WOO-HOO! Just love the title of the album cos it speaks volume of where he is and what he represents.

* David is just beginning with his new journey. Away from his celebrity status, he is embarking on probably the most important phase of his personal life.

* With David, it is always an opening. A door for more opportunities, more things to do, more people to get to know, more worlds to see, more fans to conquer, more things to understand, more music to create, more surprises to come! That’s why it is both exciting and challenging to be an Archie.

* Is it just a coincidence that he would call his 5th album BEGIN and release it on August — the same month when his professional recording career started with that perfectly crafted song CRUSH?

So let me end this with that fateful day on Z100, as David listens to his debut single…

David Archuleta @ Z100 NY Crush Premiere (01 Aug 2008)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ40mVgUb48

David Archuleta @ Z100 BTS Crush Premiere (01 Aug 2008)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifmG4_3ksSA

And Channel [V] joins in greeting David on this milestone

To commemorate the 1M milestone, Kari released a new avi for David

TV5 is coming to America this May as “the fastest growing network in the Philippines, brings Wil Time Bigtime and its host Willie Revillame for the network’s international launch” with shows in LA and San Francisco.

TV5′s international channel dubbed as Kapatid TV5 carries most of TV5’s flagship programs such as Face to Face, Wil Time Bigtime, Babaeng Hampaslupa, Juicy, Paparazzi, Talentadong Pinoy, Wow Mali, R U Kidding Me?, Sugo Mga Kapatid, Bagets, Iskul Bukol, among others.

That being the case, Nandito Ako shouldn’t be far behind?

Consider the following –

the image above which I screencapped from TV5′s global site.

When translated, it asks:

ARE YOU EXCITED FOR DAVID ARCHULETA’S MINI SERIES?

Then in another page from the same site, you see this:
A subscription menu to TV5′s cable programming. Look at the accompanying image —
I spy David!

Lastly, these two videos uploaded by GlobalKapatid.

TAKE NOTE: the voice over in these vids are in English and the footage are sub-titled!

Nandito Ako Press Release Plug

Nandito Ako Trailer

Given the foregoing, I think US fans will be in for a nice surprise in the next 2 months And ASSUMING this comes to pass, then the probability of having a Nandito Ako DVD (w/ subtitles) is further increased!

More FUN times for international fans then What do you think?

I cannot wait for TV5′s announcement!

BTS Recording US album cr kari

DA W/ KURT BESTOR: LAST DAY OF RECORDING

BIG NEWS FOR FANS!

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – David Archuleta made his television debut on Star Search in 2003 at age 12. The following year, he performed on ABC 4′s “Good Things Utah”. He then went on to compete on “American Idol” where he finished 2nd.

Now, ABC 4 has some big news for fans of the young singer.

Even though he’s begun his LDS mission, we’ve learned he’s cut a new album with a very well known musical producer.

The producer’s name is Kurt Bestor, another beloved Utah artist.

Bestor told ABC 4 that he’s been busy co-producing Archuleta’s newest album. “We were frantic to get it all done before he went on his LDS mission,” Bestor said.

Archuleta is believed to have been assigned to a South American mission in Chile.

Bestor says the two worked together right up until the night before Archuleta left.

“I have to say I was a little hesitant to do it,” Bestor admitted, “but now that I have had a chance to work with him for that intense three weeks. The kid’s amazing.”

Bestor says the result will be an 11 song CD to be released in June or July.

Bestor, a Grammy nominated musician, says it will contain amazing songs, ones that people will know and love.

“The kid is really kind of a phenom and I don’t think people really realize it.”

And while Bestor may not have meant to, he did let one the name of one Archuleta song slip out. “I just did a version of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’…Oops! That’s on the new album, David Archuleta. Nobody knows that.”

Now, to see our entire interview with Kurt Bestor – and the rest of his comments about David Archuleta – tune in to “On the Record.”

It airs Sunday morning at 7:30 right here on ABC 4.

Complete Interview of Kurt Bestor Talking About Working w/ David Archuelta on his New CD

PART 1/3

NOTE: Parts 2 & 3 did not talk about David so I won’t be uploading them to YT anymore. I uploaded them just the same cos others have been requesting, hehe

PART 2/3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jIZ6m6xakE

PART 3/3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxWdapGtn0

More Photos of DA from Kurt posted 08 Apr

David Archuleta makes a surprise visit to a gathering of children enrolled in ChildFund programs in the Philippines.

