i’ve never been *that* big a fan of american idol. but seeing some of the contestants play instruments during the hollywood auditions was refreshing. maybe i’m ignorant, but i had always thought these songbirds dedicated their time to singing alone.
anyway, i can’t wait for the top 24 showdown. my faves: brooke white, carly smithson and michael johns 
i recently met with a friend who got kicked out of his band a couple of years ago. his take on what went wrong? the leader “chose the lead singer over me”. while i enjoyed the bitching session, i had to hold my tongue for one reason and one reason only: i knew the leader attributed the break-up to my friend’s inability to deal with the lead singer.
he says, “according to him, i had no talent!”
and he says, “do you know he has no talent?!?”
he says, “he can’t write even if his life depends on it.”
and he says, “he can’t write even if his life depends on it.”
who’s telling the truth? who’s blowing things out of proportion? who knows…. 
i know it’s too soon to say, since chinese new year only starts tomorrow. but i have a feeling it’s gonna be bloody uneventful. i’m so cynical that a) i didn’t shop for new clothes, b) i was half-hearted about spring cleaning, and c) the living room is still a mess.
maybe it has something to do with age – the older you get, the less you are inclined to celebrate anything.
i sure hope it wouldn’t be as mundane this year. so, whoever is capable of surprising me, surprise me within the next 15 days.
and to all CNY celebrants, happy new year
