Bucket lists seem like an awful lot of pressure to me. If I knew I had six months to live, the last thing I'd want was a To Do list with such a concrete deadline hanging over my head.

To answer the first question, I'd spend most of my time with God, my family, and my friends. The rest of the time? I'd be writing or dancing, more likely the former so there's more...evidence of my life, as morbid of a thought that is. 

Today, I remembered that I'm alive.

Which sounds either incredibly deep, or incredibly cheesy, you can choose. I think it's a bit of both.

Today, I remembered that I love to write. Today, I remembered that walks are where I usually think about life and stuff. Today, I remebered that music can pull at every string you have, breaking some while replacing others. Today, I remembered that I try to be poetic in blogs. Today, I remembered that open, empty, outdoor spaces are some of the most peaceful places on earth. Today, I remembered that I'm happy. Today, I remembered that dance is one of two things that I can always count on to help me find happiness, peace, and myself. Today, I remembered that the other thing, is not really a thing at all. Today, I remembered God.

I've been ridiculous. Not in this post (though I'm sure some of you would disagree), this is the most sense I've made in a long time. But, before today, I was just kind of watching life, going through the motions, so incredibly apathetic. I thought some thoughts I hated. I still will, but not like that.

I can't say what brought this on, though I think I know, but today I realized that I've been sucking at life. Well, this is something I've known, but today I realized that as long as I'm alive, I can change that. So, I'm working on it. I danced. I took the notebook and pen Ailis gave me for my birthday, sat at a picnic table in an open, empty, outdoor space, and planned a story. I let myself listen to music, the way where you listen so hard that you're almost inside the song. I paused my music walking to work, and remembered the sounds of life. I prayed. I set up a writing challenge (a chapter every two days, let's see how I do!).  I sang to God.

And I am so incredibly filled with joy now, it's kind of ridiculous. I'm happy. I'm at peace. I know who I am.

I am so alive.

Ms. Nugent, my teacher for ENG11ADV. Her class was my favourite, but that was only a part of it. When I did her assignments, and was told I did them well, my confidence grew, and that year especially, I so needed that. She called me a writer, and I'll never forget that. She's asked for an autographed copy of my first book, and I so hope to be able to send her one some day.

My latest montage! Jeanine has become my favourite over the past couple of weeks, and while I'm still casual about this season compared to others, I'm definitely pulling for her. I was ecstatic when she made the finale, and I'll be watching the finale just for her.

Teddy Tedholm. That's all.

This song just became the sexiest thing in the world.


Also, I has short hair, the shortest its ever been in my life. It's above my shoulders, and after the salon styling, I love it, but who knows what I'll think tomorrow :P I also has my schedule for next year (hopefully!) I'm happy with it, no classes on Friday, start late on Mondays & Wednesdays but also end late, start early on Tuesdays & Thursdays but also end early. So, it works out nicely :) Hopefully I can get each of these sections, because doing up the schedule is the biggest pain in the world,  so creating more than one back-up schedule is not something I'm likely to do.

I just graduated high school. The fact that it was really all ending only really sunk in tonight, and for the first time since this countdown began, I'm actually pretty sad. Excited too, but now that I'm officially done with high school, and there's nothing else for me to do there...it's odd. It was a good night though, didn't fall walking across the stage, and I received a faculty bursary and the Economics 12 (I know, lulz) award. Thing is, I didn't know until my dad told me after the fact, I completely blanked out on stage :P I can't believe that almost all of the teachers I love are going to be gone next year, and it makes the whole thing feel so much more final.

I think I'm actually going to miss it.

So, there are about a billion and two things going on for me to talk about, but right now, I need help picking a hairstyle for prom :P

I'd post a picture of my dress, but I have no cord for my camera. It's strapless, and I have no jewelry. Because of that, I want it down, or half-up, half-down. And, I think I want it curly, because my hair has been curly...twice in my life? Once for Grad, but it was in updo. Once for a dance recital, and I LOVED it,  so yes, curly. Or, kind of curly? Really pretty waves :P In other words, not my natural waves.

So, I've found two pictures that I like, but if anyone knows if any other styles even somewhat like what I said above, please, show them to me. I am so bad at this kind of thing.




Which do you prefer, or, should I go for something else all together?