Thanks to ChildFund International for posting this video -

On 08 Feb 2012, Manila Bulletin reports:

A blessing to others

Although his schedule had been packed since his arrival on Jan. 13—taping for the series, interacting with his fans during mall shows, as well as at his grand fans’ day last Feb. 4—the singer-songwriter made time for some philanthropic activities.

Last Jan. 29, he made a surprise visit to the children sponsored by ChildFund Philippines, the local arm of ChildFund International, with which Archuleta had teamed up during his “My Kind Of Christmas” US tour. The said group encourages individuals to sponsor children who have very little to zero access to food, education, and medicine. Archuleta himself sponsors a child from his mother Lupe’s home country, Honduras.

“We had some free time in the morning and went over to meet some of the kids who’ve been sponsored in the Philippines and see how it’s affected their lives, what they’ve been able to learn, how it’s affected their family as well, and just got to talk to them. It was touching, it was really powerful to get to meet them,” he recalled.

David’s 1st public call to get involved w/ ChildFund happened during his MKOC Tour. Here was his special video shown during the tour -

David had one morning free in his crazy sked in Manila and what did he do? More than the voice, THIS is the reason why I will be there come #DA2014!

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Sponsored Children in Philippines Meet David Archuleta

Posted on February 3, 2012
by Martin Nanawa, ChildFund Philippines

Children in ChildFund Philippines’ programs and a few of their school peers received a special treat last Sunday when David Archuleta made a surprise appearance at a ChildFund gathering held at a local school.

Children from the Teatro Bu-bot [arm-in-arm] Children’s Advocacy Theater had prepared all week to mount their much-touted “Many Faces of Poverty” performance for ChildFund Philippines National Director Katherine Manik, and her unspecified guest.

Little did they know that the special guest would turn out to be none other than recording artist David Archuleta, who is in the Philippines filming a television miniseries.

Archuleta, now 21, who finished runner up in the seventh season of American Idol in 2008, teamed with ChildFund for his 2011 My Kind of Christmas tour. He is also sponsoring a child from Honduras, his mother’s native country.

Archuleta has developed a large fan base in the Philippines since his American Idol debut and through his three previous visits to Manila. Filipinos are highly anticipating the upcoming miniseries Nandito Ako, starring Archuleta and local talents.

His unannounced appearance on Sunday caught the children by surprise. Thrilled and starstruck, the children quickly recovered to deliver the program they’d prepared.

Archuleta fell silent during the troupe’s simple performance, which the children themselves conceptualized, articulating the different faces that poverty and disadvantage assumes in their community. The 10-minute skit is wordless, preferring to describe exploitation, vice and neglect through music, movement and expressive dance.

Masks partially obscure each of their faces as they depict society’s fevers, which are shed finally through the expression of children’s growing cognizance and assertion of their rights and responsibilities. The skit illustrates how children, their community and ChildFund help foster an environment conducive to the totality of each child’s life and identity.
David Archuleta sings for children

Moved by the performance that he described as “amazing” and “powerful,” Archuleta took the floor in turn, regaling the children with an a capella rendition of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water,” followed by an encore of Robbie Williams’ “Angels.”

Archuleta then spent time meeting the children in small groups. Though he currently sponsors a child in Honduras, Sunday’s gathering was the first time Archuleta had the opportunity to interact with children in ChildFund’s programs.

The theater troupe, sponsored children and even the school’s marching band had time to ask Archuleta questions and share stories of what sponsorship means to them.

With translation assistance by ChildFund Philippines Program Director Mark Dasco, sponsored children told Archuleta: “Please help us share the privilege of sponsorship with others, by inviting more people to sponsor [children].”

As the event came to an end, many children said they would long remember this exciting day. As he departed, Archuleta expressed his happiness at meeting the children: “Gosh, I feel so good today! Thank you so much for this experience!”

Source: http://blog.childfund.org/2012/02/03/sponsored-children-in-philippines-meet-david-archuleta/?blogsub=confirming#blog_subscription-4

IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR A CHILD:

You can start by clicking HERE

David in Teens Mag - thanks @Zaren89 for the scanned pic!

I cannot stop smiling. Can you?

And here he is getting his mail from his PO Box – and HE CAN’T STOP SMILING, TOO!

