Time Differences

[Mi chiamano Kami]

Oh good. Because I'm going to be worse tomorrow. So much worse. Did I mention I've been having Grand Final nightmares?

So long as I have you here to translate what I really mean when I go off and half-explain what I'm thinking, I should be fine. ;D

[KrisLovesDamien]

hahaha im having grand final night mares 2

[Mi chiamano Kami]

You should be in bed in anticipation of how late we're going to be up tomorrow!

(And so should I, but who's counting?)

[irishrokit]

I usually get on the net to see how's he's done for the night or to check who's been voted out cause I can't wait that extra hour, but for the final I don't think I want to know in advance. I'll just be staying off the net too busy watching the show, well that's the plan

Weather he comes 1st or 2nd I'm sure we'll all be here. Just maybe an hour or 2 late. And I'm sure he won't be going near a computer for sometime if he wins ;D

[winterlong]

Its weird..I'm kind of nervous (woke up with BUTTERFLIES this morning!), but at the same time I probably have less fear than I've ever had at a verdict...


I dearly want him to win, and am betting the farm on it so to speak (meh - who needs rent money and electricity!)...but I wont be devastated if he doesnt get the title.

I do think Jess is a deserving winner and will do well with it, but its more that I think D has achieved so much with this Idol thing, and really important stuff too. He has shown the country not only his amazing vocal abilities, but that he is a musician with something to say, and that hes ready to say it now.

I know there is no guarantee of a contract for him (which is why I'm voting my thumbs off!), but tomorrow that isnt on my mind - because really I couldnt be prouder. Hes done it all with such style, grace and class. Hes exceeded my expectations, and never dissapointed me. I just have this quiet confidence that he is about to take flight...

[Mi chiamano Kami]

I've had butterflies too, worse than ever because like most others here I really want Damien to win this, but I think I'm going to be happy and relieved it's over tomorrow night (*checks time* or tonight, even...) no matter what the verdict. I'll be happy for Jess if she wins and behave myself because I know Damien would be as gracious in second place as he would be humble in first, and I'll be first in line at the CD stores on Monday or whenever to buy her single. She has such a sweet personality that I really hope won't be broken by the harshness of the music industry, and if she's given a chance and a supportive environment to gain experience she's going to be a big star.

But Damien... well, singing and performance-wise I don't think there's anyone who comes close to him, and it's more than that. It always is. I think Jess and Damien are both where they are because people can connect with their inner beauty, and I agree - Damien is most ready to do some good in the world.

But, because I don't want to become the kind of person who talks down one person to boost another, most of all I just hope that the right person wins Idol, whoever the 'right' person might be in the bigger scheme of things, and that both Jess and Damien are being watched over by all their guardian angels and are kept safe in the days ahead.

And I'm going to stop hijacking this thread with my sleep-deprived rantings and go to bed now. ;D

[Mysterri]

Well said winter and I agree with you totally. You summed it up beautifully when you said that Damien has exceeded your expectations and never let you down. I feel exactly the same way about him. There is a quiet determination about Damien that I find totally fascinating. He's not looking to be the next rock star, he just wants to get his music out there to be enjoyed and appreciated and I've certainly both enjoyed and appreciated every one of his performances on Australian Idol. Win, lose or draw on Sunday night, I feel truly blessed that I've had the opportunity to get to know him in a small way though his music.

[shimmery]

jim said:

Well this is just a little request frome me. I'm from Brisbane as you all know. And we don't set our clocks forward, so are 1 hour behind Sydney. And Perth + some other states are behind also.

Ummm, the question is can everyone hold off screaming "Yay! Damien is the Australian Idol" till all of Australia has seen it happen. I know I'll be screaming it too. But knowing beforehand spoils the fun.

Thanks in advance.

lol Jim, you've got hopes ....


I would say to anyone not wanting to know beforehand that they should avoid the internet, the radio & any other station on tv until the announcement on their tv because it will be EVERYWHERE! There'll be no avoiding it

From my own experience on a MUCH less critial night about a month and a half ago, I got in late on verdict night and was trying to avoid knowing what happened so I could watch the show later. So I didn't go online, but turned on the radio - the announcer blabbed the result - then 5 mins later I turned on the tv ready to watch the show and Hotdogs was on and ALSO blabbed the result. There's just no avoiding it I'm afraid on this HUGE night Spoiler threads won't help, you can guarantee someone will say something when this place goes off. Just be sure to join the party afterwards whataever happens everyone!!!! We'll all be here to celebrate Damien's massive achievement tomorrow night

[shimmery]

I'll just be staying off the net too busy watching the show, well that's the plan

lol, do you reckon you'll keep to that plan irishrockit?

I'm seriously idol-tragic this year - when I can't be home for verdict-time, (which is most times) I frantically make the call around 8:20pm - barely say hello - just "IS DAMIEN SAFE?!!!!!!" I always say I'll wait it out til I can watch it, but I never last, can't stand the sick nerves...

speaking of which - glad to see I'm not the only tragic one around here I'm actually feeling queasy tonight! Not so strange I suppose, we've been supporting Damien all the way through and it's a massive event tomorrow. (Actually, today!). Whatever happens, he'll win - that's the beautiful thing now!