I just wanted to throw a few rec's out there for this week's LJ Idol. Mainly my good friend 
alien_infinity. I can't go into any details, but this girl has had a rough week in her RL.... And to leave from Idol too would really make her sad. Most of you know I'm really find of her, she's one of my closest friends. I brought her into Idol and we have similar issues with low self esteem and whatnot. Talking to her has really made a difference in my own issues because I've found someone who relates to me and is always willing to back me up as needed.
And while I have many friends left in Idol, she's one of few who's actually taken the time to know me better than anyone, which means a lot because I'm too shy to step out and talk to people but I wish people wanted to get to know me on a deeper level. She's proven to be a great friend time and time again and I've taken a personal interest in her journey this season. I've cared more about her poll results than I do my own because I've been where she is and I know the hurt that comes from feeling invisible. She's not invisible of course. Who can make it to the Top 14 if they're invisible, but seriously? I know how it can sometimes feel that way because I'm the same way.
And I don't want her to feel that way. I want her to see how she's a terrific writer, one that I envy actually. Her creativity amazes me week after week. For someone who's only been writing for an audience for about a year, she's really good. Look at my entries from my first season of Idol... Nowhere near as good as hers. I can only imagine what she's going to do with more practice. I believe in her and that's why I support her. I see so much talent there and I know she can do great things if she just believed in herself. Being someone that takes my validation from outside sources as well, I know how much it means to have people step up and say "you deserve this. I believe in you". I know how badly I need that, so I want to give that to her.
She does deserve to be in the Top 14, and yes the Top 10 as well. She deserves people to fight for her. And I'm sorry to other Idolers whom I adore, I've just taken a personal interest in this girl's success. It doesn't mean I don't love you guys any less. I just know how badlyalien_infinity needs to feel like she matters. Because She's not been invisible to me this season and I believe she's not been invisible to anyone really, it just feels like that sometimes perhaps.
Also because of the horrid poll structure and how no one is safe, if you liked my entries, please feel free to vote for me and secure my own place in the Top 10. With immunities at stake, I very well could end up in danger too once all the pimping has started. I really don't want to go myself as my week has been utterly shitty and going this week wouldn't help me either. It would outright suck.
Some of the polls are friends only, so you might have to join the group to vote. It's a great community and I'd highly recommend it to any writer type or anyone looking to make awesome friends.
http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/587399.html
alien_infinity. I can't go into any details, but this girl has had a rough week in her RL.... And to leave from Idol too would really make her sad. Most of you know I'm really find of her, she's one of my closest friends. I brought her into Idol and we have similar issues with low self esteem and whatnot. Talking to her has really made a difference in my own issues because I've found someone who relates to me and is always willing to back me up as needed. And while I have many friends left in Idol, she's one of few who's actually taken the time to know me better than anyone, which means a lot because I'm too shy to step out and talk to people but I wish people wanted to get to know me on a deeper level. She's proven to be a great friend time and time again and I've taken a personal interest in her journey this season. I've cared more about her poll results than I do my own because I've been where she is and I know the hurt that comes from feeling invisible. She's not invisible of course. Who can make it to the Top 14 if they're invisible, but seriously? I know how it can sometimes feel that way because I'm the same way.
And I don't want her to feel that way. I want her to see how she's a terrific writer, one that I envy actually. Her creativity amazes me week after week. For someone who's only been writing for an audience for about a year, she's really good. Look at my entries from my first season of Idol... Nowhere near as good as hers. I can only imagine what she's going to do with more practice. I believe in her and that's why I support her. I see so much talent there and I know she can do great things if she just believed in herself. Being someone that takes my validation from outside sources as well, I know how much it means to have people step up and say "you deserve this. I believe in you". I know how badly I need that, so I want to give that to her.
She does deserve to be in the Top 14, and yes the Top 10 as well. She deserves people to fight for her. And I'm sorry to other Idolers whom I adore, I've just taken a personal interest in this girl's success. It doesn't mean I don't love you guys any less. I just know how badly
alien_infinity needs to feel like she matters. Because She's not been invisible to me this season and I believe she's not been invisible to anyone really, it just feels like that sometimes perhaps. Also because of the horrid poll structure and how no one is safe, if you liked my entries, please feel free to vote for me and secure my own place in the Top 10. With immunities at stake, I very well could end up in danger too once all the pimping has started. I really don't want to go myself as my week has been utterly shitty and going this week wouldn't help me either. It would outright suck.
Some of the polls are friends only, so you might have to join the group to vote. It's a great community and I'd highly recommend it to any writer type or anyone looking to make awesome friends.
http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/587399.html