Thursday, May 22, 2008

Way to Go David Cook

I had an appointment with the dentist earlier to finish the light cure treatment for the rest of my teeth, It still hurts a bit. I'm very patient when going to the dentist even if it's a pain to keep my mouth wide open for about an hour. 

I was watching American Idol this morning in Star World I didn't know that the show is live I think I missed half of it already but it will be aired again tonight so I'll make sure to watch it again even if I already knew that David Cook won. I thought David Archuleta's performance last night was better than David Cook but I've always wanted David Cook. to win and I'm glad that he did. 


My sister said few weeks ago that David Archuleta will win AI. I even want to make a bet for P500 that David Cook's gonna nail it but she refused maybe she have doubts hehe. 


I fell in love with David Archuleta's version of Ryan Gilmore's "In this Moment." David Cook's acoustic version of "The World I know" by the alternative rock band Collective Soul almost had the audience in tears, it was rather emotional. As expected, David Cook won by a landslide of 56% votes over 44% of Archuleta. 


The rest of the final 12 finalists had their share of the stage as well, the all sung George Michael's "Freedom." Jason Castro's really cute in his coat and tie. I thought I saw Paula Abdul cried over George Michael's song I'm not sure if it's tears of joy or sadness or just mixed emotions because Season 7 is over? Simon Cowell owe David Cook an apology for his comment last night that he should've sung "Billie Jean" or "Hello" instead of a new song during the third round because I think David Cook can sing whatever he wants. The "Singer's Choice" round is about personal choice after all. Simon apologized for being disrespectful to him to clear the air. David Cook applauded for David Archuleta, he's such a good sport and it's very sweet of David Cook to do that for him. David cried after he learned that he's the new American Idol.


Well done.





Monday, May 19, 2008

Nature's Wrath

Here comes the rain again. There was a blackout in our area last Friday I had no choice but to do my makeup by the candlelight, it was rather difficult. The power came back just before I left for work (oh great) at least I was able to check if my face look okay. 

I hate it when the weather is being like this, it gets too hot and when it rains, it rains a lot. This whole climate change is getting worst. Poor mother earth, she's been abused too much already I hope it's never too late to save her. 

Few days ago, a cyclone hit Myanmar. I learned about it from a friend when she sent me pictures of the said tragedy via email. It was devastating to see corpses everywhere I can't get it out of my head. Many of the victims are children. According to the news, roughly 133,000 people has been reported dead or missing. 

On Monday the 12th, a huge earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.8 hit Wenchuan, China. Officials estimated death toll went up to over 50,0000. More than 80% of the structures near the quake's epicenter collapsed that trapped a lot including possible survivors. It's scary to think that we can't do anything with nature's wrath but we can help in our little way by giving donations and praying for them. 

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Bye Now Jason

Jason Castro got eliminated from American Idol but it's no surprise to me after his performance last night. If bob Marley is still alive I'm sure he will not be amused with Jason's cover of his song "I Shot the Sheriff." I totally agree with Simon and Randy that there's nothing special about it. I was hoping that he will be able to redeem himself on his second song but he fumbled on the lyrics of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" it was quite a disaster to be honest. Jason's cute and charming but vocally he's not as astounding as the two Davids. 

I thought Syesha will go home and Jason will stay since she's always in the bottom 2 or 3 but she did good last night that. Jason have gone this far for sure there's a bright future ahead of him. Poor Jason he must be really tired of the whole competition already that's why he looked so relieved and ready to go home. 

So who will be the next American Idol? For sure it'll be one of the Davids but we'll see. 


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