Arnold-geddon

OMG, some genius has created new ARnold currency. As some of you who are lucky enough not to live in California may not know, we are going broke.

Arnold Swartzeneggar is issuing IOUs for our tax refunds from the state, and my husband can't go to work or get paid for 2 days next month.

Print your own Arnold Bucks

http://www.couragecampaign.org/Arnoldbucks

Utah, the land of freaks and Osmonds

OMG,

We have Osmonds, we have a fat bearded bunny, and we have the freaky dude that had the beadiest eyes and licked his lips like a freak-a-zoid.  OMG. 

Ok, what was Pauler wearing tonite?  A white chiffon turtleneck thing with colored stars on it.  Is she on geriatric clothing budgets.  Shopping at the Senior Thrift?

The guy who looked like he stepped off the set of Mad Max, licking his lips, was creepiest...of the creepies.  

And the nice little hottie Osmond is going to Hollyweird.  So nice.

They saved the best show for last, it appears.  I'm enjoying this one.  And while I am thinking about it, I'm loving Kara.  She's awesome.  She's cute and spunky.  

When Ryan was giving them the fire up speech, there was a little spunkster recording him on her cell phone.  I'm going to try to find that on YouTube.  ha.

Hey, this Amy Winehouse look alike Frankie Jordan is cool.  Let's just say, they should just wipe Amy Winehouse off the album cover, insert Frankie and move on.  She's way better than trainwreck Wino.  

Megan Corcorie is sleeved with a tattoo and has a 2 year old.  Recent divorcee'...omg the stories you hear on this show.  

She's beautifull.  Not sure about that voice, what is it?  Hmm.  Very interesting.  She's spunky.  No doubt we are going to hear that one in the Top 36.  Promise you.

Ok, next after the break, a crazy haired girl raised in a van by her hippie Pa.  

Oh, they are playing David Cook music in background, any of you slackers that didn't buy the cd wouldn't know that.  

Get on with it and show me the Kellie Clarkson video dammit.  

Riverton HIgh School Senior Class President is trying to be the next David Archie.  He's Austin and he's so cute.   Weird song choice guy.   Kara likes everyone.  He's through to Hollywood.  Yippee.  He made me cry.  OMG, I am crying.  Damn this show.  I can't type through tears.

I'm not going to listen to the sad story about hippy girl.  Not gonna dew it  (ala Dana Carvey)

OH, I loved the bad audition montage.  Hilarious.    OMG, the island princess.  5' 11" without heels.  Amazon girl from the islands.  

OMG<>

This Idol Season is whackd.

xoxo

coleyque

TONITE ON IDOL: Kelly Clarkson's #1 Hit Video

People, she has kicked some booty ass with this new song (sorry, but I still don't like it. I hope it grows on me.) Can't wait for the whole cd to drop on MARCH 17.  Remember how I freaking bought tickets to her concert and did the countdown?  Only it was cancelled.  Dammit.  I'm still stinging over that one.  

Tonite, they will debut her new video on American Idol.  Whoo Hoo!!!!  OMG I'M DYING.   I cannot wait.  This is going to be awesome.  I know I just need to chill-lax and get back to work, but I'm not sure I can now.   (points to the person that can guess where I got the term, Chill-lax from?)

  

Per Perez Hilton: (nice to see he is being nice to Kelly! Not so much in the past)

Women are kicking musical butt this year!

Kelly Clarkson has made history on this week's Billboard Hot 100 with her new single becoming the largest leap to No. 1 in the chart's 50-year history.

The former Idol's My Life Would Suck Without You will go from #97 on the chart to #1 after selling 280,000 digital downloads in its first week of release in the U.S.!

This is the second time Miz Clarkson has set the record for largest jump to No. 1.

In October 2002, her American Idol "victory song," A Moment Like This went from #52 to #1.

Kelly is snatching the "jump to #1" record from its latest holder, Britney Spears.

Last year, BritBrit's Womanizer jumped from #96 to #1.

