Although we really missed a larger tv with better sound. Kady & I watched American Idol in her hospital room. Sorry, they are out of order, but I am writing this today and I didn't take notes. I thought as a whole, everyone did a really good job.
Mike started off the show really well. It will take him some time to walk around the whole stage, but he is just really good!
Didi did a nice job and her voice is unique enough that no matter when she ends the show, she will obviously be making cds.
Katie was really beautiful. I think youth is working against her. She has a nice voice, but I want the winner to be a more significant different vocalist. She should do well among the contemporaries on Disney channel, but I don't see her recording main stream.
Tim sang a quirky little version that the judges weren't so excited about, but Kady thought he was really good. So, tweens everywhere were probably voting on him.
Aaron has come a long way since the beginning. I think he has a really good voice and I hope he does well in the competition. Singing Angie, was a stroke of genius. I don't think he will be forgotten.
Crystal, singing and playing the guitar did a decent job. I always felt her confidence was a little arrogance, but I didn't see it this show. You could tell she was a little distracted, but I think that actually added itself to the performance. Ryan commented that she was friends with Lilly. So, that being the case, perhaps as she advances, if she doesn't win, she should bring Lilly with her and they should do duet stuff.
Paige is not one of my favorites. She had laryngitis which is admirable for her to sound as good as she did, but I don't think her voice is unique to stand out in a crowd. All the other girls you can tell who is singing without looking. Paige isn't that different than say Jasmine from Disney Channel.
Siobhan is absolutely amazing. Her whole makeover was just awesome. Singing like she does, it is going to be her to beat in the girls, I believe
Andrew, one of my favorites, just didn't shine. I kept waiting for "something more" and I was disappointed. He has such a sweet family story, I would like to see him do well, but he really needs to step it up.
Casey, got such a hit from the judges. I think he is awesome and as Ellen says, eye candy for most women.
Lacey, is a favorite. Her look, her clothes, her story is such a seller to me. Her voice is unique and although she took a hit for song choice, I hope she stays in.
Lee did a great job. He too got some negative feedback, but I think he can overcome the bad comments and use it to make next week better. We like him.
I think Paige should leave, but if anyone other than Katie or Paige leaves, I will be disappointed.
Later,
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Guys & Girls this week
This week because of having a sick child, we recorded and then actually watched later that night. I decided to combine the two nights and make some comments.
Katie sang Breakaway, a Kelly Clarkson song and got pretty bad comments. I like her, and I didn't think she really did that poorly. She is young but she did a decent job.
Siobhan sang House of Rising Sun. She wasn't near as awesome as last week but I think she gets better every week.
Lacey finally connected with the judges. I think she did a song I actually didn't know very well. But, she did a good job. She seemed a lot more relaxed this week.
Katelyn played the piano and it was just a little weird. I get that she was trying to be not so corny, but I don't think it really worked this week.
Didi is finally back sounding good. Seems like she has a similar personality to Brook White, but man they were hard on her last week. I'm glad she did better this week and got the judges to give her good comments.
Paige, well, I think she will go home this week. Her rendition of Smile was so boring and slow, I think I was ready to fast forward. She was so emotional singing the song. I get that it meant a lot because of Michael Jackson, but if you perform, you compartmentalize and deal with the emotion when you are finished singing.
Crystal was awesome. She just gets who she is and what she should be singing. So, judges of course will give her kudos. She is what the competition is about. Undiscovered talent.
Lilly, who is one of my favorites did a good job, but I hate watching her twitch her mouth when she sings. It's more over the top than I like. I would rather she just sang instead of trying to be so dramatic.
What girls are going home? Paige and Katelyn are my predictions.
Now the guys......
Lee, one of my favorite singers sang Fireflys, one of my favorite songs. I think it was really good and the arrangement was different enough to make it work. Randy seemed a little grumpy tonight. Kady likes the song Fireflys, but she said Lee's version was like homemade pizza. She would rather have Pizza Hut than homemade, meaning that she would rather have the original song by Owl City.
Alex singing Trouble was awful. I think he will be in trouble. Truthfully, I do not like his voice.
Tim singing Hallelujah was really good. He seemed more comfortable this week, and I hope he continues on.
Andrew singing Genie in a bottle, was just too weird. He was one of my favorite in the beginning and I loved his "Straight Up" but get real, sing a "boy" song already! The song was just too cutesy for him. It's a shame cause I think he really has some talent, but he keeps picking bad songs.
Casey James needs to be singing country music. He just looks like a Country singer to me. Of course, if you look back, singing a grocery list would work for me from him.
Aaron singing Already There was really good. It reminded me a little of Billy Gillman. I also agree with Simon, quit saying sing this, not that, not this, not that. Yikes, that has to be confusing. He is only 16, and he did a really ok job. I want him to stay in top 12 because he adds a youthful dimension to the whole group.
Todrick singing Somebody to Love, a Queen song, seemed a little bizarre to me. Had he kept it all in one mode, like Gospel, I think that it would have been better. He shuffled between a couple styles and I just didn't like it very well. He got good comments, but sorry, I didn't agree.
Mike, one of my favorites, sang in such a completely different league than all the guys. I played, then replayed and watched again with Kady, and I will have to say it was better the second time. I am not familiar with the song, so hearing it the second time it was easier to see (and hear) what the judges were talking about. He was good, very good. It's also fun to watch him because you never know what he is going to do. You could tell his wife is with him now, he just had a renewed energy in his performance, being able to sing "for his wife."
My predictions for the guys leaving are Alex and Andrew. Please note I really like Andrew, but his song choice has just been bad.
We will see. Later,
Katie sang Breakaway, a Kelly Clarkson song and got pretty bad comments. I like her, and I didn't think she really did that poorly. She is young but she did a decent job.
Siobhan sang House of Rising Sun. She wasn't near as awesome as last week but I think she gets better every week.
Lacey finally connected with the judges. I think she did a song I actually didn't know very well. But, she did a good job. She seemed a lot more relaxed this week.
Katelyn played the piano and it was just a little weird. I get that she was trying to be not so corny, but I don't think it really worked this week.
Didi is finally back sounding good. Seems like she has a similar personality to Brook White, but man they were hard on her last week. I'm glad she did better this week and got the judges to give her good comments.
Paige, well, I think she will go home this week. Her rendition of Smile was so boring and slow, I think I was ready to fast forward. She was so emotional singing the song. I get that it meant a lot because of Michael Jackson, but if you perform, you compartmentalize and deal with the emotion when you are finished singing.
Crystal was awesome. She just gets who she is and what she should be singing. So, judges of course will give her kudos. She is what the competition is about. Undiscovered talent.
Lilly, who is one of my favorites did a good job, but I hate watching her twitch her mouth when she sings. It's more over the top than I like. I would rather she just sang instead of trying to be so dramatic.
What girls are going home? Paige and Katelyn are my predictions.
Now the guys......
Lee, one of my favorite singers sang Fireflys, one of my favorite songs. I think it was really good and the arrangement was different enough to make it work. Randy seemed a little grumpy tonight. Kady likes the song Fireflys, but she said Lee's version was like homemade pizza. She would rather have Pizza Hut than homemade, meaning that she would rather have the original song by Owl City.
Alex singing Trouble was awful. I think he will be in trouble. Truthfully, I do not like his voice.
Tim singing Hallelujah was really good. He seemed more comfortable this week, and I hope he continues on.
