Frequent blogger, David Archuleta, posts a message today on his MySpace. It’s all about his weekend in NYC. Here’s an excerpt:
Hey Guys! Just wanted to say that I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!! We were in New York this week, and I had a blast! Yesterday was the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and that was really exciting. I was on the Green Dog float, and there were tons and tons and tons of people on the sides. It was pretty chilly too, but I heard that it was a really nice day compared to previous years haha.
The night before Thanksgiving, my mom and I went to see the musical In The Heights, and it was pretty much PHENOMENAL. It is seriously like one of my favorite musicals now. It was great that my mom was able to come to this particular musical too because it’s full of Latin music. So we had a great time with that, and also got to meet some of the cast members from it. I definitely recommend it if you ever get the chance to see it! The cast from the musical was also in the parade and did a number. Oh, the night before we saw the musical, my mom and I watched Twilight. I never read the books but a bunch of my friends are really into it, and the movie’s been getting a bunch of hype so we decided to go see it. I actually really liked it. The weird thing is when we walked into the theater Crush was playing so we walked back out because it was so weird haha.
He met the kids from the PBS show Fletch who were also on his float, and he got to see Miranda Cosgrove from iCarly who was there too. It was a reunion of sorts–he shot an episode of iCarly that will air in the spring.
My favorite part of the blog, however, is this:
And there’s a mouse in here. Sorry I know that was random, but I can hear it wandering around and it keeps squeaking. I didn’t think there would be mice here but I guess there are… But anyway.
Completely random, and has nothing to do with the rest of the blog. Good stuff!
My favorite part of the blog was about the mouse too. It was just so random and something you didn’t expect. Hee
Great blog though. :)
David write the best blogs… he is so much fun….
Mirvid (Miranda & David) FTW!!!!!
It’s really disturbing to see a mouse scurrying around. Not surprised it took his attention completely away from what he was doing. (He’s kind of a kid, eh?)
Haha! I remember reading, “And there’s a mouse in here” and going wait what?!?!
Also, the part where he hears Crush while walking into the theater then walks right back out. LOL! I can imagine him doing that. HAHA!!
Oh Archie, you crack me up!
Okay, if this singing thing doesn’t pan out, he can just write wacky blogs. Between the mouse scurrying about and him backing out of a theater because Crush was playing, lots of hilarity ensued. He’s priceless.
He really is open and it’s part of his charm. He admits to being a dork and embraces it. Admits to his discomfort with stardom, and doesn’t try to fake a false sense of bravado. It’s cool in that it’s a normal reaction to a very abnormal situation.
Well, I’m glad that you at least have strayed away from the David being lovey dovey with Jordin schtick.
^Sorry Ozarka, I do think that David has a high school crush with Jordin, he also has a celebrety crush with Natasha Bedingfield… but at this moment I´m rooting for Miranda afer all she admited to have a crush on David…
PS.
Afer I wrote this I just though how sad for Jeanette she is a great fan girl… don´t worry Jean Sam is my favorite characer in iCarly you are gouin far…
Here is a pic of Archie & his mother, Lupe, backstage at the Broadway musical, “In the Heights”:
http://music.aol.com/picture/david-archuleta/lin-manuel-miranda-david-archuleta-and/07-s3100089-6427
Here’s a brief interview of David by phone with B96 Chicago while he was backstage at the American Music Awards. Once again he breaks out into song during conversation.
LOL Defamer:
O Archie Night!!!!
I just can’t get into Archuleta. He’s a very nice boy but he’s like a naive 12 year old instead of an almost 18 year old young man. It’s so extreme that it’s sad not appealing.
David’s blogs are so entertaining, in the best way. He seemed more surprised by there being a mouse in the particular location he was in than by the mouse itself. If they’re still in new York or even in LA, they’d be staying someplace nice. If it was me, I’d be freaked out by the little mouse. I hate those things. Heh.
Anyway, I’m glad he’s taking the time to enjoy himself wherever he is. Looks like he’s taking Jordin’s advice to heart.
Davidx2–thanks for the link to the photo! It’s still hard to believe that Lupe has 5 kids, one of which is 19 years old and another which is almost 18. You look at her and think, um… how did David come from her–he’s too old! David looks super happy in that picture. lol.
Aw, that’s too bad you feel that way.
Sound is great that ALNTOY is getting spins already…in wicht cities beside Florida is supossily already playing???
Just the florida station as of yet. and over in singapore?? I think it was.
I think it was Malaysia, frog, but I could be remembering wrong.
Niall, yeah, that’s too bad. But that’s cool! Hey, to each his own.
What is interesting to me is that often the qualities about David that puzzle some are the same ones his fans find endearing and even admirable.
