Results - Week 38

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

The semi-finals of LJ IDOL Season 8 are in the books, now there are only two things left to do - to say goodbye and to decide this thing once and for all.

Goodbyes at this point have gone past the painful, and into the awkward, since there isn’t much time left for them to be “gone”! :)

Nevertheless though, you look at their journey, from the moment they started the season, to this one, and you just have to sit back and reflect on how they got to this point.

pixie117 may have been eliminated, but she is still “with us”. Hers is an incredible story of coming out of nowhere, seemingly without any confidence or belief in her own abilities, other than a vague sense of “I can do this!” and over the course of several seasons becoming a success story. I’m not just talking about her runs in Idol. I’m talking about who she is as a person. It’s about time that she has realized what a remarkable person she is, and IMO, she hasn’t even cracked the tip of that particular iceberg.

Her writing has grown better and better every season. She is definitely someone that I hope to have my eye on her growth well beyond the end of Season 9. Because if she keeps getting better at this rate, she will be a force to reckon with. (and she’s already pretty darn good!!)

Thank you Kristen, for an amazing run, filled to the brim with great stories as well as some great “reality moments”, and for the love that you have for Idol.

I won’t even mock Kevin in this post. That is how impressive you were! :D

Goodbye, and congratulations for finishing THIRD. Considering how close you are to your 100 Weeks (I’m going to have to check this, but you MAY have reached it the fastest...if not, you’re really, really close that mark!) I really hope that we will see you when the curtain goes up next season!!

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Comments

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Gary. This was a very sweet goodbye <3

I'm happy and proud of myself. No sadness here. I'm writing my official goodbye post now (though my entry in and of itself was meant to be a goodbye post for the season anyway since I knew I wasn't going to pimp and specifically asked Kevin to not pimp for me either).

Congrats to the other two wonderful ladies. It's been a pleasure being in the semi-finals amongst such talent.

Thanks to everyone who has continually supported me from the very beginning of my time here in Idol. And thanks to Gary for putting this whole shindig together.

Now back to my goodbye post which is slowly becoming a novel!

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

You had a great run and I'm really proud of you, honey. You've grown by leaps and bounds and it's been really terrific to see. I think Gary was right in saying if you keep working, you'll be a force to be reckoned with.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you sweetheart! You've always been my number one supporter and I appreciate it. I wouldn't have come all this way (as a writer and a person) without your support. So thank you <3

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

You really have come a long way and should be proud of what you've done.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I am proud of how far I've come and not just in writing, but also as a person and how I see myself.

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

That's always great. I don't think we talked much in Season 6, but I can see that there's been a lot of personal growth. Maybe it was because, as you put it, you were writing very frivolous stuff back then, but you seem much more mature to me now. But of course, I'm an old lady. ;)

[comedychick.livejournal.com]

<3 I wanted to see you in the finals, and even win, but I have a lot of respect for you and your decision regardless. You were one of my very first Idol friends and I am so proud of you, seeing how far you've come. The growth in both your writing and who you are as a person is incredible.

I so look forward to seeing what comes next from your writing. Love you, and your work.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And I said thank you in my post too, but thanks for all your support. You were one of the first LJ Idol "cool" kids that became my friend and one of the loudest supporters of me getting all this way. It's very much appreciated :)

[comedychick.livejournal.com]

I still think it's interesting you thought I was one of the "cool" kids of Idol in season 6 :P (Because I totally didn't feel like I was). Besides, you are clearly cooler than I am now!

[mstrobel.livejournal.com]

Grats on winning the bronze :D ♥

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Now I'm wondering if Gary would approve of a bronze medal icon for me... Hmmm...

If I had the skills, I'd make one for the silver and gold too!

[mstrobel.livejournal.com]

You DEFINITELY need a bronze medal icon so you can show it off next season when the need arises!

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

I just asked permission just in case there's a reason that wouldn't be cool with Gary. If I can make it work, I'd make a gold and silver one for the other ladies as well :)

[mstrobel.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous idea :D

[lilycobalt.livejournal.com]

You have been amazing this season. In a way, I'm actually glad you're not in the final, because you'll get to play in Season 9! Season 9 would be much worse off without you.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad you like me being around :)

[lilycobalt.livejournal.com]

Of course I do!

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[lawchicky.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the bronze Kristen! I've been in your corner, so I'm sad to see you go, but still glad that you made it this far!

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Aww thank you! That means a lot!

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

You did amazing. :)

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So did you :)

[alien-infinity.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!!! You did awesome! ^_^

<3 *hugs* <3

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!!

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

You did awesome! Congrats on your Bronze medal! :)

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I need an a bronze medal icon now... :P

[noodledays.livejournal.com]

♥♥♥ I'm glad you feel proud of yourself - there is so much to feel good about there.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!!!

[lyricmaniac.livejournal.com]

I'm late to the party, but wanted to congratulate you on top 3.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! Top 3 isn't bad at all :)

[whipchick.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, Kristin - you have grown so much as a writer, and it's been a pleasure and a privilege to read your work. I am always inspired by the way you share your personal stories as well as the morbid creations from the recesses of your brain - there's a huge dark side in there, and I'm glad we got to see both of your worlds!

Big hugs :)

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I've always been interested in the dark side of things, even if my world view is very positive and happy. It's a nice contrast :)

It's been a pleasure writing alongside you and I'm wishing you luck in the finals. I told Gary early on that it would be very hard for anyone to beat you. You're just that good! But totally deserving of being here too.

[notodette.livejournal.com]

It was an honor to be with you here. I cannot wait to read your novel!

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And good luck in the finals! You have had a fabulous season!

[ecosopher.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on the bronze! You've done an amazing job this season and I feel honoured to get to know you.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

I will get back to everyone shortly. Annabelle needs walked and I have to run to the store...

But here's my quickly written novel of a goodbye post!

http://pixie117.livejournal.com/690791.html

[halfshellvenus.livejournal.com]

Congrats on making it to third! I like the idea of that being the "bronze medal" position-- it is!

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Me too! I've never won a medal before! Thank you :)