8:03 - Loving Cat Deely’s hair. Beginning dance was kinda weird. I don’t like it when eyes are blacked out.
8:06 - Okay. We get it. Go vote. I wish I didn’t feel like I really don’t have a choice this year.
8:15 - Maybe Comfort will go home for real this week.
8:25 - Woah, Twitch. Calm down. You’re my fave, but…don’t cry.
8:31 - Sigh. Pretty ballet. It’s a pity my parents never put me in dance classes. Ballet looks so fun.
8:42 - Twitch and Katee are my favorites. Really hoping they make it to the end.
8:51 - Not so into LL.
8:55 - Tata, Comfort!
8:57 - WOOOOOOOO! Twitch stays!

Honestly, the only thing that could make this video any more perfect would be for my boyfriend to be in it. Other than that? Mike Rowe + Bear Grylls + Deadliest Catch guys = Perfection. I ♥ Discovery Channel.

George Carlin, May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008

To most people he was a foul-mouthed comic, but to me and my brothers, every afternoon George Carlin was Mr. Conductor on Shining Time Station. I remember getting so excited hearing that theme come on TV. The show had something at its heart that meant a lot to me, and I think it was the make-believe aspect (much like Mr. Rogers). Is that anyone else’s biggest memory of him?

LOST. Incredible. Just going to run through a few points. Maybe a more thorough post will follow.

WARNING: Full of spoilers!

✈Penny and Desmond, together at last. And it’s good, because I’d told a lot of people I would stop watching the show if they killed off Desmond. When I watch the episode again, I’ll probably cry. I missed the part somehow where Desmond got on the helicopter and I thought he was still on the freighter. Needless to say, I was not happy at that point.

✈Jin blew up. Well, I hope not. Next to Penny and Desmond, I’m all about Sun and Jin. I really want him to be alive.

✈Christian Shepherd gave Michael permission to die. Not maaaaahhh boooooyyyyyy! Kidding. Good riddance.

✈Playing chess with Mr. Eko. Awesome.

✈Umm…Ben going all Norman Bates on Keamy. Good lands. You can tell they’re at a different time slot now.

✈I knew it, from the moment that Sawyer let Frank go and they took off, that something bad was going to happen with him. But with the whole whispering and kiss thing, I think I’m a Skater again. Haven’t had much to go on this season.

✈You don’t believe in miracles, Jack? I don’t believe in you. Easily working his way up the list of my least favorite characters.

✈Jeremy Bentham = Locke. Meaning, Locke was in the coffin. I want to say that was one of my first theories about the coffin, but I didn’t write it down anywhere so it’s not like anyone will believe me. I will say it wasn’t shocking. Going from John Locke to Jeremy Bentham isn’t a big stretch and kinda makes sense.

✈What was up Daniel Faraday? Something is going on there. Like…where did their little raft go? Get sucked into the abyss with the Island?

✈Crackpot theory #1: Charlotte Staples Lewis is, in reality, a Narnian (this one belongs to Kevin).

✈Crackpot theory #2: Charlotte is the offspring of Annie and Ben, born off island.

✈Ben and Locke may be one of the best comedy duos in history. They were hilarious last night.

✈Sawyer and Juliet. Great.

✈The Island disappeared.

So, tonight is the season 4 finale of LOST. It’s bittersweet, you know, since we’re all aware that we’ll be waiting until January/February for the next episode. Such is the life of a LOST fan. At least I’ll have the Jay & Jack Show (podcast) to look forward to during the hiatus (oh, AND So You Think You Can Dance, which I can never really get into until that space in my brain occupied by LOST is free). And you know, that boyfriend I have

What are your predictions for the season finale? What would you like to see happen next season?

At this point, I have no predictions. And I’m spoiler free now (new convert), so if you reply to this with those stinkin’ LostFan108 spoilers…just don’t, kapeesh?

7:16 - David Cook has got to win this.
7:18 - I give David the Lesser 5 years tops before he steps out of the closet.
7:22 - That’s it, cry pretty boy. Your time is almost up.
7:31 - Not very impressed with that number, Cookerino.
7:51 - Most boring liveblog ever. Sorry. My boyfriend is cooking.
7:57 - What we have to realize is that Simon is saying things to try and sway voters — either FROM voting (because “obviously” it’s going to turn out one way, so your vote doesn’t count anyway) or TO vote a certain way. Archuleta sounds like he has a mouth full of spit. Always has.
8:00 - To quote Kevin, “If Archuleta wins, we’ll know Satan had a hand in it.” Some of you will agree, I’m sure.