I admit to being a “bit” of an Archie, so I’m biased. I know that many find him awkward and odd. I actually find him very wise.
somewhere anyway… lol lol
Archie definitely got that beautiful smile and good looks from momma Lupe. His blogs are so funny because he is so honest and random about everything. As a fan he draws you in, because it makes you feel like you are part of his whole journey. I wish kids would follow in his footsteps and enjoy their youth. I am tired of hearing about the baby’s mamas and the baby’s daddys, hahaha, at 17 and 18 (teen pregnancy is nuts). I am so glad he got to spend time with his mom. David is a great role model for today’s youth. Ok back on topic, lol, great blog Archie and I hate mice. What hotel was he at? I would of thunk it would be a good one but I have seen lots of mice/rats in the subways and buildings in NYC, scary…lol
Archie is so unintentionally funny sometimes.
The random mouse mention had me cracking up for a good minute or two. It was just so…random! I hope he never changes. I just love this kid. So adorkable.
To know David is to love David. His innocence and honesty are refreshing, but if you really listen to his many interviews, you realize he is way wiser than his years.
“I just can’t get into Archuleta. He’s a very nice boy but he’s like a naive 12 year old instead of an almost 18 year old young man. It’s so extreme that it’s sad not appealing.”
Its too bad you feel this way. My background in psychology tells me that most happy, content and well raised kids tend to be confident or secure at who they really are, unpretentious and carefree and full of innocence…Archie has in more than one instance admitted his immaturity…but watch his AOL sessions (or any live performance for that matter)and you will see the transformation…the shift from being a kid to an older soul is just admirable.
I am reminded of this part of his song:
“If it works for me - then it works for me”
One part of my interest in David’s career has to do with watching him now and looking forward to comparing him, say at 25, and how that will all unfold. Will he become handsome, or will age mess up his looks? How will his voice sound with more age on it? Things like that. It’s funny how he looks older at times and then suddenly you see another pic where he looks 13 again (planting the tree), lol. That’s just one of the reasons why I like to watch this kid’s progress and also of course because he is extremely talented vocally and so upbeat.
“One part of my interest in David’s career has to do with watching him now and looking forward to comparing him, say at 25, and how that will all unfold. Will he become handsome, or will age mess up his looks?”
Ive never thought about this…LOL…a zit faced scrawny looking Archie? but true this will be interesting to see also…..but Im more curious about the voice change…sometimes i think his would end up sounding like Eliott Yamin’s (big fan too of this guy)..
RV65….I see him now as a “cute” young guy. And it will be interesting to see if that translates into full out handsome (hawt, sexy, etc) when he’s older, lol. That was all I meant by that.
“RV65….I see him now as a “cute†young guy. And it will be interesting to see if that translates into full out handsome (hawt, sexy, etc) when he’s older, lol. That was all I meant by that.”
Oh no Judy I didnt mean anything by my post…I truly agree with you and found your thoughts interesting!…just adding a bit of humor there….I guess Im not good at that…lol
He is very wise and he is a master at deflecting questions that he doesn’t want to answer with a giggle or saying something random. He is more than meets they eye and if anyone listens to the lyrics to Works For Me, you realize that he knows what he wants and how he wants to do it.
His vocal coach says that his voice will get even richer. :)
IGetCranked, you hit the nail on the head. Often, what proves a person is not what, but how. What strikes me as wise about David is how he instinctually responds to situations. How he deflects the bad and the criticism. How generous he is. How at such a young age and with so much thrown at him, he seems to know what to say and that he says it with such sincerity.
I knew he was good at deflecting during the tour when a fan asked about his first single Crush (which was news that wasn’t out yet or supposed to be out yet), and he answered, “Where did you hear that?” and never commited. I knew then that he knew when to and not to disclose if you will.
Yep. I’ve seen it numerous times along with the “Aw that’s too bad” line that he uses if someone says something negative about him. He doesn’t give in to the negative and that takes a strong and mature person.
haha MJ I like the title of this thread too!
That mouse thing was so random. I was thinking wait was there a mouse character on the float? lol his blogs never fail to crack me up.
Thak you David for the frequent blogs, keep them coming :D
Re David acting like a 12 yr old…hmmm…I am 21 and know quite a few guys my age who are very much into music, play an instrument, but act very much younger in life. Even though they aren’t as talented as David, the music has taken over some significant portion of their lives and they live thru it probably like David does. Maybe true artists mature differently than the rest of us.
Aside from his enormous talent, I adore David for simply being the wonderful person he is. He’s so innocent in his ways and that’s incredibly refreshing in this day when kids are in a hurry to grow up. I love that he makes sure to attend Church when he can and that he is so grateful and thankful for everything. I love that he would never do anything to hurt someone else so he’s always apologizing to and pleasing everyone; I love that he is so respectful of his brother and sisters and *wants* his Mom and Dad by his side guiding him through this journey and having an opportunity to enjoy the fruits of his celebrity even though it might not be ‘cool’. I love that he has no ego and wants to be treated like everyone else. I love that he’s smart enough to realize that this is a fickle industry and not everyone has your best interests at heart and so he appreciates the moment while he’s in it knowing it could change tomorrow. I love that he’s simply a genuinely good person who looks for the best in everyone and everything. I love that he’s taught a lot of us to be better people by his example. He really gives me hope for the future of our youth. Given those characteristics, I honestly can’t imagine anyone not ‘getting’ David, but I respect everyone’s opinions.
