Unless you live under a rock, you know about the Scottish, "Britain’s Got Talent" star and worldwide sensation: Susan Boyle.
Well, evidently until Thursday night, I’d been living under a rock.
I’m sitting in class on Thursday night and I overhear someone talking about Susan Boyle and I immediately think in my head, “Who the hell is Susan Boyle?”
Next thing I know, someone from across the room belts out, “Oh my god, I love Susan Boyle!!”
Very confused, I look to my friend on my right and ask “What is Susan Boyle?”
Before I know it, someone has pulled up the YouTube clip of Britain’s Got Talent, and there is 47-year old Susan Boyle staring out with her sheepish grin, microphone pressed to her lips.
I sit back, anxious to understand what has got everyone in such a frenzy over this unassuming woman. All the while, thinking this must be some kind of sad joke.
Mere moments later, the hair on my arms are rigid with goose-bumps, my jaw’s dropped, and my eyes are filling with tears.
I was completely floored and blown away by Susan’s musical talent. The sound of her voice was like an angel singing.
Along with the snickering crowd, before Susan began her extraordinary performance, I judged her. And looking back, I should’ve known better.
Considering the overwhelming pressures I’m feeling as graduation creeps its ugly head around the corner. I’m faced with too many changes, too many choices, and too many decisions. I just feel like taking a timeout – from life.
But there’s a lesson to be learned from Susan: if she can withstand 47 years of pressure and come out on top, I think I can handle a few monumental life decisions at 21 years old.
You are a true inspiration, Susan Boyle!
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