Scotty McCreery In Always On My Mind

When I received a phone call that Scotty has sung "Always On My Mind" last night in American Idol, I quickly clicked on youtube and searched for the song..... it took me some minutes... but it paid off, I finally found it... and ..... when I listened it to the first time, I gulped and gulped down... my emotions, my tears at the corners of my eyes....

Many years ago, I took part in a singing competition, it was held in Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh... it was a special dinner held by my company, all the staff and their families were invited, during that time, my husband was still around. I remember him coaxing me not to enter the competition, even to the last minute, he told me not to go upstage, for fear, it might be a big embarrassment... but I didn't listen to him... I stood up, bade bye to my two kids then and went backstage to wait for my turn....

Though my face didn't show it, but I remember the fear overwhelmed me, my legs turned jelly while I was waiting for my turn... my heart beat very fast.. if at this age now, sure get heart attack one... Then when the live band music started to play the introduction, I forgot what stage fright was about, I think I was crooning away the song "Always On My Mind."

Yes, I got the First Prize....

I remember my colleague telling me that I was looking at my husband's face when I sang that song... "Did he give you the motivation?"

On the way driving back home, my husband was humming this song over and over again in the car.... I know he was very proud of me then...

That is why... the tears.... when I heard Scotty sang this song, it brought back these memories... memories of jubilation ... the memories of my husband and I... a song I will always remember...

The way he sang... touched my heart... the way he sniffed right at the end...
sigh... what else can I say.... indeed "You Are Always On My Mind"