Andrew singing Genie in a bottle, was just too weird. He was one of my favorite in the beginning and I loved his "Straight Up" but get real, sing a "boy" song already! The song was just too cutesy for him. It's a shame cause I think he really has some talent, but he keeps picking bad songs.
Casey James needs to be singing country music. He just looks like a Country singer to me. Of course, if you look back, singing a grocery list would work for me from him.
Aaron singing Already There was really good. It reminded me a little of Billy Gillman. I also agree with Simon, quit saying sing this, not that, not this, not that. Yikes, that has to be confusing. He is only 16, and he did a really ok job. I want him to stay in top 12 because he adds a youthful dimension to the whole group.
Todrick singing Somebody to Love, a Queen song, seemed a little bizarre to me. Had he kept it all in one mode, like Gospel, I think that it would have been better. He shuffled between a couple styles and I just didn't like it very well. He got good comments, but sorry, I didn't agree.
Mike, one of my favorites, sang in such a completely different league than all the guys. I played, then replayed and watched again with Kady, and I will have to say it was better the second time. I am not familiar with the song, so hearing it the second time it was easier to see (and hear) what the judges were talking about. He was good, very good. It's also fun to watch him because you never know what he is going to do. You could tell his wife is with him now, he just had a renewed energy in his performance, being able to sing "for his wife."
My predictions for the guys leaving are Alex and Andrew. Please note I really like Andrew, but his song choice has just been bad.
We will see. Later,
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Yeah. 4 more leave.
I don't mean to be callous, but this week the four who left, needed to. It was time. I enjoy music, all different genres but, when it is done poorly or over electrified, I really could do without. So, after the performances of all the remaining 20, I was a little disappointed.
The difference between hearing the performances live and what we see and hear by television must be a big difference. We actually hear more mistakes than those hearing it in the live audience.
Jermaine stayed in way longer than I thought he should have. If I had been a judge, he wouldn't have made it past Hollywood week. Remember his little temper tantrum? I'm a Christian too and no GOD doesn't make mistakes, but we my dear, guilty humans make a lot of mistakes. Glad he is gone, that's what I say.
John, although a sweetie pie and he did go out with dignity, actually sang better during his swan song than he did on Tuesday night. If he had sung like he did tonight on Tuesday, he would have gotten a different review. I wish him well, and I could envision him being back in a group. We probably haven't heard the last from him. Nice guy!!
Michelle, who is absolutely gorgeous, just didn't bring anything different to the show. She had a great face and wore awesome clothes, but this is a singing competition. She did better tonight than she did last night.
Haeley, the screecher, is gone, finally. I am a little surprised, only because I presume she probably had a good fan base being in high school. (Don't you think her entire school voted?) Her last singing was only more evidence that it was time for her to go. She sang it badly. It was a good song, but she killed it... and not in a good way.
After this, kick-off's will be a little harder, because for the most part, I am fond of all the remaining contestants. What will change for me is when they pick a bad song, or sing a good song badly. I really am not that hard to please. The good news is a lot of the remaining kids are now on their way to a music career. Some of them will be bigger stars than others. Not just the top 10 get record deals. I could see Lacey Brown singing gospel with the Women of Faith conferences. As the weeks go on, let's hope the group kicks it up and we begin to see a top few pull ahead.
Later,
The difference between hearing the performances live and what we see and hear by television must be a big difference. We actually hear more mistakes than those hearing it in the live audience.
Jermaine stayed in way longer than I thought he should have. If I had been a judge, he wouldn't have made it past Hollywood week. Remember his little temper tantrum? I'm a Christian too and no GOD doesn't make mistakes, but we my dear, guilty humans make a lot of mistakes. Glad he is gone, that's what I say.
John, although a sweetie pie and he did go out with dignity, actually sang better during his swan song than he did on Tuesday night. If he had sung like he did tonight on Tuesday, he would have gotten a different review. I wish him well, and I could envision him being back in a group. We probably haven't heard the last from him. Nice guy!!
Michelle, who is absolutely gorgeous, just didn't bring anything different to the show. She had a great face and wore awesome clothes, but this is a singing competition. She did better tonight than she did last night.
Haeley, the screecher, is gone, finally. I am a little surprised, only because I presume she probably had a good fan base being in high school. (Don't you think her entire school voted?) Her last singing was only more evidence that it was time for her to go. She sang it badly. It was a good song, but she killed it... and not in a good way.
After this, kick-off's will be a little harder, because for the most part, I am fond of all the remaining contestants. What will change for me is when they pick a bad song, or sing a good song badly. I really am not that hard to please. The good news is a lot of the remaining kids are now on their way to a music career. Some of them will be bigger stars than others. Not just the top 10 get record deals. I could see Lacey Brown singing gospel with the Women of Faith conferences. As the weeks go on, let's hope the group kicks it up and we begin to see a top few pull ahead.
Later,
The Girls
Crystal did a good job. Considering she had some kind of illness that put her in the hospital, she had to be a little shaky, but she didn't seem to show it. She is different and I'm a fan, but I was not as impressed by her as the judges were. She will be getting a sympathy vote, I think.
Haeley is NOT my favorite. I find her voice a little screechy, and I have to admit... it was a mess! She did mix it a little bit, but she does not do it in the right places. Ugh! I really hope people will see that she isn't that good. She sang a Miley Cyrus song, which my daughter thought a better song would be Party in the USA.
Lacey is my favorite. She started off real well, and she is adorable. I love the smile, it seems much more genuine than Haley. Probably I like her too because she is 1)Christian and 2)Texan. She is still smiling listening to the comments. That has to be really hard.
Katie sang a younger song. She has such a great voice, but I really agree with the judges, her higher range is better than the lower register. The song was a good choice, just maybe the wrong key, which I think Kara mentioned.
Didi, another one of my favorites, sang Lean on Me. I wasn't familiar with her arrangement. Perhaps she tried to mess with the arrangement too much? Her voice reminds a little of Brooke White from a few years ago. Her song choice was not a really good one.
RYAN SEACREST was adorable comforting Didi wasn't he? He has to feel a little bit awkward when the singer gets shredded and then he has to announce their number to call to vote for them. He does such a great job of trying to be up and sometimes calling the judges on their negativity. I think the show would be really awful without him. I could also see him and Didi together... after the show. Don't they make a cute couple?
I saw them interact before and felt like there was a little bit of chemistry between them.
Michelle sang a Creed song. I like Creed. (Hard to believe isn't it?) I thought her outfit was a little bit weird, but it fit the rock song she chose. She is such a pretty girl. I'm not sure she is different enough to make me want to buy one of her cds. Her last note was a little bit flat. As in lower than the note should be. But, Kara was right, she was believable this week. I'm glad Simon agreed with the song choice, because she was trying to be current and take the Judges advice from last week. (Wearing Vera Wang was a cool thing, though you can buy Vera Wang at Kohl's so it isn't so exclusive, just beautiful design.)
Lilly is one of my favorites. I love the 12 string guitar. She is kinda strange to watch cause she makes a lot of funny squinchy faces. I don't know that I would choose the song she sang, but I like that you never know what she is going to pick. Her outfit was 10 times better than last week. She made Randy finally smile. Ellen was right, she was best of the night.
Katelyn sang The Planet by Coldplay. I would pay for that itunes download. She did a great job and she looked really pretty. It seems a little weird to see a white piano, instead of a black one. I disagree with Simon about her being corny. She was not near as corny with her face as Lilly is, and they both are good.
