I feel like I blog about my husband a lot. I hope it doesnt come off as bragging or dopey infatuation which I'll be honest I am a little infatuated with him. That's why I married him. It's just that he constantly amazes me. He is so genuinely kind. A lot of people probably mistaken Jr.s kindness as weakness. But I know better. He's so easy going and fun to be around. He's also so smart and spiritual.
Jr. is currently working on a church album, it's something he knows he has to do. It's one of his top priorities. He did a fireside for Big Budah last Sunday and it went really well. As do all the firesides he does when you do it with the right spirit. He also just got awarded a multicultural scholarship at UVU this week for his grades and singing talent. He just finished up his Associates degree last semester and is now working on his Bachlors degree.
We both had our hearts set on Jr. transferring to BYU after he got his Associates degree. Becasuse of his grades and Naki's connections there we knew it would have been pretty easy. But UVU does not seem to want to let him go. They keep offering him scholarships so why not? So he's staying a Wolverine for now at least.
He has so many accomplishments off stage. I've recently heard people refer to him as "just a Wedding singer" and ofcourse I'd love to correct them and punch them in the face but he does not care what people think of him. He only cares about what our family and friends think. I really wish I could say that.
Last night Jr. sang at a Reggae Festival headlining Three Houses Down. They are a polynesian reggae group from New Zealand. It was the first time Jr. and I saw them perform live and they are amazing! Honestly the real deal! If you like reggae or Island music you will love 3HD.
Everytime Jr. performs it's hard for me to enjoy the performers that go on before him b/c I am so nervous for him. Plus it was just Jr. and I (no kids) so I didnt have anyone to sit with. What's with me? I'm 28 years old and I cant just sit alone. I have issues! Anyways, I stole the seat next to one of Jr.s cousins, Connie. She was sweet enough to let me sit by her.
Jr. text me from back stage that his drummer just called and said he couldnt make the show. I wish he would keep this kind of info to himself but I think it makes him feel better when he tells me. I guess to him 2 nerverous people are better then 1. I felt sick to my stomach when I read that. There's a lot of anxiety when a group you admire and think very highly of is about to watch you preform.
Needless to say Jr. still did awesome! It didnt run as smoothly as he wanted but what does? I know he is my husband and I have heard him sing a million times but he is so freaking talented! He'll kill me when he reads this post and tell me to take it down but all I have to say is "THE BOY CAN SANG"! I say "sang" and not sing. It's different says Smokey Robinson. Just a wedding singer.......I think not!
Here are some pictures of him and the boys in his band after the show. They are a crazy bunch and have have become dear friends to us.
Denzel, Bruce, Jr. and Teki
Oh Mona! You are such a good wifey and don't even feel bad for being a proud wife too! I love that you are just as nervous for him...so cute! Say all you want 'cause HE CAN SANG!! =) Man, ever since we were little, I always looked forward to these quarterly Fonua firesides we'd have, 'cause Jr. and I w/ some other cousins, would sneak out of them and go into the primary room or anywhere with a piano just to listen to him sing!! Totally one of my favorite childhood memories! I just knew he was BOUND to be a STAR!! Jr. is my MOST FAVE! And I'd punch anyone who says he's just a wedding singer too! LOL! Whenever people ask me about Jr, I say, just picture Luther mixed with Brian McKnight but BETTER!! I could listen to him sing all day and all night girl!! SOOO AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! Love you TONS and TONS!
ReplyDeleteI've heard your hubby sing and he can sang!! I'm glad you're so supportive of him. Like they say "behind every good man, is a good woman!" You guys are cute :) Congrats on all the accomplishments ya'll have made together. Because all of his accomplishments are yours as well, I'm sure he's a proud hubby too.
ReplyDeleteAwww, I love this post and we love Jr. You can punch who you want in the face. Frickn' haters!! LOL. I love how much you love Jr too, I wish we could have made the concert to watch him and the others. Please tell him we said hello...
ReplyDeleteI agree...I love this post, too! We can never get enough of Jr. around here, and for that matter, we can never get enough of his adorable wifey, too! Wish we could have heard him sing. And I wish I could've been there to sit with you! We love you all so much, and know better than to ever think that he is "just a wedding singer". Who says those things, anyway?
ReplyDeleteWay to stand by your Man!! And I love the way you support him and he you! That's what makes our world go round, right??? Glad things worked out and he did great!!
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ReplyDeleteYou guys are such a cute couple and you're right, he is SUPER nice! I've never thought of or heard of him being referred to as a wedding singer because he is just so talented. Anyway, good luck to the both of you, and dont forget, he's pretty lucky to have you too! ;) Love ya.
You don't know me...but my husband is Manase and he knows Jr...but anyway...I ust wanted to tell you that Jr is my fave singer EVER! and everytime I hear him sing I go on forever telling Manase about how I could listen to him sing all day! And I was at the concert...and I love 3 Houses Down but Jr was the highlight for me! He's so unbelievably talented! And I can relate to how you feel about people calling him a wedding singer...i feel like a pitbull sometimes the way I want to punch people or run them over when they talk about my husband...psycho I know. :) Just thought Id leave that thought...i think i'm really one of his biggest fans. :)
ReplyDeletepeople are crazy to consider his vocal abilities as just a wedding singer, he is way too talented. i heard that concert turned out great wish i could have gone to it. you are such a nice wife to blog about your talented husband.
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