Hope Your Weekend Went Well

I went down to Southern California this weekend. My hubby's gpa passed away and we went to services and see how his gma was holding up. Gpa was 93 and I should only hope to be as strong as him into his 90's. He just was tired and didn't wake up. And what a blessing.

So, nothing fun to tell you tonite. Headed home tomorrow. Back to work on Tuesday. Really been out of touch with reality for about 3 days. Sorry.

Spirits will be back for a posting on American Idol, I promise.

xoxo,

ColeyB

Idol Controversy...and so it begins....Joanna Pacitti

Click Here http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/123306/is-joanna-pacitti-the-next-carly-smithson for the jump to the Yahoo story.

I am really quick skeptical that freaking idol did not know the scoopage on this chick. I mean they knew she was at A&M records. Kara just didn't up and recognize her. Kara's got a great voice, writes great music, but Oscar winning actress, she is not. I saw right through that act on Weds.

Now this Joanna chick. Again, why can't we just be mindlessly entertained without having to think through moral issues, and controversial tactics. I get enough of that on Grey's Anatomy. Kill the Serial killer, save the 10 year old, blah blah blah. I digress.

So, the question is...should this seasoned veteran (sort of) be allowed to compete like Carly Smithson did last year? I think my answer would be different if we didn't have Carly Smithson. Because in the end, her experience only bought her a ticket to the summer tour. And now she is no where, atleast as far as I know.

I do believe that if Joanna goes on, she will have some other, less jaded and more fresh, peeps up and kick her ass. I didn't think she was that great. She reminds me of Jennifer Love Hewitt. She's a tiny fireball, and all, but I saw some others that I really liked alot more.

I think it's going to be a good season people. Let's stick with it.

ColeyB

NJ Fan, thanks for the link.

Aretha Franklin's Hat

I googled 'aretha franklin hat' and 330,000 links came up.  To say this hat drew buzz, would be an understatement of monumental proportion, such as the hat itself.

My take on the hat...it worked for her...and it was big and loud and alive and those 3 words describe Aretha herself, to me.  People, Queen Elizabeth don't wear a knitted beanie, and our Queen of Soul should be allowed to chose her crown as well.

From a fashion standpoint, I think she balanced her headset nicely with her bosom size and girth.  A tiny little pillbox hat would have been silly.  Atleast it didn't have netting and feathers and all that crazy crap the Brits like to hot glue to their wig toppers.  

So, I say it was tasteful, artsy and I hope no one decides it's right for them.  Show a little Respect for Aretha and let her always be known for that hat alone.

xoxo,

ColeyB

ps.  Thanks for inspiration  Malooooooooooooooooo!

American Idol - SAn Francisco

American Idol, American Schmidull.....Yesterday was all about the Man.  Our new Chief of getting shit done...the most important inauguration of my lifetime.

Could not be more thrilled and loved every moment of the television coverage I could absorb.  I didn't get to see Idol until 11:00 last night.  And it wasn't that good.  Much ado about not so much.  I only remember 3 people.

1.  The giggler

2.  The guy with sick mom

3.  The guy that skipped off with messenger bag.  (he's a front runner for me)

4.  Guy with goofy sign holding kids. 

ok, so I remember 4.  And San Francisco was so odd.  They did tryouts at Cow Palace, but it was clearly Nob Hill where the hotel was for Randy and Pauler, etc.  I did wonder how they would schlep to the hood for tryouts.  Cow Palace is a dungeon tucked away in South SF, and it's very dicey and seedy and let's just say, I wouldn't visit if not necessary.

xoxo,

ColeyB

And Now Something Totally Unrelated to Anything

I have had the weirdest thing happen to me.  (Jeffro, I know what you and Tink are thinking...'so what else is new?"...so just shut up and read on...)

Here's the deal...remember how I have told you guys I had to get out of my rut and find something new in my life?  And I found knitting...and then I started a group of strangers who meet at Starbucks...and it amounted to me and ONE new stranger...and we became pretty good friends...and she comes over to my house at Christmas and everything...and all is good.  

