The Diamond Ballroom was flooded with people waiting in line to meet and greet David Archuleta on his last stop on the summer tour. Fortunately the line of 100+ fans moved quickly because David had to greet each of us and be onstage in less than an hour. It didn’t give me much time to gather my thoughts as I stood in line, but still the anticipation was unnerving.

After waiting for what seemed like forever, to finally see THE VOICE up close was exhilarating. We all know that David is a feast for the eyes, but it was very apparent that he’s so much more. Gracious, kind and respectful as he honored each fan who came to greet him and listened intently to what we had to say.  Watching him stand patiently for photos with over 100 people, while interacting with us all was sheer bliss.

As some of you know, I had agonized over this day since way before the show was postponed from August until November. Imagining myself talking to David was rather difficult! What would I say? There’s so much to tell him! Should I tell him how passionately his fans love him? Should I tell him how beautiful his voice is? how inspiring he is? how he changes lives every day? Should I share with him the  stories I’ve heard about how he has helped people get through personal crises and about the peace he has brought to so many? Do I remind him that he should have no doubts that he is currently serving his mission? How can you put all that into words in one short minute, while looking into those emerald green eyes that speak volumes of integrity and truth?

Well none of that happened. I had no control of what came out of my mouth.  With only a minute to speak, this is the conversation that transpired:

David: Hiiiiiiii!

Me: Hi David….. Remember those letters for you to sing the song “One”?

David: Huh?

Me: Do you know the song “One”, by U2?  Remember the letters you received from your fans, encouraging you to sing the full song?

David: OH YEAH!!!!

Me: Oh good. I started that campaign and collected the letters that were sent to you.

David: Ohhhh, thank you soooo much!

(At this point they got us in place for the pictures but we continued talking like ventriloquists, while posing for Kristin. I stopped to take a deep breath and he smelled so good, so fresh!)

Me: (through clenched teeth) So….do you think you’ll sing it?

David: I don’t know! (he giggled through his smile for the camera)

But I really like that song!

**Click**

Then “Stan the Man”, my husband spoke to him.

Stan the Man: David, I teach music. I wish I had 100 students like you!!!

David: Awww. (**BIG SMILE**) Thank you!!!!

As we were walking away….

David: Thanks, you guys, for coming!!!!

For me, time literally stood still and it was the energy in the room that brought me back. Oddly, it was “Stan the ODD-less Man” who got the million dollar smile and the handshake from David. But he did not get what I got. He did not feel the magic, or experience the natural high, nor the  strong rush of emotion followed by a sense of peace and fulfillment that has not left me yet.

My magic moment, indeed.  And I’ll take that any day.

~ Bebereader

Archucommand – noun – an order given by The Archulator. There have been two, thus far: ”SING IT!”, during “My Hands” and “Gimme it!” (as in “Give me it!”), during “Crush”.

Archudomination – noun – a movement that is taking over the world, in which one by one, people drop like flies and become fans of David Archuleta.

Archufear – noun – the fear of meeting David Archuleta at VIP. (*cough*)

Archufied - adjective – 1. turning something that has absolutely nothing to do with David Archuleta into something having to do with David Archuleta,

2. being under David Archuleta’s spell.

Archugaze/Archuglimmer – noun – You know the look. David should patent it! It’s all in the way he fixes his eyes in a steady intent, with eagerness or studious attention, often penetrating in nature.

Archugazelle runs – noun -  the run David does across the stage that mimics a gazelle, mostly seen during Zero Gravity and Crush.

Archugroupie – noun – a fan of The Voice, who attends many shows, and usually follows him around from show to show on concert tours.

Archuholic – noun – someone who is shamelessly addicted to The Voice.

Archuhot - adjective - word written on a sign held up by Mom and Dad Archuleta during American Idol 7 when David sang “Sweet Caroline”

Archuland/ArchuUniverse – noun - the world, slowly being dominated by The Voice.

Archumadness – noun – the frenzied behavior on the part of fans of The Voice, before, during, and after his performances, most commonly manifested in  screams of ecstasy, jumping for joy and shouts of ‘I love you, David!”

Archushimmy – noun – a particular kind of shoulder shake David does when he dances, hard to describe on paper. You have to be there.

Archusmacked – adjective – the way you feel when you are so blown away by David’s performance that you feel like you have been smacked upside the head, as in “What just happened?”

Archusmile – noun – David’s dazzling smile that, with one look, can cure any bad mood.

Archustomp – noun – the heavy step walk, sometimes backwards, sometimes forwards, as evidenced by David Archuleta during ALTNOY, for example.

Archustrut – noun – the way David walks across the stage, with a proud gait, during Zero Gravity, for example.

Archustupor – noun - a condition which usually comes on after seeing David Archuleta in concert, whereby the senses are greatly dulled, similar to a drunken stupor, only better.

How many words can you add to “The ArchuDictionary”?

- Bebereader