A video on Determination

Just finished editing this. Was a bit behind in my blogging lately. But here’s our latest family video.

This was taken when we went to Jogja last month. Enjoy.

American Idol result show

Okay first things first;

I like the slight change of format where the judges can use their card to save a contestant that is worth saving, even though they can only use it once up to the last five.

They should have used this format previous seasons for Constantine Maroulis, Chris Daughtry, and Collins John.

Since this format is being implemented, I’m quite sure they will save Danny Gokey, if he has garnered the least votes in the coming weeks.

So, what about the two (Jorge and Jasmine) going home? I think its the right choice. Jasmine was totally out of place and Jorge did not stand a chance going head to head on popularity votes against Anoop.

Cant wait for next week.

Michael Jackson on American Idol

Okay,… firstly general thoughts:

1) Its a long 2 hour show
2) I think 4 judges takes too much unnecessary time, ie Kara & Paula. They both generally said the same thing. Somtimes trying to “out say” the other.
3) Towards the end,… Seacrest says theres a twist?!! So far I like the twist in AI.  So I hope I’ll like this one.
4)Alexis Grace voting number is 36 and not 13… so she’ll be in danger of losing votes because  people who are watching via DVR, will not get her correct voting number in their recordings, due to too much pointless commenting time (see #2).

I wont be blogging tonight about each contestant,… coz a lot of blogger will be doing that. I’m mostly sure my sister will!

But the top performance will be Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert! I’m glad that Danny didnt stick to his “my wife spirit will carry me through” vibe,… just like Scott did with his “I’m blind” vibe.  He was pretty darn good singing “PYT”.

And Adam was just at a league of his own with his version of “Black or White”. He wont need AI to be a successful artist.

My boy Matt Giraud took a big gamble going with the falsetto in “Human Nature”, but he held his own, so he will be staying for a while.

The worst beatings given from the judges are to Megan and Anoop. And I suspect this will cause more people to vote for them.

In danger: Very hard to say since there will be 2 people going home. The worst beatings given from the judges are to Megan and Anoop. And I suspect this will cause more people to vote for them.

Me thinks it will be a combination of Jasmine, Kris, Michael and Jorge, but we’ll see what happens tomorrow.

Tonights Top Performer:

Ashley choir performance

Last friday, after Ashley’s ballet class, we wanted to drop by and visit aunty Silvi with the kids (Michelle, Mario, and Imel). But when we called them, they were at the church having a singing practice. So we decided to just go to the church and say hello,…(its weekend anyway)

When we reach there, the children from sunday school were already practicing an english song , while Michelle’s mom was watching. So when Intan and Silvi was talking (or gossiping), Ashley and Colleen was imitating the songs and actions of the singing children.

Its then that Ibu Setyowati invited Ashley to join since she picked up the song very well….so from wanting to meet Michelle, Ashley ended up singing for the main service on sunday,…:)

You can check out the children practicing other song in our Deansfam Youtube Channel

ANOOP Dogg

Okay, I wanted to blog about this before the American Idols top 13 competition begins.

I just loved how the twist at the end of the Wild Card rounds, where Anoop Desai get to join as the 13th contestant. Some say its fixed and rigged, and Simon Cowell is riding on the Slumdog Millionaire euphoria.

So what!! Its entertainment business baby!

But I personally liked Anoop. Check out his expression below,… its priceless.

I like the top 13 make up, coz Matt Giraud (Go KZOO!) got in. Btw, he looked a bit like Toby Mac of DC Talk.

Having said that, my horses for the top 3 will be Alexis Grace, Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey….(somehow I get the feeling that Danny will be booted out prematurely….just like Constantine Maroulis, and Chris Daughtry) 

So lets see who has the staying power.