Title: When Life Gives You Lemons
Author: Bri
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Tiffany’s lemonade stand was her home. It was where she sketched, where she designed, where she beaded, and where she dreamt. The summer after senior year, as her friends prepare for college, she works at transforming her lemonade stand into a jewelry stand, where her dream eventually turns sour. But, she has one customer, Ethan, known to her as #2, his life marked with the stamp of a secondary quarterback. As they talk, Tiffany realizes that they could be the push the other needs to fight for their dreams, but there’s one problem. The best day in business she ever had? When she was asked to design a custom engagement ring for his girlfriend.
Author’s Notes:
• If I don’t post this, I won’t write it, so here it is. I have no idea if this will be finished, but I want to try the idea.
• The summary kind of really sucks, because I don’t have a half a clue where this is going And yes, I do use the same names in everything

( Prologue )

SYTYCD Spoiler comments after the cut, because if my mind thinks of quadratics, logs, probability, or circles for one more second, I may just forget all of it in one shot.
( SYTYCD Spoilers! )

That would have to be hurting my foot. I was dancing, and I think I was going for a kick? I was on my toes, and I lost my footing, so I fell, and my foot like...bent backwards? It was just in a position a foot should never be in. And, it killed. It still hurts, but not as bad as before. I'm limping everywhere, and I feel the need to apologize to everyone stuck behind me in the halls, because I walk so slowly. The worst part is definitely that I can't really dance, though. I'm sure that the moment I can dance full out, I will, and end up hurting myself again. That's just what I do.

I know, I know. I actually kind of love the song, as I love every Idol, cheesy, corny, another adjective that begins with c here, coronation song. I also love alliterations.

I'm very loving today, as no one showed up for my math class, so Ms. Boyle told us to, "Go outside and work on our math sheet." We didn't have a math sheet. I had off block last period. I had an afternoon full of nothing but this ridiculous, lovely (sense a pattern?), heat, and the first traces of summer. During B Block, I walked to Cole Harbour Place, and checked out a couple of books at the library. I'd planned to walk home, but my jeans were already clinging to me, so I went back to school, read outside until the bell, and then Nicole's dad drove me home for C Block. I watched the Kris interview on AI Extra (much more spazzing about this to come), watched bits of the Tyra show, and then went outside and read. I'm kind of loving one of the books I got, only a few chapters in, which is rare for me. I don't know what it's called, and I'm too lazy to look. But when I know, I'll recommend it. It's so rare to find a book with four main characters who are all well-developed, that makes you laugh out loud, and makes you feel something at the same time. I'll be finished it too soon.

Today has really made me realize that summer is coming, and even though I'll be kind of sad to leave high school, I'm not exactly ignoring the countdown. Just a few more weeks, and then it's summer, full of (hopefully) working but, mostly, relaxing, hot days, much like today. Reading outdoors, walking, writing until three in the morning, dancing all day...I'm lame, I know, but not much sounds better to me than that. Then, university, which as nervous as I am for, I'm definitely more excited for. When I was reading outside, sitting on a bench against the school, I was listening to Shattered by O.A.R., and heard the line, "In a way, I need a change from this burnout scene." That pretty much says it all.

I have tons more to say, but it's about 30 degrees outsides, so I'll update with American Idol & SYTYCD (SPAZ. That's all.) thoughts, as well as things actually happening in my life unlike this ramble of nothing, when it's gross out again.

So, American Idol thoughts. Some things to know before you read this, most of my thoughts involve Kris, Allison, and a bus. This isn't like the magic school bus that transforms to take you on fun, unpredictable adventures, no, this is the American Idol bus, where the idea of something new and unexpected makes it self-implode (well, that's redundant, thanks Ms. Nugent!), thus destroying any chance of excitement.

That was one heck of a run-on sentence. It was also a failed metaphor. Kind of like having ice for lunch. Take it out how you want to.

I hope Adam fans know that when I say I'm not a fan of his, I am not by any means taking anything away from him. At the beginning, I did have a couple of problems with him, but I don't. It's just not my taste, his voice doesn't really appeal to me. That does not mean that I don't think he has a ridiculous amount of talent, or that he's not deserving of the title. He most definitely is. He keeps me entertained, and for that, I've almost always wanted him to hit top three. Now that Allison is gone, he has to make the finale. I think that him against Kris, while predictable, would be a great show. His voice is definitely suited for rock, but everyone's known that for a while. I did enjoy his performance, it was fun, it was honest rock, no complaints here.

