The City: Groundbreaking Discussion part 2

dear, dear, dear little Erin on The City has somehow involved herself in a love triangle involving two boys.
I'm just a little perplexed at why there is a debate at all.

You've got Duncan, a wee little hipster/scenester/emo kid, very small, elvin like creature with the most offensive facial hair I've seen in a while. Did I mention he lives in Canada?
Or, you've got JR, a tall, dark, and handsome ex who is sweet and incredibly accepting of Erin's shananigans.

FOR HEAVEN SAKE ERIN. Is Duncan sitting on some nest egg or what? Kick him back to scenester Toronto with all the hip kids and Death Cab. GRACIOUS.

While we're on the subject, did you catch Nevan's mention of bringing girls back to Olivia's apt?IS THIS MAN NOT GAY? How is that possible? More importantly, what girl would date him?

Listen up

Brooke Fraser.

This girl is unbelievable. I heard about her a couple of years ago, and I haven't stopped listening since.
Her voice and her songwriting are incredible...plus she's from New Zealand, which somehow makes her even cooler.

Listen here.

I also recommend a little youtube search of her music videos...particularly Albertine and C.S. Lewis Song...and then promptly download everything she's released on iTunes...you won't regret it.

Sinking Ship

Holy painful two hours of AI last night.
If I was a betting man, I would say these two are pretty much shoe-ins.

And the third spot is probably between these two. I voted for Anoop ten times last night. I think he's funny...and the options for his fan club names are endless and hilarious...I have too much time on my hands.


Dear Kaley tried to vote for Tatiana several times last night just to spite me. Her network wouldn't let her through...ever. If that's not a sign that ms. tropicana needs to pack her bags, I'm not sure what is.

Oh, and Mr. Seacrest, the banter with the families on the couch proved to be the most awkward minutes on television last night. Also, you looked like a little elvin creature even next to the smallest of the girls. Just helpin a brother out.


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Apparently I spoke too soon about Jamar Rogers and I will unequivocally lose my fake bet. They're doing the wild card differently this year and only choosing among those in the top 36 to bring back at the end. If they bring back tropicana...so help me, I will boycott/be even more involved to watch that trainwreck unravel. I hate producers.

Sonya Renee

On the off chance that you don't already read snippet & ink, you need to read this post and take advantage ASAP.

50% off Sonya Renee jewelry!

I asked for a SR necklace for my birthday, but my mother can see the future and got me sweet speakers instead. It's a good thing...I just got my little necklace for 1/2 off. Way to be Care!

Chop Choppa

I chopped it all off this weekend. The self-indulgent face was made in an effort to get you to ignore my 11 PM unkempt face. Maybe I'll take a picture later where you can actually see the cut when I'm washed and looking less oily.

I loved Studio Enizio. Finding a decent salon in Utah valley is quite the feat in the hair school factory of the west. We were pampered in robes, given drinks, scalp massages, and actual attention was paid to the cutting of my hair for $25. Glory Glory.

Plus, it looks like my future dream house.

Whitney and I officially look like twins. She is very concerned about the loss of her identity.
She'll get over it.

AI Recap

Red thrones. Seriously? And were they only using two rooms of the "judge's mansion"? What a waste of a pool and a view, gracious. Have a BBQ or something. Since I already have too many favorites, I'll just get to my grievances for now.

These two got through because producers think they're good TV. Unfortunately, Tatianna del Toro is quite possibly the most annoying person who has ever been on this show. No one will vote for her. If you do, you should hang your head in reality television voting shame.

Frankie Jordan should have stayed. I'm annoyed. I would have actually voted for her. My bet is that she'll be coming back. More on that below.

As I was putting on copious amounts of Maybelline Great Lash this morning, mulling over the important matters of the world, I had an epiphany. First, I thought, WHY DID THEY LET JAMAR ROGERS GO? He has already branded himself, has unique fashion, and has a great voice. And then, it hit me. They're doing a dadgum wild card round this season, Courtney. Each judge gets to pick one person who was sent home to come back to the show during top 36. HE'S COMING BACK. I will put good money(or my Maybelline Great Lash) on the table betting this. They can't get more dramatic than the reuniting of two best friends. "You were gone, and now you're back!" You thought you had me, AI, but you don't, ya jerks.

My favorite moment of the night came when ole' Tati was peeing her obnoxious little pants over Paula's CLASSY jewelry line. The precious little ring Paula gave her is on sale for $12.95 by the way, act fast. One size fits all! Can't get classier than that.

When Simon said, "You're such a good person, most people wouldn't promote their jewelry line on national television Paula" and followed up by telling Tat Tat "She's gonna want that ring back" I was dying. Thank you, Simon, for making this show worthwhile.

twentysomething

As I enter yet another blessed year on earth, one that happens to include my graduation from college, I've become some ridiculous cliche of a retrospective twentysomething lately. I guess that piles me into the massive heap of kids aimlessly wandering the earth trying to find some higher purpose..or at least a friggin job. SWEET!

As these cute little emo moments creep in, I have found that two very separate genres of musical artists/musicals help to make me feel even more apart of this fabulous little stereotype.

Ben Rector.
I saw him live a year and a half ago, and although his live recordings do him no justice, I've been listening to The Kill from his new CD...and Bright Lights and Twenty Tomorrow from his older CD. Thanks for my emo moments Ben!

Tales from the Bad Years
This is a collection of disjointed songs and short scenes that touches on several issues that us poor, oppressed twentysomethings go through. A personal favorite is "How to Return Home" performed here by Laura Osnes (former Sandy in Grease). Most of the other songs use some strong language, and unless you REALLY want some emo/ I can fight the system moments, don't say I didn't warn you.

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Also, my official American Idol recaps will start tomorrow...mostly because of my outrage in this psycho beezy getting through. I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat!