I was bored and feeling rather restless, so I decided to download a few songs from Les Miserables (i'm a total sucker for musicals and broadway) and while waiting, I decided to surf the net.

I finished review class, and we had an agonizing discussion on Physics, so I decided to bum around for awhile. I deserve it, because it's my first time to actually study Physics, which was formidable. So anyway, I came upon YouTube and I got really interested with the videos on Britain's Got Talent.

Surfing randomly, I clicked on a video about a woman named Susan Boyle, who was one of the contestants. I had to listen hard, because she spoke rather fast, and her British accent was hard to comprehend. Turns out, she's 47 who's unemployed because she has been nursing her sick mother ever since. Her physical appearance wasn't very interesting, and the audience began to judge her, especially when she mentioned that she was aspiring to become a professional singer, like Elaine Paige from Les Miserables. People began to sneer at her, and give her doubtful looks, because she was just an ordinary plump woman with curly hair, and who was unemployed. Little did Susan know, that Fate was about to be placed on her hands.

Finally, the first notes of the song began, and the crowd grew quiet; probably wondering what Susan Boyle was going to sing. She sang 'I Dreamed A Dream' from Les Misarbles, and her voice was MAGNIFICENT! The audience immediately started clapping and cheering, taking in every note Susan was singing. When the song ended, the crowd was hushed, then they started cheering and whistling.

The judges gave her three big yeses, INCLUDING Simon, who complimented her to the extent. It's rather unlikely for Simon to give compliments, but Susan certainly surprised the audience. Amanda commented that at first, the crowd was boo-ing and laughing at her, but when she stopped singing, no one was laughing. She admitted that it was like a wake-up call, because they were being cynical and unfair. She also mentioned that it was a GREAT PRIVILEGE to have Susan sing for them.

Susan is now a successful professional singer, and well-respected by millions. Despite her physical appearance, she's able to capture many hearts with her flawless singing, and kind heart. This a lesson to be learned. We shouldn't judge a book by its cover. It's an eye-opener, because nowadays, people can be really evil with their judgemental hearts. I was really proud that Susan showed the mocking audience, and I reckon that the mocking would happen again.

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