Second Group of 12 - My thoughts

OMG, was it suckish there at the beginning. Wow, stage fright took a few dreams away last night. I myself would pee just standing in the wings. So I feel for them.

My man Adam...um, he better dial it down or I may be jumping idols to another dark horse. I still liked the best girl and guy from last night better. Adam had a little too much Gay Elvis in his moves last night, and he has on too much foundation, which may be Idol's makeup person's fault.

I was not likin' it, but the judges felt different. Okay. whatevs.

I couldn't get past Megan's dance moves, or dance jerks would me more appropriate. It's like she suddenly woke up and said, "oh, move." and then slipped back into a singing coma. Why did they have her dressed like a baby doll? I though the maryjane pink flats, baby doll dress...very put together, and lots of effort on her face, with false eyelashes, etc. And they didn't try to hide the tattoo sleeve, very interesting. Such a multi-faceted young lady...edgy, single mom, beautiful. I hope she sticks around. I want to see her when she has a good song and isn't so nervous. I'd like to see her grow.

Boring Red head 16 year old: sings great. But is she the whole package. Reminds me of Lily Allen (looks wise). Dunno.

The rest are forgettable, as Simon would say. Utter rubbish. He's in prime form. I love him.

xoxo,

ColeyB

I'm on Vacay!

And guess where I am?

A Knitting Convention called STITCHES in Santa Clara, California, about 75 mi south of my hometown of Vallejo! OMG, I'm so excited. I'm staying with my friend Mae Mae and her fiance'. They have a dachsund named Oscar. So cute.

So, not much blogging from me over the next few days, because I will be all about the Yarn, and you don't want to hear about it, I'm sure.

xoxo,

ColeyB

The Oscars...1/2 way through the show

I feel compelled to tell my views on this, before the professional reviewers pick it to death.  As an average watcher of EVERY Oscar broadcast of my lifetime, I am giving this one BIG THUMBS UP.  I love that they are bringing on stage 5 previous winners in a category.  This show has had so freaking many stars, it's unbelievable.

Movies are supposed to transport us to another time, show us something beyond our imagination, or bring our imaginations to life...whatever they do, at the end of the day, they should entertain you...so much so that you think about it again the next day, and perhaps provide witty commentary at the proverbial water cooler.  

Tonite's show has done so many things, but mostly brought tears to my eyes...like 3 times.  And I'm not just talking about when Heath Ledger won.  I was touched by the pain in so many people's eyes.  Sean Penn tears up, Brad Pitt has furrowed brow with pain, and Angelina had tears in her eyes, as well.  Kate Winslet did cry.  Robert Downey Jr. was sad.  It was just so moving to see real people show real pain.   And I had already cried with the Screenplay writer of MILK accepted his award.  What a sweet man.  What a powerful message.

And the funny shit with Pineapple Express dudes.  James Franco and Seth Rogan.  OMG.  I have loved the montages of Romance, Comedy, etc. through the night.  It's been so awesome. 

Hugh Jackman is so freaking talented.  Beyonce' and Hugh's number was unbelievable.  So terrific. 

Well, I'm back to the show, but I just wanted my opinion out there before I get told I am jumping on the bandwagon. 

I hope Slumdog wins, as it really was all the buzz about my office way before Oscar or award season.  I am sympathetic to a Hollywood comeback story, but Rourke is batshit crazy.  

Did you know that Marisa Tomei's win of an oscar for her role in My Cousin Vinny, has long been talked about as a "huh?" and it did nothing for her career (sort of like Mira Sorvino, if you ask me.)  And tonite she was up for another one.  Maybe she will lose the cousin vinny stink, even with a nomination.

John Mayer was sitting next to Jennifer Aniston in the audience.  So?  Why do we care?  Don't know.  She's so pretty, but no one is more beautiful than that little Penelope Cruz.  She's a tart, sort of like a taundry Holly Golightly.  

Gotta go back to show.

More later.

New Blog Background...You Like?

I found a new website that gave free backgrounds.

