Ilearned a lot, where do I begin. I’ve learned that there is a fine line between over working and doing what you need to do and trusting in yourself, letting it be the way it is. I worked so hard every week to a point where I wasn’t able to really enjoy myself. I’ve learned how to relax and what to do, whether it’s talking to someone who’s close to me, someone I can confide in, or reading a book that’s uplifting. I’ve learned ways to deal with stress, and learned ways to prepare for a performance so that I could enjoy what I was doing.
I enjoyed myself more every week. I separated that fine line between overworking and doing so much to the point of being unfocused and not enjoying yourself, and doing enough to trust yourself to let go and take it all in. My goal every week was to feel satisfied after every show, and I felt more satisfied as the weeks went on.
Every week is new and I never packed my bags. They told us we had to, but I didn’t. I wasn’t ready to go home. If you want something, it’s going to happen for you. If you want to be top three, you’re going to be there. I have no regrets, it worked out the way it was supposed to work out.
Being Eliminated
After I got done performing, I thought, “It’s over.” I got too many bad comments from the judges. At this point in the game you can’t have that many bad comments and be there. So I accepted what was, and I moved on. I made peace with it and I couldn’t feel happier. I don’t feel defeated, I don’t feel like I failed. I think that only greatness can come from here on out and feel like I grew a lot. I’m capable of a lot more and I’m just ready to show everyone what I’ve got.
Double David
The two Davids, of course they’re unique. Archuleta has that beautiful smile and he has that really good connection with the younger audience. David Cook has the connection with both the younger kids – the girls go crazy for him – and the older audience to because he can really charm the older women. I felt like the little sister and the big sister to both David’s, and once everybody was gone we had the chance to have a more intimate relationship and have more fun.
This competition can go any way and I wish them both the best of luck. It’s all about what the voters want.
Who is Syesha?
I tell people I want to do everything. I’m really goal oriented, so I know whatever goal I set can be accomplished. I want to make an album, star in a film, do Broadway, open an organic restaurant, it just depends on what comes first. I have goals that I want to do, whatever opportunity comes first and whatever is the best career move for me, that’s what’s going to happen.
I’m a mix of a lot of things. Lots of people say Broadway. I’m like a black Christina Aguilera/Alicia Keys. I like pop, I like R&B, and a bunch of old school new school thing. I’m growing as an artist, I’m evolving. I’m glad I did do American Idol because people were able to see that transition that I went through. I’m still learning more about myself everyday and that’s the beauty about doing this competition. You just learn so much. People will know who I am once I put out my album.
To me, I made it. I think anyone who is on the show has made it. Success is different for every person, but for me I made it. I set a goal and I got there and I’m very happy, I’m at peace. Only great things can come from here on out.
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