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Post by PastaBaby on May 1, 2011 10:24:15 GMT -5
 LambritsUK Adam au naturelle hair - love that pic! RT @glitzntheglam: how have i never seen this....? t.co/zddrfSH He has his hair bleached out here. I don't think it is natural. --- Catzmadam, sent you a PM. --- People seem to like the outtake picture of Adam w/the cockatoo better than the one chosen. I can see why the outtake wasn't chosen. In one picture, Adam is the center of attention. In the other picture, the bird is the center of attention. |
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Post by cassie on May 1, 2011 10:27:43 GMT -5
I've been thinking about Adam's "keep it real" tweet. First, let me state the obvious. I don't know Adam. Never met him. Base my impression of him on the stuff I have seen and read, so I have no real basis for what I am saying. But, hey, when did that stop any of us?
Mom says that Adam has always been a ray of sunshine. Friends pre-Idol, Idol, and post-Idol all talk about how genuine and nice he is. He seems to have always been a "people magnet." Therefore, my first conclusion is that Adam's basic personality is kind, sweet, giving and positive. That is gonna be his "default" position in a situation.
From time to time, "nice" people start to feel like they are being taken advantage of. That they are not allowed to be cranky, in a bad mood, or anti-social. That they are not allowed to say "no." That they are not being "genuine" when they are nice at times when they don't feel like it. During those times, they may vow to themselves, and others, that they are gonna be more "honest" and "real."
But, they don't, then, turn into curmudgeons. They give themselves permission to not always be sunshine and light, relieving the pressure they feel from others, and the pressure they put on themselves. Then, having that permission, they DECIDE to be nice, anyway. Like I said, it is their default. It is their natural state of being.
Adam may now be giving himself permission to be less than gracious when his private time is invaded by paps or stalkers. He may refuse a few autographs, a few pics, and he may give the invaders a glare and then walk on. He may be more apt to call someone out for clearly inappropriate behavior.
I don't think that Adam will substantially change how he relates to people. 1) That is naturally the way he is. That IS his "real." 2) That way of relating is successful. People are automatically drawn to that genuine kindness and interaction, like bees to honey. He is a keen observer of people, and he can see how effective it is to create allies and supporters. 3) Being warm and giving feels good! The positive creates more positivity. It is self-reinforcing. 4) Adam is committed to carving a permanent place for himself, and he is savvy. A little snark once in a while as a tension reliever may be okay, but he is not going to cut off his nose to spite his face. Being positive is a way to promote himself. He has seen how successful that has always been for him.
I predict, therefore, that Adam will remain Adam, and we will see little change in his interaction with others. He may be a bit more HBIC when people are up in his grill. He may be a little less tolerant of fools. But, he will remain apple pie Adam, bringing sunshine with him wherever he goes.
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Post by cassie on May 1, 2011 10:31:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the link lindy. I watched the first part. Glad to hear Monte and Tommy plan on still playing with Adam. Hmm, clicked on the link and it said the video was "private." I can't watch it. |
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Post by stampsgal on May 1, 2011 10:34:05 GMT -5
Enjoyed the side bar of the "boys"... and glad I checked in early enought to catch the vids. Insightful to see them chatting...gives more of an inside perspective as to their personalities, sense of humour, and ability to talk. I went back to replay part 1 and it says private...can't access. Same with youtube. Maybe they will have it back in another form. |
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Post by needacoke on May 1, 2011 10:38:09 GMT -5
Glambert620 Kim Who's your favorite celebrity? bravo.de/stars/vip/wer-… Bravo! Another great Sunday editorial. No Angel, Q3, I don't know how you come up with something so fresh every week. Thank You for all you do. ^^^^^ Ditto what she said. Catzmadam My thoughts and prayers will be with you all week! |
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Post by lindy on May 1, 2011 10:41:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the link lindy. I watched the first part. Glad to hear Monte and Tommy plan on still playing with Adam. Hmm, clicked on the link and it said the video was "private." I can't watch it. that must have happened right after it was posted..wish I had payed more attention to it and watched the second one |
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Post by lindy on May 1, 2011 10:46:07 GMT -5
Enjoyed the side bar of the "boys"... and glad I checked in early enought to catch the vids. Insightful to see them chatting...gives more of an inside perspective as to their personalities, sense of humour, and ability to talk. I went back to replay part 1 and it says private...can't access. Same with youtube. Maybe they will have it back in another form.
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Post by 4Ms on May 1, 2011 10:50:38 GMT -5
NoAngel & Q3You never cease to amaze me. The amount of thought put into these essays always makes me wonder how you find the time. Writing is an agonizing process for me involving so many rewrites that I lose the passion that provoked the urge to write before I can put coherent thoughts together. Although I have seen many Society pics, I'd never seen this one-  Cabaret - Willkommen
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Post by Sunflower on May 1, 2011 10:50:52 GMT -5
Enjoyed the side bar of the "boys"... and glad I checked in early enought to catch the vids. Insightful to see them chatting...gives more of an inside perspective as to their personalities, sense of humour, and ability to talk. I went back to replay part 1 and it says private...can't access. Same with youtube. Maybe they will have it back in another form.Gah! It's so frustrating. I watched the first part but by the time I finished they locked the videos so I couldn't watch the second. I hope they put them back up somewhere soon. ETA: Monte talked about how they met, how he, LP and Tommy immediately had great chemistry and used to jam together a lot. Xander talked about how he and Monte met and a little bit about his own band. He is a sweetheart but I am always taken aback by the pornstach. LOL! Tommy is a bit shy of the camera as usual. People who have met him said that he can be quite chatty and his tumblr is a testament to the fact that he is very thoughtful and articulate. I can sympathize because I am the same way. Maybe someone else can tell us what they talked about in the second part. ETA2: Whoops! I didn't mean to imply that I am that thoughtful or articulate. I just meant that I am shy and can be awkward in certain social situations. LOL! |
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Post by lynne on May 1, 2011 10:53:25 GMT -5
CassieI agree with your assessment of Adam's default personality. I am glad he knows when enough is enough, and when and how to be real enough of the time so that he isn't dishonoring his own feelings and /or his own reality. It usually takes people longer than 29 years to figure that out, but life is so much better when you do, when you choose to be nice on your own terms. He seems to be about as centered and real as people are, and that is why he is able to handle and navigate and adjust to his new life and will continue to be able to do so in the future. That is also why I am glad he wasn't "discovered" at 12. ETA: Enjoyed the first Monte vid...glad they plan on playing with Adam again! I didnt get to see the second vid. :( Home again. The car that picked me up from the airport had wifi. That made me happy, LOL. 
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