I’m just going to hit the high points because it’s early and I’m not very awake.

✈So, the thing on Keamy’s arm is hooked to C-4. Duh. A lot of podcasts were speculating what it was. It seemed pretty obvious to me. I am very, very scared that Desmond is going to end up like Artz soon.

✈I can’t wait to find out WHY their off-island story is what it is. Seems like they have a good reason to keep things quiet, but I just can’t figure out what it is right now.

✈I hate one of the pieces of music they played last night. I believe it’s “Hollywood & Vines.” Basically, their “trekking” music. Eh.

✈Thank goodness, Jack knows that Claire is his sister. I was so worried he’d never find out. And now all those podcast arguments from “Something Nice Back Home” regarding whether or not he DID know when he made the comment about Kate not being related to Aaron seem so ridiculous.

✈Keamy. Not a fan. He does look like some of my relatives though. I need to post a picture side-by-side.

✈Way to go, Sun! Oooh…she is one crafty broad. Yeah, Mr. Paik, you had better sit down. Wowee. Proud of her.

✈Kate needs to do something with her hair.

I may come back with more points later. Really great episode. I am really interested in starting a podcast or at least calling in more on established ones. Anyone interested in starting one? Maybe an Okie one? Let’s talk.

Thirteen Thoughts on Next Week’s American Idol Finale

1. If David Cook hadn’t made it to the finale, I would have never watched again. I’ve never been a devout follower, but something about this season was close to my heart (something I don’t feel comfortable sharing publicly, but feel free to ask. I’ll email you).

2. I really can’t stand David A. (not even gonna bother to try with that one).

3. I’m trying to think of another song that Cook could sing to make me enjoy his music even more, but the guy has honestly covered so many of my favorites already…I feel like I’d be asking too much. Hmm, maybe “Looks Like We Made It” (Barry Manilow) or…”Elizabeth” (Frank Sinatra). But that would be too much.

4. I get to watch it with Kevin. Yay Though I’m a little disappointed that the one year I get passionate about it, he’s kinda “eh.” Not complaining. At least he puts up with me dying and coming back to life all during the first line of David Cook singing “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Quite a task, I assure you.

5. It’s a Tuesday night. I’m really glad something has come along to ease the pain of the loss I experienced whenever Gilmore Girls ended.

6. Completely unrelated, but I should have my As Time Goes By DVDs by then. And I’m actually more excited about that.

7. Hoping David A. sings something else hilarious (you know, like that lovely Dan Fogelberg number this week). I’m crossing my fingers for either “Arthur’s Theme” by Christopher Cross or “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder. That would be some serious comedy, folks.

8. Hoping Kellie Pickler doesn’t show up.

9. And Kelly Clarkson right along with her. You girls can just stay home and watch, okay?

10. I would like to see both Jennifer Hudson and Melinda Doolittle.

11. Kristy Lee Cook and Skunkhair…can do without both of them.

12. Maybe Jason Castro won’t be high?

13. I don’t know how we could pull this off, but maybe David C. could accidentally kick David A. in the face? Hmm. Need to think about the logistics of that one a little more.

Re: LOST — Jack on drugs is a bad thing. I guess we got a good look at where it started last night, but I have to say that I’m not sure how I feel about that relationship and where it might go. Obviously, we’ve seen a point in time after all this stuff, so we know it goes down the toilet somehow. Probably the drugs. It was also interesting to, again, see the healer complex he has. Seriously, I’ve only ever known women who were that wrapped up in “fixing” people. Good to see that it’s not bound to one sex, I guess. How could Kate not bristle hearing him say, “I am the one that saved you” with that superior, drunken tone. I just don’t know about you, Dr. Jack. You’re sweet, sure, but man have you got some issues. I hope they get worked out so you can burn your maps. *hugs*

To buy a belt or not buy a belt? I’m always complaining about my pants falling down (before they would just creep down, now it’s kind of a serious problem) and Kevin’s response is always, “Buy a belt.” I don’t own any belts. Well, there was one ribbony belt that I bought to wear with ONE pair of capris that had lost their button and were beyond being repaired, because I loved them that much. They’d barely stay on even with assistance, so I can’t imagine what they’d be doing now that I’m 17 lbs lighter.

