This is her now!

Yep - thought so. That damn quiver in her voice at the end of her song last night sealed the deal. I will admit - I do like her song: "This is my now". It's very emotional and perfect for the show - wonder who chose it for her. Oh well... I'll buy her album - and Blake's His beatboxin' it so hot. Soooooo hot. Especially tonight's show - O M G! This was a pretty good finale . I'd only seen Kelly Clarkson's performance during the first season's finale... other than that, I didn't see any other finale. She's still my favorite AI (shocker - right).

It was awesome to see her sing her new single "Never Again". Can you say WOW?! Loved it. Awesome song from an awesome girl. Then it was Carrie Underwood - yes, another favorite of mine. *sigh* And those kids?! Dude - I thought I was going to cry! They were so adorable! Then - Bette Midler! I wish I was there! Maybe next year I'll go seeing as how I'll be 2400 miles closer and can drive to see it

Blake will still have a place in my heart hehe - mmm - he's so YUMMY!!

This Is My Now
by Scott Krippayne & Jeff Peabody

There was a time I packed my dreams away
Living in a shell, hiding from myself.
There was a time when I was so afraid
I thought I’d reached the end.
Baby, that was then.
But I am made of more than my yesterdays.

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.

I had to decide.
Was I gonna play it safe?
Or look somewhere deep inside,
Try to turn the tide.
Find the strength to take that step of faith?

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.

I have a courage like never before, yeah.
I settled for less, but I’m ready for more.
Ready for more…

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.
This is my now.

I caved

I cursed American Idol and made fun of those who watched it religiously... but I resign to my heart. I have a crush on Blake. There - I said it. I don't mind if he doesn't win - Jordin is pretty damn good - but I love his style. Delicious.