American Idol 8: Group 2

Name : Jasmine Murray
Song : Love Song
Judges Thoughts :
R: pitchy all over through out. I though you will sing Rihanna's
K: you're young and commercial. was'nt your performance
P: I want to disagree but I have to agree. Your interpretation cost you off pitch. Confidence was great.
S: Disappointed. Couple years too early. Not ready for the competition.

My Thought: One word eh 2 words, pitchy and disappointed. She is one of my favorite, I thought she's gonna sail easily to top 12. With this kind of performance, that's never gonna happen. Hhuhuuhu
Score: 5.5/10

Name : Matt Giraud
Song : Viva La Vida
Judges Thoughts :
K: You blew me away in hollywood week and tonight i'm just not blown away.
P: Risky song to pick. Your performance's a lot
S: Verging on the horrible perfomance. Put me off you. Sowie.
R: I have to agree with Simon. Simple song stay away from.

My Thought: Love the song, but breathy and doesn't suit him. I can't find the english word, but for me some of the note 'ngegeleong' cause out of breath. Pack your bag mister.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Jeanine Vailes
Song : This Love
Judges Thoughts :
P: Well Jeanine, great legs... it's season 8... Simon?
S: I thought it was terible. Sorry. You're all chossing the wrong song. But you do have a very good legs.
R: I have to agree with Simon. The legs were definitely hot. Completely the wrong song.
K: Nice lips. So overdone. Very overdone.

My Thought: Okay the first confirmed ticket home dear. Why why did she chose that song? The song is so not suit her. Heeeeehhhhh exhale
Score: 5/10

Name : Nick Mitchell
Song : And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going
Judges Thoughts :
S: I hope I speak on behalf of American that I pray you won't through to the next round. Why your mom and dad are looking at me like that? I'm doing you a favour. It was the most atrocious performance ever. Horrific comedy
R: The most entertaining performance ever. The vocal not happy. O o o o O aw... I was laughing
K: At least we remember you. You wear the same shirt like Simon every week. You are not a terrible singer
P: This is america, singer come in different sizes, shapes etc etc. I like Normand Gentle. I don't know whether this is the stage for you.

My Thought: When will this guy be gone? I never enjoy slapstick comedy, or performance. I even hate that grey silver fox guy, you know who. Huh! Mr. Cowell, let's pray together. If he sail trough (God forbid), I'm gonna stop seeing this show.
Btw I really hate the kicking thingy. Grrrrrr.....Wrong attitude Mr or should I call you Ms. Haiyah...
Score: -10/10

Name : Allison Iraheta
Song : Alone
Judges Thoughts :
R: Yo. This is a funny show. Yoo you just blew me out of the box. No matter what age. Might be the best one tonight.
K: This girl is serious. You don't even know how great you are. You are great.
P: I think you can sing the telephone book. By far the best we've heard tonight. You did a beautiful job.
S: I disagree with Randy when he said you might be the best tonight. You're the best tonight by clear mile. Competition just started right now. Boring with Ryan, started singing and turn into different person. One to watch. Very impressed with you.
My Thought: Who is this girl? Whoa... first I have to comment, 'BOROS' banget mukanya. Way look older. But her tone is great. I love it. Hmm.... why I never see this girl before?
Score: 8/10

Name : Kris Allen
Song : Man in the Mirror
Judges Thoughts :

K: The back half was way better then the front for me the front a bit rough but it still doesn’t come close to Hollywood week. This was the wrong song. Completely wrong.
P: I'm gonna disagree completely. I think that you show your personality and you nailed it. I thought you were charming when your confidence it really shows
S: I'm gonna to agree with Paula. Not the best singer in the competition. But you did what we asked. Show confidence and personality. Very easy to forget someone like you. But I think you made and effort, you look good I think the chicks are gonna love you.
R: Simon partly right. I'm proud of you. You did without the guitar. Nice job.