The bus started to pull up to the Idol stage when it was Allison's turn to perform. Was it a little repetitive? Yes, sure. Was it also amazing? Definitely. The performance had a flaw, but did the judges here the rest of it? Her ridiculous vocals, her emotion...I can't believe I'm saying this but, dude, she's only seventeen. That's crazy impressive. Whenever I see a performance I love, whether it be of music or dance, I've picked up the habit of yelling WERK (thanks, Mark Kanemura, and many other dancers!) at my television. Allison got a WERK. I think Adam may have, too.

Now, let's go through my reactions during the duet.
Kris and Adam have to do Under Pressure. Like Jacob and Shane on CI2, and if you remember this, you win. Everything. Or at least Kris and Allison, just not....oh. Well. Maybe it'll be ok! Yay faking optimism!
I LOVE RENEGADE (thanks Chris Daughtry!). Maybe this really will be ok! Yay real optimism!
ZOMG KRIS SQUEE. These  harmonies are actually really good. I'm into it.
...Wait, shouldn't you look at each other during a duet?
Oh, Kris is looking! Danny, you going to interact with your partner?
...No, he's really not going to.
*cue natural defensive fangirl reaction when Simon said that Danny outsang Kris*
Kris looks pissed. 'Bout time.

All in all, I was kind of into it (I know, I'm the only one!). However, the judges kind of destroyed any chance of me loving it.

During the duet, the bus was coming close to Kris, but after Come Together, he was flung under it. Even though when he mentioned Revolution I imagined him doing it Across The Universe style and kind of internally spazzed, I do think that Come Together was the right choice for him. I was really into it. Loved the way he used his voice, adding all of these nuisances to the song, it made me want to keep listening (which is why the studio recording is very familiar with the repeat function). It wasn't my favourite performance of his, but I really did love it. I really don't think I'm being biased either. I would not say that it was as good as Adam or Allison, but it was definitely better than the judges gave it credit for. And, for rock not being his thing, I think he really did an amazing job with it. Clearly, he got a WERK.

Oh gosh, do I even really need to comment on Danny? I'll say this. The best part of his performance? That note was featured at the beginning of the MTV Aftershow, so I played that for my dad...his face was the best one I've seen since Ring of Fire. Ring of Fire was just kind of...confusion, but this one was horror. I'd say his jaw literally dropped, and he just kind of gaped at the screen. That made it all worth it for me. Also, I like that Danny laughed.  Danny received no WERK, however.

I only have one problem with the Adam and Allison duet. Everyone with Guitar Hero World Tour must have the same one. Slow Ride is the easiest song, it's the one everyone plays when they're first learning...I have heard that song so much with awkward FAIL beeps throughout it, that it's kind of lost its essence. While I was watching the performance, I couldn't help but think red-blue-blue-red-yellow-blue (those could be completely wrong, beeteedubbs)  etc. the entire time. Their performance definitely got a WERK though. I loved the way they werked with each other too, it was amazing.

Results show! Randomly throwing this in, because it just came on my iPod, I'm really into Matt's studio recording of Stayin Alive. I jam to it almost as much as the Hoedown Throwdown! Oh, and I read that if Matt had stayed, he would have done a duet with Kris with him on the piano, and Kris on the guitar. That would be all kinds of awesome.

Adam's "I liked my outfit" comment was almost enough to make me a fan. Seriously, SO MUCH LOL after that one. He seems like such a cool guy.

Paula Abdul, SO MUCH WERK. Which I wasn't expecting, at all. Obviously she was going to lip-sync, did we expect anything else? I really didn't mind. For someone her age, she can really dance! Oh, and prove that I am far too into SYTYCD:

WERK IT PAU...OHMYGOSHISTHATBENJISCHWIMMER?!?!

Yeah, it happened. I fangirled over Benji Schwimmer. The same thing happened when Travis Wall performed with Macy's Stars of Dance on DWTS, which, now that I found an excuse to talk about it, was RIDICULOUS!


Seriously, I was in awe the entire time. That right there, that defines WERK.

Anyways, Idol! Back to Paula, I'm into the song. I was definitely jamming to it.

No Doubt, you guys are awesome, but Gwen's vocals were not the best.

