First let me say how great it was to meet new board people and spend time with the old ones again. I appreciate all that each of you do!

What is left to say about the weekend? I feel like everyone has captured the events so well, so I'm going to keep this as short as I can. My observations:

* Justin looks sooo happy! I thought he looked happy in Columbus, but now he looks even more happy, like a walking light bulb with a big smile. He positively glows (on and off stage).

* Justin's dancing is phenomenal. Even when he's just standing in the chorus and just tapping his foot or snapping, he still stands out because he puts some extra "oomph" into it. I don't think he's even aware that he's doing it. It's like the music is welling up out of him and causing him to move. He never looks like he's just copying dance moves he learned. It's very much from inside of him and completely mesmerizing.

* Justin's left handed, but was playing a right handed guitar. Was it out of necessity or habit, I wonder. Hmmm...

* After one of the shows, a woman asked Justin to sign a program for her two daughters. Justin asked which name should be first & the woman said it didn't matter. So Justin asked which one was older and made sure to put her name first. I thought that was so thoughtful. He really understands children.

* When Justin was hugging people he often apologized for being sweaty. Which was funny to me because I don't think anyone minded! He also apologized at one point for having cheese breath & I told him it was OK & I couldn't smell it. He's just such a gentlemen is always aware of his personal hygiene. It's very cute!

* Everyone in Justin's family is amazing. They're all so nice and down-to-earth.

* One of the nights after the show, Saturday I think, it got really quiet like a library when Justin was signing autographs. Like we were on holy ground or something. I kind of feel that way right now -- like I just had a religious experience.

* The show was great, the cast was great and seeing Justin finally doing something new and using every ounce of his talent just made me feel elated and gave me a lump in my throat.

The only thing brighter than Justin's future is his smile!