Paige sang a Kelly Clarkson song, Walk Away, but I think it is supposed to be sad, instead of singing and sounding so happy. She actually sounds a little like Kelly. Maybe too much to sing a song like that. I want her shirt. It was cute. I'm not convinced she has the best voice, but she does have a good voice. Ellen is right, if the singer is having fun, that is the most important part. I really don't get that Simon and Randy thought it was the wrong song, I only part way agree with them.
Siobhan singing an Aretha song was a little surprise, but it fit her. I agree with Randy, she is fearless. You have to love someone that takes such a risk. She was able to hit a note that was incredible. I hope she stays in the competition. She is quirky, and I love that!!!
My guess, who should go home would be Haeley and I can't choose another because I like the rest of them.
Well, we will see won't we?
Later,
Haeley is NOT my favorite. I find her voice a little screechy, and I have to admit... it was a mess! She did mix it a little bit, but she does not do it in the right places. Ugh! I really hope people will see that she isn't that good. She sang a Miley Cyrus song, which my daughter thought a better song would be Party in the USA.
Lacey is my favorite. She started off real well, and she is adorable. I love the smile, it seems much more genuine than Haley. Probably I like her too because she is 1)Christian and 2)Texan. She is still smiling listening to the comments. That has to be really hard.
Katie sang a younger song. She has such a great voice, but I really agree with the judges, her higher range is better than the lower register. The song was a good choice, just maybe the wrong key, which I think Kara mentioned.
Didi, another one of my favorites, sang Lean on Me. I wasn't familiar with her arrangement. Perhaps she tried to mess with the arrangement too much? Her voice reminds a little of Brooke White from a few years ago. Her song choice was not a really good one.
RYAN SEACREST was adorable comforting Didi wasn't he? He has to feel a little bit awkward when the singer gets shredded and then he has to announce their number to call to vote for them. He does such a great job of trying to be up and sometimes calling the judges on their negativity. I think the show would be really awful without him. I could also see him and Didi together... after the show. Don't they make a cute couple?
I saw them interact before and felt like there was a little bit of chemistry between them.
Michelle sang a Creed song. I like Creed. (Hard to believe isn't it?) I thought her outfit was a little bit weird, but it fit the rock song she chose. She is such a pretty girl. I'm not sure she is different enough to make me want to buy one of her cds. Her last note was a little bit flat. As in lower than the note should be. But, Kara was right, she was believable this week. I'm glad Simon agreed with the song choice, because she was trying to be current and take the Judges advice from last week. (Wearing Vera Wang was a cool thing, though you can buy Vera Wang at Kohl's so it isn't so exclusive, just beautiful design.)
Lilly is one of my favorites. I love the 12 string guitar. She is kinda strange to watch cause she makes a lot of funny squinchy faces. I don't know that I would choose the song she sang, but I like that you never know what she is going to pick. Her outfit was 10 times better than last week. She made Randy finally smile. Ellen was right, she was best of the night.
Katelyn sang The Planet by Coldplay. I would pay for that itunes download. She did a great job and she looked really pretty. It seems a little weird to see a white piano, instead of a black one. I disagree with Simon about her being corny. She was not near as corny with her face as Lilly is, and they both are good.
Paige sang a Kelly Clarkson song, Walk Away, but I think it is supposed to be sad, instead of singing and sounding so happy. She actually sounds a little like Kelly. Maybe too much to sing a song like that. I want her shirt. It was cute. I'm not convinced she has the best voice, but she does have a good voice. Ellen is right, if the singer is having fun, that is the most important part. I really don't get that Simon and Randy thought it was the wrong song, I only part way agree with them.
Siobhan singing an Aretha song was a little surprise, but it fit her. I agree with Randy, she is fearless. You have to love someone that takes such a risk. She was able to hit a note that was incredible. I hope she stays in the competition. She is quirky, and I love that!!!
My guess, who should go home would be Haeley and I can't choose another because I like the rest of them.
Well, we will see won't we?
Later,
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Boys first!
I so agree that this week was better than last week for the boys. The judges say they think the girls are doing better. While that may be true, I really enjoyed this week for the guys.
Mike is so smooth! A big boy, he really looked awesome and he obviously is very comfortable in his own skin. He was fun to watch. He was leaning a little into the theatrical with his rendition of This is a Man's World, but it was enjoyable.
John on the other hand was so uncomfortable to watch. He just can't compare to John Mayer when he is singing so shouldn't try to take on a John Mayer song. He wasn't dismal, he just wasn't great.
Casey sang as if he is already a star. I'm kinda impressed that he doesn't watch TV. Isn't that how he is making his living now? LOL He could sing a grocery list and I would probably like him, but I agree with Kara... 2 steps back from last week cause he was amazing last week. Bring your acoustic guitar back out Casey!
Alex sang Everybody knows and although he started rather badly on the guitar, he worked it out. He does have a unique voice. I wish he wasn't quite so nervous, I don't think we get his best with the nerves.
Todrick looked really good in his silver jacket but sorry, I thought his son was a stinker. He totally ruined a really awesome opportunity to entertain and kick it up with his moves.
Jermaine was just OK. I know he is a church singer, but honestly, he is giving church a bad name if he doesn't start working out the kinks.
Andrew singing James Morrison should have been awesome. Instead, he looked a little stiff and the song was just not good. I am a fan of his, but every since Straight Up, the judges are right, he hasn't clicked with the music.
Aaron, the cutie patootie 16 year old. I do hope he stays, because he does have such a potential to get better. I hope the younger teens and tweens keep him in the competition. He needs some more help with the song choice.
Tim Urban, I thought he did an ok job. I was a little surprised that he got such horrible comments from everybody but Simon. Simon was right, he was so much better this week than last.
Lee, who is one of my favorites did a decent job. I have to believe him being last was not a helper with the nerves. Hope he stays in, he has a really unique and good voice. The song was a little pitchy, but I go back and think it was nerves, cause he usually is on key.
If I had to guess, John Park and Alex Lambert will probably leave. I am not a fan of Jermaine, but I think he has a big fan base, so he probably won't go for awhile.
Later,
Mike is so smooth! A big boy, he really looked awesome and he obviously is very comfortable in his own skin. He was fun to watch. He was leaning a little into the theatrical with his rendition of This is a Man's World, but it was enjoyable.
John on the other hand was so uncomfortable to watch. He just can't compare to John Mayer when he is singing so shouldn't try to take on a John Mayer song. He wasn't dismal, he just wasn't great.
Casey sang as if he is already a star. I'm kinda impressed that he doesn't watch TV. Isn't that how he is making his living now? LOL He could sing a grocery list and I would probably like him, but I agree with Kara... 2 steps back from last week cause he was amazing last week. Bring your acoustic guitar back out Casey!
Alex sang Everybody knows and although he started rather badly on the guitar, he worked it out. He does have a unique voice. I wish he wasn't quite so nervous, I don't think we get his best with the nerves.
Todrick looked really good in his silver jacket but sorry, I thought his son was a stinker. He totally ruined a really awesome opportunity to entertain and kick it up with his moves.
Jermaine was just OK. I know he is a church singer, but honestly, he is giving church a bad name if he doesn't start working out the kinks.