I think I may have actually squealed when Kris was announced safe, because I was so not expecting it. And his reaction was just all kinds of adorable. Kris, remain humble. It's endearing, really. And, his wife's reaction was just as amazing. After that, I realized that I didn't really care who went home. Well, that's not true, I wanted it to be Danny, but Kris is really my only favourite. As much as I love Allison, I wasn't nervous for her like I was for Kris.

I love Daughtry. So happy to hear new music from them!

I am bummed that Allison left, but as I said, I'm really only rooting for Kris at this point. Allison definitely went out on such a high note though, that last performance was all kinds of WERK. I really hope she has a successful future.

Don't judge.

Even though I love the Disney shows, I've never been a fan of Hannah Montana, but I did go to the movie...and loved (almost) every second of it. Honestly, it was so good! I have to tell everyone that I'm not kidding after saying that. Of course, it had its corny moments, but not near as many as I was expecting. They story was compelling, the acting was surprisingly great, and, well, I almost cried. There were actual tears in my eyes. I so wish that I was kidding.

Nothing was better than the Hoedown Throwdown, though, which Melissa and I are going to learn on off block. Watch for us in the pit.

It's been so long since I've given this a proper update, so this will be very random and scattered, basically talking about whatever comes into my mind next. Oh, my school is ridiculous. Fights, fire alarms pulled, standing outside in a t-shirt in the rain as a result, more fights, intense police, trophy case smashed, lockdown, school cancellation, off block spent in discussion...oh my. I missed the lockdown, thankfully. After the fire alarm incident, Ms. Boyle came into the library and told us that if we had a way home, we should leave. Nicole had her car, thankfully, and we left. And then, Cole Harbour High did the same thing. Of course they did. I heard that Astral had the alarm pulled as well, and that kids tried to start a fight, but it was just an epic fail. That kind of brought the lulz.

83% on my Physics test. That is so deserving of a WERK, especially since my other two tests produced an amazing 69% and, even better, a 66%. Thank you Mr. Ngo, for making your test and in-class about ten thousand times easier than Mr. Greer would have. My mark is very appreciative. And, I'm pwning the Simple Harmonic Test on Monday. Like, hardcore pwnage. So hardcore, that I have to say hardcore. I'm hoping for a repeat of the Torques quiz, my best mark outside of labs, which was a 93%. Why do all the easy units only last a week? Oh, and I hate Electrostatics so much, and we just started it. Though, playing with static electricity was a good time. I'm not sure I've ever had so much fun getting shocked.

I'm officially addicted to One Tree Hill. I know, it took me long enough. I didn't watch it from the beginning, and I thought that I'd be confused jumping in too late, so I never watched it. Well, MuchMusic decided to play it from the first episode and yeah, I don't know how people could wait a week for an episode. I can barely wait a day. They played the first four episodes in a marathon on Saturday, and after watching the first one, I was honestly so tempted to just watch the rest. Yep, four hours straight of One Tree Hill. But, I had to go to Hannah Montana, so it had to wait. Like I need another show, but whatever, I have one.

American Idol thoughts will come in another post because they're long enough to include all of my rants about the top four show, which I actually would have enjoyed greatly without that giant bus, that thankfully, missed Kris, but unfortunately, swerved and hit Allison. 

I can now officially be reached at Brianne.Carter@MSVU.ca

That kind of made me really excited. I am nervous to go to university, but at the same time, I've been waiting for this since junior high. It's so real now, and I'm so excited.

That's all.

I discovered a few things last night.

Randy Jackson is the kind of judge that makes me appreciate Paula's odd analogies and mentions of 'special sauce', Kara's redundant tendencies and her inclination to bang the table, as well as Simon's perfectly calculated combination of honesty and manipulation.

I am supposed to love Quiten Tarintino much more than I do.

Two, sometimes inaccurate, critiques following each performance, instead of the usual four, still makes the show go overtime. This one still has me quite confused.

Anoop has no special someone, a fact that he revealed singing of the songs I'd consider for my future wedding song. That just needs to be mentioned.

I miss Nigel Lythgoe as producer. Yeah, who knew?

 

( The show that led to these discoveries... )

I'm not sure it's possible to watch this and feel nothing.



When NappyTabs are on, they're on. It was like another No Air and Bleeding Love. I may lose my status as a biased Marksie fangirl by saying this, but I think it was better than Bleeding Love. When I finished watching it, my first thought was to go back and watch it again. Talia did an amazing job with it, but BJ completely killed it. I could feel the emotion just escaping him with every move, and he made me feel as though I was falling in love with dance all over again. This right here is it, this is why I love dance.

