Another elimination has come and gone and we’re continuing to crush the dreams of these kids (except Michael Johns, who apparently is a man) one by one. Some interesting observations from the week that was:
Ramiele is tiny. I haven’t observed this, but Paula Abdul keeps bringing up what a big voice that comes from such a tiny body. At least I think that’s what she said. I had a difficult time focusing on any words that were coming out of her mouth as she was gesturing with those ridiculous pleather, fingerless glove things. Hey, uh, Paula. 1986 called and they want their fake cows back. And could you go with them?
In addition, Ramiele selected Heart’s “Alone”. That was a particularly bad choice as it’s been done better by Carrie Underwood-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMBSDpB3WB8 and freakin’ Carly Smithson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP_ZdLc8DfQ I’m thinking that if I’m Ramiele I would take my tiny body and high-waisted shorts and hang out with my Fillipino parents. For like, ever.
And speaking of ridiculous fashions, what is up with those high-waisted pants that Malubay keeps rocking? Are we on a cruise chip circa 1955? Is it fashionable to look like your can goes all the way up to your neck? Last I checked we weren’t living in a retirement community in Fort Lauderdale, but I could be mistaken. Or are they trying to make her 4” 6’ frame look taller? If that’s the case, they could start by not having her stand so close to Seacrest. It’s like Shawn Bradley standing next to pretty much anyone else.
Hello blog. Hello all of my faithful reader. It’s been awhile. To commence with the bloggery, I thought I would let you know about not only what I’m listening to (previous post from August) but also what I’m reading and have read. This will be my first book entry. Get excited non-existent readers!!
The Road–Cormac McCarthy
So I know what you’re saying, and it’s the same thing that I’m saying. “Why would I want to read a dumb Oprah book?” If Oprah touches it, I don’t want a thing to do with it. Like I think Steadman is an idiot. But since Pulitzer touched this book before Oprah got to it, I thought that I would give it a try.
Here’s the thing. This book is good. My 12 cent recap will tell you that it’s the story of a man and a boy traveling across the country after some sort of unnamed apocalypse. The world is totally different, and they’re trying to get out of the cold mountains before the winter hits. So they’re trying to survive and stay out of the way of the “bad guys” that are roaming the country trying to survive as well. Infinitely interesting, bleak, gloomy and inspiring all at the same time. I really like books like this and wanted to make sure I read it before they make the movie of it with Viggo Mortensen and ruin it.
Should your Mom read it? Probably not, as it just might depress her, (she’s a little weak sauce, let’s be honest) but I thought it was good and dare I say, even thought provoking. I need to work on my food storage as well. You go, Oprah!