My Thought: For me is just so so. No ide what to comment. Not bad but not memorable. I felt the confidence and personality.
Score: 7/10

Name : Megan Corkrey
Song : Put Your Records On
Judges Thoughts :
R: Very interesting. I love the one of your voice. Nice nice job
K: One package artist. Very pretty. With the right song you could be the hit artist.
P: From the first time you've won us over. Picked the right song. You hip you cool. You did everything right.
S: You're fun little thing aren't you? You look gorgeus. I think it started really well then you got exited and over sang. I hope actually american vote for you. You're rellevant and current.

My Thought: Can't not understant what the fuss is about. I thought she's a gorgeus weird girl. Like Phoebe Buffay.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Matt Breitzke
Song : If You Could Only See
Judges Thoughts :
S: I absolutely hated the song. Very very frustated. Very boring. Not doing yourself any favour. I'm frustated because I hated the song
R: Great song but the performance was a bit boring. very very cool guy. good luck
K: We all like you. It didn't show us any side of you. It felt really flat. You really can sing. Really about the poor song choice
P: Every tone was in key, it just not celebrate who we are fell in love with.

My Thought: I dont like the talk back. Simon is paid to say something cruel. Let it go. Never talk back to the judge especially Simon. Btw, I thought it is a very boring song. The pitch was great though. Better than when he sang the battle song with Michael.
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Jesse Langseth
Song : Bette Davis Eyes
Judges Thoughts :
R: Okay perfomance. Everyone should blew us out of the box. Not just okay. I want to see you strech yourself.
K: The best look. Slinky and sexy. There are some moments that I like.
P: I found you captivating. Read headed girl with bright smile. Your phrasing is very unique. You're cool.
S: This is where I disagree with Paula. I dont mean this rudely but I think you're forgetable. Actually you got a nice voice. Too cool for school.

My Thought: The singing was okay, but I don't like the song. It's just no. Not going to remember. Sorry.
Score: 6/10

Name : Kai Kalama
Song : What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
Judges Thoughts :
K: I just like you. You're really good guy. You have some pitch issue but you give you all. The song is old fashion.
P: You're quite a performance.
S: Very old fashioned. Corny. Nothing distinct. Nothing original. Good as backup singer.
R: So save. It has to be hot.

My Thought: I hate his move.Kok kyk bences. Am I cruel?
Score: 6/10

Name : Mishavonna Henson
Song : Drops of Jupiter
Judges Thoughts :
P: You're definetly can sing. Drops of Jupiter wouldn't be my choice for you, although you sang it well it just doesn't excited me.
S: It sort of sum of you, you very serious. Technically you're very good singer. You seem acted like 50 years old.
R: You feel so much older.
K: I want you to loose it up a little bit. Just shake it off.

My Thought: I like the performance. Don't know why the jugde gave her a hard time. I think she's good. If I were given the authority to decide, she will be one of my pick.
Score: 7.5/10

Name : Adam Lambert
Song : Satisfaction
Judges Thoughts :
P: Here's the thing. I'm watching Adam Lambert's concert. You're leaving some of the rear mirror.
S: Parts are excurating bad, parts are brilliant. The ending was brilliant. Gonna be love or hate it performance.
R: I loved it. Most current artist. Combination of steven tyler blablblabla. A bit manic. But Mick Jagger supposed to be manic. You
K: You're vocal techique is outrageous. Who has a range like that?

My Thought: Smart choice of song. Great performance. Chicks are gonna love him. Honestly I think this is the best performance so far. I really love it. He knows what kind of performer he is, and I love the 'Steven Tyler' thingy in his voice. Hihihihi...
Welcome to top 12 and welcome to my list...For the record, at first I didn't think he is handsome at all. Well I found him attractive now. But, for me the HOTTEST constestant so far is still Michael John. Kyaaa Michael...apa sih ga jelas...
Score: 8.5/10

Top guy: Adam Lambert
Top girl: Allison Iraheta
Next highest vote: Mishavonna Henson (hoping) Megan Corkrey (predicting)

Botanical Garden

I went to botanical garden almost 3 weeks ago, but I've been very busy never have the chance to upload the pictures. Usually I upload my photos on my flicker, but the I feel that my blog lately become too wordy, plain and no pictures :P

Attractions:

- You should visit bensten around sunset, so can see the golden ray of light as the background of the lovely gazebo. Fantastic.

