Coming to the End of the TV Season

We're nearing the end of the season for both Dancing with the Stars and American Idol. Adam continues to be my favorite, although he's getting screechy and I hope he goes back to his creative dreamlike renditions. Rock was the theme unfortunately and Kris and Danny really suffered, not because they were bad bit was just not their genre.

Dancing with the Stars just made me sad. I liked Lil Kim and thought she had a few more dances to go. Ty, although he is a nice guy, was just too stiff. To me, Lil Kim was the overall better dancer over Shawn, but I guess she goes and Shawn stays. Shawn just doesn't seem to have the free easy movements, I think it's her muscle.

Because I am watching Dancing with the Stars, I watch How I Met Your Mother on CBS.com the next day. That was a cute show, well put together the way that show really puts the strangest things together to make sense. To take the small scene of Ted and then eventual looking up at Stella was GREAT! Not mention the side plot of Marshall..and what was going on with Barney. It's interesting that the season finale of Barney and Robin getting together wasn't there, since there were rumors that there were scenes that Robin and Barney did together pre-maternity. They were either just rumors or the producers DID do that just to have an alternate ending...

Anyway, there is another rumor of HIMYM, that Stella isn't the Mother but she is going to introduce Ted to what will eventuall become the Mother. I don't think that Stella and Ted had that much chemistry. There are people who agree (and those who don't) that VICTORIA should come back and turn out to be the Mother..they had charisma..but she only had a few shows..and I for one was upset that she was written out..and didn't understand why. There was talk (I read up on those messageboards more then I admit to) that she was written only for a few shows because she had some morning show commitment. hmmmm .. and Bob Saget only comes on as a voiceover at the beginning and end.. sooooooooooo .. dunno :)

American Idol/DWTS

Note to American idol, :)...

Please stop with the two hour shows, you're killing your audience (well at least me) and I am losing interest. Cut it to an hour.

While I'm at it, I think ABC can cut their show to an hour and a half.

AND while I'm at it, I've heard rumors that the new video players, have spyware on them when you download them. Why even bother with the players.. I can play them if you
just put them on your websites. Catching your show another time so I can review or I missed it, good, spyware, bad. Even if it doesn't have spyware, I don't need another player, program etc. I watch shows on Hulu or the other individual stations..such as CBS and USA WITHOUT another program just fine and I don't mind their 4 15 second commercials.

Now for the summary :)

American Idol:
Denise was the wrong partner for Maks anyway, so they weren't going to win but I would've welcomed Holly's exit because she's a whining little **tch. I don't care if you got a late start..if you don't like learning the dances, don't go on the show, PERIOD. Anyway, it bought both Steve's some extra time, but I'd be surprised if they stayed on the show much longer.

My faves: Tony and Melissa
Mark and Shawn
Cheryl and Gilles
Derek and Little Kim (I don't think they are
going to win, unless she refines it a little more)

I think Ty, the cowboy, is a good sport, but he won't be staying..that's a shame. I've heard Julianne's bf snap at her, so I don't like him..he's good looking..but he's the male version of Holly :). I guess he's getting better (but I don't care..lol). I think Lawrence Taylor is going to stick around for a bit just because he's a football legend, but every year I have struggles with Edyta's philosophy of :the less I wear, the more votes we get...and yes I am overweight..but I don't have a problem with Cheryl or any of the other dancers skimpy outfits (despite Cheryl's dreaded 5 LBs...give me a break). I'm glad to see David Grier work through his problems, but I don't know if this week was a fluke, I like his comedic style (although it's not coming across very well in the show), but I'd give him another chance.

AI: Seriously, I'm not a hard rocker type, but recently, I've been watching AI for the past few seasons and liking Chris Daughtry, last season it was David Cook (and yes I have his CD). I think it's because this show let's me see different types of singers and although I prefer top 40 popular hits, the rockers usually will put their own spin on things more then the other people. So that's my explanation why I like Adam..lol.. (I can't explain it any other way..so you'll just have to go with it). But Lil Rounds has a BIG career in front of her and Allison. Please don't vote for Megan (yes all of you guys who think she's pretty..all the tattoo loving people.. and those who are keeping track of vote for the worse). Michael and Scott won't be far behind her. I don't like Matt, probably it's his style but for Motown week, I can say the song fit his style better then some of his other interpretations. I give him credit FOR stepping out and putting in his own interpretation instead of singing it just as it was written.

Not sure why I loved Lil Rounds karaokeish singing (maybe because I love the song, I love the version..and she sang it BETTER then the original.. and I am partial to her because of her incredible voice..but I did like it and she should not get voted off. Danny is losing his appeal to me, but I keep checking around, and people just love the guy.. and his performance was karaoke (and did he go against Smokey Robinson's advice???). Since I'm badgering people, I know Smokey R, is a nice guy and he's there to promote Motown, but he was short on active critism, constructive or otherwise and those contestants were there to learn, not be told how good they are and I think he could've been a good teacher if he stepped into the role.

Dancing with the Stars INJURIES!!

First it was bad that before the show started, there were injuries (Jewel and Nancy O'Dell). Replaced by: Holly Madison and Melissa Rycroft. Holly is going to have a real hard time, IMHO, because she is dancing with a new Pro.. who doesn't know the preferences of the judges.

Now, (and they haven't been replaced yet), Steve-O, Steve Wozniak and Gilles Marini might be. Steve-O is complaining of a bad bac, Steve Wozniak is wearing a cast when not practicing and Gilles Marini has a separated shoulder. I'm not sure why this is happening. My guess would be that some of the stars are getting better. I mean there really wasn't a competition when Kristi Yamaguchi was on. Sabrina Bryan was voted off due to some freakish participation, but she had the "dance training" needed to withstand all this. It is my guess that all the athletes, in that respect have the edge. The *stars* that you see have the edge because of their fan base. I think that's why I enjoyed Brooke Burke. She was a little older then the average, not a big fan base and she wasn't an athlete. She got in because she was GOOD.

