Two American Idol Contestants I Could Do Without....

Kris and Adam.

Ok, fine, they are both good. However, Kris has lasted thus far on being a pretty boy moreso than on his singing ability. I am not really sure he should have made the top 12 with that rendition of "Man in the Mirror". No offense to him or his fans. He's decent, but I really don't know about top 5 or, if it goes so far, top 4 material.

However, Adam. He is just not my style. He is a little too 'Pete Wentz' for my taste. I would be indifferent to him, however, the lovefest between the judges and him and the audience and him DRIVES ME NUTS. It's not that there's anything wrong with him - it's just that he's a little too over the top theatrical 'cabaret' if you will (that's for you, Simon). The makeup and performances on stage are just WAY TOO MUCH for me. And I feel like if another contestant were this style, they'd rip him to shreds - but they for some reason really took to this one. That, and when he's good, he's been pretty good, but not more outstanding than any other contestant on the show. But they act like he's something they've never seen before. Anyhow. I predict he'll be the 'surprise' elimination in the next two or three weeks - I don't think he'll see the finals. My prediction.

Love Stories from George Costanza

Jerry (Seinfeld) and George, in reference to a woman Jerry just met:

GEORGE: Yes! I see enormous potential here.

JERRY: Why?

GEORGE: Because great couples always have a great story about how they met. That's why I've never been in a long term relationship. I've never had a good meeting story.


I don't know about you, but I'm kind of on the same wavelength as George on this one. I agree with him - this is why I won't do online dating - what kind of a story is that? No offense to anyone who has met this way - I have friends who are good people who have met spouses this way. However, I am holding out hope for a good, exciting story.

The Most Important Meal of the Day

I don't eat it.

Ok, correction. I RARELY eat it. Only if I'm starving, or if there's free food in the office. I'm a sucker for free food.

Anyhow. I don't care what nutritionists say - when I DO eat breakfast, I am hungrier ALL DAY. I know this contradicts every scientific study, but I kind of think there might be some kind of bunk science going on. Kind of like when they used to make a huge deal about 'whatever you do, don't wake a sleepwalker!' until some doctor came on and said that, surprise, there really is no serious danger or negative side effects to waking a sleepwalker.

That, or maybe I am a scientific anomoly. Or, maybe the scientists are lying, because they don't want people to be discouraged from eating breakfast because they're all weight/calorie conscious. I don't know. My main reason for not eating it is mostly because I am just not hungry in the morning, and by the time I actually start to get hungry, it's almost lunch time.

Anyhow, I'm sure this was a post my readers care greatly about. There you go!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!!

Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Normally, I don't like Hallmark holidays, unless I somehow end up on the receiving end of them. And, let me tell you - I am administrative and I am professional!!

Sidenote: Is administrative professional, or administrative assistant, really a more prestigious title than secretary? I'm assuming the answer must be yes. I feel the title has somehow evolved to this, so there must have either been some reason to move away from secretary or toward 'administrative professionals'. To me, I associate secretary with 'Secretary of State' or, back in elementary school, the top student council office after Pres and VP. Anyone else have thoughts on this 'title'?

Goodbyes are Hard....

It's so hard to say goodbye to an old friend.

As of later today, my first car will no longer be with my family. Chevy is a 1992 navy blue blazer (picture to come). He has really labored through his last couple years, what with the passenger door handle falling off and the driver's side door not opening, and the gas guage not working. He was my first car. I got in my first two accidents with him. I remember that fateful February day when I was one block from my high school and a man blew a stop sign and t-boned me. I spent the next half hour of my morning talking to the cops on the side of the rode as half of my classmates drove by, gawking at me out their windows. Sigh.

Anyhow, I digress. I will miss my friend of 17 years. I think he was resentful of me over the last couple years, after I got Henry the Honda, but I knew Marcia was taking good care of him. Alas, he was there for me nonetheless when Henry was on the fritz. Sigh. I'll miss you old buddy.

Any Recommendations???

So I am due for a new cellular mobile phone on my contract. As you may know, I HATE HATE HATE my current phone, the LG Chocolate. You know the expression - once bitten, twice shy. I am going to have to do some investigative research before committing to a new phone. Does anyone out there have any suggestions/recommendations/ideas? (Other than the i-phone.) I don't need something super-duper fancy - let's be honest - my priorities are text messages, being able to update my facebook status and that crazy original intended use phones once had. Thoughts?