- Rain forest jungle. I dare not to go inside the jungle. First because it was already late and dark. Second because it was stated the jungle is natural, which automatically translated into my brain as full of insects and snakes. So bye bye jungle.

- National Orchid garden. You have to pay $5 for entrance fee which I find very worth it. The orchids are fantastic, gorgeous and fabulous. I swear to you I'm not lying.

- Ginger Garden, quite okay. Nothing special except the fake waterfall perhaps.

I didn't visit every attractions because of 2 main reasons. First our visit was last minute decision so we went there around 4 PM and second is because my poor feet were 'screaming' asking to be relieved from duty :D

PS: I highly recommend this place among 'Must See Places' in Singapore. Well maybe my suggestion is a bit subjective since I luuuuuuv flower so much.

Star Hub Inet conn is so damn slow

Turn out this is my second post of the day after I neglect this blog awhile due to my hectic job *sob sob sob*

My question is what the hell is wrong with Star Hub connection??
Is significantly slower than usual for the last 5 days. I have to load my gmail using the static HTML mode. *menggenaskan*

*grumble grumble grumble*

American Idol 8: Group 1 Result

Okay folks.
Just a short entry today because I am deeply-deeply disappointed!

Top 3:
My Prediction: Danny, Anoop, Alexis (what I wish is Ricky, Anoop and Danny)
Official Result: Danny, Alexis and Michael (whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttt??????? Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!! - Monica Geller's scream)

See now you now why I am not in the mood to write.
Anoop Desai for Wildcard!!!
Ricky Brady for Wildcard!!!

damn why the rule must include gender discrimination?

disappointed fans,
E.

American Idol 8: Group 1

Name : Jackie Tohn
Song : Little Less Conversation
Judges Thoughts:
R: not sure about the vocal but great entertainer.
K: agree with randy, you can work the stage
P: you got me dancing
S: you blow your chance and hate the trouser btw.
My thought: Better than I expected. Hate the dancing
Score: 6.5/10

Name : Ricky Braddy
Song : Song For You
Judges Thoughts:
R: that's what i'm taking about!. nice tone.
K: I hope you feel good, cause you kill that song.
P: you deserve in the competition. I'm glad America can see how talented you are
S: very good but not jumping on my seat. but no star quality. Nice shy guy with really good vocal
My thought: Love this guy! great singer. not so sure about the song choice. hope he can make it. but the crowd didn't seem too excited.
Score: 8.5/10

Name : Alexis Grace
Song : Never Loved A Man
Judges Thoughts:
R: You've found the dirty. You worked it out. I'm loving you right now
K: The genie isI love the new girl
P: It's strange how petite you are but with large talent. I'm just continuing to irritate Simon.
S: You could be the dark horse in the competition. Kelly Clarkson 8 years ago. You have self belief.
My thought: Hate the song! the vocal was good but me no likey blues. sowiieh.. I don't understand why the judges gave very positive comment. For me i'm more jumping on my seat when Ricky Brady performs
Score: 7/10

Name : Brent Keith Smith
Song : Hicktown
Judges Thoughts:
R: I like what you did. Blablala didn't remember, I was busy typing my own thought.
K: You're a little save. The song doesn't range enough for you.
P: Definitely a save song, but I can see you as
S: You've got one shot, not original, forgetable, you may just blow your massive opportunity.
My thought: Hate it. The song, the moves, the talk back and the sullen look.
Score: 4.5/10

Name : Stevie Wright
Song : You Belong With Me
Judges Thoughts:
R: Not hot for me. Talked being save that was really save.
K: You have identity crisis. Uggh..
P: Agree with these two.
S: It was terrible. The song was okay, you out of tune, you look very nerves. Zero chance going through the next round. America listen to me.
My thought: Very disappointed. I mean what???? the low notes are too low. Agree with Mr. Cowell here. Start packing girl.
Score: 4/10

