A Change is Gonna Come-and it just did!

Congratulations Universe. You win.

I just love that line.  It is from Jim on The Office.  Here are a few random thoughts....more for myself, than anyone else.  I am hoping that if I type them out, they will get out of my head, although I am sure that will not happen.

Why remix a song?  I am such a huge Derek Webb fan. I love the music, his voice, and of course the lyrics speak volumes.  Why a remix, Derek?  You are killin me!

I was thinking about some dolls I had when I was little.  I was never a stuffed animal fan but I did have several baby dolls. I wonder what ever happened to Brittany, Charlotte, Haley and Allison.  I hope I raised them right.

Some things my mother never knew I did-

• Skipped school to go look for a prom dress in Andalusia, AL.  Why Andalusia, you may ask.  I have no idea.
• Broke into a house on the Monroe/Conecuh county border.  It was abandoned and I got the idea to go there from some deliquent kids in my class.  We pried the front door open with a crowbar to find a door on the side wide open.
• Rolled the yard of a girl so bad it made her and her mother cry. I am not proud that I made them cry, but the yard looked incredible.
• Called the police on two boys, one of whom broke up with one of my friends for no apparent reason. We taunted them until they got in their truck and left Hardee's.  Then we followed them and called the police.  I pretended to be a mother with my young children in the car and accused them of throwing beer bottles at my car and screaming obscenities in a threatening manner.  We all ended up at the police station but the call was never traced and I could have won an Oscar for my performance-on the phone and at the station.
• Broke a window in the school auditorium.  Actually, I did not break it but I was present when it happened.  No one ever got blamed for it and I sure never told.  I was skipping class when I saw the roll of electrical tape sail right through the gigantic glass pane.
• Rode my friend's scooter on the road.  My mother had told me that I was never to get on the scooter for any reason and I was to never be on it on the asphalt.  One day while I was riding around the block on the scooter, feeling good about life and my incredible skills, my friend ran out in the road and started screaming that she saw my mother coming.  I got real excited and started pushing the gas and the brake at the same time.  I landed flat on my back with the scooter on top of me (the wheels still rolling cause I was still pushing the gas) in the yard of a neighbor.  There were several people on the front porch who saw the whole thing go down, but no one had time to help me up because I was up in a flash.  I wore wounds from that accident on my side and thigh for weeks.
• Rolled, spray painted and spread garbage all over the football field of a rival school.  The next day my mother was talking to me and my friends about all that had been done to the school and told us that the culprits were in big trouble. She asked us to keep our ears open and told us that if we heard who did it we should turn them in immediately.  I will say that I did not spray paint anything but it might have been my idea to do it.  Anyways, we never fessed up, of course, and now I wonder if my mom knew we did it all along and was just giving us an opportunity to confess.  Oh well

I mean, none of that is really all that bad.  I could have done worse-and did-but my mom knows all about that.  I will say that I was not devious and I never wanted to hurt anyone.  I never wanted to do anything that could result in a fine or jail time and tried to stay away from such things.  It did not always happen that way, but I did manage to graduate without a criminal record.  I will say that I am very thankful that I grew up in Excel, AL.  I am convinced that growing up in that environment definitely contributed to my creativity.  I mean, when the nearest theater and mall are 100 miles (that is not an exaggeration) away, you gotta do something to pass the time.  Even though it was good for me, I am not so convinced that it is still a good place to grow up.  I am pretty sure my kids will grow up in the third world or somewhere like that.  At least, that is what I hope.  Oh well, that is all for now.  Maybe I can snap out of the old school and bring it back to the here and now-see ya

The Magic City

Sweet Home Alabama-Whoa, Baby! Some thoughts as I watch the auditions in Birmingham-The Magic City.

-As most of you know (at least those who know me personally, not that someone who doesn't know me would be reading this, but just in case...) there are only a few things that push me over the edge.  Food products on me, my hair being halfway wet (as opposed to all the way dry or all the way wet) and girls who act dumb just to be cute are a few things that drive me up the wall.  But boy, oh boy, did the girl with the baby voice strike a nerve.  I don't know what Paula was thinking (or drinking) but she did not need to go to Hollywood.  Big mistake.  I did not even think she sang that good-all that growling was distracting!

-Diana from Atlanta-The base on the pyramid back in the day, hot pink pumps and a glitter glove just in case you forgot who she was-I am afraid there was no standing ovation from me.  That was maybe the worst rendition of a Whitney Houston classic.  As Whitney would say- _ _ _ _ to the No! I don't really know what was going on her mind when she walked out of the house in a dress that clung to every nook and cranny. I am always amazed that nobody stops these people before they get on national television and act a fool! 

-Bernard Williams-Very pleasant from Pleasant Grove!  I think he did a great job.  What is Paula on?