And then, I can't believe it...another person came to the group one night..making us the Knitting 3 Musketeers.  And now, we have spent alot of time together...and here's the strange part...I never, ever have met anyone who is my twin, but this chick is just like me, and she likes everything I like.  Except the small detail that she is Black...we are exactly alike.  We even ordered the same food at lunch today, and didn't know it until it was delivered...and it was a really odd order...Patty Melt with an RC Cola???  Who orders that?

And then, she said something in the car ride home... and I knew I had heard it before.  And then, we realized, we had met before, in a store...and she had said the same phrase to me in the store...and we replayed the day, which happened to be at closing on the day after Thanksgiving, and we were both in the store buying the sale item that was only on sale the day after Thanksgiving in Michael's and we realized we had had a laugh together about 2 months ago, and here we are friends now.

Ok, I know this is just stupid and nuts to you, but like all things in my life, I felt the need to share.  I am filled with this weird sense that I am going to be friends with this woman for a really, really long time.  She is just hysterical, and no one is as funny as me...but she is...and she has all these weird similarities in life...like we both visited our Aunts in KANSAS every summer, and she's been to Dodge City, KS just like me...and we are the same age, and probably saw each other before!  She works at a video game company. She moved to Vallejo in Feb 2002, exactly the same month we did, and lives 2 miles from me.  She likes southern food...and actually said to me today, well, if it's friend I'll eat it.   It's so weird.  My usual phrase is quoting Reba McEntire..if it ain't fried, it ain't food.

Ok, done talking about this...but anyway, thanks for letting me share.  I have a twin..and I know what you are thinking, and wish you could tell me. ..I have to squelch my enthusiasm before she thinks I am a stalker.  I know, I know.  

xoxo,

Coley B with a new Sister Girl Friend!

AI: Weds Nite: And we have a winner!

Ok, the Indian dude that studied barbeque with the sultry voice...insane.  OMG, I can't wait to watch him go to Hollyweird.  He looks like he belongs in "Harold and Kumar 3:  The Idol Tryouts".  

Cannot stop laughing.  OMG.

More thoughts on opening night...

Seester pointed out I already got one of my wishes...Ryan gaffs at 'high fiving' the blind guy.

And, Simon, mimicking a cat with his claws popping out, when Bikini girl showed up. Did you see him in the chair...the sound effects would have been " BOING, BOING BOING BOING BING" as the five claws pop out.

see it all on Primetime in NoTime on Yahoo: www.Primetime.tv.yahoo.com

xoxo.

Cougars Rule

And according to the Nielsen ratings, the winning contestant will be chosen by the Cougar vote. Interestingly, the largest number of viewers is between age 25-54. I'll take that Cougar Category for 500 Alex. I think someone over at E! needs to get the definition of Cougar.

Cou-gar (Kooo- grrrrr): Defined as a Woman who's biological calendar age has turned 40+, but mindset is that of a 21 year old. Trendy, hip, into pop culture, and has the money to do something with this spectacular view on life.

High Priestess of Cougardom is Demi Moore
Cougar Lifetime Achievement Award: Goldie Hawn
President of Future Cougars of Tomorrow: Reese Witherspoon
Community Organizer of Wannabe and Nevergonnabe Cougars: Sharon Stone

Characteristics of Cougars: Sing it loud and proud and don't care if their likes/dislikes are inconsistent with the 'normal' likes and dislikes of what is deemed 'normal' for a 40+ woman. Cougars don't shout '40 is the new 30' because 30 is too boring. Cougars do make fun of all age groups. And themselves. Cougars laugh at everything, because they haven't forgotten how. The Cougar cannot be bothered with society definitions of normal.

And so, in summary, I will, pledge to thee, that I will, once again, pick the winner of American Idol, way before America does. I will remind you that my only 'miss' was the year of Daughtrey, and indisputably, I was correct in that selection since no one can even remember who won that year.

I'd also like to bury this thought in this post. I do not like Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You" song. I've cried myself to sleep over this, since hearing it. Sadness overwhelms even the Cougar in me.

:(

Season 8 - Inaugural Night is Over...what'd you think?