Andrew singing James Morrison should have been awesome. Instead, he looked a little stiff and the song was just not good. I am a fan of his, but every since Straight Up, the judges are right, he hasn't clicked with the music.
Aaron, the cutie patootie 16 year old. I do hope he stays, because he does have such a potential to get better. I hope the younger teens and tweens keep him in the competition. He needs some more help with the song choice.
Tim Urban, I thought he did an ok job. I was a little surprised that he got such horrible comments from everybody but Simon. Simon was right, he was so much better this week than last.
Lee, who is one of my favorites did a decent job. I have to believe him being last was not a helper with the nerves. Hope he stays in, he has a really unique and good voice. The song was a little pitchy, but I go back and think it was nerves, cause he usually is on key.
If I had to guess, John Park and Alex Lambert will probably leave. I am not a fan of Jermaine, but I think he has a big fan base, so he probably won't go for awhile.
Later,
Friday, February 26, 2010
4 leave
I think America missed it a little.
Janell, Tyler, Ashley and Joe are going home.
Tyler was quirky enough that he would have added some interesting upbeatedness to the whole show as well as Joe's positivity. I think there were other guy singers who got by and through because they have a fan base, not because they should continue on because they are good singers.
Janell was a good singer, but unfortunately all of the girls this year are really pretty good. Ashley, even in her goodbye song was really awful. If she plays it back, she will realize she was off by a mile. So that one was called correctly.
I really liked the performances by both Chris and Allison. Allison was one of my favorites, she left before I thought she should. She also looked amazing. Loved her hair!
Until next time!
Janell, Tyler, Ashley and Joe are going home.
Tyler was quirky enough that he would have added some interesting upbeatedness to the whole show as well as Joe's positivity. I think there were other guy singers who got by and through because they have a fan base, not because they should continue on because they are good singers.
Janell was a good singer, but unfortunately all of the girls this year are really pretty good. Ashley, even in her goodbye song was really awful. If she plays it back, she will realize she was off by a mile. So that one was called correctly.
I really liked the performances by both Chris and Allison. Allison was one of my favorites, she left before I thought she should. She also looked amazing. Loved her hair!
Until next time!
Top 12 boys on American Idol
A little late, because I had a headache... but I took notes. As of this moment, I haven't watched the results, so my prediction would still be unbiased.
Todrick, did a funked up version of Since you've been gone. Although the verses were cool... he should have stayed true to the chorus. Not a big fan of what he did. He does have some talent though.
Aaron, the cutie patootie with an adorable face and persona let the nerves get to him. I can't wait to see what he does in the coming weeks. Hope he gets the votes so we see him more.
Jermaine, the church singer, is given church a bad name. I'm a little disappointed at the attitude. Rather haughty, and he was a screaming mess in his song.
Tim Urban and Apologize should really say he is sorry for that performance. Not good!
Joe, another cutie, but his performance was unforgettable.
Tyler, the 70's darling should leave the 70's behind. His rendition of Pretty woman needs to stay back in the past. I do hope he goes shopping at the mall. Hey, I would take him shopping! He looks familiar. But, I was in high school in the 70's so he looks like a classmate of mine. LOL
Lee and his guitar were really good. I was surprised that Randy and Kara didn't like it. Simon in his successfulness did like it so, I was glad to ride his comments. Lee was good.
John, I really don't think he is that good of a singer. He is cute, so maybe that will get him some votes. Who knows?
Michael singing Maroon 5 was a little weird. I like him, and Maroon 5 is one of my favorite groups, but I guess the performance needed a little more "group" instead of singing as a solo. Ryan was right though, his guitar looks like a ukulele in Michael's big hands.
Alex, a Texas was all over the place with the notes. I don't see how he can keep up. His vocals are just not that good. Maybe it was the song, but I don't know.
Casey James - Heaven, yes it was. Enough said!
Andrew, one of my favorites from earlier, totally blew it with song choice. He just picked a really awful song. Get a grip or get out.
My predictions for leaving are actually tied between three. Jermaine, Alex and maybe John. Who knows?
See you later today.
Todrick, did a funked up version of Since you've been gone. Although the verses were cool... he should have stayed true to the chorus. Not a big fan of what he did. He does have some talent though.
Aaron, the cutie patootie with an adorable face and persona let the nerves get to him. I can't wait to see what he does in the coming weeks. Hope he gets the votes so we see him more.
Jermaine, the church singer, is given church a bad name. I'm a little disappointed at the attitude. Rather haughty, and he was a screaming mess in his song.
Tim Urban and Apologize should really say he is sorry for that performance. Not good!
Joe, another cutie, but his performance was unforgettable.
Tyler, the 70's darling should leave the 70's behind. His rendition of Pretty woman needs to stay back in the past. I do hope he goes shopping at the mall. Hey, I would take him shopping! He looks familiar. But, I was in high school in the 70's so he looks like a classmate of mine. LOL
Lee and his guitar were really good. I was surprised that Randy and Kara didn't like it. Simon in his successfulness did like it so, I was glad to ride his comments. Lee was good.
John, I really don't think he is that good of a singer. He is cute, so maybe that will get him some votes. Who knows?
Michael singing Maroon 5 was a little weird. I like him, and Maroon 5 is one of my favorite groups, but I guess the performance needed a little more "group" instead of singing as a solo. Ryan was right though, his guitar looks like a ukulele in Michael's big hands.
Alex, a Texas was all over the place with the notes. I don't see how he can keep up. His vocals are just not that good. Maybe it was the song, but I don't know.
Casey James - Heaven, yes it was. Enough said!
Andrew, one of my favorites from earlier, totally blew it with song choice. He just picked a really awful song. Get a grip or get out.
My predictions for leaving are actually tied between three. Jermaine, Alex and maybe John. Who knows?
See you later today.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Top 12 girls on American Idol
The first week of American Idol after Hollywood week is always a little shaky. Seems like every year the song choice is a little skewed. They have a list to choose from with so many songs and yet they always seem to pick either something so obscure no one can identify with, or something so popular they can't do it justice.
Was it just me, or did Ellen look a little nervous? I thought she did a great job. Simon is still brutally honest and for the most part I agreed with him. Let's look at the girls one by one.
Paige got kudos and negativity. Saying she was the best singer was a little over the top as far as I was concerned. Her song was totally unforgettable.
Ashley singing Leona Lewis' Happy was a big mess. She was even off key a lot of the time.
Janell, one of my favorites picked a horrible song, she was off a little vocally and she was so nervous the mic was shaking.
Lilly, another one of my favorites, had a great look. As far as the song, hated the song!
Katelyn was just an unforgettable performance. I just figured she would do so much better.
Haeley, I have to admit is just not one of my favorites. Her song choice was awful and her voice was annoying. I really wanted to fast forward through her song. I hope that based on her performance that she is one of the ones to leave.
Lacey Brown has an amazing voice and I really like her but take about a weird song choice. She does have the most incredible face though, doesn't she?
Michelle performed Falling and I actually thought it was kinda boring. She too is very pretty though isn't she?
Didi picked a song that fit her voice and she was one I really disagreed with Simon. She should stay until next week so we can see that she has more in her repertoire.
Siobhan sang Wicked game the song best know for being played when Ross and Rachel finally got together on Friends. She did a really good job and I really hope she continues. She is a little quirky and I think will make American Idol a little more interesting.
Crystal, though a really good singer, I didn't like her song choice either. She is so talented, I almost felt like she tried to do too much the first week. I really feel like she needs more weeks and she will be one of those who will get better every week. I hope people are smart enough to vote for her.