Thanks David & Kari for sharing

Can you handle one more – WARNING, ok?

Thanks @Zaren89 for decimating 1/2 of the fandom!

Last one from @Zaren89 – thanks for the scanned pix!

The mag is available only in Singapore, folks!

Yes, yes YES!!! It is now available for download

What’s more, look at the main banner @ MyMusicStore

FOREVERMORE Single is the Week’s Top Pick!

AP GIFTING CAMPAIGN CONTINUES

By now, you know the drill folks! Just email me at JRforDA2012@gmail.com if you would like to be gifted or be a sponsor.

Requests are coming fast & furious – woo-hoo!

The album will be available for download REAL SOON!

Forevermore MV – a Sneak Peek

~ jackryan4DA

DAVID ARCHULETA’s FOREVERMORE SINGLE
GETS THE RED HOT TAG & IS A CHART TOPPER

Forevermore Single is MUY CALIENTE! That’s according to www.musicstore.com.ph. Note that David’s thumbnail has the HOT TAG – and the only one in the roster of available music for sale !

I have no doubt that this is due to the Gifting Campaign! Thank you Archies! Good work Archuleta Philippines!

If you would like to be gifted, please follow the mechanics below:

1. Create a dummy email acct, and a a dummy facebook account (using that email), with the password “forevermore”. (We will need to sign in with an FB account to purchase the song, and only 1 song per FB account is allowed, so every FB account needs to be unique.)

2. Email me (jrforda2012@gmail.com the ff details [emailaddress used for fb acct] [twitterusername]

3. Check your email account for the file. (If the gifting list gets long, please be patient.)

If you would like to be a sponsor

1. You can pay via paypal

2. Email me jrforda2012@gmail.com for details

ALBUM ART COVER & TRACKLIST REVEALED

Source

This is from one of the music videos. Thanks Kari for sharing!

HAVE YOU PRE-ORDERED YOUR COPIES?

From the Mothership!

IVORY’s partner store AstroPlus is offering local and international shipping. Pre-order “Forevermore” online now: sign up for a free Multiply.com account, and order your copy of “Forevermore” at AstroVision.Multiply.com!

Or from here – what INTERNATIONAL FANS HAD BEEN WAITING FOR

FOREVERMORE ALBUM FROM WOW HD

Pop-singer David Archuleta sits in Betty's Cafe Thursday morning for breakfast.

Sightings of David is fast becoming to be event-like! The picture above – which has that ethereal quality – was posted by Lynda Oaks of Betty’s Cafe in Basin, Utah.

Pop-singer Archuleta pays visit to Basin

Betty’s Cafe head chef Lynda Oaks held up a menu that former American Idol contestant and soon-to-be missionary David Archuleta signed on his stop in Vernal on Thursday. A server at the cafe Dave Everett said he was impressed by Archuleta, and said he doesn’t see too many celebrities in the cafe. Regular customer of Betty’s Nancy Jensen Birchell said she spoke with the singer during breakfast and he admitted that he had visited the Vernal Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during his visit. Birchell said he was dressed in Sunday best and very nonchalant. “Who knew you’d see David Archuleta in Betty’s,” Birchell said. The pop singer later sent a message to his more than 2,200,000 followers Facebook about the Roosevelt and Duchesne restaurant China Star. Archuleta announced in December that he would serve a two-year proselytizing mission for the LDS Church.

Another spotting pinned him in Logan, Utah!

In Angie’s Restaurant in Logan, Utah

Now that’s what I call multi-tasking! Taking pix, working the phones and flashing that mega-watt smile

Did IT really ALL happen? David Archuleta in Manila for 38 days – acting, singing, modelling and everything else in between? I feel like am just waking from a wonderful dream….

Given that his 2-year hiatus from his showbiz career is set looming in the near horizon, spending that much time outside his home turf is nothing short of amazing – and puzzling to most.

Trust TheArchuletor

But the set of opportunities and collateral benefits generated from David’s latest and longest stay in Manila dispelled all anxieties about his decision. The stream of appearances and extent of exposure is like manna from heaven for fans who are already bracing for his long absence. And what David has achieved in all these 38 days in the Philippines is something all of us should be proud of.