I tried not to go too girly on your asses.  I was thinking about Jeffro, Paul H. and Chris H.  some of my dude readers, and opted against the pink polka dots and brown argyles.  

Anyhoo...what a crap weekend.  Rain rain...we need it though.

I am too lazy to go to the damn grocery store.  we have no food in the house.  I am making slow cooker raviolis right now.  yes, dump a jar of sauce on top of bag of frozen raviolis, toss in some water and frozen meatballs, and damn if that aint some lazy cooking.  It's gonna rock my hubs world though.  ha.

Confession time.  I was out of coffee this morning.   I drove to Jack In The Box  (don't knock the gourmet Jack-of-Joe, until you've had it) wearing the following clothes.

pajama bottoms

ugg boots

pajama top

sweatshirt

rain jacket

baseball cap

OMG, beauty queen.  My husband said...no way, you are not wearing that to Jack in the Crack.

I said "Watch Me."  And he shouted, don't forget the hash browns, as I pulled away.  hee hee

-coleyb

Adam Lambert, My early favorite

Don't get me wrong, I love Danny Gokey.  But I feel like he's too close to David Cook.  I believe Adam Lambert could be the Chris Daughtry they have been looking for as the rocker winner.

Could be wrong, but this guy has star quality all over him.  Danny sings great, but could be a Taylor Hicks in a heartbeat.

I bet this guy rips some awesome stuff on the stage...well, I guess I should say, I HOPE he does.

xoxo,

ColeyB

Alexis Grace

She SO could kick Taylor Swift's ass...and Miley's too.  

That's all I'm saying...

Last Night's Top 12

Sorry for the late post, but I had laptop functionality issues...in that I forgot it at my desk at work. ha.

Well, first of all, if you don't have TIVO or a DVR, I'm sincerely sorry that you had to listen to the post-performance pow wows with Ryan and whatever family member got drug along to the show. I hope you utilized this time wisely by heading to the refrigerator or bathroom, or argued with a spouse, as I did. He controls the remote, and does not click fast enough for me. I can't be bothered with drivvle.

So onto the show. You know my affection for lists...I'm an old school David Letterman Top 10 List admirer from way back. So, here's my take on last night. I call it...

The Top Ten Things that Caught My Eye

10. Ryan wore a sweater over a button down. Umm, if you Google Brian Dinkleman, I believe this was his wardrobe of choice in Season 1, and we know where that got him.
9. Pauler had pillow hair. While we know she was trying to look hip and channel the red head in the B-52's, it came across as either Simon whacked her in the back of head for being stoopid, or she ran to the set after taking a nap, bypassing hair and makeup. I predict a combo of both.
8. Kara the new judge. Magnificent. I love her, I love her, I love her. She did over use the term "rips" but I will forgive...this time.
7. Danny Gokey. I don't care if he's a widower. And a church school music teacher. He's so interesting. I worry he may get compared to Cook pretty quickly. (He's sort of too good, maybe he's Jesus in disquise. I often think about that...keeps me on straight and narrow.)
6. Nice girl, turned hooker. Why? Why didn't they tell Anoop to get more 'dirty' or sexy? WTF?
5. Black spandex pants. Someone hates her in wardrobe. That was the equivalent of getting your food spit in, behind the scenes. Someone told her that BeetleJuice getup was good, and she bought it and paired it with Elvis. What?
4. Simon is extra spice already. Why? I think he is trying to manipulate the vote.
3. Song choices suck. Do contestants actually watch past seasons? Apparently not.
2. People are pretty good this season, overall. I haven't seen but one really bad one.
1. Tatiana. Who sent her to "how not to be obnoxious" school? That girl is a dark horse if I ever saw one. She CAN sing. No doubt.

Bye now. Love you all. More tonite.

xoxo

A Valentine Video for YOU!

If you do nothing else today, please watch this video...

I laughed so hard I nearly pee'd. So empty your bladder and click below!

Kittens, inspired by kittens @ Yahoo! Video

HAPPY LOVEY DOVEY DAY TO ALL MY SWEET, SWEET, DEVILISH READERS!

