Chris Sligh
Have you read the articles in which Chris
Sligh is quoted as saying that he was considering quitting Idol before he was voted out and that he never wanted to win anyway. He also said that he didn't do that poorly last week and was voted out because of the judges comments. What a poor loser. I don't see him complaining about the money he will be receiving from the summer tour!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17870205/Labels: American Idol
So you had a bad day (or not)
Life is interesting! You take the good with the bad. Isn't it nice when the good outweighs the bad? Yesterday was quite the day for me...some bad things happened...some good things happened. When reflecting today, I started to let the bad things take over and forget about the good things that happened yesterday with the potential to ruin my Saturday. A few hours ago, I decided just to go take a ride and sort things out. I drove in the mountains of Tucson for a couple of hours and reflected. It is amazing how the crisp mountain air will clear your head. I am blessed with great family, great friends, a great job. Life is good!
I was reading some old entries and this one stuck out at me. The sentiment is awesome!
http://jdanielsc.blogspot.com/2006/04/beautfully-stated-was-title-of-this-e.htmlLabels: observations
Did I call it or Did I call it??
Chris Sligh went home tonight - the only surprise was that Sanjaya wasn't in the bottom three. Next week is his exit...that is my prediction. Remember....you heard it here first!
Gwen Stefani was awesome tonight. Very impressive. I would love to go see her on tour!
Just a few more days until the weekend!!
Have a great Thursday!!
D
Labels: American Idol
Gwen Stefani
I gained a lot of respect for Gwen Stefani tonight. Wow - she is gorgeous! I have never seen her outside of her traditional performance attire. She also seemed to have a good understanding of the contestants and the music they were singing.
I thought the worst performance of the night was Chris Sligh (you thought I was going to say Sanjaya didn't you). I would not be surprised if he left tomorrow. Best of show goes to Melinda (of course) followed by Phil , Jordin, and LaKisha.
And no matter what Simon said...Melinda looked good!
By the way - I voted for her 30 times. Yes, I understand I have no life.
Happy Tuesday!
D
Labels: American Idol
Monday, Monday
Wow - where did today go? It seemed to fly by!
It started with a follow up visit to the eye dr. 20-15 vision baby - everything looks great. I don't have to go back for six months!!
Work was crazy - good crazy - I love the new job! I even bought a small refridgerator for my office today... this in addition to the boombox I ordered for my satellite radio. Yes, I know a little bit much - but I have never had an office before....how cool is that.
Ok - I promise to quit acting like a child...but I don't promise to grow up (even if I do have an office) :)
Happy Monday!!!
D
Labels: Job, Lasek
John and Elizabeth Edwards
I have the utmost respect for these two people. It is amazing how they are able to stand tall in the midst of tragedy and move forward. From cancer to losing their son far too early in life, they have handled everything with grace. Win or lose - this is the character we should expect of someone who lives in the White House.
Labels: Current Events
Tsunami
Regarding the earthquake in Japan this weekend...
"A small tsunami measuring 6 inches hit shore about 40 minutes after the quake, the agency said. "
I know that we can't take these things lightly after what happened a few years ago....but really, does a 6" wave constitute a tsunami?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17778044Labels: Current Events, newsworthy, observations
Rent!
I saw the touring production of Rent this evening. I have seen the show in New York as well as the movie but I enjoyed seeing it this time as much as I did the first time! Only one disappointment - the two actors that played Mark and Roger left a little to be desired. I can't remember if I have made this comment before but as I was a music major - it is hard for me to enjoy a show like the majority of the
population. I
instinctively judge the performances rather than sit back and enjoy. On the flip side of the coin, I have the
privilege to really enjoy the performances of some really talented actors. The actors who portrayed Angel and Maureen were very good. The actress who portrayed Mimi - stole the show - man she was good.
It was a great show! I am so glad to be somewhere that provides access to these types of performances - right down the road from my house. How awesome is that!
Labels: Music, Tucson
My apologies!
Because of my travels, work related and otherwise, I have not given my blog,
myspace, e-mail, phone messages the time they deserve. It has taken me several weeks at times to return phone calls and e-mail which I normally responded to within a day. The good news...my life should be returning to normal....so my response time will be much better. I know you guys miss hearing from me! :)
It's almost the weekend!!
D
Labels: travel
Tucson
So with the new position...it looks like I will be staying in Tucson for a while. I am good with that. I will miss the opportunity to be closer to family and friends....which sucks....I had been trying to move closer to home for several years...but I think this opportunity will be well worth it. Plus more and more of my friends are talking about coming to visit...which I am very excited about!
Because I hadn't planned to be here for much longer than a year, I haven't put down any deep roots. Now it is time to start looking for a house, making friends, and start calling this place home.
I have to say Tucson is a beautiful place to live...the mountains are gorgeous...with sunsets like I have never seen before. The thunderstorms during the monsoon season are awesome. And the
restaurants and shopping aren't bad either.
I'm excited about the possibilities. I have figured out that everything in life happens for a reason...I am ready to find out the reason for my extended stay in Tucson!
Labels: Job, Tucson
Jaymeson
I found some cheap tickets and made a quick dash to visit
Shan and
Jaymeson last weekend. We had been considering a trip to New York in May.
Jaymeson overheard
Shan talking about the trip and was upset. After processing the information, he looked at his mom and said "Mom, you're going to see my Uncle Daniel? I never get to see my Uncle Daniel."
I had to get out there and see him. We had a blast. We went to Incredible Pizza (aka Chuck E Cheese III - Imagine Chuck E Cheese m
ultiplied by 10 with good food). The rest of the trip was relatively uneventful...a trip to the doctor's office for J's ear infection, a hair cut (did I mention his hair is now cut like Uncle Daniel's?) but it was good.
As I was leaving, J looked at me and told me that he wished I could stay there with him forever. Talk about a warm fuzzy feeling mixed with a knife through the heart. Of course...I felt the same way!!
Labels: Jaymeson, travel
Was this really a surprise?
I have been reading articles all day about how it was a surprise that Stephanie went home. Maybe I was the only one who wasn't surprised. Before leaving work yesterday, I made the comment that either Stephanie or Sanjaya would be going home. Sanjaya was saved because of the teary eyed girl he hugged.
Another article said Stephanie went home because she sang early in the two hour show. Enough with the excuses. It was a bad performance. 2nd only to Sanjaya - who probably was in the bottom three...possibly not revealed because of all of the notoriety the show is receiving from the controversy.
Everyone needs to remember you have to be at the top of your game every week to stay on the show. Melinda, Jordin, and Blake seem to know this. The rest of the contestants...I'm not so sure.
Labels: American Idol
So much to tell...so little time!!
I know it has been a long time...and for that I apologize!! A lot has happened in the past few weeks and I promise to catch you up in the next couple of days.
The most exciting thing that has happened was a promotion at work! I have been promoted to a Vice President and I am very excited! I will no longer be in Sales which I had grown to love but in management which I have always wanted to do. I think my skill sets are better used in this capacity. There will be much less travel with this position which I see both as a good thing and a bad thing. I really enjoy travelling but I was really getting tired...and I am getting old (haha) so I probably need to slow down anyway.
Well, I'm off to bed...I will catch this thing up through the weekend. Hope everyone is having a great week!
D
Labels: Job, Tired, travel
Melinda Doolittle
Wow! I just watched her performance on American Idol tonight. I had never heard the song...didn't particularly care for the song...but she sang the song like no one's business. At the end it was obvious that she was so appreciative to be there. If she doesn't win this competition there is something wrong!
Labels: American Idol
I am tired!
I have posts I would like to write but I am really tired and have to get up early to catch a flight.
We'll chat tomorrow!!
Happy Monday!
D
Labels: Tired
Going to Chicago
This is the weather I am leaving...Mon Mar 05 Partly Cloudy / Wind 79°/49° 0 %
Tue Mar 06 Partly Cloudy 78°/49° 10 %
Wed Mar 07 Partly Cloudy 80°/50° 10 %
Thu Mar 08 Sunny 80°/47° 10 %
Fri Mar 09 Partly Cloudy 81°/49° 10 %
This is the weather I am going to...Mon Mar 05 Flurries 30°/18° 20 %
Tue Mar 06 PM Snow Showers 28°/28° 40 %
Wed Mar 07 Partly Cloudy 36°/25° 10 %
Thu Mar 08 Sunny 45°/38° 10 %
Fri Mar 09 Showers 47°/33° 40 %
Does this seem fair to you?
Labels: Ugh, Weather
