Seriously?
I was so disappointed last night that Danny was sent home. He was my favorite. I love his voice and I love his singing style. I'd definitely buy a CD from Danny Gokey. I'm sure he'll still get a contract and make albums, but I really wanted him to win American Idol. I think he will be a successful recording artist, especially since he has such perfect pitch (except for that one scary note last week).
In a way, I'm relieved because next week is so busy with graduations, end of the school year parties, and lots of field trips and now I won't have to be stressed about missing American Idol.
I really like Kris Allen's voice and I'd definitely buy his CD. I love how creative he's been with songs and the sound of his voice. I was especially touched by the embrace between his father and him last night. What a sweet moment. I think he'll be successful whether or not he actually wins next week.
Adam Lambert is very talented and creative, but his performances sometimes leave me feeling uncomfortable and I hate when he screams the songs. I would not buy his CD just because I don't like the screaming he does in his songs and he doesn't sing songs that appeal to me (except for Mad World--that was amazing). I think he'll be a highly successful performer and I do love to see people attain their dreams. He seems like a nice kid and I'm excited for him that he's done so well, I just don't care for his type of singing.
American Idol is always fun to watch. The judges seem to have some drama going on this year and Simon is always so full of himself. The best part of the show, though, is watching these kids rise from obscurity, take hold of their dream, and improve their talent each week. I love seeing people develop and magnify their talents.
Good luck to both Kris and Adam next week.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
American Idol Recap
I was disappointed that David Osmond was cut last night. He took it very professionally. I liked his voice and thought he could've done well.
I was happy to see the guy from the oil fields go through to another round. I really like the 16 year-old-girl that was part of the Divas group. She has a beautiful voice and so much talent, especially for such a young girl.
I felt bad for Rose, the blond with dreads. She seemed so sad. I usually feel for the ones that get sent home because I'm sure it feels like the end of their dream--similar to how I felt when my first picture book was rejected (it was about dinosaurs and, boy, am I ever glad it was rejected).
I'd like to say I felt bad that bikini girl was sent home, but I didn't. Proof positive that an ugly attitude can make a beautiful girl unattractive. Perhaps, she'll find success in another area where that kind of attitude is acceptable. There's a difference between being confident and being arrogant.
I also didn't feel bad that the woman with bright red hair was cut after she was so rude to her group and afterwards cussed out the other girl in the group. I guess kindness is also a talent--some have it and some don't.
American Idol is about talent, not beauty. It's about commitment to a dream, not singing when it's convenient. It's about drive and ambition to improve your talent even when you're tired or sick. I love to watch these kids improve from week to week and I especially love to see them nail their songs. I get goose bumps (my daughter calls them cold pimples) when one of them really gets a song right. It's inspiring to watch them work so hard to achieve their dreams.
I was happy to see the guy from the oil fields go through to another round. I really like the 16 year-old-girl that was part of the Divas group. She has a beautiful voice and so much talent, especially for such a young girl.
I felt bad for Rose, the blond with dreads. She seemed so sad. I usually feel for the ones that get sent home because I'm sure it feels like the end of their dream--similar to how I felt when my first picture book was rejected (it was about dinosaurs and, boy, am I ever glad it was rejected).
I'd like to say I felt bad that bikini girl was sent home, but I didn't. Proof positive that an ugly attitude can make a beautiful girl unattractive. Perhaps, she'll find success in another area where that kind of attitude is acceptable. There's a difference between being confident and being arrogant.
I also didn't feel bad that the woman with bright red hair was cut after she was so rude to her group and afterwards cussed out the other girl in the group. I guess kindness is also a talent--some have it and some don't.
American Idol is about talent, not beauty. It's about commitment to a dream, not singing when it's convenient. It's about drive and ambition to improve your talent even when you're tired or sick. I love to watch these kids improve from week to week and I especially love to see them nail their songs. I get goose bumps (my daughter calls them cold pimples) when one of them really gets a song right. It's inspiring to watch them work so hard to achieve their dreams.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Talents
Two of my daughters and I participated in a craft fair on Saturday. Prior to the fair, my daughters made earrings, t-shirts, and Christmas ornaments. I was impressed with the beauty and uniqueness of each pair of earrings, t-shirt, and candy cane ornaments they made. I tried my hand at a few pair of earrings, but decided my talent must be elsewhere so I offered my books for sale.