XOXO,

ColeyB

Joanna Pacitti...you're OUT

Felicia Barton, you're in!

Thanks to NJ Fan and Seester, for the scoopage.

Seems that chick has already had tracks on the Legally Blonde soundtrack and one other. So, no go.

As Simon so eloquently put it last night to Frankie, "You wouldn't have won anyway" But we all know that winning isn't everything, right Chris Daughtry?

OMG, guess what else? Taylor Hicks has risen like a Phoenix from Idol roadkill ashes. he's staring in GREASE here in San Francisco. OMG, I couldn't be less moved.

And on CBS today Show, you can win a date with Taylor Hicks on their Valentine's Day show next week. That WEAK! What? The PC guy in the PC vs. Mac commercials was already booked?

bye now

Cole

Nathanial Marshall and Tatiana:

The new David Bowie? A Wild John McEnroe? NO, I say a cross between Olivia Newton John in the "Let's Get Physical" video and Kevin Bacon in FlashDance. OMG, he's whack.

OMG, his mom is in prison. I feel like deep fried poo-poo now.

I still don't think he deserves to be in this. Let's see the results....dum.dum.dum.dum. OMG, he's in.
Dude is out. Fruit loop is in.

OMG, I think I have the strategy of this season figured out. They are keeping so many bad people in this season, to confuse the VOTE FOR THE WORST people. They have so much to choose from. Tatiana, Nick/Norman, Nathanial Marshall. Pick one, they all suck.

Kris Allen is hot.

The people at the end are really good, that's why we aren't seeing much about them I think. Mmm Hmm.

Are you believing they are playing out this show with Daughtry music. They have a huge love for the Daughtry. I'm telling you...last year they played out "Home" and now it's "What about Now?". I love Chris Daughtry. He's my favorite Idol...


Hey, everyone, I've been meaning to tell you that there is an awesome song on a Kid Rock cd that cracks my ass up. It's called "I'm a Low Life" and one of the lines is..."I've got kids I've never seen, and their momma's 17". Hilarious. "I take strippers to breakfast, you can add that to my checklist, I'm a low life. I laugh at racist jokes , blah blah blah." It's really funny.

Well, the oil rig guy and other dude are in the last slots, fighting it out. Yeah, they are both in! Awesome. The married guys are in.

Hey, I saw the top of Ryan's tighty whiteys when they dude lifted him up. ha ha.

OK, peeps this season is going to be freaking awesome.

Tuesday Night's Show...down to 3 rooms of idol wannabes

People, it was a pretty good show for me. Here's a couple of thoughts as I saw it from the cheaps seats...

1. I hope I get to be the first to let you in on this scoop. That girl, Kristen McNamara, is a former contestant on "Nashville Star". That girl has sung at everything from the SF Giants National Anthem to the ribbon cutting of Mr. Lou's House of Fine Wigs. She is dying dying dying to be a star. Lord she found Idol finally, and she should have started there before Nashville Star because she's alot better than that little Filipino girl was last year. (how quickly we forget their names) Better than Kristy Lee Cook, too.

2. Kara needs a stylist. What was that lace blouse all about and that whacked bun job of a hair do? She looked like Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke. Kara, this ain't no saloon in Dodge City. (everyone under age of 30, I know you are confused. Google it)

3. Why does Pauler think her jewelry is the bomb. That necklace of hers looked like a mix of cd roms, fishing lures and satellite dish parts ready to send signals back to 'her people' on Planet Paula: Land of the Loonies. OMG, I wish I could draw, I'd turn that into a comic book.

4. Tatiana is this season's Sanjaya. I'm telling you. There is no way they have given her this much tv time, drama induced weirdness by switching rooms, only to off her tomorrow night. I hope I'm wrong and we have seen the last of that muu-muu wearing freakshow with the giggle mating call...but I fear I am right.