My initial reaction was...well, it was ok.  It was a lot of same old, same old.  Not so many changes as I was hoping, but I know those are to come.  I did see them giving us some back story, early on with regards to some of the better contestants, and you know they go further than Hollyweird week, I would guess.  Time will tell.

Now let's talk about Bikini Girl.  WTF?  Why?  I'm not sure who I am more irritated with...the ho bag that objectified herself and set the woman's rights movement back 20 years, or the googly -eyed dummy cat men that lowered themselves to acting like she had talent.  Honestly, there should be a dress code, so that girls cannot make fools of themselves like that.  Save the ho-bag from herself.  What an attitude that little tart had.   To be fair, I did not think that obese Black woman wearing the yellow spandex and chicken feathers was appropriate either.  Both of those people should be forced to watch those videos when they are grandmas, in front of their grandkids, and hope their kids learn from their ho-ish behavior.

HOWEVER...

That whole thing was pretty funny, because if you listened carefully, Kara told her "see you in Hollywood week.  Can't wait.  Why don't you come naked this time? "  OMG, she is so funny...and talk about some pipes...that Kara can sing.  Sadly, I do think that bikini ditz can sing too.  I'm going to end this rant with one thought for you, bikini chick...  Remember the movie "There's Something About Mary"?  Remember Cameron Diaz's neighbor, the obsessive tanner? Take note...you're going to look like her one day, if you lay around that Arizona desert like a lizard on a hot rock.   This concludes my public service announcement for the Melanoma Society.  

One last note, Ryan Seacrest was so not giving that girl a kiss.  It was awkward.  Didn't do a lot for the "I'm not gay" message either.  He was trying to be a gentleman, but he couldn't have dissed her...like Brody Jenner would...with a velvet glove.

Anyhoo...I do think that Kara is going to be great for the show.  I like the banter, and I like Randy, as always.  I think, despite what we may have thought, she and Pauler are going to be good team members.  Atleast Kara will keep her awake.  HA.

There were some good peeps in the batch tonite.  The opening sequence of videos from seasons past was really fun.  Wasn't it nice to see Elliott Yamin's mom in the parade car with her son, shaking her head in amazement.  Bless her heart, she's sleeping with the angels now.  I heard Elliott's song on the radio just yesterday. 

I like the way the judges talked alot about past winners tonite, and put Daughtrey in there.  I loved the little girls crushed that Archuleta lost.  That was priceless.  I forgot that we always get to see last year's winner on the the show alot.  

Here's my wishes for this season:

• We get to see Kelly Clarkson perform, or atleast mentor.  I'd love to see her and Kara in the studio, showing how the work together and showing the finalist how a song is written and worked over in the studio.
• I'd love to see Ryan Seacrest have a major flub.  Like his fly unzipped or a piece of spinach in his teeth.  You know he got dissed by Brangelina at the GGlobes.  O yea, it wasn't pretty.
• I'd like to see David C/A sing their Heroes duet from the finale last year.  I still have that video on my Ipod. 
• I'd like to see a contestant vomit.  Wouldn't that be funny?  I almost got my wish tonite, didn't I?
• I want to see 2 contestants hook up.  Like 2 in the top 36.  And they get busted hooking up all the time and eventually kicked off the show.  Drama.  Ha!

So, more later.  

ColeyB

Good News for David Cook's Love Life

The headline says it all.

Needless to say, I was not a fan of this hookup.  She does not seem right for him.  I didn't really like her when she was on AI, but props to her for using the exposure to get a gig on TV Guide channel, and hanging on the red carpet at the right time for David to ask her out.

Hope he stays single a while and just focuses on his career.  Then marries Kelly Clarkson.

hee hee

American Idol News from Yahoo!

Thanks to Tink for the link...I couldn't have said it better myself, and so I won't.  Here's the jist of the blog:

Tina Fey's Acceptance Speech...she got a response!!!

Recap from Perez Hilton:


Apparently, Tina Fey has a few haters on the LA Times' entertainment awards message board and she proceeded to call them out by their "handles" in her best TV comic actress award acceptance speech at the Golden Globes.

