Roughly six years ago, Justin Bieber became a household name. I was never a fan. I have always been more of a boy band kind of girl. I was in seventh grade when the Fever first swept the nation, and I stayed far, far away. I would change the radio station if one of his songs came on. If I saw him on T.V. I was instantly annoyed. Everything he did I either dismissed or made fun of.

Now, here we are six years and four albums later, I am here to announce to the world that it has finally happened, I caught the Bieber Fever. Purpose is a work of art. When the biebs was dancing in the rain while singing “Sorry”, my second favorite song on the album, at the AMA’s I just about lost it. I have listened to “Love Yourself” in my car every time I have driven somewhere since the album came out. I have a problem.

I am now a freshman in college and I just caught the Fever. Earlier in the week a friend of mine asked if I liked Justin Bieber, and there was no hesitation when I replied “uh, duh.” She then proceeded to ask me if I would want to go to his upcoming concert with her, to which I replied with a scream. She knew to take that as a yes.

If 12-year-old me knew that 18-year-old me would fall in love with JB, she would be ashamed. She has also never heard Purpose though, so I think if she did she would understand. I must compliment Justin on his wonderful work on this newest album, you did good kid. I never thought this day would come, but here we are. Congrats, you just gained another fan.