Hey everyone-
My Idol show was last night. Since there are a bazillion recaps out there, I wont bother. But do you mind if I describe my 3 second *encounter* with Taylor. It sounds like a big fat nothing this morning, but I was on cloud 9 last night.
We had fantastic seats. Right next to the stage, about 6 rows up. Problem was - and this is important to remember - that the section was filled with a bunch of duds. No standing - no dancing. You know what I mean.
This all happens in a few seconds: Taylor is singing DIMYP. He sings the line, "do I make you proud," a spotlight lights up my section, and Taylor turns and walks toward us. DS and I
LEAP to our feet, throwing arms in the air, screaming. Everyone else (EVERYONE I tell you) in the section is on their butts, remember? So of course Taylor very clearly sees us, laughs at us, points waves and smiles.

I wish I could have bottled that and taken it home!
I know this is a case of preaching to the choir, but Taylor is AMAZING. We've seen him on TV, on talk shows, even live videos of him. This was my first taste of in-the-flesh concert performing Taylor. It was different - it was incredible. When he did his harmonica solo, I thought his head might blow off. His dancing....well, he was showing a lot of restraint during his AI run because I'm not sure how he even stayed on his feet!
In case you care, other highlights, for me: Ace is very good! He can fly! Paris is quite entertaining - and I never liked her really. New respect for Elliot. And Chris....sorry guys but I luuuuuv him. I personally will be seeing more of him in the future.
Big surprise for me - Mandisa! She sang a song that literally made me cry. She hit some notes that sent chills down my spine and my eyes welled up with tears. I know it sounds goofy, but I am not even exaggerating. I'm a dope that way, but she was robbed on AI.
I hope to share with you all many Taylor-concert stories in the year or years to come. He'll be on stage a lot. Did I mention how amazing he is?
Ok, sorry for rambling - happy ThursTay.