The 30 Rock star said:

"If you ever start to feel too good about yourself, they have this thing called the Internet. You can find a lot of people there who don't like you. I'd like to address some of them now. BabsonLacrosse, you can suck it. DianeFan, you can suck it. Cougar Letter, you can really suck it ’cause you've been after me all year."

The Times caught up with award-winner Fey and asked her if she gets hurt by what the posters say. She responded, "I don't know what I did to them. DianeFan thinks I have a smug smile. I don't know her. I don't what I did to her. Sometimes (I take it personally), but not too much. I don't read it too much."

Well, after Fey's world wide telecasted diss, DianeFan jumped right back on to the message board and posted, “I’m famous. She mentioned BabsonLacrosse too. Sorry Tina Fey but I still don’t think you deserved to win.”

We sense DianeFan is a failed comic/actress.

What a pity.

Congrats, Tina!

You rock and deserve all your success!!

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I agree with Perez.  She is a true comedic talent.  Suck It DianeFan...and who is this "Diane" fan she is a 'fan' of???  I can't think of a lead "Diane" actress right now?  The only one that comes to mind is Diane Chambers on Cheers!  ha ha.  Diane Weist?  Maybe she can't let go of Princess Diane?  

xoxo,

Cole

New American Idol Schedule...and the new rules

This is it people!  The BIG SHOW is set to role, once again...ringing in the new year in all it's glory.  I'm super-psyched about the entire thing because I think the changes they have made are awesome.  A quick recap below and then you can read all the details below that in an direct capture of the American Idol website promotion.

Coley is excited about:

• The New 4th Judge, Kara.  Now if you didn't know that by now, you are not a true American Idol officienado, and as such, are not worthy of reading this blog...ok, you can read, but don't tell anyone how lame you are
• Extra shows on the schedule.  One might think "overkill" but really, you are going to see more people's stories, not more story of the same people.  In other words, some of the people we get sick of quickly...so with more backstories to cover, more freaks to reveal.
• More people go to Hollywood week, and more people make it to American's vote.  So, Randy, Simon and Pauler and now Kara, let's not forget, get us to 36, and there is a wild card week, where 12 previous cast-offs compete for the final 3 spots, which will be selected NOT by AMERICA, but by the Fab 4.  
• Seacrest will continue to deny his sexual status, and I predict flirting with Kara.  (she has a boyfriend though)
• Kelly Clarkson, I predict, will come on a hawk her new album.  I'd sell my soul to the machine if it meant more record sales.  Hell's yea I would.  I don't care.
• And now for some personal news:  I will not be blogging in real time this year.  I find I just don't get to really watch the people because I am watching my fingers.  And my husband has threatened to kill our TIVO if I make him pause this season.  I guess I should be happy that I have such an awesome husband that totally loves Idol as much as me, so I have to comply to his request on this.  However, I will be blogging as much as ever.  
• New rating system:  When the time comes, we will be awarding COOKIES to stellar performers.  If you suck, you get a cowpie.  People performing in-between stellar and suckdom...I will make that up on the fly, per usual ColeyB inspiration...inspired by the performance.
• I vow to have more video clips to link to, since I have learned this technique.  I also know how to make videos myself and post to YouTube, so let's hope I come up with some good stuff off the freaks on the Information Superslab.  
• I will try not to let my uber-excitement about Kelly Clarkson's new cd, cloud my AI enthusiasm.  Ok, that's a lie.  I'm like a kid on crack right now...could not be more excited about the Idol Tsunami hitting us right now.  Kara was on with Matt Lauer this am.  It's Idol fever already.

Ok, so here's the official word from AI webbies.  