Name : Anoop Desai
Song : Angel Of Mine
Judges Thoughts:
R: Interesting song of choice, the song a little bit sharp.
K: Hard to sing the song. Not sure whether you have the capability to nail that sont like it supposed to be, but you have lot of tallents. I believe in you.
P: America has connected with you. This is a difference side of you. You have Brian McKnight in your voice. Anoop is going to be here for a while. Hopefully.
S: You must've been 2 when you heard the song. A little bit too grown up, a bit serious. You got massive likability.
My thought: Not what I expected. But I love his tone.
Score: 7.5/10

Name : Casey Carlson
Song : Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Judges Thoughts:
R: Everything was wrong....(singing)
K: Nobody goes near that song. I want to see you sing girly anthem. I have high hope on you. You are a package. Awhh..
P: Police, Sting are iconic.
S: You look good, the singing was atrocius. You shouldn't allow to sing that song to be honest.
My thought: OMG, just when I thought there could be no worse performance than Stevie's. Whaaaat??? The winks, the slutty move. Hate it. Too bad!!!!. I loved her vannessa carlson audition. She is one of my fave and now I have to cross her name for the list I suppose.
Score: 3/10

Name : Michael Sarver
Song : I Don’t Want To Be
Judges Thoughts:
R: The good part is you can definitely sing, start a little pitchy. I like you better on the soul thing.
K: I dont think that was your best performace. I've seen you do better.
P: I think you've done a good job. You change mic. Distracting.
S: We like you, honest good guy who need a break. I hope America does picked up the phone give you another shot.
My thought: Didn't like it when Bo Bice sang the song, don't like it now. Not even Elliot Yamin can make me love the song (I just hate it less when sung by Elliot). Too bad. I like this huge guy. The song definitely not for him.
Score: 6/10

Name : Ann Marie Boskovitch
Song : Natural Women
Judges Thoughts:
R: Here's the deal. Big huge vocal song. I didn't understand who you are as an artist.
K: That song is so big, you have to kill it if you want to do it. A bit old fashioned.
P: Compare to what we heard in the hollywood week and audition, you did better.
S: Your voice is not good enough for that song. It just destroy you. You may have ruined your one shot I'm affraid. Sowieh.
My thought: for me it was okay. maybe because I recognise the song. Not so crazy about the vocal. Very disappointed. I had high hope for her since I saw her audition. Too bad. What's wrong with tonight?
Score: 6/10

Name : Stephen Fowler
Song : Rock With You
Judges Thoughts:
R: I never thought you would chose that song. Such a different song for me. Not in the right place. Pitchy and undernote.
K: I got more of you when you forget the lyric. That song doesn't give you chance to intepret.
P: Would have served you better if you come out here and sang that david cook song. Singing that song for you is like the kiss of death. Only belong to one artist, Michael Jackson
S: Terrible arrangement. You look this back you'll realized you're making a huge mistake. Corny.
My thought: Pack your back mister.
Score: 5/10

Name : Tatiana Del Torro
Song : Saving All My Love
Judges Thoughts:
R: When I heard you're singing the song I was "oh no" but you know what that girl can sing. There're moments
K: It's like a rollercaster with you. Tonight is a very reserved tatiana. Who are you?
P: Most talked about constestant. Beautiful moments and pitchy moment.
S: You're a complete ultimate drama queen. Despreate to be famous. Actually, suprisingly wasn't bad at all. It was better than I've expected. Your demure thing makes me nervous. Go laugh that weird laugh thing.
My thought: It was waaay better than I would expected. She finally behave people!. I think she did work hard. Smart choice of song. Not going to be a greeeeeat singer but not that bad.
Score:6.5/10

Name : Danny Gokey
Song : Hero
Judges Thoughts:
R: The redeem of the night. That was blazing hot
K: Danny you're a hero, You give us hope.
P: You're stellar. Sold out arenas
S: Back to real world. That was good but not fantastic. Very-very good singer. I like you, just not understand the hype just now.
My thought: Very very smart choice of song hey you Mr. Dowey Jr look alike! Good vocal. Definitely sail through
Score: 8/10

My top guy: Ricky Brady.
My predicition top guy: Danny Gokey

My top girl: Do I have to choose?
My predicition top girl: Alexis Grace

Next most vote: Anoop.