Unfortunately, we didn’t attract a large crowd for the fair and of those that attended, few were interested in what we offered. I did sell my books and we sold a few pairs of earrings and some ornaments. Sales weren’t what my daughters had hoped for, but it was still a good experience because they discovered new talents.
In Matthew 25:15-30 we learn about the parable of the talents. The first two servants increased their talents while the third buried his. When the master came to collect the talents, he was pleased with his first two servants who had doubled their talents. Said he to the servants, “ . . . Well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord” (Matthew 25:23).
When he asked the third servant about the talent he’d been given, the servant replied, “ And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth; lo, there thou hast that is thine” (Matthew 15:25). The master was displeased that his servant had not increased the talent he’d been given. The master took the talent from the unprofitable servant and gave it to the first servant.
“For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath” (Matthew 25:29). In other words, if we do not increase our talent we will lose even that talent which we possess.
Heavenly Father has blessed each one of us with talents. It’s up to us individually to do something with that talent.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what talent we’ve been blessed with. In the past, when I’ve attended Relief Society talent nights, I’ve felt self-conscious because I don’t sing, dance, or play an instrument. I don’t sew, can, or knit (actually, I really like to knit and crochet, but I’m not very good at it). I love to write, but still don’t know if it’s actually a talent or I’m just too stubborn to give it up.
Talents aren’t only what we can see or hear. I have a sister who has a talent for empathy. If she becomes aware of anyone that’s struggling, she’s quick to lend help and support. I have kids whose talents include compassion, faith, obedience, optimism, and kindness. My husband has a talent for gentleness and meekness.
If we hide our talents because we fear what others may say or think, we won’t be able to accomplish that which Heavenly Father wants us to accomplish. We each have specific talents for a reason. We need to do our best to develop our talents and use them to bless the lives of others.
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Unfortunately, we didn’t attract a large crowd for the fair and of those that attended, few were interested in what we offered. I did sell my books and we sold a few pairs of earrings and some ornaments. Sales weren’t what my daughters had hoped for, but it was still a good experience because they discovered new talents.
In Matthew 25:15-30 we learn about the parable of the talents. The first two servants increased their talents while the third buried his. When the master came to collect the talents, he was pleased with his first two servants who had doubled their talents. Said he to the servants, “ . . . Well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord” (Matthew 25:23).
When he asked the third servant about the talent he’d been given, the servant replied, “ And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth; lo, there thou hast that is thine” (Matthew 15:25). The master was displeased that his servant had not increased the talent he’d been given. The master took the talent from the unprofitable servant and gave it to the first servant.
“For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath” (Matthew 25:29). In other words, if we do not increase our talent we will lose even that talent which we possess.
Heavenly Father has blessed each one of us with talents. It’s up to us individually to do something with that talent.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what talent we’ve been blessed with. In the past, when I’ve attended Relief Society talent nights, I’ve felt self-conscious because I don’t sing, dance, or play an instrument. I don’t sew, can, or knit (actually, I really like to knit and crochet, but I’m not very good at it). I love to write, but still don’t know if it’s actually a talent or I’m just too stubborn to give it up.
Talents aren’t only what we can see or hear. I have a sister who has a talent for empathy. If she becomes aware of anyone that’s struggling, she’s quick to lend help and support. I have kids whose talents include compassion, faith, obedience, optimism, and kindness. My husband has a talent for gentleness and meekness.
If we hide our talents because we fear what others may say or think, we won’t be able to accomplish that which Heavenly Father wants us to accomplish. We each have specific talents for a reason. We need to do our best to develop our talents and use them to bless the lives of others.
Return to the neighborhood.
And while you're there, subscribe to our fantastic newsletter. Welcome to the yourLDSneighborhood newsletter. In addition to being able to shop in the new virtual neighborhood, the LDS newsletter brings you LDS articles, LDS products, LDS services, LDS resources and LDS interviews from around the world—all with an LDS focus. Look for issues delivered to your email inbox every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. LDS Newsletter Subscriptions are FREE, and joining is easy.
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