Not-So-Normal Mom

So, I have a new condo and I am oh-so-happy with it. It really is a lot of work to move into a new place, even though it's not far from the old one. College started back up last week, I'm still working nights at Mervyns, and I go back to work at the Writing Center on Tuesday. They've also asked me to teach the first workshop of the semester on Sep 11 and 13th. I really do have a full plate. I'm hoping things will calm down now any day. (yeah, right...) With all of that going on, My NH and I were still able to sneak away to the American Idol concert on Friday. It was soooo much fun!!! The performers that I knew would be really good were, and the others were just kind of there.

Mandisa was soulful and wonderful (she started the show). Really, she has a beautiful voice. I know during the show, it seemed like she was belting it out unnecessarily, but on stage, it sounded wonderful.

Then Ace came out and looked dreamy. He's not very good to listen to, but he sure is pretty to look at. (BTW, if I had to put money on it, I'd say that he's batting for the home team, if you know what I'm sayin' *wink, wink*)

Anyway...then it was Lisa followed by Paris. Lisa was kind of boring...She played the keyboard and sang Elton John.

Then Paris came out and I was kind of surprised. Don't get me wrong, she wasn't very good vocally, but that little mousy girl came out shaking her ass!!! She sang "Crazy"(Beyonce) and was doing her best Beyonce/Janet Jackson impression. She was all over the stage, and let me tell you...That girl loves her ass. She was putting her back to the crowd and popping her back and bouncing her booty all over the place, yo!! Still...Not very good.

Next up...Bucky. Boring. Really. And I like country!!! Then I heard a Grease song start, and I was like, what??!!???!!

Out came Kelly Pickler in jeans and a leather jacket with knee-high black boots. The girl is hot! They sang "You're the one that I want" together. It was cute, not great, but cute. They even did the down-the-stairs-moves-with-their-thumbs-hooked-in-their-belt-loops-strut. When Bucky went off stage, Kelly sang a few more songs, and she was all right.

Then....Du-duh-du-du...*Fanfare**glitter*(not really but I was feeling dreamy eyed;-)
Chris...God he's good. And hot. He was really fantastic. All rocker sexy and shizz. He announced his new album and upcoming tour. Honestly. Hot. He sang a couple songs and then it was his big Bon Jovi number, which was really good. Then, he started singing this song that I never heard before, and it was AWESOME...And Elliott came out to sing the duet with him. Their voices were like magic together! They meshed together perfectly and it was so beautiful. When it was over, MNH (who is no AI fan) leaned over to me, and said "WOW! Nice, really.

Elliott was just what I expected. Perfect. He should have won, really. People should have been able to look past his quirky looks. He sang effortlessly. It was beautiful and I was moved. He is my American Idol. I'd buy his CD in a second. Awesome.

Then was Kat. Okay, yes she is hot, and yes, she has a good voice, BUT, it all sounds/looks so contrived and boring. She sang the same GDarn songs she ALWAYS sings, and I just didn't care...Black Horse and a Cherry Tree, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But, she did look amazing in the black dress cut way down to there and backless. I'll give her that!

Last, was Taylor, who walked right in front of me on his way to the stage, singing. He was just okay. He's a great performer and can play a mean harmonica, but his vocals are eh. He dances like my middle son and that makes me giggle. MNH and I were marveling at the likeness in the dance moves. Disturbing, really.

Of course, they did their encore "We are the Champions" and the men came out and sang a Guns and Roses song together, which was pretty good.
All in all, I had a great time and I'm glad that I went. I can't wait for the next season!!!!
I'll post about the new house soon. It's beautiful and I am oh-so-happy!!!
Peace out,
Mom

We went fishing last night with my father-in-law, who is visiting from New Jersey, and I caught the jackpot fish. Which means my fish was the biggest/heaviest on the boat. He was a great big halibut and he was really a tough guy to bring on the boat. My arm is still spasming!! We go out many times throughout the year, and I really enjoy it. My husband got me into it, and I never thought that I would like it as much as I do. The greatest part about catching the biggest fish on a boat full of men is how they all just chalk it up to luck or a fluke. Becuase if not, they would have to admit that a woman is better than them!!! Anyway, it was a great time and we are going to eat a delicious fish for dinner!
The link to Islandia Sportfishing in San Diego is up top...check it out!