Lauren has an episode

And I can because I don't have a story out yet, I don't know when I will (hope it will be soon lol) and no one knows who I am. That will probably not change even after I have published works come out but you know what I'm saying. ;)

Here are my thoughts on mostly American Idol but also other things that have seeped into my little brain this week.

First, why should I give a #$%^ if Angelina Jolie has a "baby bump." Why? Tell me about Brad Pitt's efforts to help the victims of Katrina but leave all the Brangelina crap out of it, por favor.

Prince Harry will be pulled out of Afghanistan. What were people thinking??? His life was put in danger. The brave men with him were put in danger. Is "the story" so damned important that you'll put lives on the line? Come on!

Okay, important stuff. American Idol. They voted off four people last week, they voted off four people this week. I mean no one any offense with my words. Just my opinion. I'll try to be nice.

Last week we lost Garrett, Colton, Amy, and Joanne. The first three, I take no issue with. Nice folks but they couldn't have made it all the way. Joanne? Well, I was really disappointed to see her go. She had an amazing voice and was beautiful. Was one song choice really enough to condemn her? I don't think so.

THIS week, we lost Jason, Robbie, Alexandrea, and Alaina. Jason wasn't a surprise. He seems like a great person but he doesn't have the stuff to beat some of the others. Robbie, I hate to admit it but Simon was right. He was like a boy pretending to be a rock star. He had a fantastic voice. I think if he'd been more pop than rocker pirate that he'd still be around.

Alexandrea, again, why? She's better than Kristy Cook - sorry, it had to be said. She's better than Amanda. Don't get me wrong. I like Amanda. I respect the whole rebel nurse without a cause deal. It just seems like she's singing the same old thing even though her songs are as different as the other contestants. Hard to explain. Alexandrea should still be around.

Alaina, no surprise. She's 16 and would blend in nicely with hundreds of other blonde girls who remarkably resemble Carrie Underwood. I felt bad for her but she can and should come back. She doesn't have it this year.

I read somewhere that four more will go and we get to the final 12. Here are my picks to go.

Amanda. Seriously, it's time.

Kristy Cook. Please. OR if not her, Kady Malloy. I know what you're thinking. She's very talented. But the consistency? Not so much.

Luke Menard. I hate that. Every week I keep my fingers crossed he'll come out and WOW us. He gorgeous. Reminds me a little of Hugh Jackman.

Danny Noriega. I can't stand him. His singing is decent but he just gets on my nerves. lol Okay, he probably won't go. It will probably be either Chikezie or David Hernandez. And I like both of them. Oh, the injustice!!!!

Who do I want to win? I like Carly a lot but I'd love to see Michael Johns win it. As a total performer, he's my favorite. David Archuleta will probably win though. And he's that good. I just like the sort of music that Michael performs better. I like Inxs, Queen, that type of rock.

Finishing another story tonight. I hope. Wish me luck!

Buenos noches,

Lauren