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Trying to hold out for a book signing closer to home, I had been debating to go or not to go to the Nevada signing last Wednesday. Clearly a two-hour drive would make more sense than a four-hour drive, riiiight? But when I woke up on Wednesday morning, I knew I had to go. I just couldn’t take the chance of missing out, in case no more dates materialized. I called my parents and asked them if they wanted to go on a road trip and do some gambling. I knew they would say yes; it was, after all, Las Vegas! They were ready in record time and by 6:30 am we were on the road!
I mapped out the distance from the state line and the book store…15 minutes…great! I dropped off parents at the casino and headed off to see and hear David! As I approached the line I saw SweetOnDA and JH! I was so glad they recognized me from the Christmas concert in December. Thank you all who didn’t mind me cutting in line. You hear it over and over and it’s true; seeing David’s fans is like running into old friends. We chatted the time away until the time came to gather around the stage. We were so lucky to be up close. Several people noticed The Voice button and mentioned they loved the site. I handed some buttons out. It’s great to hear the positive feedback.
I had never used this camera before and the instructions I received from my son came in handy. I practiced a little and I apologize for the shaking in some parts. All of a sudden, they announced he was there! And there he was, standing in front of me. The beautiful pictures of him DO NOT do him justice. David Archuleta is by far, even more stunning in person. Unreal!
Crush was amazing and Angels came from another universe. His voice just reached out to us and put us in some sort of trance because that was the quietest group of fans I had seen. I looked around and everyone was just in awe. That eye contact during his singing everyone talks about is true. He makes sure to share with us what it is he feels and we feel it and let him know as he finished singing.
Time to sign books! We were up towards the front of the line and in no time David was before us, as gracious and welcoming as ever. He signed my book for my granddaughter as I told him she couldn’t make it because of school and that my own signed book was at home because Bebe from The Voice had him sign one for me in New Jersey, as I pointed to my button. He said, “Oh yeah” (as he looked at the button), “that’s great!” I put my hand out; he gave me a firm handshake. I thanked him and he said, “Thank you for coming.” Oh so fast.
I went to the side and started recording as he chatted and signed books. Suddenly the alarm on my cell phone went off playing Zero Gravity! Uh oh. David looked up at me as I turned five shades of red! I was mortified and explained that it was my alarm. Leave it to David to ease my embarrassment. He smiled and then started singing Zero Gravity along with my phone! LOL! My hands were busy trying to hold the camera steady so I decided to just let it play out.
Zero Gravity - Looking at me
I spoke to David’s Mom, Lupe, in Spanish, letting her know how much we appreciate and love David. She gave thanks in the same manner David does. I gave her The Voice button which she took and looked at as I told her about this site and she thanked me again.
The ladies and I walked around the bookstore taking a picture here and there. Watching David interact with his fans is so heartwarming. He sure is one special young man. I left the bookstore and the first thing I did when I got in my car was blast “Something ‘Bout Love!” Then I picked up my parents and we all headed home.
Eight hours of driving in one day to see David. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
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