WHEN IT RAINS...

Im kind of not minding this ugly weather. Sometimes we need a lazy day to just relax and chill out. I welcome days like this every now and then.

Yesterday, on the other hand was a bit of a pain with the rain and all. Work had me walking back and forth from the office to the design building three times. I got soaked and trampled on each time. Is it me or do people act ridiculously inept when it rains? Drivers drive slower and people on foot carry umbrellas completely unfazed by those they share the sidewalk with. Whats up with that? Hello its an umbrella?! When someone walks by you lift it up, dont poke them in the face with it! Why is this so hard for people to comprehend? Yesterday I rocked my very own navy and white polka dotted umbrella. When I passed others on the street I was very mindful. After all, it was my responsibility to be careful not to poke, bump or soak anyone with it. An umbrella is a weapon in NYC, I dont care what anyone says. Its like driving stick, you constantly need to adjust your speed and be fully aware. Some dude walked by me in his gym gear with a massive one, he completely hogged the sidewalk. I walked by dodging an injury and said "Wow, that thing is a house!" he didnt even smile. Nor did he scoot over. I ha to literally stop and wait for him to pass. Good luck to him and his oversized house. If he was so macho he couldve braved the storm without one. What a DORK.

After my long day I had to drive to NJ without windshield wipers. I know, I know, Im ridiculous already. I will fix them this weekend hopefully. But btw, RAIN X is amazing. What a genius invention. Im not going to lie, driving was a tad hairy at times.

I know that this might ruin my street cred with whatever readers I have left-- but Ive become a fan of this seasons AMERICAN IDOL. I cringe as I type this, so go easy on me. Im human.

Okay, anyway, Im in love with LEE DEWYZE. OH EM GEE this mans voice hits me hard. I want him to win so badly. Ever since I heard him cover THE BOXER Ive been obsessed. His sings with such passion and vulnerability, I find myself staring at him on stage. He is so talented its insane. If I say that Ive listened to it 60 times it would be an understatement. My poor car...

So anyway, last night he covered the song HALLELUJAH. Now, as far as Im concerned no man should ever have the nerve to ever go there. JEFF BUCKLEY is the only one I can listen to sing it. If you havent heard it, Im beyond sick for you. Get on it like NOW. Unfortunately he is no longer alive and as a result of this, I find it to be all the more haunting. He takes this deep breath before he sings and I get the craziest dose of goose bumps all over my body. Yeah its THAT INTENSE.

DEWYZE did a damn good job singing it. A and I feel the same way about JB's version BUT we both got the chills immediately. The judges were in awe. I wasnt!! Ive been saying this for weeks now, this man owns the competition. CASEY is talented AND he plays the guitar (swoon) but hes a (hot) tool. He sounds like a sheep at times. In my opinion, its because he has a hard time hitting certain notes.... It doesnt matter. We dont need to worry about him, hell get signed regardless of whether he wins or not. CRYSTALS cool- but I dunno, Im not feeling it. Ive seen singers like her. Shell probably get signed as well. Theyre definitely pushing the JANIS JOPLIN angle with her. EH- not my type.

K, Im glad we had this convo. No, I havent voted because Im sorry, I refuse to cross that line (yet).... Love you for listening. Now heres BUCKLEYS version. Listen to this man sing and play his guitar. I dare you to disagree with me.

(I hate posting videos but IMEEM is gone and Im lazy, maybe just listen and dont watch the eerie image)



Also, heres DEWYZES cover of THE BOXER.. Listen to how he sings "I am leaving, I am leaving" he is submerged in it.