Wildcard: Ricky Brady (I hope) but I think it's gonna be Michael.

If I can choose my top three are: Ricky, Danny and Anoop.
Dump all the girls.

American Idol 8: Hollywood week Day 4

I know I know...
Very very late review :P
But here it is..

1. Adam Lambert sang Believe by Cher. Personally I hate the song, but Adam twisted the tone into some kind of stage performance and because I like him since the group week, so I choose him. Btw, Simon gave him a thumb up.

2. Matt Giraud the dueling piano player who reminds Simon of Elliot (I dont know why, I prefer Elliot more) is also impressive with his piano. Don't know why but I dont like it too much. Not my fave contestant. Kara loved it very much, she gave him standing ovation along with Randy and Paula. Simon smiled. Not bad.

3. Jamar Rogers. Ngg.. it's okay for me. I thought his voice is very unique and memorable. I grow to like him more and more to be honest. Paula said very nice, kara nodded and mr. cowell smiled.

4. Danny Gokey the Robert Dewey Jr. I like him from his first audition, but the feeling is going down don't know why. Maybe it is moved to Jamar. Wait I think I know why, maybe because I feel he's a bit typical (serak2 dan terengah2 itu loh) and ngg... i kinda feel he only really match with very specific songs like kiss of a rose to be example. Paula did the lasso throwing thingy (3 times, OMG) and grinning excitedly. Simon smiled.

5. Anoop Desai sang My Prerogative. I just love this dude!! Randy nodded, Kara smiled.

6. Jorge Nunez the Mark Anthony wannabe. It's okay for me. Not a fave. Paula danced.

7. Scoot Macintyre sang Home by Chris. Okay, this is another dude that I really love. Especially since I think his voice is the best in this season but hearing he sang the song to be honest I was a bit disappointed. I just dont think his voice is 'cucok' for this song and he is a bit outshined by chris. For me, chris left a very memorable performance on this song. Kara smiled, Randy nodded, Paula gave standing ovation.

8.Kendall Beard sang Carrie Underwood's Before He Cheats. She is a bit shaky. Not a fave.

9. Stevie Wright gave just okay performance. Too bad I like her audition, so now I'm confused.

10. Lil Rounds If I ain't got you by Alicia Keys, okay with her audition, hate the first day of hollywood, and like the final performance. Another confusing choice.

11. Kristin Mcnamara sand Because of You by Kelly Clarkson. Didn't know her voice until the group peformance and wowed by her last performance. I love her sexy but strong voice. Love her! One of my fave from now on. Randy looked approved and Paula nodded along.

12. Mishavonna Henson, I honestly dont know what to say. She is not sort of my type, but Randy bite his thumb.

13. Tatiana Del Toro, I am annoyed with this girl. Especially her laugh. She sounds like Janice from Friends. But her voice is okay though, I think maybe if she choose the right song, she can be really good. Paula smiled, Randy's jaw dropped, Simon smiled in a weird way.

14. Alexis Grace sang Before he cheats, I think just well ordinary. Nothing special but she is better than Kendall Beard for me.

15. Kenny Hoffpauer. Who is he?? I didn't event know he exist in this competition until the last performance. He is just okay. Not a fan.

16. Jasmine Murray. I love this girl. She made me fall in love with Fergie's song. Passed

17. Nathaniel Marshall looks more macho when holding and playing a guitar. His voice is also better. He passed.

18. Joanna Pacitti, that poor girl forgot the lyric. Her performance was a disaster. No need further comment. Passed.

19. Casey Carlson, I like this girl. I think she is just likeable, and I love her voice color. Too bad she forgot the lyric. Cross the finger folks! Passed. Woo hoo.