Katie, another one of my favorites. She sang a Michael Buble arrangement of Feelin' Good. What was she thinking? I really feel like someone gave her some bad song choice advice. I so agree with all of the judges that she needs to embrace being 17. She should sing lots of bubbly young songs. I hope she gets a chance to continue, because if she improves the way Jordin Sparks did.... wow!
One of the hardest parts about singing on American Idol has to be receiving comments right after your performance. To stand there and not break out bawling would just be the hardest thing ever!
My choice for bottom two would be Haeley and perhaps Janelle. We will see.
BTW, I watch AI on dvr. It takes a two hour show down to less than an hour and a half. Commercial free!
Later.
Was it just me, or did Ellen look a little nervous? I thought she did a great job. Simon is still brutally honest and for the most part I agreed with him. Let's look at the girls one by one.
Paige got kudos and negativity. Saying she was the best singer was a little over the top as far as I was concerned. Her song was totally unforgettable.
Ashley singing Leona Lewis' Happy was a big mess. She was even off key a lot of the time.
Janell, one of my favorites picked a horrible song, she was off a little vocally and she was so nervous the mic was shaking.
Lilly, another one of my favorites, had a great look. As far as the song, hated the song!
Katelyn was just an unforgettable performance. I just figured she would do so much better.
Haeley, I have to admit is just not one of my favorites. Her song choice was awful and her voice was annoying. I really wanted to fast forward through her song. I hope that based on her performance that she is one of the ones to leave.
Lacey Brown has an amazing voice and I really like her but take about a weird song choice. She does have the most incredible face though, doesn't she?
Michelle performed Falling and I actually thought it was kinda boring. She too is very pretty though isn't she?
Didi picked a song that fit her voice and she was one I really disagreed with Simon. She should stay until next week so we can see that she has more in her repertoire.
Siobhan sang Wicked game the song best know for being played when Ross and Rachel finally got together on Friends. She did a really good job and I really hope she continues. She is a little quirky and I think will make American Idol a little more interesting.
Crystal, though a really good singer, I didn't like her song choice either. She is so talented, I almost felt like she tried to do too much the first week. I really feel like she needs more weeks and she will be one of those who will get better every week. I hope people are smart enough to vote for her.
Katie, another one of my favorites. She sang a Michael Buble arrangement of Feelin' Good. What was she thinking? I really feel like someone gave her some bad song choice advice. I so agree with all of the judges that she needs to embrace being 17. She should sing lots of bubbly young songs. I hope she gets a chance to continue, because if she improves the way Jordin Sparks did.... wow!
One of the hardest parts about singing on American Idol has to be receiving comments right after your performance. To stand there and not break out bawling would just be the hardest thing ever!
My choice for bottom two would be Haeley and perhaps Janelle. We will see.
BTW, I watch AI on dvr. It takes a two hour show down to less than an hour and a half. Commercial free!
Later.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Don't be confused
It's still me blogging. :) But, I wanted Kady to do a blog for home school. But, because of her age, it's under mine. Look for the Princess of Random. www.blogspot.kathryn-princessofrandom.com
To be honest, she comes by randomness from me. I think it might be a family trait. My sister and I can switch channels in conversation and then return back to a previous conversation... and keep track. Kady and I can actually do that too! It makes for some non-boring moments, but confusing for my husband.
I plan on making comments about American Idol. So far, I really like Ellen. But, I have to admit, I've always been a fan of hers. I am looking forward to this year, as it has been said there is more talent. Let me know what you think.
Later
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Happy Birthday Dad!
If my father were still living, he would be 91 today. It's hard for me to believe that he has been gone for 10 years. There are some moments I feel he isn't even gone. My explanation for that is that since he is in heaven, when I pray or when I'm reading the bible, my proximity to God increases my feelings of closeness to my dad.
My dad wasn't perfect. But, one of the things I know he did, his whole life, was work on being a better dad, husband, person, and most of all Christian.
He would get up every morning at 4am to have time to read and study his bible before going to work. If he worked nights, he would just manipulate his schedule again so he would have time to study. I think Dad only went to college one year, but when it came to the bible, he knew more than anyone I ever met.
He was also big on Christian tracts. I think I have probably read about 100 little booklets that he would get in the mail and then he would pass on.
My dad wrote letters to prisoners in jail. I remember asking him once what did this person do? His response was he didn't know but God would forgive them if they asked God to. He and mom even helped some men at the half-way house to get to church. I sometimes worried that men he wrote might get out of jail and come and do something bad to my parents, but it never happened. I believe God protected them.
One of the things I knew about my dad was that he loved my mother and all 4 of us kids as well as our spouses and our children. Family was important. One time when I was about twelve years old, it was Thanksgiving time. My dad was Air Force reserve and served once a month on weekends. He had driven to Oklahoma City (Tinker AFB) and while there got snowbound. Because the holiday was coming up, as soon as the roads cleared enough for him to get out of the City, he drove as far as possible in the car. He then caught a ride with a trucker who drove him as far as roads were cleared. That put my dad about six miles away from our house in the country. Once he was dropped off, he then crawled, walked and tramped through drifts of snow to get home. He would stop at houses along the way and ask them to call my mom so she would know how far he had made it. Because the snow and drifts were a little disorienting, he actually walked a couple miles past where he should have turned to go to our house. I remember it taking most of the day for him to get home, and he arrived before dark. Family was important and being home for Thanksgiving was worth it to him.
My dad had a lot of friends. I don't think he really ever met a stranger. He was likely to strike up a conversation with anyone wherever he went.
My dad got fired from teaching Sunday school one time. He was a really good Sunday School teacher and the kids loved him. They also learned a lot. He believed that memorizing scripture was a real important part of being a Christian. When the Sunday School material only provided one little verse per lesson, my dad spent hours finding other verses that went with the lesson. When the preacher found out he was "adding to" the Bible lesson, he asked my dad to teach "only what was provided or not teach". My dad chose not to teach. Our family then joined with other families and began a new church not far from where we lived. We first met at a Lion's Club building, then bought property and built a church building.
In my dad's later years, after he retired, he began to volunteer at the hospital. He was gone so much that my mom decided she would join him as a volunteer. They both volunteered for a long time. They also distributed "The Greatest is Love" Bibles. These were New Testament bibles set up in hospitals and hotel racks that people could donate towards if they wanted, or have for free.
I found notes in one of Dad's bibles after he passed. He studied a lot, but from his notes, he never felt pious about his relationship with God. He wrote time and time again "I want to be a better Christian and I want to be closer to God."
Dad's hope came true. Hope you have a great birthday party in heaven, Dad! I love and miss you!
My dad wasn't perfect. But, one of the things I know he did, his whole life, was work on being a better dad, husband, person, and most of all Christian.
He would get up every morning at 4am to have time to read and study his bible before going to work. If he worked nights, he would just manipulate his schedule again so he would have time to study. I think Dad only went to college one year, but when it came to the bible, he knew more than anyone I ever met.
He was also big on Christian tracts. I think I have probably read about 100 little booklets that he would get in the mail and then he would pass on.
My dad wrote letters to prisoners in jail. I remember asking him once what did this person do? His response was he didn't know but God would forgive them if they asked God to. He and mom even helped some men at the half-way house to get to church. I sometimes worried that men he wrote might get out of jail and come and do something bad to my parents, but it never happened. I believe God protected them.