5. What the fuck with Chris Brown beating up Rihanna. I just can't get it out of my head. You'd swear she was my cousin, as upset as I am. O Lord, I forgot, this is an Idol update. But seriously, I have heard so many rumors. The lady selling me my Grande Toffee Nut Latte, no whip, this morning told me this...and I quote "Well, if she gave me an STD, I'd smack her down too." OMG. OMG. She did not just say sharing an STD justifies domestic violence. Sadly, she did. And SHE'S A WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!! I know, I know, back to Idol.

6. They put that freak NOrman through. Why? Sanjaya #2. I'm telling you they are giving that website Vote for the Worst plenty to talk about.

7. Jason Castro's brother got cut. Just goes to show you, it's not who you know. In his case, it probably hurt him. They did not need another 'dull as dishwater' singer this season.

8. So, my early favorite in this shindig is that guy Danny Geoki (sp?) pronounced go-kee. YOu know the one who's wife died. He's so awesome. HOWEVER, I am really liking Andy Lambert (black nail polish, big ring, black hair, sort of a grown up Joe Jonas). He's hot. (Andy, not Joe Jonas...ok, JJ is cute to, if I've feeling pervy, which I'm not because actually, even though JJ dumped Taylor Swift, I think it's because he's gay. Don't tell anyone, but he'll pull a Doogie Howser/Lance Bass one day when his bros are married w/children and everyone starts to look at JJ and go 'what's up?' Time to lose that chastity ring, dude.

9. Someone needed to tell Paula she was not at a rodeo. What's with those 'roping cattle' moves, standing on a chair? Actually, I've seen that move at the Chippendales Club when some ho-bag is winding up to toss her panties on stage. I'll have to tell you that story from College days one day. Ok, how about now? I went to this male strip joint, got drunker than Cooter Brown, was screaming like a tramp, when who did I see take the stage??? My eyes almost popped out of their sockets. If it were not for the screaming and gasp of my dear friend next to me, I might not have believed it. But sure enough, it was HER BOYFRIEND!!! Shakin' his groove thing for all the co-eds to see. OMG. And, he had something to shake, let me tell you what. It was classic, because my friend was alway pimping him around as such a hottie and so sweet. And I guess he felt the need to spread the love. That one made the Top 10 List of most memorable moments in college. And it was only my Freshman year. Actually, I can't even remember anything more, except the time I got pulled over by the Campus Cops while riding a moped in my flannel nightgown during a snow storm. I'll save that one for later. Really. Back to Idol.
10. I really like Ju'not Jensen...the black dude that had the little child. He's great.

Alright, can't wait until tomorrow night.

Here's my prelim list of who's making it:
Andy Lambert
Matt Giraud
Danny Geoki
Jamar Rogers
Anoop Desai
Mary something Bogdanovich ??
Lil Round
Kristen McNamara
Tatiana yukko bitch
Alexis Grace
Jasmine Murray
Junot Jensoen
Stephen Fowler
Casey Carlson
Jorge Nunez
Joanna Pettici


That's the 16 I could think of. And I leave you with this burning question? Why did they put through that Fruit Loop Nathaniel with the red sunglasses and weird lip piercing that looks like a tick? Remember he's the cryer that said on stage he 'had to sing, it was on his skin, and just had to get released.' Oh brother. He needs to be in the next Silence of the Lambs movie. I'd pay to see Hanibal handle his skin problems! muh-waha ha ha ha...

xoxo,

ColeyB

Drama O-Rama on Idol

So, for those of you that don't watch soap operas, Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, etc., last night's Idol show was probably quite shocking. For those of us that DO watch the soaps, that show was just another day at the office. Quite weak by 'drama' standards. Just because Seacrest kept saying "More drama in Hollywood Weak (not a misspell) than ever before" does not mean it delivered.

Listen, I'm eight seasons into this and I guess I am getting a little bitter around the edges. Are we really supposed to think that orange sunglass wearing freaky cryer guy was our NEXT AMERICAN IDOL??? I mean Constantine Maroulis would have been better.

Best news of the night, Bikini girl is gone. I bet if she stopped prancing around with her ass stuck out in hooker stilettos, her scoliosis would miraculously go away. That girl was a princess that happened to kind of sing well, but her outlook on how to achieve things is life got in her way of stardom. Dumbass.

