Back in January 2008, after having accidentally and fortunately switching on the tv just in time to catch David singing “Heaven”, I never thought that I would be here writing blogs, posting on forums, researching the net for videos, pictures, articles etc for any information on David Archuleta. I also never imagined that I would delve into the world of avatars, mp3s, Youtubes, photobuckets and MTV. All of a sudden I found myself calling into radio stations, voting on online polls, engaging in sometimes heated debates on the net, discussing music with netcitizens, immersing myself into theΒ melodious world of David James Archuleta – a young man withΒ a velvet voice and gentle spirit all the way from across the Pacific Β which was, for all intents and purposes,Β a world way.Β Β It has been a journey of many firsts, heartaches, eye opening experiences, self realization and learning.
Of course some experiences are sweeter than others, the re-discovery that music did and always willΒ play aΒ significant role in my heartΒ is such a welcome salve; like a balm that you spread on a painful sore and the resultant relief is such sweet solace. But maybe even more than the salvation of the heart is the enrichment of the soul through forging newΒ bonds and connections. ThusΒ this tribute to allΒ my new found compadres:
Anne, Lily, Kylie and Justine my fellow AAM mates. You ladies are such lion-hearted warriors for David. Even in the midst of your busy, pressure filled personal lives you still devote yourselves tirelessly towards furthering the appreciation of David for all of us. Thank you for inviting me on this wonderful magic carpet ride.
Ai Sim, your diligence and tenacity in providing Flyfm withΒ information on DavidΒ started the ball rolling for an amazing week of David Archuleta on Flyfm. You deserve a lot of credit for your contributions.
Cris, the star of David from the North, you’ll have to help in spreading theΒ lightΒ of David all across the North for us πΒ Carmen, one of the first AAMates whoΒ continuously supports us with your insights.Β
Damania and DJArox13, you ladies mayΒ sound like giddy fangirls but you speak with a maturity and commonsenseΒ that givesΒ usΒ much food for thought.
Eunice whoΒ was instrumental in introducing M’sian batik and special water bottles to David :-), thank you for visiting us from the US. Elicia, our very own “Nigella Lawson”; the high priestess of cupcakes who baked those pastry masterpieces for the djs at Flyfm.
Shu Yee, Yxlee, Ire,Β Rusharr, Nik thank you for your continued support of AAM. Your presence here is most welcome and your comments are such a delight for us to read.Β Β
Jolene O who have just discovered AAM. We hope you’ll continue to park here and join in the Archurevelry. And those of you David fans who visit AAM but still confine yourselvesΒ to lurkdom, please don’t be shy, we’d love to hear from you.Β It doesn’t matter if you don’t write Shakespearen English, for as long as your message is from the heart – it will be loud and clear.Β Forgive me if I’m so remiss as toΒ not mentionΒ some of you byΒ nameΒ but you know thatΒ we value andΒ are grateful for Β your support.
Thank you everyone for sharing my love for David and his music. Even though we’ve never actually met butΒ byΒ sharing a common adoration for David, I feel a close kinship with all of you. The thread that is David Archuleta binds us and wraps us in a cocoon of comradeship and camaraderie. This,Β I feel,Β is theΒ single mostΒ precious gem that I’ve acquiredΒ from opening myself toΒ the community of David Archuleta fans. You guys are an amazing tribute and testament to the charismatic magnetism ofΒ a young man from Utah and I’m very grateful that I’m allowed to be a part of it.Β
– John