-Margaret-I am pretty sure she is NOT 26 years old.  "I hope to really overwell them".  Did she really just say that?  Careful with that number...and that handbag and that shirt and that sports bra and those Ms. Oden pants, and that hat and that snapping and that dancing and that EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!50 years old?!!!!! I would kill my mother if she pulled a stunt like that!

....commercial break-I do love that Coke commercial where the boy is making a ringing sound like his phone is ringing and then he pulls out a coke and answers it and then says, "It's for you" and hands it to the girl on the bench with him.  Very cute! I am sorry that I am sometimes enjoying the commercials more than the show.  I will be so glad when these auditions are over.  I am ready for the competiton portion.  And I am afraid to admit it, but I am pretty sure I still have a crush on Simon.  Does that mean I am cheating on Jim from The Office.  I mean, we were kind of dating before Idol started back up.  and it's back.....

-Jamie Lynn-Lose the long 'I' and the sob story.  I am so sick of that hick accent.  It is so unnecessary and that is coming from someone who grew up in EXCEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I wish I could feel bad about your dad and all that shooting business but this is not Jerry Springer-it is American Idol.  I am wanting to hit Paula acting all concerned about this girl she just met.  If they put her through-I might just drink some clorox!.......don't do it Paula..............don't do it..........Simon!  Randy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This cannot be happening!  It is going to take more than just working on a nasal problem.  Well, if they find my body in the morning and I am unreponsive-direct the authorities to this blog-I will have a gut full of clorox.

-Chris-Jack Osbourne look-a-like.  I am glad he has a good sense of humor.  He is tight for life.  He is killing me.  He is not half bad.  He is not the best but you know that humor goes a long way with me.  If that sent that hick through, he definitely needs to make it.......YES!!!!!  He made it!  Good times.

........commercial break-I don't think I want to see that new Eddie Murphy movie-Norbit.  I will tell you about the WORST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!!!-Catch and Release.  Let me just begin by saying that I already struggle with Jennifer Garner-she is not one of my favorites.  Actually I want to punch the TV when I see her on it.  I thought I could move past it because this movie seemed to have a good plot..........FAT CHANCE!  It was the worst movie ever!!!!!  I saw it last weekend and would definitely cut my leg off to have that eight dollars back!  What a waste of time.  The characters were so poorly developed and the plot was going in a million different directions.  Wait for it to come out on video if you just are dying to see it. It was so forgettable-all except that I wasted money on it.   .....Idol's back

-What is something else I hate?  Hair that is 6 feet long!  So unecessary.  Those pumps are killing me!  You will never be my role model with that terrible hair.  Holla!  I can't take that!  I am pretty sure she would only be able to sing the Christian genre.  That hair is not hot!  Careful Randy.  Boo hoo!  Go to college.

-Lakea-the total package.  I am sorry about all that. Oh gosh is right!  Nerves ain't got a thing to do with it.

..........commercial break.

-Team Nichole-Kill me now!  Preschool?  I sang in Preschool.  Simon may be in a coma.  Singing through that nose will get you every time.  See ya-Oklahoma called-go home.

-Excrodinary voice-seriously? Brandy....wow!  She gots the nerves to be a star.  Like a Virgin-I don't remember those particular dance moves from Madonna's video.  And Simon is out.........I don't think she can believe it.  Maybe it's the floor or something-or maybe it's the crack!  Now she is on the carpet....wait...ye...nope-it's still bad.  Strike a pose.  Sorry, it's your loss-I am going to think about that.  She is struggling-You a faker.  She is a mess!!  How you gonna curse Randy? 

That is about all I can take for tonight....see ya in Los Angeles. Peace

Full Circle

Good times....that is what I have found my life to be full of since I last wrote.  If you recall, I began blogging last year because I felt it necessary to get my thoughts about Idol on paper (or screen considering none of you read anything I write on paper, unless you are lucky enough to get a letter in the mail!).  And now, here we are, full circle with a new season of Idol.  I must say that I am somewhat disappointed with it so far.  I am not sure if you remember back in the day when the people who did really bad brought in puppets and tamed scorpions to walk on leashes (anyone remember Georgina Conception-pronounced Con-Cep-See-On?). Those were the days.  I know there has been a lot of press as of late regarding the harsh comments of the judges and I do somewhat agree.  I can definitely see both sides of it.  I mean, you cannot tell me that those two (Bush Baby and Randy's pants) who started all this hullabaloo had never heard a harsh word regarding their appearances.  Everybody has a critic. Even so, I don't think it was necessary to dis on their appearance on national television.  But then again, they did put themselves out there knowing exactly what was waiting on them in the judges' chamber.  I could go back and forth about this all night but I will just end it there.  As far as everyone else, I just don't find this portion of the show as fun as I used to.  I am ready for the Hollywood shows.  I like the competition portion much better.  That is when the real blogging about Idol will begin.  As far as the rest of my life.....well, let's see-

November-Not really anything all that memorable went down.  Of course there is always Thanksgiving and you know (or maybe you don't) is OTT-completely over the top down in Excel.  My family is always crazy and that is always an adventure.

