If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect.-Ted Turner

This Ted Turner quote best frames my blog for today. As most of you already know, I love American Idol...well, the singing, at least. The dark cloud over the show this year was the creepy, wanna-be rocker Constantine Maroulis who was always mugging to the camera like he was God's gift to AI. He may be the most obnoxious person I have ever seen, and believe me, I have seen a few. To that end, thanks to my beautiful sister-in-law, Allison, I have been reminded today that God provides order in the universe by making us pay for our sins in the way that will hurt us most. Mr. Maroulis got a much-needed lesson in humility this week, and I just wanted to share it with you all. Hope this is just the start you needed for your Memorial Day weekend! Have a safe and happy one!

Live for Today

What are the 3 things you want to do before you die?

According to The Today Show, here's the list of the 50 Most Popular:

1. Watch whales migrate
2. Go white water rafting
3. See wild game on an African safari
4. Find a long-lost friend
5. Learn to dance
6. Fly a plane
7. Drive a NASCAR race car
8. Appear on Broadway
9. Dive the Great Barrier Reef
10. Skydive
11. Golf on a world famous course
12. Travel the Nile in Egypt
13. Be serenaded by a Venetian gondolier
14. Swim with the dolphins
15. Play with an orchestra
16. Paint the Big Apple red
17. Float in a hot air balloon
18. Sip a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby
19. Visit the Oval Office
20. Trace your roots
21. Helicopter over a Hawaiian volcano
22. Ride a mule down the Grand Canyon
23. Stroll along the Great Wall of China
24. Cruise in a Ferrari
25. See the Taj Mahal at sunrise
26. Walk the Inca trail at Macchu Picchu
27. Ride a Harley down an open road
28. Feed sharks
29. Scale a famous peak
30. Explore a Rain Forest
31. Learn to be a cowboy
32. Play ball in a Major League park
33. Prepare the world's finest meal
34. Be an extra in a movie
35. Gaze upon a magnificent waterfall
36. Horseback ride along a beach
37. Conquer a fear
38. Ride a steamboat down the Mississippi
39. Dive in a submarine
40. Taste the finest wine
41. Run a marathon
42. Write a song or poem for someone you love
43. Volunteer overseas
44. Visit a nudist colony
45. Explore the Alaskan wilderness
46. Hover in a blimp
47. Eat a cheeseburger in paradise
48. Run with the bulls in Pamplona
49. Say a special thank you
50. Experience weightlessness

I have to say, this list is pretty good, but I think they are missing some of the most important ones like:

1. Get a kiss from your soul mate that leaves you weak and breathless
2. Have a spiritual experience that makes your heart soar
3. Win an Oscar

I welcome anyone to ad to the list...

False Idols

Ok...so tonight is the final sing-off between Carrie and Bo on American Idol. I am excited but I am conflicted. Bo is the better performer, but Carrie is the better singer. So, which matters most? When did true talent start giving way to pure showmanship (and it didn't start with Britney Spears)? So, which do you think is more important? Razzle-Dazzle or talent?

Food for thought

Ok...here's the stupid question of the day: In the song "Bust a Move", there is a line that has always bothered me. "Your best friend Harry has a brother Larry, in 5 days from now he's gonna marry. He's hoping you can make it there if you can, 'cause in the ceremony you'll be the best man..." SO, why the hell would you be your best friend's brother's best man? Are the brothers twins? Are you all best friends? What?

Anyway, on a much heavier (heavier in reference to my thighs) note, I had the 2nd best meal I've ever had in Atlanta last night. Bacchanalia was my favorite, but Dick and Harry's in Roswell/Dunwwody was AMAZING. You must go there immediately. Even Mr. Picky himself, Jean-Claude, called his meal "outstanding" and "incredible". So, if that's not an endorsement, I don't know what is. Feel free to contribute any other really great restaurants...You know I love to talk food.

God help me...

Just got back to work from lunch with my dear friend Natalie. I try to be as positive as possible in this place, but sometimes, it's like having the energy sucked forcefully from your body, leaving you lying lifeless and used. No more users, that's what I say. Who or what is your succubus? What drains you/irritates you/sucks out your positive energy? I'll start:

1) Atlanta Traffic
2) Constant workplace drama
3) Some members of my family
4) Girls who let guys treat them like crap but know better
5) Guys who will never grow up
6) Mosquitos
7) Waiting in line at the DMV

and the list goes on...

Introducing...my brain

Since I rarely get to use my brain at work, this is going to be my new creative outlet. Enjoy!