Speechless

2 things left me at a loss for words today. First, at SM Clark's blessing/soft opening this afternoon, we got introduced to Marc Nelson, SM Department Store's new men's wear model. Now anyone who knows me knows my complete lack of interest in local showbiz/celebrities. But daaaammmnn, Marc Nelson is CUTE. So cute, that while he and my parents exchanged pleasantries, I just stood there not saying anything, grinning like an idiot, listening to the gorgeous tones of his faint Australian accent. When my mom told me to give him a business card, I snapped out of my dazed starstruck/teenybopper adulation long enough to tell him, "If you ever need some shirts, just give us a call." However, I still had enough self-respect left to refuse to have a photo taken with him. :p

Second silencer for the day was Chris Daughtry's shocking, premature exit from AI. Fara, a devoted Daughtry darling, relayed the news to me this morning through text in a state of anguish. I couldn't believe it. I had either Elliot or McPhee pegged to go. McPhee certainly deserved to go, given her lousy renditions of Elvis classics the previous night. At least Elliot gave the best performances of the night, so I have no complaints about his staying (indeed, I'm quite happy for the funky faun). But CHRIS?? Tragic, just tragic. I really thought he'd win this thing. Now it's up to my boy Taylor. All together now: SOUL PATROL!!