Since we're talking reality shows..

AMERICAN IDOL:

As far as personalities go, yes Anoop Desai and Danny Gokey have great personalities, but I like Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds and Alison Iraheta(probably Alison won't be going through as she is too shy to stick out). Especially Adam, has a stage presence whether you like his music or not, you just find him fun to watch.

I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT MY BIG NEWS

wait for it...

wait for it...
are you ready?????


I'm on Connie Prince's Creative Team! I was VERY hesitant in applying then she said I only have to do one layout every 60 days. I've been a member for a month. I've been so busy I haven't had a chance to come here to let you all know (whoever is out there listening to me :).

American Idol and Dancing with the Stars

I really should have lots of layouts to show you.. but unfortunately, I'm a little rushed for time. Please visit my gallery (posted on the left) as it has everything except my ADSR layouts. ADSR was really fun and cool to find so many talented people.. and the GREAT prizes!!! They just finished so they haven't announced the Grand Prize winners yet.

My next stop is : digidares.com

American Idol has started..with a new format. I skipped out on the weird auditions and the usually mixed performances of Hollywood Week. Usually when they get on stage, the first few weeks are also a little rough, but ..this new format, I would miss seeing the good ones too since the are opting for the top 3..not cutting them one by one. In a way I like it...although one of the people I liked didn't make it.. but they have the wild card spot at the end.

I like: Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and although he didn't make it, Anoop Desai. I also liked Michael Sarver because he is likeable..but he didn't do very well. Tatiana Del Toro seems to get on lots of people's nerves..but since I missed most of it.. lol... I dont know what to say. I can say, the clips of her singing.. says..she is good...but her performance that night..wasn't what I was hoping.

Maybe it's American Idol choosing to show..what they want you to see, but I can't understand why Nathaniel is on there. Yes, he seems like a sweet guy.. likeable? UM NO... he is more of a (well people liked him too) Danny Noriega or Josiah Leming..the pouty little whining weirdness. I felt sorry for Josiah at first and thought he had a pretty good voice, but then he started to do this combination.. it's all about ME thing and he kept crying. I didn't see Danny's charisma from the auditions.. so dunno.

I'm lukewarm excited about DWTS. I like the professionals..but the stars they are getting are getting less and less interesting to watch.. and they seem to think we want to see the stars.. getting younger and older (no more Cloris Leachman's please)

And now,.. just a little funny...

Just a little funny posted by Sara Ellis from Gotta Pixel

I so love the saying a Dull Woman has an Immaculate Home ....

and I just ran across this....

1. I'm creative; you can't expect me to be neat too!
2. So this isn't Home Sweet Home... Adjust!
3. Ring Bell for Maid Service...If no answer do it yourself!
4. I clean house every other day.... Today is the other day!
5. If you write in the dust, please don't date it!
6. I would cook dinner but I can't find the can opener!
7. My house was clean last week, too bad you missed it!
8. A clean kitchen is the sign of a wasted life.
9. I came, I saw, I decided to order take out.
10. If you don't like my standards of cooking...lower your standards.
11. You may touch the dust in this house...but please don't write in it!
12. Apology...Although you'll find our house a mess, Come in, sit down, converse. It doesn't always look like this: Some days it's even worse.
13. A messy kitchen is a happy kitchen, and this kitchen is delirious.
14. If we are what we eat, then I'm easy, fast, and cheap.
15. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.
16. A clean house is a sign of a misspent life.
17. Help keep the kitchen clean - eat out.
18. Countless number of people have eaten in this kitchen and gone on to lead normal lives.
19. My next house will have no cupboards, just vending machines.
20. Dull women have immaculate homes.

HOSPITALS..and joyful christmas.. and Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!! Well, my hubby is in big trouble now.. he bought me David Cook's new CD..umm.. called David Cook (well, at least I won't forget what it's called..) AND Yummy Il Divo (and yes there's a little pictorial pamphlet)also self named Il Divo..OMG.. My two
favorite songs from Il Divo is *I think in Italian*.. version of Unchained Melody..not sure if it's a true translation..but the way they sing it, I don't care ;).. and "Everytime I Look at You". Not sure if this is true, but I heard that only the double CD/DVD version has that song..but I have it..so I'm happy :).

BUT seriously.. I love my hubby and my daughter (who gave me the great gift of chocolate and a gift certificate at TJ Maxx..when I get a chance to go to the store I will BUT (did you notice two BUT's in this sentence???.. my hubby was in the hospital.. on 12/29 to work on his thyroid..had half removed..no cancer when biopsied..so released.. on the 30.. GREAT, RIGHT? um.. no.. we got a call on New Year's Eve (nice huh?) and they found cancer on the other side!!!.. so he was back in the hospital day January 2..*sigh*...*nice way to start the new year*. THEN (yes, caps again..sorry), he spent 5 days in the hospital because his calcium level wouldn't stay up.

But (no caps), I am back, and catching up. Since one of the ADSR challenges, was posted on the 4th, I came home.. that day and quickly learned how to tear photos through Paint Shop Pro.. not so hard but when you're tired.. it wasn't fun. Challenge 2 was posted after he came home AND my partner, Kim, aka illinimom is a JOY to work with. We had to do a team layout.. so we used messenger and past our layouts back and forth. Someone in the challenge said they did it over the phone.. (hope they had free long distance..or they live near each other). Anyway, I'm adding my gallery to ADSR to the right..so please check me out :).