I know everyone is saying he's better off this way....but I sure am going to miss him :( I already miss hearing him sing! Anyone found a good way to deal with the blues?

The best way to deal with this is to keep your mind occupied with something else. What do you like or what are your hobbies?

I've gone back to my research projects, playing golf and practising music diligently. Tonight, I'm going to go watch "the DaVinci Code" inspite of the dissapointing reviews. It'll keep my mind occupied for 2 hours!

I feel the same...played back the results show 7 times I think, and still cried each time I get to the emotional parts. I guess it just takes a little more time, some more than others.

I realy like the relaxed Elliott on the couch at the exit interview. He trully is a great guy.

I just finally saw that....started crying of course. He is such a sweetie, such a truly great guy, it's hard to even describe him..

Julie, I agree with the suggestion about occupying your mind with something else. Like this morning, I was so longing for E, that I decided to go for a walk to my neighborhood Starbucks to get my mind off of him. I ordered my favorite drink and was eying their pastry selection, when the barista asked me if I wanted something to eat. I said, yes, and said that I'd like to have a thudmuffin. As soon as I accidentally said that word, I knew I was done for, and thudded right then and there. It was a couple of minutes later when I came to amid a small crowd of concerned baristas and patrons. Thank goodness my Chai Tea Latte was still fairly warm...

E is so amazing, he has a heart of gold and is so humble and genuine. :wub:

But it still hurts for me too. E is so deserving of the AI crown, yet he was slighted by AI and the media. The only thing that makes me feel better is hearing that E is happy and excited to be working on further projects, and seeing him so happy and relaxed on the Leno show. But then again, seeing how classy he acted after his elimination and reading his humble words in interviews does kinda make me feel heartbroken again because I wonder how could America ever have let him go, he's just so amazing. :(

Oh Katey... :lol:

LMAO Katey......I THINK you're joking here, but when it comes to our Elliott, ANYTHING is possible ;)

I'd like a thudmuffin too :D A cute, little, blue eyed one !

Really, it still hurts. Now, I can't even listen to a song for you without tearing up a little. And everytime, I read something moving about him, the waterwork started again.

But you guys he loooooks so happy. Don't be sad for him!

Seriously the only thing that has helped me is seeing him this way and hearing his family say he's totally fine.

Now if i could just figure out how to have pateince enough to wait for his album I'd be all right.

I have downloaded his music so I have him anytime I want him :D Now for the really Elliot lol. Just kidding Amanda :)

Same here. All day yesterday, I wasn't able to even listen to Elliott's mp3s or even rewatch his videos. It was all I could do to read through interviews and articles. It just hurts. Still.

Today, I spent nearly an hour rewatching my El videos and my eyes still stung with tears. I love and miss him dearly, even though he hasn't gone anywhere.

I'm trying to move past AI. I'm getting there little by little. I feel somewhat void. I only pray that the ball starts rolling in August for Elliott and that we have his new music to savor soon after. I also want to put the nagging question of who will sign him and when TO BED.

I'm still very, very sad today. Disappointed in AI, and their scheming. Can't wait for his CD!!

Yeah, that's another thing that worries me. In my heart, I completely believe that this man was born to sing, and he'll get to sing for a living. But seeing that so many former idol contestants are still struggling out there makes my heart heavy.

Yes we are all worried for him.
I think he'll be happy as long as he's singing for a living.

The weird part of all this is that Mandisa is a friend of mine and it didn't hurt me nearly as bad when she left as it did Elliott. :(