American Idol, and my other guilty pleasures... (okay, fine, I don't feel guilty)

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After tearing up at yet again another American Idol audition, I have decided I am no longer apologizing for such over-the-top displays of emotion (who cares if I'm the only person in my house, I still get embarrassed). But not anymore!

I'm embracing all of the realized/crushed dreams on American Idol, the emotional trauma of Grey's Anatomy, and the relentlessly-inspirational Biggest Loser.  I believe previews for Nicholas Sparks' "Dear John" should come with a warning: "Not Appropriate for All Audiences, a.k.a. Emotional Disaster Zones."

The one thing that completely rips me apart? (As if there weren't enough already!) The National Anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner. I feel sorry for all the other fans near me at games, or anyone in the living room at the start of the Super Bowl.  Please be forewarned-- I will cry. Hard. Just wait until the jets fly over. Oh man. 100% Guaranteed.

So... I cry at stuff. Lots of stuff. I'm not sorry for it or sad about it; it's great. It is those things in particular that make me happy. I absolutely LIVE for something (anything) that makes me feel so much, so strongly, one way or another (see previous Glee post) that I laugh out loud, stand up and cheer, or completely melt down in tears for an hour.  I love it all.

PS: Warning: the Olympics is soon, and it's the worst offender-- produces all of the above symptoms.  It starts with only the NBC theme song.  I'm stocking up on tissues, red wine, and pretzels.

Filled with Glee

I cannot say enough how completely smitten I am with the show Glee!  It has received great critical reviews, about the acting, music, writing, what not... but there's something else about it I just can't pinpoint...

Every episode leaves me sublimely happy... filled... no, inflated with happy-ness!  It's like a crazy drug... laughing gas at the dentist office. The characters are fantastical, funny, and oh so entertaining.  The storyline plays out in a way that makes you feel like re-living nostalgic memories of your own high school experience (both good and bad). 

Just at the point where you start thinking you're watching just another good show, the entire gorgeous and impeccably-dressed cast breaks out in song-- one of those songs you secretly know all the words to and turn up way too loud in your car, singing your heart out.

If you haven't yet had your piece of yummy Glee deliciousness, I suggest you do it soon.  Very soon.

Girl Crush Day

Can I just gush for a bit about the unbelievably gorgeous, fabulous, and stylish host of So You Think You Can Dance, Cat Deeley? 

Each and every show, Cat arrives onstage with a unique, fashion-forward (and STUNNING!) outfit.  She looks different each week-- not just the clothes, but her entire look is new and fresh every show.  In addition to her impeccable style and genetic gorgeous-ness, she appears to be a genuinely approachable and fun person!  There are not very many TV people (real people, not characters) who I wish were my friends, but she's one of 'em.  Funny, stylish, gorgeous, and laid-back relaxed attitude.  If I were a guy, this would probably sound creepy (and it might sound creepy anyways) - but I don't care.

PS: Did anyone catch the shoes she had on last night!?  I can't find them online, but when I do, I promise to post a picture - unbelievable.  Go back and re-check the TiVo - they're so very worth checking out.