspaper. Then it came, three DJ’s who keep stalling the time with their questions and jokes. Screams, and more screams. Tarps here and there. Few picture takings and even an interview care of Business Mirror about us being Archie Fanatics.. “Oh you see, he’s so sincere, and he has a wonderful voice, and he’s sooooooo cute aaaaaahhhhh!!!”…
At around 6:08pm, People began to shout DAVID! DAVID! DAVID!… Then the guys in black came, along with this Kris Aquino look alike, then a guy in black handing *somebody* a microphone.
Then… the angel came up the stage in his ever simple purple shirt, jeans and chuck taylor’s.
And I cannot believe how incredibly angelic he actually turned out to be in person. There’s no other word for it. ANGELIC. His eyes were glowing. No, they were SPARKLING. He was really happy to be there, it seemed.
Hence the third and final highlight of the week: BEING TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL.
Thank you so much Archies, it has been a CRAZY RIDE. Wild and unforgettable. I AM SO THANKFUL. EVER EVER THANKFUL.
And of course, THANK YOU DAVID ARCHULETA for not only sharing with us your amazing gift, but also for all the effort, energy, sincerity, appreciation and love you have given to your Filipino fans. If there’s one thing I can truly say about you it is this: you are somebody who has been blessed by God with an amazing talent for music, and you, as shown by your humility and down to earth persona, define yourself only as person who is using this gift the best way he can to give back to the One who bestowed this upon you. And not just that, you have brought us Archies together. We also have you to thank for that. We hope you stay as wonderful as you are. We always have your back. We can’t wait to watch you grow.
Archies, I thank God for you all! Let’s continue supporting David! FOR THE WIN!