I’m 17 lbs lighter! What a wondrous feeling. I feel like dancing around, like a tiny woodland fairy, because I feel like a tiny woodland fairy. Now, let’s not confuse that with actually looking like one or, even worse (regarding mental health), thinking you are one. I’m even almost to the point of being okay with telling my friends, family, and the rest of the world what my weight is. Man, that’s a big step for me. Once I tell you what I started out at I doubt that you’ll believe me. No idea where I carry it. Thighs, maybe? Hmm. Need to measure those and see if they have gone down any.

Woke up at 1:02 a.m. Friday morning to the sound of my house being ripped in half. Just kidding. But that’s what it SOUNDED like. There was quarter-sized hail raining down on the roof of my house — and on the roof of the dog kennel I HAD LEFT OUTSIDE because we didn’t have very much of a chance of rain, much less severe storms, overnight. My poor pup was probably scared to death. Just a little damp when I reached one arm outside to grab the kennel and pull it into the garage. Half-asleep, I called my parents to see if everything was okay or if I needed to take cover. You don’t think about things like actually turning on your own tv to watch the weathermen freak out whenever you’re that sleepy/scared to death. Fortunately, keeping the tv on during the night isn’t uncommon for my parents and so they weren’t too disturbed when I called them to find out if I needed to grab the couch cushions and crawl in the closet.

Speaking of taking cover during a storm, I have only had to do that once on my own since living in Norman. And it was SCARY. It’s not a tornado until it touches the ground, so I can’t call it that, but the rotation went right over my house while I sat in the closest praying for my life. I felt the pressure change and just knew that I was a goner. And what else did I decide to do while waiting for death to take me by the hand? Post on a message board, duh.

Thinking about buying a desk toy –> spot lap desks –> spend time looking up the ones with the best ratings on Amazon. I’ve needed one of these for a while. And let’s face it, I’m not exactly chomping at the bit to make my own pretty one and have Christmas Expressions here in Norman put a coating of liquid glass on it. Even though they are pretty.

Join the feast!

Appetizer
What was your favorite cartoon when you were a child? I really liked Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers, Tale Spin, Duck Tales…all those Disney afternoon ones. They came on our local Fox station, but I’m pretty sure it was marketed as a Disney afternoon thing. And at some point during the afternoon Double Dare would come on. Slimy. I loved it. On Sunday mornings we would get up at the crack of dawn to watch The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. “Pooh Bear, Winnie the Pooh Bear”…I’d watch that if it were on today. There is something very soothing about Pooh, kinda like Mister Rogers.

Soup
Pretend you are about to get a new pet. Which animal would you pick, and what would you name it? How about I tell you about the pet I just got 2 months ago, because she is exactly what I would pick. She is a Scoodle. Three-quarters Scottish Terrier and one-quarter Poodle. This makes for a very quick, cunning animal. She can read minds. Her name is Clarabel Dolores, because once again I felt the need to save a future daughter some ridicule. It’ll be bad enough when I spit on my thumb and wipe grape jelly from her face.

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion? Assuming that I start getting ready in time, and I’m not hopping out of the shower 20 minutes before I’m supposed to leave (like usual), then TEN because I love putting on makeup. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Like wearing pretty dresses, but not the awful underthings. Gah. I need to take a picture of the thing I wore under my dress for Heather’s rehearsal dinner. Medieval torture doesn’t hold a candle to this.

Main Course
What kind of music do you listen to while you drive? Things that I can turn up really loud and get kinda lost in. When I’m driving home, I have some specific music I like to listen to, because going home is something very, very special to me. The rest of the time I usually listen to some mix CD that I’ve made. This morning I made a new one with a variety of sounds: David Cook, Leona Lewis, Celine Dion, Allison Crowe, Little Texas, and Janet Jackson. Told ya. I’m eclectic.

Dessert
When was the last time you bought a clock? And in which room did you put it? I just recently bought an alarm clock. And then I bought another because I couldn’t trust the first one. You need to be able to trust your alarm clocks. It’s in my room, on my nightstand.