My Childhood Dream....

So when I was young, my dream job was to be a journalist - but not the reporting the news type, moreso the 'writing my opinion' type. (I am sure my readers find this VERY hard to believe.) Specifically, I wanted to write an advice column. I wanted to be 'Dear Abby'. I wanted to write and I wanted to give advice to people about their problems. I'm also not sure what makes one qualified to give others advice via a column, and what the steps are to get on this career path. I'm also not sure this career path exists anymore. Does anyone know the answers to these questions?

For the above reasons, it's hard to say if I'll ever get to live out this dream. Perhaps I could turn this blog into an advice column? Maybe my readers could write me their problems in the comments section and I could respond. Go ahead readers, don't be shy! Help a girl with her dream!

Really Pointless, Bordering on Extremely Pointless

So I felt last night's office had a couple gems in it - especially Michael Scott's rolodex....

"I coded it green. Green means go ahead and shut up about it. Orange is orange you glad you didn't bring it up."

Anyhow.

At one point, Andy performed the Paul Simon classic "You Can Call Me Al" a cappella.

OK, nothing against this song, cause I gotta admit it's got a little bit of a catchy melody, but if you look up the lyrics online as I did....this has GOT to be the most pointless, illogical song ever written (sorry Paul). WHAT is this song about? I can call WHOM Al? And what does anything in any stanza (??) of the song have to do with anything else in the song? I ask this, because, apparently, this is a time honored classic, so there really must be SOMETHING to it. Anyhow. Can ANYONE answer this question?

Just Wondering?

So, there's some movie coming out (forgot the name) in which Zac Efron plays a young Matthew Perry (well, his character). Now, no offense to anyone, for I like Matthew Perry and do think he is a good-looking guy overall, but do we find this believable? I, for one, find this a bit of a stretch.

Secondly, while we're on the subject....would you date Chandler Bing? (Not Matthew Perry, Chandler Bing.) I wouldn't. Not because of anything to do with his looks. He's 'the funny one'. I'm the funny one. At least in my mind. And I like to keep the illusion as such. Anyhow.

American Idol Delivers a Bailout...

So last night on American Idol, the judges decided to use their one 'save' (overturning America's vote and keeping all contestants for the week, resulting in a double-elimination next week) on Matt Girard.

Your thoughts?

Now, as Simon Cowell pointed out, Matt has virtually no chance of winning. Although the prior night, there were worse performances, all of the remaining singers are good, so it's not as though there was an outstandingly better choice for elimination.

Anyhow.

However, I do like Matt Girard. He's probably my third favorite left in the competition (behind Allison and Danny). So I guess I am semi-happy with this, although if Allison goes home next week because of this, I'll be pissed.

Huskie Pride, Cont'd?

From suntimes.com:

April 14, 2009

Marlee Matlin, who grew up in Chicago's north suburbs, says she was molested by a female baby-sitter at age 11.

"I remember feeling very, very violent and very disgusted," the Oscar winner tells "Access Hollywood."

The disclosure comes as Matlin releases a memoir, I'll Scream Later.

She also says she lost her virginity to a teacher in high school. "I was older and I knew about sex. ... I didn't really understand it wasn't right," she says.

She did not specify the school, but Matlin is a graduate of John Hersey High in Arlington Heights.

Just as I was thinking Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin (well, I know her as the tennis ball-girl on Seinfeld and a contestant on Dancing with the Stars) could save our school's name....

Even More on the Myers-Briggs, Mostly Because I Couldn't Find Much Scientific Research on the Lipstick Test

The best and worst careers for my personality type....

Best

1) Actor
2) Biochemist
3) Communications director
4) Database administrator
5) Engineer, computer
6) Information services developer
7) Logistics consultant
8) Media planner / buyer
9) Pharmaceutical sales person
10) Program director
11) Sales representative
12) Systems administrator
13) University president

Worst

1) Accountant
2) Child care provider
3) Dental assistant
4) Librarian
5) Nurse, registered
6) Teacher, elementary school


Thoughts, anyone? Next time anyone hears of an opening for a University President - please send it my way. Thank you!

Sidenote: I'm a little sad blogger didn't make the 'best' list....