Rainy days and mondays...

So, I'm still getting used to the idea of having a blog. Nobody I know personally has one, so it's a new concept to me. But I like it, it's refreshing and it's helping me clear my head a little bit. Especially since it's Monday... and it's effin' rainy.

What a big weekend this last one was. Emmy weekend, to be precise. And when it comes to me, I was still recovering from a ferocious Divas Live on Thursday. It really *was* a big weekend for entertainment. And, of course, I'm gonna talk about it!

I'll start with Divas Live 2009. I don't think there were too many people out there who didn't watch, so I'll spare the readers some boredom and skip the full recap. I'll just say, I think it was the greatest Divas Live since the very first one back in 1998. You know, with Mariah, Celine, Shania, Gloria and Aretha. All the girls that get your attention even without their last names mentioned.

This year, it was the year of the young and rising divas. Adele, Leona, Kelly, Jordin, Jennifer and Miley. I'd say most of them are well on their way to be recognized on a first-name-only basis around the world. It's difficult for Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson though, but their painfully average first names should most definitely *not* be mistaken for their out-of-this-world musical talent. Which is not something I can say about a certain Miley, but I don't think her lack of talent even deserves a bigger mention over here. Hate is not the opposite of love, ignoration is. So, moving on.

The show was stolen though, in my opinion, by the lovely and talented Paula Abdul. I was seriously expecting a pleasant, albeit boring hosting performance, to be honest. But I should have learned after watching all 8 seasons of American Idol, that the name Paula Abdul shall not be written in the same sentence as boring. Oh, no. And I must say, boring was the last word on my mind as I watched the show Thursday night. The girl delivered, big time. I don't want to get all sentimental and mushy here, but she was like the whipped cream on top of a delicious frappuchino. You know, not precisely the essence or main focus of the beverage, but the final touch that although tasty on its own, makes the whole drink seem that much more appealing and gives it the final touch of class. And that was a big-ass sentence. But it's true. She was wonderful. And the Ellen impersonation was what I think took it to the next level. Parodic, but classy in every way, it showed how funny she can really be, without the pressure of having to please the higher ups at Idol and Fox and endure their alleged disrespect. You go, girl!

Check it out:

VH1 Divas | Divas Video

Now, I know I could go on all night about every single detail of it all, but I have some other things to do, so I'm gonna stop. And if I have some free time tomorrow, which is very likely, I'll go on to talk about what I liked and disliked about the Emmys last night. And trust me, that'll take a while hehe.

So, until we meet again... peace, love and sweetness,
>> Cotton Mary