Let the American Idol Games Begin

I've managed to pick up the flu that's going around. Nice way to spend the final 2 weeks here in Rochester!!! And my latest thought is to start my own computer fixing company here in Rochester. That way when one of these doctors from Mayo calls me and says his computer is sick and needs help, I can give him/her the response of "just wait it out a couple of days... call me back if it gets worse". Then slap a $100+ bill down to be paid - of course a return trip in "a couple of days" will also cost $100+..... lovely.

Sorry for the break in blogs lately. Hopefully my millions (AND MILLIONS) of fans understand the amount of #@$* on my "todo" list for the next 2 weeks. We'll get through it though.

American Idol top 12! This is probably one of the better top 12 I can remember. There's really nobody out there that we're all itching to go home so the real talent can compete (think of "Chicken Little" or Sanjaya). A well matched group to this point but yes - someone has to go home every week. Which also means we're 11 long weeks from deciding this thing. My list for last night's performance only:

1. Chikezie - that was cool (little awkward at first) and he looked natural up there
2. David Cook - another one who finally looked comfortable with being a finalist
3. Carly Smithson - her lack of range (a true alto range) will be her downfall
4. Brooke White - probably the strongest of the girls overall in talent.... the "Hollywood" makeover makes her more appeasing too than before.
   
5. Michael Johns - Didn't think it was too bad
6. Jason Castro - Still think he looks like John Travolta - needs to get confident one of these days
   
7. David Hernandez - Probably would perform better with a stripper's pole on stage
8. Kristy Lee Cook - Despite what the judges think, I believe there to be enough country fans out there that will vote for her
9. Amanda Overmyer - her voice already annoys me. Part of her performance reminded me of Rosanne singing the national anthem for some reason....
10. Syesha - not good, also has the bad position of going first.... could be trouble
11. Ramiele - that was boring
12. David Archuleta - easily the worst performance of the night, but he won't go home.

So if I had my vote, Amanda would go home. If I predict of which contestant goes home based on the game that is American Idol..... I think Syesha could go home, as could David Hernandez.

As for the election results from Mississippi last night - no surprise there! Obama wins another state, a few extra delegates.... make sure you also realize that even though Hilary "won" Texas last week, they both took home the same amount of delegates.... Obama currently leads the results of the Texas Caucus. It's a messed up system!

Haiku of the Day
I hate being sick
I'd rather play a game of
"Kick me in the nuts"

Entertainment of the Day - If you enjoyed the Bourne Movies, you'll enjoy this new one coming out in the series!!

Weblink of the Day - What everyone wants for their next birthday! Ahhhhh - the memories of the 80s (and 90s!!!). Yes, that is Carlton Banks from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.... wonder where he is now?