And the HAAAARDWORK! The effort he dedicated to make those 38 days matter, I cannot even… I have seen it upclose. Have talked to people who worked with him. I have covered almost all major events. Just for the sheer passion of making things happen in the best possible way and accomplishing SO much in the time he had chosen to spend here — my hats off, David.

Sure, at the start, the news about the acting part was a bit iffy to most fans. Let’s face it, we have known David to be the master musician. But as an actor? In a mini-series at that, that could possibly rival the gripping angst, over-the-top melodramas and unbelievable twists and turns you usually find in Mexican or Asian telenovelas? (and that’s why they are that popular worldwide!)

Fast forward and here we are, all mesmerized and hooked into following the live streaming of Nandito Ako – even if majority of us do not understand half of what’s happening on screen, LOL.

Then consider the OPM album, the PyroPalooza guesting, then the Bench endorsements… WHEW!

But am getting ahead of myself.

Am writing this hours after David left Manila. You’ve seen the Send-Off of Well Wishers. You’ve seen the TeamAirport welcome. And I – along with my partners in crime in Archuleta Philippines – Kricket, Lorma and Naree – have tried to bring you as much coverage of David Archuleta’s Journey in Manila (DAJIM) 2012.

What’s left are the BTS stories and shenanigans… Oh we have TONS! So please allow me some indulgence as I go back and reminisce where it all began…

When Josh Bradley Invaded Manila

With the official confirmation from the man himself, Filipino Archies started preparatory work for David’s arrival. LOL, we all know the drill by heart. Reconnect with contacts, rally the troops, and marshal resources for a grand airport welcome! Now, I know that a lot of international fans are incredulous at how we can get some information that fast and that solid! I also understand that some of what we do here cannot literally be done in some places. Well, I suppose that’s why it is [enter shameless plugging here] “More Fun Here in the Philippines”!

Pushing the Envelop, Spreading the Love

One of the things that I learned in life: there is really no harm in asking! Like I knew I would get VIP access for his arrival, thanks to a guardian angel that will forever be not named. But then I thought, we may not have the same chance again… a lot can happen in two years…

So I pushed my luck and asked if it were possible to have more VIP slots, primarily so I can have some of the hard working Archies share the VIP access experience. So at 1st, I was given five (5) slots. Then my forever favorite girl, Kricket of Archuleta Philippines had this brilliant idea to raffle off one slot to the general fanbase, use it as incentive to pump up online voting for WAIT MV @MYXph. Genius, right? So that became the 2nd reason to optimize the opportunity — and ended up getting seven (7) precious slots!

Aileen, the winner of the Grab Your VIP Access Promo had her dream come true that day!

At the VIP Lounge with Jasmine & Eula, the 4 AP Archies who helped Team Airport this year + the VIP promo winner (not in the pix: Naree who was taking he pix & myself cos I was talking with Perci at this time)

In the Wee Hours of the Morning

There were other Archies I would have loved included in the VIP group but the timing of David’s arrival put a damper on some Archies’ plans. I mean, how do you tell your parents or kids or spouse about getting up early and trooping to the airport. Here’s an example of an imaginary conversation with an Archie go-getter:

Archie: Dear, am heading out very early tomorrow…
Family: Why? And how early? (looking suspicious now)
Archie: To welcome DA… Time: Ooooh, about 3 or 4am… (making furtive glances…)
Family: Let me get this straight: so you go to NAIA, at an ungodly hour to welcome David.
Archie: Yuuuup
Family: But you really, actually DON’T MEET him, right?
Archie: Maaaaybe… So what’s your point?

(Chuckling) Somehow, somewhere that exchange may have happened. Buuuut, am not saying which household

Given David’s ETA, that means most Archies will be trooping to the meeting place (Wendy’s, right Kari?!) as early as 3am. So we didn’t expect too many Archies to join us – two vans at the most. But on the eve of David’s arrival, the request to join came pouring in, which brought the total count to 85 pax, requiring 5 vans!

Anna (@ascphil) and Lorma (@lorms) and the car rental (LOL) scrambled for more vehicles pronto, especially since I needed the vehicle details for the special vehicle pass. I was just able to arrange for 3 vehicles earlier. And we were to add 3 more for security clearance — at the last minute?!

But everything else went like clockwork. For last minute preparation, the Team Airport movers spent the night at Lorma’s pad. And we girls had some fun

Naree & I were the advance party. We left for the airport at 4am and the rest of the girls went to Wendy’s to meet the rest of the Team Airport contingent.

