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top 5

I am sooooo late watching this weeks episode and of course I know who was eliminated. But I gotta bitch and moan about the show anyway. I always say that I am not gonna blog the show, but then I start watching it and all these things run thru my head. So here I am week after week.

When I see Jamie Foxx I always think of In Living Color. Wanda. Remember that character? I am cracking up thinking it right now. He did say some really nice things to the contestants, though.

Kris - I really did not like the arrangement. He never should have sped it up. Take out that middle section and I liked it a lot. He sounded good, but I have to agree with Simon. The other judges crawled up his ass. Plus, he looked like an accountant. Needed a better suit and tie.

Allison - Super cute. I really like her outfit and the black extensions they put in her hair. This was another boring performance from her. I think I don't really like or dislike her anymore. I kinda don't care. She is a cute kid on the recorded stuff, but she bores me when she sings. Its too easy to tune her out.

I think Paula is wearing one of those big red bows that they put on a car when you buy it for Christmas.

Matt - Who dressed these boys? Matt looks like an accountant too. WTF?? Oh. He just started and now I see why he went home. He sounds so much better when he is just messing around and singing, like in the recorded part at the beginning of the show. This performance is really bad. I am gritting my teeth. Resisting urge to fast forward. That. was. painful.

Gokey - Seriously! These outfits. Cuffs. Skinny pants. I do have to admit that Jamie Foxx's advice to Gokey to make it small instead of out of control was good advice. But then he got all screamy at the end. Yucky. Him screaming "Thank You" to the crowd was the stupidest thing EVER. Whatever. It didn't make me ill, so I guess that's progress.

Adam - The pimp in the pimp spot. I haven't even heard his performance yet and I still can't believe he was in the bottom 2. I really think that was Idol bullshit. I don't believe it for one second. PINK STAIRS!! fuck yeah. This performance is soooooo Broadway. That is truly where he belongs. If you haven't you tubed his performance as Fiyero in WICKED, you need to get on that. HAHA Randy said it was Broadway too. And the outfit... shiny white suit. Best of the night. Total bullshit with that bottom 2 crap.

I hate Idol.

results show... Taylor Hicks, Natalie Cole? Gonna be fast forwarding lots... Dumb commercial. ooh. Cheesy group performance. Gotta love those. The food fight was freaking awesome! Stupid with the cleaning bill. Fast forwarding this "go to this side of the stage" shit and lots of other shit. Jamie Foxx... this song sticks in your head! A-a-a-a-al-cohal. Ok. Ok. If I had watched this live, I probably would have had a panic attack. Bye Matt the mole.

Have I mentioned I hate this show?

what's been up with me??

April 20-22 - went to Flagstaff for the fun of it. We stayed in a cabin and it was glorious there. I did not want to leave.
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April 24th - 1st Anniversary of the Goth Girls. Had the best virtual party of all time. Got really drunk and regretted it for the rest of the weekend.

April 26th - My cousin's daughter's 1st Birthday Party. Her actual birthday was the next day (she shares her birthday with my sister!), but the party was Sunday.

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April 27th - My sister's birthday. I was also called to report for jury duty. I waited all morning and then was finally called after lunch. After hours of questions, I was actually chosen to be on the jury. Hooray. not.

April 28-29 - I had to report for jury duty both these days. That meant I had to take Chris to work everyday. It was actually much more interesting then I thought it would be. Truthfully, I enjoyed jury duty. The case was very cut and dry. It was a fraud case. The defendant admitted to committing the crime in a written confession, on a recorded interview with the police and on the stand. And the defense didn't present any evidence to the contrary. I wonder why this case even went to trial at all.

April 29th - Lots for this day, so it gets its own bullet. Chris and I were celebrating what he calls "dating day." It's actually the anniversary of when we first started dating. Not our first date, but when we became boyfriend & girlfriend. And how long ago was that? 15 years ago today. April 29, 1994. Yes, it even shocks me!

Because of jury duty, I also missed Jason Castro's first webcast. But praise jesus, it was recorded. He cracks me up so bad. And I know almost all the people he answers questions from. Especially singin72! That's one of my besties!! And he sings at the end... so check that out here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1445292

So that is what has been up with me. I need a nap.

belated

to my sister!!

Her birthday was April 27th. I celebrated her over the phone, but was way busy and didn't get a chance to celebrate it here on my blog. I love you sissy.

04/30/09 - song in my head

The Fear by Lily Allen

I am obsessed with this song right now!!

top 7 - part deux

I know I am days behind on this shit. But I was out of town. Give a girl a break.