The title of this is officially at the top of my favourite lyrics of all time list. Every time I hear it, I kind of squee and flail on the inside.

Survey time?

Have you seen the movie, Thirteen?
oh wow, that was forever ago
i kind of liked it?
but i definitely wasn't like that at thirteen

Are you in a good mood?
sure!

What's on your mind right now?
stuff

Anything you're giving up on?
erm, not really

Is there anyone getting on your nerves at the moment?
ish

Do you have a best friend?
i have a few :)

Could you go out in public looking like you do now?
i just did!
laura and i went on an epic adventure. the plan was to go to midnight madness. the problem? there was no midnight madness. so, we grabbed an ice cream at mcdonalds, and both went home.
yep. we're cool.

Does anyone call you by your last name?
no?

When was the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face?
...

Where were you yesterday?
school

Has someone put their arm around you in the past 5 days?
possibly?

Are you 'with' this person?
noo

How many windows are open on your computer?
just the one

Where will you be in 2 hours?
home

Where were you at 9am this morning?
in the car, going to school

How do you know the last person you were in a car with?
laura! she's been one of my best friends since i was six. we went to the same babysitters.

What's something you really want right now?
there are a few things...

Where were you at 2:00 this morning?
sleeping

Are you going anywhere far away during summer?
is ontario considered far away?

How has the week been?
stressful
but monday was exciting

Do you hate the last girl you had a conversation with?
not at all!

What were you doing at 7 am this morning?
waking up

Who was the last person in your bedroom?
me

Are you missing someone?
always

Its 4 in the morning and your phone rings, what do you do?
i'd answer, because anyone calling at 4 in the morning must have a good reason
if you don't, i'm hanging up. and yelling when i have more energy.

How is your heart lately?
working

Are you talkative?
with certain people, yes
in general, no

What were you doing at midnight last night?
watching gilmore girls in bed/falling asleep

Something you can't wait for?
easter dinner saturday night & easter sunday!

Will you talk to someone on the phone later?
doubt it

Did you tell anyone you love them today?
i don't think so?

Were you happy when you woke up today?
sure

Last person you talked to on the phone?
dad

If you're being extremely quiet what's it mean?
usually, nothing at all
really, i'm a quiet person. i don't need that to be pointed out to me as if i'm not aware (really, why do people do that?), and chances are, there's nothing wrong. if i'm being extremely quiet around my family, laura, nicole, melissa, etc., then there's a problem.

Do you regret anything from your past?
rentheads aren't allowed to regret
really. it's true.

Last time you were confused?
when laura and i got to the mall and realized there was no one there lol

Who was the last girl you talked to?
laura louu

Who was the last boy you talked to?
my dad

Is there someone who you can spend every minute with and be happy?
yes!

What is in your schoolbag right now?
math binder & textbook

What is your current mood(s)?
happy

What color shirt are you wearing?
pink

How do you feel about your hair right now?
eh, i've really stopped noticing it?
 i'd like to get it cut, but i'm always so stressed, that i kind of forget to?
really, my hair has stopped existing to me. must be lovely for everyone else to look at.

How old do you want to be when you have kids?
late 20s/early 30s?

Would you tattoo someone's name on your body?
noo

Are you ticklish ?
very

What makes you laugh no matter what?
whose line is it anyways

Will you get married?
i hope so

Are you happy with yourself?
eh, i'm getting there

When did you last cry?
last week(end)?

If your parents didn't like the person you were dating, would you break up them?
really depends

Do you really think ex's can be friends?
sure

If you could pack up and leave your life now to move away, would you?
if i can take a couple of things with me, then sure
and that's exactly what i'm doing next year

The last time you screamed?
i don't really scream?

Does any part of your body hurt?
right before i got to this question, my back started to kill
well, at least i have an answer now?

Are you getting mad right now?
no?

If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a regret what would you do?
million dollars


Do you have a friend of the opposite sex that you talk to a lot?
yess

Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet?
no thanks

What were you doing 1 hour ago?
watching the tyra show

What different things did you drink today?
orange juice, fruitopia, diet coke

Is there success in your future?
i hope so!

