Hi guys!
I had to go out of town today and just finished reading all that has happened here. I honestly dont know what to say. I have to admit, part of me feels like Im going to explode if I dont say something. So many times, I envy others here who say so well what they feel. But by now, many of you know that I am one that has a hard time with thatat least publicly. Tempt me with a pm feature or email option and you just might get more than you bargained for!
But on this thread, I feel like we have all tried so hard to make it a place where everyone was comfortable, even in the midst of the competition of a lifetime. To me, its like theres been an unspoken rule here
everyone votes their own way, but who those votes go to remains private. And the reasoning behind it simple: we dont want to hurt anyones feelings, crush anyones dream, or make someone think that because we have voted for someone else, we dont support them as well (because thats just not the case). Words are very powerful (those spoken in person as well as those typed online). They can build up and encourage, or they can tear apart and destroy. Like so many of you Im sure, I have been on the receiving end of both. And I will never ever on purpose throw words out there toward anyone just to make myself feel better. Ive known people in my own life that that works for, but Ive only ever felt worse after trying it. Perhaps I hold too much back because of it, but by siding publicly with someone here, that is how it makes me feel, like I am crushing someone else. And I think that some of you probably feel the same way.
Reading everyones thoughts today, I was really touched. You guys never cease to amaze me! I really appreciate everyone's comments and honesty. And about Justin
something I know about him is how sensitive to others needs and dreams he is. In several statements, he has commented on ways he would want to make magic, not just for those in the parks, but to actually bring people into the parks who might not otherwise ever get to go. He thinks big that way, and truly has a heart that will reach out to as many people as possible, in the most genuine way he can. I know that as he grants dreams, hell give away a little piece of himself with each one, making it even more magical.
So with all the public support for Tripp the last several weeks, I thought it only fair to say something on Justins behalf. I know if it were me, I would appreciate it, especially with all thats been done for Tripp.