I was sad the blond girl Rose got cut. I thought she was cute and had talent as a singer. Different voice.

Danny continues to be my favorite. He's awesome. He will have a record, no doubt. Not with Gwen Stefani, don't get confused.

I hate Group Night. It's so cheesy. I would pay a dollar to see one of those acts at the mall. LAME. Why do they do that? Is it Idol's version of torture and boot camp rolled into one? Let's see how they handle and sing with NO SLEEP! Huh? I'm pretty sure musicians sleep and rest their vocal cords appropriately as needed.

Kara is starting to look more like Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl every week. I think she had a headband on from the BW collection this week.

Ryan has not grown any over the summer. I thought he'd hit puberty soon and shoot up a few inches.

Randy needs a few new words added to his vocab. Yo Yo Yo (counted as one word, since always said in three's), dawg, dude, sorry man, What?, This Season is Crazy, It's a No, Welcome to Hollywood, I like you man, mad vocals, this dude can sing... that is the Randy Jackson dictionary, which would fit on one side of a recipe card.

So, we should peel down to the 36 soon!!!

xoxo,

ColeyB

My Sister's Superbowl Ad Fame Grows!!!

OMG, She was a featured clip on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JOHN STEWART. JOHN FUCKING STEWART! OMG. Now if you knew my sister, like I do, which is very well, and to prove it she will buy me a fat diamond ring when she is famous....I digress...if you knew my sister, she worships John Stewart and would rather be on his show than Oprah or Letterman. As she said last night when I was the first person she called because she loves me so much as a dear older sister that taught her to read when I was only in first grade thus giving her a jump on life allowing her to excel at things such as reading cue cards when making ads that eventually air in SuperBowl...deep breath....

As she said last night, she can die happy now. And I said quickly, NOT UNTIL YOU'VE BEEN ON ELLEN!!!!
So, last night it's the John Stewart show. And TONITE, she will be on NPR Marketplace. OMG. They just interviewed her.

And she was on the local Dallas tv news.

OMG, she is on all kinds of websites. My favorite headline: "Ding Dong...Lesbian Avon Lady Calling". Rolling on floor with laughter. I thought I would have a heart attack.

Ok, so here's the clip on John Stewart. My sister is 1:53 seconds into it. She's the first girl that is excited she 'can't be fired or layed off...it's her business". (...she can crash that bus on her own! *they edited that sentence out. )

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My sister's commercial aired during Superbowl

OMG,

I think I forgot to tell everyone that my sister was in a SuperBowl ad yesterday!

My sister, Daryn,  is the red head at the very beginning.

Whoo Hoo!

Cole

What we can expect in hard economic times...

There is a new kind of panhandler out there people...and I experienced the shakedown first hand last night.

Me and the hubster were getting off the airport shuttle last night, picking up our car in the remote parking lot.  And a man came up to me and said, "Do you have a parking coupon?"  And I said, "yes, but I was just looking at it and I don't think I printed the one for indoor parking.  But I bet they give me the 3 dollars off anyway."  He said, "Did you print an extra?"  Hubby said, "No, we didn't."  

So we proceed to get in the line.  I hear the guy shaking down a bunch of other people for the coupon.  And one guy got pissed because he had no idea there were coupons to be had.  And one lady told him she just uses her AAA card.  It was nuts.  So I get to the window and the guy rejected my coupon.  I turned to find the obsessed $3.oo coupon craver..and can you believe, he was standing so close to me I stepped on his foot.  That dude snatched it out of my hands so quick I think I got a paper burn.   And then he thanked me profusely as I left.

I guess $3.00 means more today than it used to.  I guess I'm no different than him.  But seriously, have you ever been shaken down for a coupon?

FYI, I used my AAA card and got 3.00 off anyway!  Whoo Hoo!  Promptly spent it on an In-and-Out Burger on the way home!  YUM!

xoxo,

ColeyB

Next post:  Tips on feeding your family for $3.00 a month  LOL