I was just gonna watch it now and not blog the show, but then Gokey came on the screen and I almost vomited. I had to say something.
People complain about Adam's screeching, but what about Gokey's yelling? He just yelled thru that whole, horrendous song. The beard. The dancing. Give me one of those big Coke cups to spew in. I dislike him so strongly that I have visceral reaction.

Backing up a tad...
Lil - Boring. Tired of the wigs. And she needed to shave her armpits. Bye Bye.

Kris - I just posted this on my twitter: I saw a quote somewhere that said, "I liked Kris Allen better when he was Jason Castro." I never really paid attention to the words he was singing. I mean, I know that song, but since it was so different, he could have been singing the phone book for all I knew. It sounded good, but it made no sense.

Gokey - see above

Allison - I wonder what it would have sounded like if she hadn't made the arrangement changes. This arrangement sounded too much like all her other performances. If she had sung it the original way, it would have been much different. But baby girl has pipes.

Adam - Nice pompadour. Fuck. Paula crying. I need that cup for vomit again. Not for Adam, for the judges. Ok, for Paula and Kara. Saturday Night Live? Really? Studio 57?
I hate Kara. The performance was pretty. But boring too. Do the freckles on Adam's lips look weird to anyone else?

Matt - This is what Adam should have sung. I like this arrangement. I am dancing in my seat. He creeps me out, but at least he wore a hat to cover the mole.

Anoop - Gets the pimp spot. Speaking of creepy... Did he and Gokey have some pact not to shave this week? As we already know, he goes bye bye. This was not good. I don't see him as a singer. He is a personality. He should be a host of some show. I think he has a future in that.

There is a fly in my house and its distracting me.

I'm glad next week is the Top 5. I need this crap to be over.

song in my head 04/23/09

Heartless by Kanye West

TOMS

I love TOMS shoes. (Not to mention the coolness factor that the founder, Blake, was on Amazing Race... remember the brother & sister called "Team Smiley" a few years back?) I bought a pair once, but had to return them because my feet are too wide for them. So as much as I love them, I can't wear them. But that's ok, because today is One Day Without Shoes. I have not worn shoes all day. And I won't wear any the rest of the day. I am all for this. Totally ignore the fact that I hardly ever wear shoes in the first place. But that is beside the point.

4 chords

This is insane!!

damn

I knew it.

TNT Cancels ‘Trust Me’

I hate getting attached to a show, then it goes away. Especially Tom Cavanagh shows.
*whimper*

top 7

yo yo.
Watching the live feed from the East Coast.
West Coasters if you don't want spoilers, stop now!!

So they are only having 2 judges comment, so that the show does not run over... interesting. They should have thought of that before adding dumbass Kara.

Allison - Don't Want To Miss a Thing... I really do not like this song. She did ok. But it was just ok. We know she can sing, but she kinda bores me. Paula? She has Adam's "special sauce"? You are scaring me. Simon says she's the girls only hope. I agree 100%.

Anoop - Everything I Do... Going with a ballad again. Took my advice, apparently. I just got goose bumps. awwww. He did a really good job. This is another song that I don't like all that much (maybe it because it was over played when it came out), but I really liked this version. He needs to loose that weird jacket, though.

Adam - Born To Be Wild... Took my advice too. Back to his craziness and eyeliner!! I could do without some of the dancing. Perfect song for his screeching. The thing with Adam is that I am thoroughly entertained. If I had to choose one of these Idols to see in concert, you know it would be Adam. I like this side of him better, but the last couple weeks he has shown that he can sing lovely also. That's the whole package. That's who should win.

Matt - Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman... More Bryan Adams? seriously? IDK. I may have to watch this one again. I cannot decide how I feel about it. I didn't dislike it.

Gokey - Endless Love... *grabs vomit bucket* No glasses? He can magically see now? When I was in junior high, I used to wear fake glasses, because I thought they looked cool. Now I have no choice. But what is his deal?? Don't care. I. DO. NOT. LIKE. HIM. The frau's that love him will drool over this. But I am just glad its over.

Kris - Falling Slowly... I love this song. LOVE. It's really hard, though. It was pretty. Very shaky at the beginning, but as he got in to it, he gave it some life. Not bad.

Lil - The Rose... Is the theme tonight "Songs that annoy Laura"? So she decided to gospel-ize it. Blah. Agree with Simon. She looked like an idiot throwing a tantrum on stage. This just might be the week we say bye to her. And the different wigs every week are driving me crazy. Pick one.

My bottom 3... Allison, Lil, Gokey.

peace out

all worth it

I am pleased to announce that Jason Castro
has been signed to Atlantic Records.