American Idol is set to return with a two-night, four-hour premiere event featuring extraordinary talent and outrageous new auditions Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 at 8/7c on FOX. The eighth season kicks off with three weeks of audition episodes, featuring tryouts held in
East Rutherford, NJ, Jacksonville, FL, Kansas City, MO, Louisville, KY, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

After the two-night premiere, auditions will continue for two weeks on Tuesday, January 20 (8/7c) and Wednesday, January 21 (8/7c); and Tuesday January 27 (8/7c) and Wednesday, January 28 (8/7c). The final audition episode will air Thursday, January 29 (8/7c) on FOX. The lucky auditioners who get the judges' approval then move on to the "Hollywood Round" where contestants vie for a semifinalist position during the grueling next phase of the auditions. Extended for one week, the "Hollywood Round" episodes air Tuesday, February 3 (8/7c), Wednesday, February 4 (8/7c) and Tuesday, February 10 (8/7c). On Wednesday, February 11 (8/7c), dreams come true for three dozen hopefuls, as Simon, Randy, Paula and Kara announce the Top 36 semifinalists. It will then be up to America to decide who moves forward in the competition. For three consecutive Tuesdays including: February 17 (8/7c), February 24 (8/7c) and March 3 (8/7c), 12 different semifinalists will perform each night in the hopes of moving on to the Top 12. Each week during the LIVE results shows airing Wednesdays: February 18 (8/7c), February 25 (8/7c) and March 4 (8/7c), the three finalists with the highest number of America's votes -- one male, one female and the next top vote getter -- will secure coveted spots in the Top 12. 

On Thursday, March 5 (8/7c), American Idol presents a special "Wild Card" episode featuring the judges' favorite remaining contestants. After each of the contestants performs, the judges will select the three final contestants who will round out the Top 12. 

The competition heats up as those Top 12 finalists take the stage for the first time together Tuesday, March 10 (8/7c). Immediately following, America has another chance to share its voice and vote for their favorite finalists.

SO THAT"S IT PEEPS.  Hope you stay with us the entire season!  It promises to be a good one.

xoxo,

ColeyB

News from American Idol Exec Producer in December

Executive Producer of American Idol Ken Warwick spoke to the media yesterday regarding the exciting new changes for season eight, and he made sure to separate fact from fiction. The goal, as always, is to keep the core aspects of everyone's favorite show in tact while providing elements that give it a fresh feel each season. One way this is done, according to Ken, is smart coverage of the hopefuls during the audition process. After seven seasons, many of them have become what he calls "camera savvy," even developing an idea for what they think they should say. Ken said that they tried to shy away from covering these folks this year, as he thinks it looks fairly obvious, and the judges don't like to see that either. There will also be more coverage of the social interactions during Hollywood Week, much like there was a few seasons ago. Appealing to the viewer's sense of curiosity, we will, once again, be able to find out when some auditioners did things like playing in the pool instead of spending the time rehearsing with their groups. The Wild Card is another thing that will be returning this year, and Ken explained the thought process behind its reinstatement. As he puts it, by the time the show is down to its Top 12, the fans have been seeing these same faces for weeks and weeks, which can make it a bit boring. The Wild Card "keeps it fresher for longer," according to Ken, and gives us a chance to get to know all 36 hopefuls. Ken addressed some of the concerns about the prior experience that some of these hopefuls have when auditioning for AI. While he understands the love of the notion of finding a previously undiscovered star, he says that it's just not going to happen all the time. In fact, he says that he looks at it a different way, and some of these folks have seen record deals come and go without success. They come to AI feeling a bit bruised and battered, but the show ends up restoring their faith in the music business. As long as they have no management now, that's all Ken says should matter. Ken also talked extensively about the decision to add Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge this season and, to him, it simply made sense. Not only did the Idol concept begin with four judges, but Kara adds even more legitimacy to the panel with her background. As Ken explained, in past seasons, Kara would move in once the new Idol was crowned and she would take a pivotal role in his or her music career--writing, producing, making an album. As he said, "So she's probably the best qualified person to know what we're looking for, which we thought was a good idea. She's young, she's opinionated, she's incredibly talented, and she's a really good singer." In the past, when the judges would rate the singing, the critique would come by way of a verbal review. With Kara, she is able to tell the auditioner, "This is how you should have sung that," and she actually sings it! According to Ken, this happens in a couple of the audition shows. Another interesting element she provides is one of empathy. Apparently, there are instances in which she gangs up with Paula Abdul against Simon Cowell in allowing the kids another chance to overcome their nerves. Ken explains how sometimes the stress of the situation can take over: "It's just one of those things. You've been sitting there all day, and you're frightened to death, and you know you're a bit tired or you've driven 500 miles to get there and you're not going to be great." Unlike Simon, Kara and Paula would pick up on this, and give them a little more "leeway" to try and improve. Simon does not react well to this, as one can imagine, which makes for great TV, according to Ken! As many have probably heard, Ken confirmed that Idol Gives Back will not return this year. In addition to this being a tough economical time for the nation, Ken admits to the fact that it's also a grueling preparation process, calling it a "heavy workload on everybody." He says that it's also challenging to keep the quality of the "main show" up when preparing for such an extensive event, not to mention the finale comes only weeks later. However, all this doesn't mean that IGB won't ultimately return. As Ken said, they'll take a look again next year and decide at that point whether to do it. We just released the new schedule for this season as well--visit our News Blog for the highly anticipated information!