One of the things I knew about my dad was that he loved my mother and all 4 of us kids as well as our spouses and our children. Family was important. One time when I was about twelve years old, it was Thanksgiving time. My dad was Air Force reserve and served once a month on weekends. He had driven to Oklahoma City (Tinker AFB) and while there got snowbound. Because the holiday was coming up, as soon as the roads cleared enough for him to get out of the City, he drove as far as possible in the car. He then caught a ride with a trucker who drove him as far as roads were cleared. That put my dad about six miles away from our house in the country. Once he was dropped off, he then crawled, walked and tramped through drifts of snow to get home. He would stop at houses along the way and ask them to call my mom so she would know how far he had made it. Because the snow and drifts were a little disorienting, he actually walked a couple miles past where he should have turned to go to our house. I remember it taking most of the day for him to get home, and he arrived before dark. Family was important and being home for Thanksgiving was worth it to him.
My dad had a lot of friends. I don't think he really ever met a stranger. He was likely to strike up a conversation with anyone wherever he went.
My dad got fired from teaching Sunday school one time. He was a really good Sunday School teacher and the kids loved him. They also learned a lot. He believed that memorizing scripture was a real important part of being a Christian. When the Sunday School material only provided one little verse per lesson, my dad spent hours finding other verses that went with the lesson. When the preacher found out he was "adding to" the Bible lesson, he asked my dad to teach "only what was provided or not teach". My dad chose not to teach. Our family then joined with other families and began a new church not far from where we lived. We first met at a Lion's Club building, then bought property and built a church building.
In my dad's later years, after he retired, he began to volunteer at the hospital. He was gone so much that my mom decided she would join him as a volunteer. They both volunteered for a long time. They also distributed "The Greatest is Love" Bibles. These were New Testament bibles set up in hospitals and hotel racks that people could donate towards if they wanted, or have for free.
I found notes in one of Dad's bibles after he passed. He studied a lot, but from his notes, he never felt pious about his relationship with God. He wrote time and time again "I want to be a better Christian and I want to be closer to God."
Dad's hope came true. Hope you have a great birthday party in heaven, Dad! I love and miss you!
Friday, January 15, 2010
American Idol does Atlanta
OK, more of the same on night number two, this time in Atlanta. I like Mary J. Blige and have a lot of respect for her comments. She took some undeserved grief from a not very good singer. I hope when he saw the playback he realized what an absolute Jack Donkey he was.
Names to remember? Vanessa, Jermaine, Malorie and of course cop Brian. Being a poor country girl is going to go a long way in the sympathy vote, but I hope she polishes her vocals a little... I found her a little breathy. Jermaine, the church singer is going to make it a long way as long as he doesn't fall flat in Hollywood. Hope he gets a really good group, he is my favorite so far. (no, it's not just the church thing) Brian, the police officer was really good, but as Randy said the voice didn't match the look, so really, I hopes he changes his look a little bit. His persona reminds me a little of Clay Aiken. There were some other singers that made it that didn't get highlighted much. Isn't this fun?
Later,
Names to remember? Vanessa, Jermaine, Malorie and of course cop Brian. Being a poor country girl is going to go a long way in the sympathy vote, but I hope she polishes her vocals a little... I found her a little breathy. Jermaine, the church singer is going to make it a long way as long as he doesn't fall flat in Hollywood. Hope he gets a really good group, he is my favorite so far. (no, it's not just the church thing) Brian, the police officer was really good, but as Randy said the voice didn't match the look, so really, I hopes he changes his look a little bit. His persona reminds me a little of Clay Aiken. There were some other singers that made it that didn't get highlighted much. Isn't this fun?
Later,
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
American Idol Year Nine
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding American Idol. First Chris wins over Adam, then Paula Abdul leaves and then Ellen DeGeneres is signed to "take her place". Now the final straw is "this is Simon's last year". Sorry, people, my prediction is this will be Idol's last year. With Simon's new show the X factor being brought to the U.S. I really doubt that Idol can compete, but we will see won't we?
My first impression from last night which was Boston auditions is more of the same. There are always some really horrible singers... how do they get through to the judges? There were some sweet stories that will probably be recapped again. Maddie, who has brother's with Down Syndrome. Cute girl, good story and she is on my list to watch. The other story that was touching was Justin, who had cancer and is now cancer free. The few names I gleaned from good singers were: Maddie, Justin, Bosa, Leah, Katie and Tyler. We will see as the season progresses... I'll keep you posted.
Later,
My first impression from last night which was Boston auditions is more of the same. There are always some really horrible singers... how do they get through to the judges? There were some sweet stories that will probably be recapped again. Maddie, who has brother's with Down Syndrome. Cute girl, good story and she is on my list to watch. The other story that was touching was Justin, who had cancer and is now cancer free. The few names I gleaned from good singers were: Maddie, Justin, Bosa, Leah, Katie and Tyler. We will see as the season progresses... I'll keep you posted.
Later,
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving!
I love Thanksgiving! My family always had turkey with all the fixings and it was a time when family gathered for the meal and usually for the day. Many holidays were spent with family and friends that were like family. I remember the turkey was always good except when my mom decided to make "turkey roll" or in my explanation "paper turkey".
In the past few years, we have a meal here or go out. I have enjoyed watching the posts on face book to see the varied selections of food and activities.
I have thought alot about Thanksgiving 20 years ago. My parents were married in 1939 on Thanksgiving Day. In 1989, we gathered in Enid Oklahoma to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a vow renewable at the church, followed by a reception. We had a great time!
I didn't know it until the first part of December, but I was pregnant that Thanksgiving. We had 2 boys and I really wanted a daughter. I found out I was pregnant the first part of December, Laci was born July 18, 1990. It doesn't seem like 20 years ago. Sometimes it seems longer, sometimes just yesterday. I have tried to remember the Thanksgiving in 1990, but I honestly don't remember anything about it. Where we went, what we did, completely draws a blank. I'm sure we celebrated, but not really sure about any details.
Laci died in January 9f 1991. I would consider this one of the worst things I have experienced.
So, flash forward 20 years later. I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving. We are having friends and family to our home and I have a feeling it's gonna be a great day!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
In the past few years, we have a meal here or go out. I have enjoyed watching the posts on face book to see the varied selections of food and activities.
I have thought alot about Thanksgiving 20 years ago. My parents were married in 1939 on Thanksgiving Day. In 1989, we gathered in Enid Oklahoma to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a vow renewable at the church, followed by a reception. We had a great time!
I didn't know it until the first part of December, but I was pregnant that Thanksgiving. We had 2 boys and I really wanted a daughter. I found out I was pregnant the first part of December, Laci was born July 18, 1990. It doesn't seem like 20 years ago. Sometimes it seems longer, sometimes just yesterday. I have tried to remember the Thanksgiving in 1990, but I honestly don't remember anything about it. Where we went, what we did, completely draws a blank. I'm sure we celebrated, but not really sure about any details.
Laci died in January 9f 1991. I would consider this one of the worst things I have experienced.
