Wrangler Dani

So I’m super addicted to American Idol this year. I don’t think I’ve ever cared this much on my own.  Granted, we spent a lot of time waiting for another adorable wink back in the day, but we really only cared about one part of the show, and that was the Aiken.

This is probably my favorite performer. I actually like a lot of people on the show this year, but this chick is dedicated and real and sounds like she’s been smoking for 20 years, even though she’s only 16. I get the feeling that I would totally buy her CD and listen to it on long road-trips with the windows down, ala Evanescence in 2004.  Allison Iraheta, everybody:
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I also really like Danny Gokey and Michael Sarver, I think because I like the “regular guy” element of American Idol.  I think Adam Lambert is incredibly talented, but he’s a music industry guy, so part of me feels like he “should” get a contract some other way. I know it’s a tough business and he certainly deserves a break – but I have a soft spot for singing moms like Lil Rounds (talk about deserving a break! she’s in a league of her own) and of course, you know I love me some blue-collar types.  (Speaking of Lil, I didn’t believe that was really her name for a while, but now that I know it really is, I like her better. So there’s that.) (Also, why does Kara turn black when she talks to Lil? Does she think that makes her cooler? Because it totally doesn’t and just proves my point that she has zero personality of her own. Also, she always talks about “notes she didn’t even know existed” that contestants are hitting. If that’s true, Kara, than you need to listen to more good singers. It also probably means that you’re a bad judge and probably an even worse songwriter, which might be how you got this gig in the first place. Anyways.)

I also really really want to see Simon reach over and spike Paula’s Coke cup one of these days. I’m positive that it happens at least every other commercial break.

Last night, Adam and I caught up on American Idol while eating INCREDIBLE homemade burgers, grilled by the one and only My Husband.  While burgers grilled, he demonstrated his pull-up abilities to me on his new Metolius Rock Rings. What a stud.

Also, tomorrow! Adam and I, in conjunction with one of our favorite couple-friends, the infamous SCAMY, are going whale-watching! I’ve never seen a whale in “real-life” (translation: not at Sea World) and cannot. Wait.  Hopefully the big fellas will be drifting about by the dozens tomorrow.  Maybe we’ll even get some tail-action.

In the spirit of this post, that is, being totally unrelated to anything I just said, you all know that I like to get my homemakey on. These are just the next homemakey accessory I need. Can’t you see little Apple Crisps in there? Salads? Side dishes? Adorable dinner parties on the deck with individually baked goodness? I totally can.

And finally, some post-wedding “hear, hear!” for your reading enjoyment. Why is it so tough to RSVP? This one of the Great Mysteries of Life.