KELLY CLARKSON NEWS!!!!

According to Perez Hilton, her excellence Kelly Clarkson, is dropping a new album on March 17, 2009.  Title:  All I Ever Wanted.   And she's looking Fierce.  Slim.  And Blonde...and ready to kick that little twit Taylor Swift off the charts.  I don't know about you guys, but I am tired of the teeny boppers reigning the charts, along with a few cougars (Mariah) and Beyonce'....and then all the hip hoppers.  I want more Kelly in my life again.  I love PINK's song, but dang, I'm tired of it.  

So, Jennifer G. sent me a link to an Amazon listing of a single that is supposedly dropping on January 20...Kelly's gift to Obama I guess.  Single title "My Life Would Suck Without You".  I love that title.  Sadly, the free snippet of it is not available any longer.  Dang. 

Rest your pretty little heads that I am going to do some mining of the internet, and find us some song snippets.

NJ Fan, Tink and Jeffro...can I get some help here?

(on a side note...shout out to Lu...I was gossiping about you at lunch table yesterday. Heard about your NY eve with AC. xoxo, miss you. Sandwich soon?)

Next Post: Scoop on new Idol Season. I can hardly stand it. It's coming up! Whoo Hoo!!!

If you want to participate in my office Idol pool, please send me an email. We haven't decided if we are going to have $$$ involved yet, depends on the number of people signing on.

xoxo,

Cole

Back at work for 1 hour...

Have past atleast 20 co-workers.  Only 3 people have said welcome back.

That is how depressing this place is...Most people have been back for 3 days now and have already lost their vacation luster.  No, I don't work in a coal mine, but the effect is the same.  Covered in black dust...which manifests itself as email.

Ok, enough goofing off.  I've eaten oatmeal, fixed tea, gone to bathroom, opened late Christmas presents, checked my snail mail box, threw away late Christmas cards, and answered one phone call where I nicely told a co-worker..."I've been back for 30 seconds, after 3 weeks off, so please do not ask me anything that requires my knowledge."  LOL  

OMG, I hear my boss laughing now.  That means she will storm my cube in 3 minutes and pile a bunch of crap on me, that she already loaded my email box with...God love her.  

It's a recession...and I love my job.  I need that tattoo'd on my forehead or wrist, for quick reference.

Cole

Happy New Year! 6 Days Late

People, when I put myself into shutdown mode, that means everything.  I am sorry to have neglected the blog over Christmas break, but I just needed to spend time with family and unplug.  My mom has been visiting, I taught her to knit, I've been up until 1:00 am every night for 2 weeks, and I feel awesome.

So, imagine my surprise when I logged on to find American Idol starts in 6 freakin' days.  OMG.

It worked.  I ignored it and didn't focus or obsess, and forgot all about it, and NOW IT"S almost HERE!!!!

OMG

OMG

OMG

So, exciting.  

I will definitely get my shitnits together and get back on track.  

xoxo

Coley