20. Stephen Fowler. I love his hollywood day 1 and day 2, but this man forgot the lyric after so very much convinced he is not going to and after he asked to restart all over again he forgot, again and slamed the piano. The judges looked annoyed (yes, even paula) Passed.

21. Nick Mitchell or Norman Gentle. Simon hated him for the first and me also. Randly laugh, Paula clapped. Passed.

22. Anne Marie Boskovich, I love her voice, country type. Passed.

23. Ju'not Joner. OMG, I love his voice. A bit smokey but I like his better than Danny Gokey. Passed.

24. Kaylan Loyd sang If I ain't got you. Ordinary, not memorable. Sorry. Next...(Simon stopped that poor girl performance)

25. Leneshe Young, personally I love this girl and her performance is also okay, but she didn't make the cut. Eventhough Randy and Simon looked enjoy her perfomance

26. Kai Kalama, something wrong with the dude's voice. Poor guy. He passed though.

27. Michael Sarver. Wow. Very powerfull voice. Kara sang a long, Mr. Cowell smiled. He passed.

28. India Morrison. Her group performance was way better than solo perfomance. It was a disaster.

Okay, I think all I mentioned above with exceptional of Leneshe and India, all made it through. Btw Michael Castro didn't make it.

Latters........

Food Reviews: Kenny Rogers @ Johor Baru

Demi memperpanjang svp, akhirnya kemaren kita bertiga (mommy, me and my fiance) berbondong2 ke Johor Baru and ate Kenny Rogers since from the last visit, I already craved for it.
Berhubung di Indo itu porsinya guede buanget, akhirnya kita sepakat cuma pesan 1/2 meal package (includes: 1/2 chicken, 3 side side dish: aromatic rice, fruit salad, potato salad and 1 muffin) and 1 side dish (mashed potato) ala carte.

Gak lama kemudian muffin kita dateng, pertama2 kirain complimentary while waiting for the main course dan bukan muffin dari paket karena biasanya muffinnya montok kok yang ini kuyus ya... Ternyata itu muffin paket tapi untungnya rasanya lumayan enak kok.
And eng ing eng... ga lama kemudian pesanan kita datang... cihuy... slurpps and kita cuma bisa melongo :o
Ayamnya lebih imut (ga sejumbo di Jkt yang bagaikan burung unta) tapi yang paling bikin our jaws drop ya porsi 3 side dishnya waduh mak seiprit :P
beda banget dah ama yang di jkt yang semua serba jumbo dumbo.

But the good news is the chicken taste the same (what i luv about the chicken from Kenny Rogers is its skin! tipis, tasty and crunchy) and to be honest I think the aromatic rice is better, lebih wangi ga cuma berasa butter doang, mirip kyk nasi uduk.
Trus mashed potatonya lebih halus, tapi gravy nya kurang asin. Kalau di Jkt, mashed potatonya ga sehalus ini (masih berasa bongkah2an kentang) tapi gravynya lebih asin and tasty.
Potato saladnya juga enak loh, kurang lebih sama kyk yang di Jkt.

To sum it up:
Tastylicious (I completely made this word up):
- roasted chicken (ennoe's food choice award!)

- potato salad
menurut gw potato saladnya itu enak banget, paling enak diantara side yang kita pesan

- aromatic rice


Grade B menu:
- mashed potato
aslinya tidak sebanyak ini dan halus bgt kyk makanan bayi

- muffin
Yang kemarin makan kok muffinnya kurus ya tenggelam didalam cetakan kertasnya :(
Btw, this is so out of topic but I love this photo so much! The color, the lightning, the composition so cool!


Save menu to order:
- fruit salad

PS: personally I choose black pepper sauce than the original one.

Pics are courtesy of http://www.krr.com.my