So, flash forward 20 years later. I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving. We are having friends and family to our home and I have a feeling it's gonna be a great day!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Having the Flu
The worst thing about being sick is well, being sick. I started a dry, tickle in the throat cough on Friday. The next day I was coughing consistently every 4 or 5 minutes. It was really just annoying, but I was getting tired coughing. By Sunday morning, I was ready to plan my funeral. I ached from top to toes. My fingers hurt to bend them. I was coughing about every 30 seconds with gasps of breath in between and my throat felt like it was on fire. The only time I wasn't coughing or suffering from a sore throat was when I was swallowing water or eating. I overstuffed and became waterlogged. So, Tuesday was my regular doctor's visit for diabetes, but I morphed it into "I'm sick!". Well, after the flu test, which is quite unpleasant. They stick a long q-tip up both nostrils and try to scrape brain matter onto it for a good sample. Not really, but it felt like that was what the doctor was trying to do. The test came back positive for influenza B. Guess I don't need that flu shot I was going to get. Now, I'm waiting to hear if I have H1N1 or "swine" flu. At this point, it doesn't really matter. They give you tamiflu for both strains. I checked the Internet and I have all the symptoms of H1N1, but those are the same symptoms as Influenza B.
I packed up all my nesting items and am cocooned in an upstairs bedroom. I am supposed to stay away from people for 10 days. That's apparently how long I will be contagious. So, I am doing homework, sleeping off and on and moaning a lot. Feeling achy all over like when you have the flu, (DUH) is making this break from hectic activities really lame. That's why I said the worse thing about being sick is "being sick".
I am fortunate that my husband is a very capable cook so Kady won't starve. My appetite is minimal since it's hard to swallow. Good thing I like soup. I also didn't know that daytime TV was so boring. Good thing the new fall season just started so I can watch something in the evening.
I'm just really glad that I take classes online, face book and write this. Otherwise, I would be going out of my mind! Oh well, this too shall pass. I guess next year I should take my flu shot in August. I'll put that on my calendar.
Later.
I packed up all my nesting items and am cocooned in an upstairs bedroom. I am supposed to stay away from people for 10 days. That's apparently how long I will be contagious. So, I am doing homework, sleeping off and on and moaning a lot. Feeling achy all over like when you have the flu, (DUH) is making this break from hectic activities really lame. That's why I said the worse thing about being sick is "being sick".
I am fortunate that my husband is a very capable cook so Kady won't starve. My appetite is minimal since it's hard to swallow. Good thing I like soup. I also didn't know that daytime TV was so boring. Good thing the new fall season just started so I can watch something in the evening.
I'm just really glad that I take classes online, face book and write this. Otherwise, I would be going out of my mind! Oh well, this too shall pass. I guess next year I should take my flu shot in August. I'll put that on my calendar.
Later.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
So I had a bad day
One of my favorite songs is Daniel Powder's (sp) Bad Day. Well, yesterday, I had such a bad day I was ready to just sit down and cry.
For openers, Kady has had trouble sleeping at night and yet again, she didn't sleep well the night before. Then, I happened to stumble on a blog that confirmed one of my really good friends had basically been lying to me about everything and everyone in their entire life. What a bummer! What I took for truth, was really a set of circumstances so far removed from reality that I wondered once again, "Why do I trust anybody?" Don't people know with the internet that the truth is always revealed? I mean, really people!
Then, after a rushed doctor's appointment, Kady and I went to Walmart. Me, responsible mom, left my purse in the cart in the parking lot. I didn't even realize it until about 2 hours after we left Walmart. Thank God! And, I really mean that, when I returned to Walmart Customer Service, my bag, and everything, was all intact and ok. I never carry cash, and I had a lot of cash in my bag. ALL THERE! It was really a God thing. I have heard through facebook a lot of people with similar experiences, but not such a good ending.
Don't you know I was ready to end my day?
To celebrate, I colored my hair.... really dark to match the dark black tips my nail manicurist had me do this time. Truthfully, it matches my mood.
I think I just need some sun. Not hot weather, just a little peek of light.
Fortunately, all things do come to an end, including bad days.
Here's to another new day and hope it will be better than yesterday!
For openers, Kady has had trouble sleeping at night and yet again, she didn't sleep well the night before. Then, I happened to stumble on a blog that confirmed one of my really good friends had basically been lying to me about everything and everyone in their entire life. What a bummer! What I took for truth, was really a set of circumstances so far removed from reality that I wondered once again, "Why do I trust anybody?" Don't people know with the internet that the truth is always revealed? I mean, really people!
Then, after a rushed doctor's appointment, Kady and I went to Walmart. Me, responsible mom, left my purse in the cart in the parking lot. I didn't even realize it until about 2 hours after we left Walmart. Thank God! And, I really mean that, when I returned to Walmart Customer Service, my bag, and everything, was all intact and ok. I never carry cash, and I had a lot of cash in my bag. ALL THERE! It was really a God thing. I have heard through facebook a lot of people with similar experiences, but not such a good ending.
Don't you know I was ready to end my day?
To celebrate, I colored my hair.... really dark to match the dark black tips my nail manicurist had me do this time. Truthfully, it matches my mood.
I think I just need some sun. Not hot weather, just a little peek of light.
Fortunately, all things do come to an end, including bad days.
Here's to another new day and hope it will be better than yesterday!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Values
I'm taking a humanities course through Liberty University online. One of the topics we discussed was our values. Our values our those things that we would die for. It's something I have thought and discussed before with my friends, but I really enjoyed the idea that I would hear some feedback from those in different areas of the United States.
There wasn't really any earth shattering news to report. Most people agree that your values change as you grow older and as you grow in the Lord.
When we are young, we value what is on our level. I was fortunate to be raised in a Christian home where my parents taught and lived good moral Christian values. I thank God that I wasn't abused or neglected as some children are today. We were poor, but I didn't even know that until I was in my 30's. We had plenty to eat and a roof over our head. We never went hungry and always had a roof over our head. For that, I am truly grateful.
As we get older, our values change. I would like to believe that our values get more refined. We have life experience so we know and learn what is really important. Hopefully, we have and will train our children with the same strong, good values that we were raised with. I believe we have.
Our oldest son is an officer in the Army and he has gone to Iraq two times. Our second son was in the Army and went to Kosovo. He is now a firefighter and is training to be an EMT. Our next son is a financial manager for an IT corporation. The next son is a marketing representative and mascot for San Antonio Spurs. Our youngest son will be a senior in high school and has plans to attend college because he wants to be a police officer. Our daughter is 10, and has lots of plans for the future. But right now she volunteers at church in the nursery and at her dance studio with younger classes.
I think we are going in the right direction. That's important isn't it?
There wasn't really any earth shattering news to report. Most people agree that your values change as you grow older and as you grow in the Lord.
When we are young, we value what is on our level. I was fortunate to be raised in a Christian home where my parents taught and lived good moral Christian values. I thank God that I wasn't abused or neglected as some children are today. We were poor, but I didn't even know that until I was in my 30's. We had plenty to eat and a roof over our head. We never went hungry and always had a roof over our head. For that, I am truly grateful.
As we get older, our values change. I would like to believe that our values get more refined. We have life experience so we know and learn what is really important. Hopefully, we have and will train our children with the same strong, good values that we were raised with. I believe we have.
Our oldest son is an officer in the Army and he has gone to Iraq two times. Our second son was in the Army and went to Kosovo. He is now a firefighter and is training to be an EMT. Our next son is a financial manager for an IT corporation. The next son is a marketing representative and mascot for San Antonio Spurs. Our youngest son will be a senior in high school and has plans to attend college because he wants to be a police officer. Our daughter is 10, and has lots of plans for the future. But right now she volunteers at church in the nursery and at her dance studio with younger classes.