NAIA 2 – An Archie’s Paradise

Let me tell you, if I could only request David which terminal he should use every time he visits, let it be NAIA 2 please! Like it was built to support an Archie’s dream! (1) easily navigable from immigration to exit; (2) VIP Room almost viewable from the the hall walk-way & curb; (3) Greeter’s Area right in front of VIP Lounge and (4) most understanding security group!

Security assisted us in every way possible. Our group was properly endorsed as all security personnel had a list of the vehicle details and my name. The parking space allotted to us were exactly where David will come out.

After securing our passes, Naree & I were immediately ushered to the VIP Room so we had plenty of time to relax. While Naree and I were fixing the banners inside the VIP, Eula & Jasmine came in. Naree decided to stay in the VIP Room and befriended a couple of people in Jasmine’s & Eula’s
& entourage. Me, I set off to meet the Team Airport contingent. As the vans rolled in, I opened each van, greeted the Archies and ushered them to where we were allowed to line up. While organizing, press people swooped on them and took their respective coverage of Team Airport

My hats off to the NAIA 2 Security personnel. Thank you for the wonderful treatment the fans received. Once again, thank you dear sweet friend-who-shall-not-be-named for all the help!

My Conversation w/ Perci as we Wait for David

At 5:55, the airport blared the good news. David’s plane finally landed! Suddenly the atmosphere changed – became electrically charged. I decided to go out and talk once more to Team Airport. Lorma, Ferj and I discussed the tactic for videotaping. So Lorma handled the UStream on behalf of Archuleta Philippines while Ferj and I tagged team for the video recording, making sure different angles were caught.

I positioned myself in the immigration gate to wait for David. Then I noticed that I was standing side by side with Perci, VP for TV5′s Creatives & Entertainment. Serendipity? What else can I do but talk to him! Here’s a gist of our exchange:

PressCon – You see at that point, we had no idea how we could get attend the presscon. So I asked Perci if we can we be allowed access. I mentioned that Archuleta Philippines which covers anything David, is the lead for Team Airport and am a blogger for an international fan site – and that should count for being with the press, right? Result: I got invited and got three slots for Archuleta Philippines Thanks Perci!

Interesting bit after he approved of the access, he whispered back, “Just help us from the fan war, ok?” I needed time to take that in. Now, where would he get such an idea? This was the first time we met and the only Archies he had met so far, that I know of, were those involved with the TV5 Online interviews. As far as I know, Naree and Lorms weren’t able to talk to him…

UPDATE: who could forget this?

TRIVIA: Still waiting for David, this guy came out of immigration and out loud told to no one in particular “He is there. The kid is there. I sat next to him….” I wonder who was he referring to, LOL. Oi, we know of course

As soon as David appeared in the horizon, the surroundings changed yet again. Somehow it reminded me of antlers, all standing in attention when they sense something coming. And when he emerged from immigration, one had to ask: how the heck could anyone look that refreshed after a 16-hour flight?! No offense to the guy who declared he sat next to him but the latter had jetlag written all over him. But David? Noooooooo. All smiles, all fluffy hair and all international heartthrob to behold!

Thank you to local Archies — from Archuleta Philippines, Pinoy Archies, Archienoys, Architects and all other Archies from different fan groups – for pulling together to make a grand welcome for our guy

Just a side note: A day before David’s arrival, I learned that someone was campaigning against the Team Airport effort. I was told that this person claimed that it was useless and a waste of time because the Archies do not even see David for more than a minute. That it was best that they do not join anymore. Funny thing is that you see this person lording it over during the airport welcome. Well, what can I say except that there are some people who really don’t get it. That at times, it is not about us… right?

The PressCon and A Surprise Fan Session

From NAIA, we proceeded to EDSA Shang to attend the presscon. On the way there, people kept texting us where we were. Found out people were starting to converge at EDSA Shang, like the vans literally followed David’s car, LOL. Well, the arrangement was for the vans to take Team Airport back to the meeting place or alight at any point in EDSA that was convenient for them. So I had to tell them that they needed to go home.

Meanwhile, Naree was on the driver’s seat as we were enroute to Shang. The girl was driving while spazzing. Yet, it was taking us forever to get to Shang cos she kept on letting all the cars pass us by! I said “Naree! We may not make it to the presscon! And she was, “♬ La-la-la-la-la♪”. Repeatedly I sang “♪ ♫ Am trying to be like Jesus…♬ ♪” while Naree went her merry-driving-way!

