New Dancing with the Stars Cast

The new cast has been announced!  Here are my immediate reactions upon seeing the names:

Chelsea Kane:
I don't know who that is.

Petra Nemcova:
I don't know who that is, either!

Ralph Macchio:
Now this guy I know!  Hello, Daniel-san!!!

Romeo:
As in Romeo & Juliet?  What?

Sugar Ray Leonard:
Cool!  Wait...how old is he?

Chris Jerico:
Never heard of him.

Hines Ward:
Never heard of him.

Kendra Wilkinson:
This season's token Playboy Bunny.

Kirstie Alley:
Really?

Mike Catherwood:
Who?

Wendy Williams:
I usually change the channel when her talk show comes on at 11.

So, I'm guessing that Christine "I'm Not a Witch" O'Donnell said no, then?  And in case you're wondering, I will be rooting for Ralph Macchio!!!

30 Day Challenge - Day 8

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.

 Rebekah & Brayden...still pirates today.

Oscar Blog 2011

• Cool intro!!!  Excellent use of "Hall of the Mountain King".
• The Dance of the Brown Duck....LOVE IT!!!
• 10 points for the use of Back to the Future!!!
• Kirk Douglas is adorable!!!!
• Toy Story 3 WINS!!!!!!  Not a surprise, and VERY MUCH DESERVED!!!!!  Amazing, amazing movie.
• Josh Brolin & Javier Bardem should have called each other before they came.  They are both wearing the same thing!!!
• Anne's Anti-Hugh Jackman Ballad...LOVED IT!!
• James Franco in a dress = scary!!!
• Congrats to Jack Kelly on his Oscar.  Now he's gonna get his picture in the papes!
• Very appropriate that the tribute to Original Score should feature mostly John Williams.
• Cate Blanchett is right:  "That's gross."  But "Gross" make-up wins!!
• I'm glad they are performing the nominated songs.  Sometimes they don't do that.
• Chuck sings!!!  I think we need a musical episode of Chuck.  I think Casey would be a lovely basso profundo.
• Movie musicals made from non-musicals.  O...M...G.....!!!!!  ROFL!!!!!!!!!!
• I think that Anne will be invited back to host again, but not James.  He's been way too stiff.
• And the Oscar goes to...Mr. Darcy!!!!!!!!!  I ♥ Colin Firth!!!!
• I'm glad that The King's Speech won.  Now it just needs to come out on DVD so I can watch it!!
• Overall a great show, with a few kinks.  Would have been better if Hugh Jackman hosted, but that's my argument every year. 

30 Day Challenge - Day 7

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.

No, it's not my Drowsy Chaperone costume.  It's my singing voice!!!

30 Day Challenge - Day 6

Day 06 - A picture of someone you would trade places with

Stephanie J. Block

30 Day Challenge - Day 5

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.

Favorite memory for 2 reasons:  Being Drum Major was awesome!  And look how SKINNY I was!!!

30 Day Challenge - Day 4

Day 04 - A picture of your night.

That's right...Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego.  This game sucks me in EVERY TIME!

30 Day Challenge - Day 3

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

The Light in the Piazza

30 Day Challenge - Day 2

Day 02 - A picture of you & the person you have been closest with the longest.

 My parents!

30 Day Challenge - Day 1

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts.

1: I don't have a middle name.
2: I have played the piano since I was 5.
3: I love to sing more than anything else!
4: I graduated from UNC with a BA in Music Liberal Arts, emphasis in Vocal Performance
5: I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews (1 nephew is due to be born any day now!)
6: I love doing Counted Cross Stitch
7: If I hadn't become a singer, I probably would have become a writer.
8: I work for the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse and Loveland Opera Theatre.
9: I live with my cousin.
10: I like going to baseball games, but I don't like watching baseball on TV.

30 Day Challenge

Several of my friends are doing this as a photo album on Facebook.  I'm going to do it on my blog.  I'll start today and go for the next 30 days.  I hope I can remember to do this every day.  I've done really well with my Year in My Life blog project, so this should be okay, too.  If not...well, too bad.  I can do whatever I want.  You're not the boss of me.  ;)

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you & the person you have been closest with the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your night.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of someone you would trade places with.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of someone you would trade places with for a day.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of where you were born.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.

Favorite Superbowl Commercials, 2011 Edition

1:  Coca Cola Confetti-Breathing Dragon (Great use of Overture 1812!)
2:  Miniature Darth Vader
3:  Bridgestone Tire Beaver
4:  Old Western Bar channels Elton John
5:  Coca Cola Border Crossing
6:  Groupon (both Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth Hurley versions)
7:  Car Max Gas Station
8:  NFL Best Fans (featuring NFL gear on TV Icons)
9:  Mini USA (mainly because it had Kirby Heyborne in it....and the commercial led to a hilarious conversation about renaming the car the "Maxi".)
10:  Glee singing "See the USA in your Chevrolet"

 It wasn't the best year for commercials as a whole, but there were some funny ones.

http://www.youtube.com/user/adblitz?feature=ticker

The Book of Mormon: The Musical????

Before anyone goes to see "The Book of Mormon: The Musical" (from the creators of South Park), I highly recommend you read the book.  I can get you a copy if you'd like.  Just ask. :)