I think we are going in the right direction. That's important isn't it?
Friday, June 12, 2009
God, do we make you proud?
If you are on face book, then you know that my youngest daughter Kady is dancing in a recital tonight. Last night at dress rehearsal, from 5 to 10pm, I made an observation. There is about 150 girls that dance this year. There are little girls that haven't been walking very long all the way up to the teachers dancing. I have noticed it before, but never quite so obvious, that each parent believes their child is the "BEST" dancer ever. Of course, I think that about Kady too! Some girls, immediately look to their parent(s) to see if they are doing well, or not.
So, my thought was... as we go through our day. Sometimes stressful, sometimes not, God looks at us and loves us as if we were "only" children. Kady isn't an "only" child, but because she is so much younger than her older siblings, she is raised pretty close to that stigma.
Some days our "performance" may not be that great. We might slip and fall (tap shoes are slippery.) Our hair bows may fall out, our shoe might fall off, and we might forget all the right moves. But, because we want our Father to be pleased, we are striving to make Him proud. Or are we?
Whatever we do, in word or deed, may we only do what pleases Him and brings glory to His name.
So, my thought was... as we go through our day. Sometimes stressful, sometimes not, God looks at us and loves us as if we were "only" children. Kady isn't an "only" child, but because she is so much younger than her older siblings, she is raised pretty close to that stigma.
Some days our "performance" may not be that great. We might slip and fall (tap shoes are slippery.) Our hair bows may fall out, our shoe might fall off, and we might forget all the right moves. But, because we want our Father to be pleased, we are striving to make Him proud. Or are we?
Whatever we do, in word or deed, may we only do what pleases Him and brings glory to His name.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
SLEEPING IN
I love to sleep. If I believed in reincarnation (I don't) I think either I was a cat or would come back a cat. Cats sleep 20 out of 24 hours. But since I don't believe that way, its just a weird thought I guess.
I get up early when the sun beams in, or when someone is loud in the morning and wakes me up. Since I'm actually somewhat an insomniac, when I sleep, I sleep hard, when I wake, I'm up!
I remember sharing with a friend how much I had been sleeping. She had a newborn at the time, so sleep was elusive. She said telling her how much I was sleeping was like counting all your money in front of a poor person. She was right. I remember the newborn days.
My oldest son is adopted. I brought him home at 3 days. I was anxious once I heard about him being born, so I didn't sleep for two nights, wondering and thinking and planning for this baby boy. I was in for an incredible shock. I lost two nights sleep, so day three when we brought him home, that night.... he was awake every 2 hours to eat. I could not remember anyone ever telling me that babies don't sleep at least 8 hours at night. Thank God for naps! By the time he was 3 months old, he slept 8 hours straight. That was heaven!
In Psalm 3:5, 6 David says, "I lay down and slept. I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side." Sleep doesn't come easily during a crisis. David could have had sleepless nights when his son Absalom rebelled and gathered an army to kill him. But, he slept peacefully, even during the rebellion. What made the difference? David cried out to the Lord, and the Lord heard him. (See Psalm 3:1,ff) The assurance of answered prayer and divine protection brings peace. It's easier to sleep well when we have the conviction that God is in control of circumstances. If you are lying at night worrying about circumstances you can't change (or you can, but don't know how) pour out your heart to God, and thank him that He is in control. Sleep will come.
Jesus slept in a rocking boat during a violent, loud storm. He knew who was in control. Sometimes God calms the storm outside, and sometimes God calms the storm within us.
Let Him do both.... Sweet dreams!
I get up early when the sun beams in, or when someone is loud in the morning and wakes me up. Since I'm actually somewhat an insomniac, when I sleep, I sleep hard, when I wake, I'm up!
I remember sharing with a friend how much I had been sleeping. She had a newborn at the time, so sleep was elusive. She said telling her how much I was sleeping was like counting all your money in front of a poor person. She was right. I remember the newborn days.
My oldest son is adopted. I brought him home at 3 days. I was anxious once I heard about him being born, so I didn't sleep for two nights, wondering and thinking and planning for this baby boy. I was in for an incredible shock. I lost two nights sleep, so day three when we brought him home, that night.... he was awake every 2 hours to eat. I could not remember anyone ever telling me that babies don't sleep at least 8 hours at night. Thank God for naps! By the time he was 3 months old, he slept 8 hours straight. That was heaven!
In Psalm 3:5, 6 David says, "I lay down and slept. I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side." Sleep doesn't come easily during a crisis. David could have had sleepless nights when his son Absalom rebelled and gathered an army to kill him. But, he slept peacefully, even during the rebellion. What made the difference? David cried out to the Lord, and the Lord heard him. (See Psalm 3:1,ff) The assurance of answered prayer and divine protection brings peace. It's easier to sleep well when we have the conviction that God is in control of circumstances. If you are lying at night worrying about circumstances you can't change (or you can, but don't know how) pour out your heart to God, and thank him that He is in control. Sleep will come.
Jesus slept in a rocking boat during a violent, loud storm. He knew who was in control. Sometimes God calms the storm outside, and sometimes God calms the storm within us.
Let Him do both.... Sweet dreams!
Friday, May 29, 2009
I know a little overdue... but
Unless you live under a rock you know that Kris Allen won American Idol. I was pleased and actually posted him singing "God in this city" on face book. Sure, Adam was a better singer, only better vocally. I think I got really tired of everything he did had to be different. Sometimes a song just needs to be sung.(period)
Its interesting how all the hype is still going on about Adam "not winning." Recheck last blog entry.... I actually thought that Kris might win. I understand Danny Gokey blogs and predicted Kris winning for the same reason I suggested.
The top 10 were on two nights "Larry King live" with Ryan Secrest as the host instead of Larry King. Ryan was really good, and much better eye candy than the aged King. I like him because he really seems like the boy next door.
I gotta repeat though... I was really disappointed about "the song." It wasn't the words for me, it was the "theatricalness" of the tune. It seems like it was so much like Miley Cyrus' song that it was too familiar.
Adam was also on TMZ and apparently some posers have been tweeting and blogging in his name. So, don't assume anything you see in print is truly from Adam or Kris unless it is a reputable source. You can always check your source through www.snopes.com to see if its true.
I have to admit I will miss American Idol in the weeks ahead until it starts all over again in January. If I hear when an AI finalist cd will be released, I'll try to post it.
Its interesting how all the hype is still going on about Adam "not winning." Recheck last blog entry.... I actually thought that Kris might win. I understand Danny Gokey blogs and predicted Kris winning for the same reason I suggested.
The top 10 were on two nights "Larry King live" with Ryan Secrest as the host instead of Larry King. Ryan was really good, and much better eye candy than the aged King. I like him because he really seems like the boy next door.
I gotta repeat though... I was really disappointed about "the song." It wasn't the words for me, it was the "theatricalness" of the tune. It seems like it was so much like Miley Cyrus' song that it was too familiar.
Adam was also on TMZ and apparently some posers have been tweeting and blogging in his name. So, don't assume anything you see in print is truly from Adam or Kris unless it is a reputable source. You can always check your source through www.snopes.com to see if its true.
I have to admit I will miss American Idol in the weeks ahead until it starts all over again in January. If I hear when an AI finalist cd will be released, I'll try to post it.
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