December-Birthday!!!! YAY!!!!  I tried to make it last as long as I could.  I actually did have three parties which was top notch.  I had a birthday brunch at Spot of Tea in Mobile, then on to Birmingham and a Barbie cake and then back down south to Excel for dinner with family and friends.  It was great and I got lots of great gifts. And you know I got to see Keem!  I did make my first trip to the great state of Oklahoma.  It was something.  Angel and I decided on Friday, December 15 to make the trip all the way to OK on December 16 just in time to say Happy Birthday to Keem and then return on Sunday December 17 after church. Talk about a whirlwind trip.  It was good to see where Keem lives and meet some of the people who get to enjoy her!  Christmas was good-got lots of books and some new sharpies. 

Januaury-Lots has already gone on.  I feel like I have been in the road since my trip to Oklahoma and kind of I have.  I went to Atlanta right after Christmas to see crazy Angel and have a vacation of sorts.  It turned out to be pretty random-but then again what is new?  I spent one day with some friends (you know who you are!)-old and new watching a Cabbage Patch Kid being born.  That is right-they really aren't dolls they are real.  It all happens when a bunnybee (and that is exactly what you think it might be-a bunny with bee wings) flies over the magic crystal tree and takes a few crystals and then drops them on the cabbages producing a Cabbage Patch embryo-yikes!  Once the cabbage has dilated 10 leaves (I wish I was making that up, but that is what the nurse said at Babyland) the baby is born.  Wow!  Too much for one day.  Certainly not something I expected to happen that morning when I rolled out of the bed.  I read a couple of books and watched some Office.  On New Year's, Angel, Greg and I and some more new friends went downtown to see the peach drop.  That's right-I did not make it to NYC (maybe next year) but I did see DJ at the peach drop which was worth missing out on Times Square.  Passion-What a change from last year.  I know I should not compare the two conferences but I did notice tons of differences.  It was crazy but worth it.  I had some life change-which had nothing to do with the conference-but it was good.  After Passion, I came on back to Mobile and went back to work.  It has been crazy around here with tons of things to do and I feel like there are a million places for me to be at once but it has been good.  I am learning some tough lessons right now which is good and bad.  You know how it goes. That brings you up to speed with me.  Hopefully something other than Idol will happen and I will be compelled to write about it.  You know just about anything could happen to me at any time!  Adventure-I love it!

see ya

an update

And so....my life has been really crazy as of late (and just what is new about that?).  Not too much out of the ordinary, I guess, but at the same time a lot out of the ordinary is finding it's way into my life.  I have had family drama and life drama and everything else in between.  I mean, who doesn't have all that kind of drama at some point?  There have been some very good things to take place this month-which I think might be my favorite month of all. I know that autumn is my favorite time of year but as far as my favorite month I am not sure which one it is.  I will have to think about that and get back to you.  As far as all the good things going on, I have been able to visit several friends, see John Mayer in concert, attend a football game with some post camp friends, tied for first place in a pumpkin carving contest and gone ghost hunting.  It has been so good to be out and about and enjoy this time of year to the fullest.  I was able to spend some time in Atlanta Georgia with one of my favorites-sweet Angel.  We had a blast just acting crazy and doing things like eating at the Varsity and riding the MARTA all over Atlanta just for kicks.  You can always be sure to meet some interesting people on a city's public transportation system.  We encountered quite a few random people (not just on the MARTA but also at the Catalyst Conference) including Louie Giglio, Andy Stanley and Donald Miller.  Because I got to be a chaperone for the conference with UM, I got to go to all the sessions and meet all those crazy people.  Angel and I made sure to take advantage of these meetings by taking a photo (they are on my facebook) with each and saying something really dumb to all of them.  I have never really been very good at meeting people.  We really had a lot of fun though.  We also got some great photos to cement those memories.  After a short stint in Atlanta, I drove on up the Vegas-Nashvegas, that is, and went to John Mayer concert with my friend Greg.  It was lots of fun and Mayer was really good live.  Did I mention that Greg and I ate at 'the' Cracker Barrel before heading to the concert-yes, we are in our twenties, just acting like we are in our seventies doing that business!  Anyways, it was a good visit and then I headed south.  Last weekend I got to go to the Southern Miss homecoming game with my friend Andrew and I got to hang out some with Whit and Paul from the summer.  It is always so fun to see them and be able to hang out a bit.  That brings us up to this past weekend when I entered a pumpkin carving contest (with a pumpkin that I did not even bring!) and tied for first place!  I could not believe it seeing as how I am pretty sure I have never carved a pumpkin before!  We did a revote (there were 15 pumpkins and 1 watermelon in the running to begin with!) but I lost to number 11! It was really fun and I am sure I will be carving again next year!  Well, that is a brief update on the goings and comings of Adrienne.  Not too exciting but fun for sure! 

I am sure there is an adventure waiting just around the corner so until then-see ya