As you may know I run a fansite for Jason and I am also the Street Team leader for the states of Arizona and New Mexico. So for me, this is the greatest news. I am beyond excited. All the blood, sweat and tears I have put in over the last year have now come to this. He's signed to a major record label and working on his album. Just saying that out loud seems surreal to me. Worth it. Worth it. Worth it.

The official press release:

ACCLAIMED SINGER/SONGWRITER SLATED TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM LATER THIS YEAR

Atlantic Records has announced the signing of singer/songwriter Jason Castro. The Texas-based tunesmith – best known as the third runner-up on the 2008 season of Fox’s American Idol – is currently hard at work on his debut album, set for release later this year. Among his creative collaborators are Grammy Award-winning producer John Fields (Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Soul Asylum) and a number of acclaimed songwriters, including Kara DioGuardi (Kelly Clarkson, Jewel, Santana), Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall), Sacha Skarbek (James Blunt, Jason Mraz), Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams), and Jason Reeves (Colbie Caillat).

A multi-talented singer and guitarist, Jason Castro was among the most popular and talented artists in American Idol history, entering the record books as the first contestant ever to play an instrument on the show. His performance of the Leonard Cohen-penned classic “Hallelujah” proved such an audience favorite that cult hero Jeff Buckley’s rendition of the song hit #1 on the iTunes chart the following week, selling an astonishing 178,000 digital singles. Jason scored a chart-topping single of his own a few weeks later, when his interpretation of “Over The Rainbow” also hit #1 on iTunes after a show-stopping performance of the song on American Idol. Upon the season’s conclusion, Castro was among the stars of the hugely successful “American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008.'

Since then, Jason has been busy writing and woodshedding the new songs that will appear on his debut album. In December, he teamed with Amazon.com to release a free download of “White Christmas” as a special holiday gift to his fans. Castro has also recorded a new version of “Hallelujah,” which will be featured on the soundtrack to the film, Amar A Morir, to be released theatrically this summer.

In addition, Jason has been a prominent supporter of a variety of charity organizations. Last December saw him starring at a Garland, Texas Christmas concert benefitting the city’s Best Education Foundation. He has also been an active supporter of The Recording Academy’s MusiCares Foundation.

Check out his Atlantic Records page here

an Easter vlog

have a blessed Good Friday

top 8

Gokey - I hated that arrangement. The judges just crawled up his ass. I knew he was their pick from the beginning. Now they are just saying what they need to say to keep him. He's not terrible, but he's not the best. Plus, the little shit had lunch with Jason Castro the other day. Punk.

Kris - What is with having one performer surrounded by the crowd? That's annoying and distracting. He is really cheezy. Why did he pick that song? Really dumb. But the good thing about him is that he is a human being.

Lil - She can sing really well. But she's not gonna win. She is too old, even though she's not.

Anoop - Obsessing over his sweater!! Same birthday as David Cook! Awesome. Ballads are his thing. I can totally see him doing R&B ballads. Many people have made a career doing that.

Scott - He's going home this week. Loving the lipstick on Paula's teeth.

Allison - I really dislike that song. Boring. I zoned out.

Matt - This was my favorite performance of his. I didn't think I'd like it. But I like that he's not stuck behind the piano. Said it before... not Justin Timberlake, but Robin Thicke.

***The stupid show ran over. My DVR stopped recording, of course. But thank god for the internet. I want to thank rickey.org for always having video of the performances up right away.***

Adam - I am getting annoyed that he has toned his look down so much. He's not being himself and that bothers me. Beyond that, he was amazing. If he keeps this up, he's got this in the bag. Perfect song for him. Perfect. I heart you, Adam.

sports!!

With the Suns missing their chance to make the playoffs today, I will focus my attention on the Diamondbacks. Tomorrow is opening day! Woo hoo. I miss baseball. Tomorrow is also the NCAA Championship game. Torn because my sister went to MSU, but I have many friends in North Carolina. So, I think I'll be happy either way. Big sports day tomorrow and I love it!


D-backs Swing
by Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers

top 9

bleh

So, I have been watching Idol, but not posting anything about it. Why? Because the show sucks. Everyone, but Adam and Allison, makes me crazy and not in a good way. The whole show drives me nuts. The judges are worse this year than ever (and that's hard to believe). The addition of Kara is such a joke. She actually makes Paula look sane. And that is tough to do.
I'm not even gonna talk about the contestants because I don't really think anyone deserves to win this year.
I know many people are thinking that I feel this way based on my affection and affiliation with Castro. But really, that's not true. I can separate myself from that and watch objectively. The thing I bring with me is the knowledge that the show is nothing that they want you to believe. The votes don't count. The singers are characters and have rolls to fill. They are cast, just like every other reality show. Take the show with a grain of salt.

bleh

I can't talk about this shit anymore. Gives me a headache.