Are you a heavy sleeper?
not at all

Was today a good day?
by the afternoon, yeah

Do anything exciting today?
definitely my adventure with laura

Have a favorite class in school?
Nothing this semester, but my favourites of high school were Advanced English 11, and Global Geography 12. I also had my two favourite teachers in that course, Ms. Nugent and Mr. MacKenzie. I miss those semesters so much.

What are you going to do when you graduate?
going to the mount!

Is reading a waste of time?
definitely not

Do you over think things often?
all the time

What makes you cry?
everything?

What are you doing for your next birthday?
i have no idea

I love Kelly Clarkson. I know, insert 'duh' here. Honestly, is there anyone who doesn't like her? I realize that not everyone is a fan of hers, but I haven't seen many people who really dislike her. She has to be the least bashed Idol winner there's been. I wonder what would happen if American Idol took it back to basics, would we get another Kelly? But, on the flip side, who would watch the show?

There are two contestants this season I'm excited about. Out of a top thirteen, there are two albums (possibly three, just to avoid having to buy a Justin Timberlake CD, but receiving the same product) I would buy. So, why not just run to youtube for their performances? Well, copyright sucks. And, I'd miss the intense intros, Ryan awkwardly rushing the show, Kara learning how to count to ten and, all in all, the dramarama. I'm asked why I still watch, and that's it. I'm a very immature person.

I'm really not sure if I like this theme or not. The night was underwhelming as whole (though, a vast improvement compared to last week), but it's a nice concept, allows for a nice range of songs to pick from, and, of course, baby pictures. Though, I have to say that even the baby pictures were a disappointment this season. However, the video of Matt performing in that play, and his 72 lines, made it all worthwhile.

I fast forwarded through Danny. Honestly, I don't even care enough to dislike him anymore. He's just kind of there.

Let's face it, nothing will lessen my love for Kris now. His performance was definitely his worst, but I don't think that it was as bad as the judges made it out to be. At least he sang in tune, which I usually wouldn't compliment in a singing competition, but it is more than I can say for a couple of other contestants. It did become boring though, and very easy to forget. I'm so glad that he was safe, because I don't believe that one bad performance should send him home, while others have had many more, and stuck around for much too long. He broke my heart when he was announced safe, though.

'Noop Dogg (do I spell that differently every time? I think I do) immediately scored some points with my by singing True Colors, one of my favourite songs of all time. Of course, he needs no more points with me. I really don't know why I love him. I could state some of the obvious reasons, like his singing, but I honestly don't think that's it. I just love the dude. I've realized though that I won't mind if he goes home, but I'll enjoy him while he is on the show. Can Lil at least leave before him though, please? I fast forwarded her. Again.

I fast forwarded through Scott's performance, and it sounds like that was a smart choice. I can't say that I'm sad to see him go, but I really do wish all the best to him in the future.

Matt worked it out. There's not much more to say. He's not with Kris and Allison at the top of my favourites list, but I am pulling for him.

There are two reasons I'll dance during a performance. The first reason? I'm bored, and I've already fast forwarded through so much of the show that I've run into live television, leaving me with nothing to do but dance as Lil performs Heatweave. The second reason? There's so much emotion, that I have to. It's the same with any emotional song that I love, I have to dance to it. My favourite songs are the ones I dance to. I danced all throughout Allison's performance. I don't need to say more, but I will. Her voice is beautiful, but the best part? She sang straight from the heart, and it was gorgeous, heart-wrenching, and completely perfect. 

Now, I rely on my DVR. I really don't watch live televison anymore. So, I didn't see Adam,  and honestly, I was disappointed. I read the song spoilers, and the moment I saw he was doing Mad World, I imagined him doing the Gary Jules version, and I got really excited. From Tracks of my Tears, I knew that he could connect to the emotion of it, and obviously his voice is crazy, so what else could I ask for? Maybe actually seeing the performance on television? I did watch it, on an avatar on IDF. I so wish I was kidding about that, but I happened to click on one, and there it was. I didn't look away from the page, I was completely enthralled by that small glimpse of his performance. I do believe that it deserved the praise it received. I'm still hesitant to call myself an Adam fan, because after he does something like Tracks of my Tears, he does Play That Funky Music. Michael Slezak described it best: it's a rollercoaster ride with him. You know that parts will be terrifying, and you may throw up, but you hang on for those amazing moments. It's kind of obvious that he'll win, and while he wouldn't be my choice, I'd want him to make it to the top three with Kris and Allison. At least he's entertaining, and when he's good, he's brilliant.