Tribute Video - Our Sky Blue Diamond

Andrea Defrancesco did such a wonderful job with this tribute.  It made me realize how much I already miss  Charlie.  There is so much about him that makes him soooo special:  His humor, wit, intelligence, humbleness, passion and raw talent for starters as well as his love for his Awkward Turtles.   She captured it all.  Thank you Miss Andrea!!  You rock!

On to Bigger Things

            It's Balladeer Idol folks!   Come get your tickets!   It's so refreshing to know that in the coming weeks, themes like Favorite Movies, Disney songs, Aerosmith songs, Broadway, and even Rock Week will all blend in into a big mush of sleep inducing ballads.  Hopefully America will be awake to vote on time.

           Last night Idol gave us the news fast.   Aubrey was chosen to open the tour with "Out Here On My Own".    I'm happy for her, but it hurt, not gonna lie.    I was not a happy turtle last night, I went inside my shell and called it a night.

     
             But this morning I read Charlie's words and I was amazed by his wisdom and comforting words to US -his fans.    He was not writing with sadness or any other feeling I'm sure we felt.  No words about his music/aristry/future plans.  He was just there to hold all his awkward turtles together in a big virtual hug with words so sweet, so mature for his age that had me tearing up.    After reading it, I felt like a soaring eagle.   That my friends is called a winner at life.  And win, he most definitely will do.

            Can't wait for what's to come.    There is too much talent and passion to keep it all in.   He has all this music ready.  I know that what ever he puts out there will be ground breaking.   "Awkward" will not be the right word to describe him.  He'll just be a star.

On to bigger things my sweet Charlie.  Bigger and Grander.

For those who missed Charlie's post:

Charlie Askew

11 hours ago

I'm freeee!! This just means I get to do my own thing now. The experience would've been good, but I've traveled with a band before. I'll be fine. I'm so proud and happy for Aubrey, you have no idea. I wish her the best of luck, and hope she has fun on the tour! :D And turtles, growing up I was always the one people my age tended to shun, and call a freak. Whenever you feel like you don't fit in, or you're not meant to be here just remember:

1. Everything happens for a reason and every living soul is here on this earth because it was meant to be here. Everyone has a purpose and a reason to be here. 

2. You're really not the awkward ones at all. Anyone who bullies you, or calls you out on it, they're all trying to fit into this norm, or this image that the mainstream deems "cool". In the grand scheme of things, they're the awkward ones, and you are the winners at the game of human life. How are you winning? By staying true to what YOU love, and what YOU think is cool and what speaks to YOU personally no matter how many "freak" or "weirdo" comments you get. You're beautiful for being YOU. Not for trying to be something that you're not. You're plenty "cool" for not even trying. 

Oh yeah, and thank you all for listening to me sing. Y'all aren't done with me yet! ;)

Good Luck Charlie!

Wishing Charlie best of luck tonight!!   American Idol would be fools not to allow a breath of fresh air into a tour full of ballad singers.   I can see it now, Charlie opening the concert with a rocking song making everyone stand in their feet.  I think he deserves to sing 2 songs in my book.    

It's All in the Eyes

It's a slow day today so let's play "Guess the Color"!!

I've been told that Charlie's eye color changes depending on the light.  I have compiled close-ups of his lovely eyes and you can tell me what color they are.

a) Light Brown
b) Green
c) Greenish Blueish
d) Hazel
e) Bluish hazel
f) Seemingly dark green
g) Too mysterious to figure out
h) Are we so bored that we are left to contemplate his eyes?

Bat-Turtle!!

Another pic Charlie's Dad shared with the fans.  Looking suaaveeee Charlie!

Don't know how I missed this pic with JDA!

Lyrics to Sky Blue Diamond

           Finally I got to hear the lyrics to Charlie's song.   My poor heartbroken boy still struggles with the love he has for this girl.  Heartache allows a way to create amazing works of art in song, music, painting, etc. And this is no exception.  It's a hauntingly beautiful song.  It talks of feelings that burst through the surface in the least of expected moments because the heart demands to be dealt with and the mind does its best to distract it from lingering feelings.

             I thought the girl left him because he said that they dated 2 years until a few months ago and he hoped he was not someone that she used to know.   But reading this line:  "But I rather make her wait on us" makes me believe that he decided to put things on hold to see if he could make it on American Idol.    Sounds wise enough to me if only the mind was in charge of course.   He has much to do, and if all stars align, he'll get a deal after the concert.  (He has to be at that concert!!)    So it's good to step back, do what needs to be done and comeback to reassess his feelings.

My sky blue diamond

The siren's calling but I don't want to leave you 

My sky blue diamond

The siren's calling but I don't want to leave you 

She's reaching up to pull me under

But I rather make her wait on us

My sky blue diamond

The sun is bleeding out into to the sea

My sky blue diamond

The sun is bleeding out into to the sea-with me

My heart's keeping time to the beat of sound

but there's still so much that I haven't done here yet

I've gotta get out of this whole mess

I just want to stay here and love you, kiss you and hold you

just like the day we met

just cause she's pulling me down now

don't mean I love you any less

Any less....

My Sky blue diamond...

Charlie relaxing at Venice Beach

I'm glad Charlie's family are giving the fans something to tie us up till next Wednesday.  His Dad posted this pic of Charlie looking adorable.  It's funny how he's getting skin advice from the fans.   I do love the warm glow on his skin.  Hope he's having fun relaxing with the fam.

Thank you Andrea for the heads up!