Last month, I uploaded a video of the presscon, totally forgetting that I have the other half unposted. I have split that video into two parts which you can find below. (Part 3 is the original video posted in January.)

PART 1 – 1st PressCon in Manila – NEW POSTING!

PART 2 – 1st PressCon in Manila – NEW POSTING!

PART 3 – 1st PressCon in Manila

So that completes my documentation of the 1st presscon David attended during his more than one-month stay in the Philippines.

But that’s again, getting ahead of the biggest surprise that I got that day. While waiting for us to be called into the presscon (Yes! Naree & I made it with hours to spare, LOL), I got an interesting call from TV5 informing me that David wanted to meet the Team Airport movers after the presscon. Naree and Lorma got separate invitations to meet David for their participation with TV5′s online interview.

Still in shock, Naree and I called a couple more Archies who helped with Team Airport but could not be included with the NAIA VIP. You can just imagine how rattled we all were with the turn of events! I mean, I couldn’t thank Perci enough for allowing us to attend the presscon but to even get the golden opportunity of meeting David that early into his Manila journey? PRICELESS!

Re-posting that impromptu fan session below, in case anyone missed it -

Moreover, Myk of TV5 offered to videotape the event for me or take pictures for me, so I could join the group. But I decided to do it myself. Told Myk that I’d rather that others get their chance to have their pictures taken with David. I got that wonderful opportunity during the 2010 round table presscon. I’d like to onpass the thrill of that experience to others. That was the whole point of bringing in as much Archies that we could to various events. And this was one of the best times ever!

The group’s initiative to livestream and ask David to give a shout out to international fans at the airport and during the fan session were moments that made the events of David’s 1st first day in Manila a real-time global experience.

Seven minutes of pure, unadulterated bonding moment with David Archuleta, shared worldwide. HEAVEN!

Hello everybody! Hope you’d been enjoying just my answering questions!

LOL. Shouldn’t David know by now that he could just ramble all day and we’ll still be enthralled?

Starting and Ending the Day with a Clear Purpose

Immediately after the special fan session, Naree and I looked for one of the TV5 executives to discuss some possible fan activities for David.

Now it can be told that Archuleta Philippines and ARCH (Angels Reaching Out w/ Caring Hearts) were planning to pay David a tribute. We didn’t know if this would even be possible because we had to assume David’s schedule would be hectic. All we knew was that we have a message to deliver, we have TV5′s willingness to listen and we really, really wanted to give back something to David while he was here. So what do we have to lose by trying to suggest or asking for a chance?

On Naree’s initiative, details were discussed and it was agreed that Naree will submit a formal proposal to TV5.

It was a good thing that the proposal was discussed at an early stage. Because the succeeding days proved to be quite hectic! The first week were marked by a harried pace of David building the foundation for Josh Bradley. From promo photoshoots, recording of the OST, story conference and 1st day of shooting – you’d be amazed where David gets his stamina.

You can take a peek of TDC’s documentation of David’s 1st week in Manila in the following threads:

lnternational Heartthrob David Archuleta: Back in Manila!

David Archuleta – Day 02 in Manila: The JOSH Journey Begins…

Day 03 – A Day of Rest for David Archuleta: But the Media Buzz Continues

David Archuleta: Lights! Camera! Action! Day 04 – First Day of Shooting & Beyond

So, we started Day 01 of DAJIM 2012 (David Archuleta’s Journey in Manila) with a purpose. We ended it with the same gusto and spunk. Sometimes, all it really took was simply asking. At times, we also needed to push the envelop A lot of dreams and wishes were fulfilled on this day alone. And we learned a lot more things to brace for in the coming days as David plunged straight into the world of Josh Bradley.

Not a shabby start, right? And a Friday the 13th at that!

Let me end this with a Week 1 Recap in action –

from Paparazzi on 22 January 2012

from theofficialarchuleta YT channel

from TV5

~ jackryan4DA

PS – Watch out for BTS tales part 2, as I take on #FollowArchuleta LITERALLY – stories of our Week 2 shenanigans as we track down mall tours, tapings, shootings, bloopers, comedy of errors and what have you’s… all for the love of Josh, I mean David!