I can say with all honesty that, other than Pink Floyd (my age is showing) I have never been a “fan” of any performer until David A. came along. He got to me the first moment I saw him on AI and I have never wavered since. But, I do understand that there will always be those individuals who don’t see or feel what I do and I totally respect that. All I can wish for is that others have the same respect for me.
David’s blogs are the bomb, to me…they bring back memories of what it was like, for me to be 17. If people think David is “behind the times” they should have seen me back then. There is nothing that puts a smile on my face more than people who always see the glass half-full. And, truthfully, I think David looks at life as though the glass is always overflowing…and boy I’d like to see life that way.
David regains the #1 spot on VH1 top 20 video countdown!!! I do believe cookie came in at #2!!! Congrats, angels!! Congrats, David!!!
Btw David is on Rick Dees countdown this week end. Skip ahead to hour 3, part 2
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Fans of David has some info on Davids band, for anyone interested :)
Ok I´m reclaming Steve Fekete as mine ;D…. hope he isn´t married…
Wow all of them are very talented and have lots of experience… good for David to be with theis talented group of mens…
Congratulations to the two Davids to have #1 and #2 again. They just can’t stay away from each other.
About the whole David acts young discussion–
There is a dichotomy for sure between his musical performance persona and his regular ol’ personality, and it’s a pretty wide difference but that’s mostly because of his extraordinary performance skills. When he’s singing, he’s got the confidence and skill of mid 20s or older (a professional who knows his craft), and when he’s talking, or even more when he’s writing, he’s mid teens (a little younger perhaps than he is, but not a 12 year old). Have you gotten a letter from a 12 year old? I was recently stuck on a broken down train with a group of 16 year olds. We got to talking. David Archuleta could have been one of them.
I think David Archuleta is not going to be a journalist or poet or any other kind of professional writer. He writes simple notes, and that’s fine. People want sophistication because he’s a polished, expressive musical performer, but he’s not going to give that in blogs even when he’s 30. A little bit of that is his youth but most of it is just him. Have you ever seen Neil Diamond interviewed? Flat. Or Diane Warren–she’s practically comatose. Yet they pour out the songs. It’s weird. And incredible.
He was also a straight A student before Idol. I think he can write and write well. But there’s a difference between writing a paper or a formal letter and writing notes to your friends. He writes his blogs like he writes his friends. His first blogs were a little more structured. He was still unsure of the fans and was self-conscious in how to communicate with us. We used to joke about how precise he was in his punctuation, etc. He became less formal as the tour wore on. Now we gets notes like I get from my nieces and nephews who range in age from 13 to 21. The blogs also used to be short and sweet….now they ramble for days. LOL!
And that is one of David’s many endearing qualities..he treats us, his fans, as if we are close friends…not complete strangers. Who else would reveal so much to us, without giving us to much personal information. lol
Quick story - I met David backstage during one of the idol tour stops. I was the first one in the room with the idols and went right over to David. I introduced myself, shook his hand, complimented him on his set from the tour and “CRUSH”. After the pleasantries, he asked me if I had a piece of gum…because he wanted to make sure his breath was fresh as he met his fans. (of course I didn’t, but the person behind me did and was able to give him one) I know that is not a big deal, but it just struck me as so unique that he would ask that…something that you would ask a best friend…of a complete stranger. If you give him the respect and space that he likes…he will warm up to you as he did with me. (I know…this story was not that quick…sorry.) lol
LOL, rockfan, that’s actually really cool. He is very natural with his fans. He treats his fans as if he’s meeting a new friend for the first time. He’ll ask you about yourself. He’s interested in what you have to say. He’ll ask questions. He’ll stop and engage in a conversation. If the fans are normal and don’t act nervous or weird, then talking to David is just like talking to a really nice person you just met.
More evidence as to just how genuinely kindhearted David is…
Scan from Pop Star magazine
David seems to get a lot of coverage in the teen magazines. Have other idols been covered this much in them? I was just wondering because he seems to be popping up in them and featured more prominently on a monthly basis.
^LOL at your story rockfan… Judy, you can said that the fans have made David one of the IT teenagers, they ask for him to the magazines, so the magazines will cover him…I don´t think any of the other have had this coverage, not because they don´t appeal to the segment but because they don´t exactly are part of it…
Well, AI has never had a true teen idol before. The closest would be Jordin (or maybe Sanjaya, but teens are a bit more discerning than to allow Sanjaya to stay popular for very long). That was what was so odd about David at first–Idol never had a cute, male teen who could actually sing… I mean, really sing. It’s just the nature of male voices that most male singers don’t develop to David’s ability until they are older.
Luckily for David, that’s not all he has to be–he will have that voice even after the teen magazines have moved on because he got too old (i.e., 23-24 lol).
^^ It is nice exposure to a young audience. He can be marketed in many ways to many different people.