What In The World Does "Pitchy" Mean?

I'm a regular viewer of American Idol and I always hear the word "pitchy" from the judges' comments. Is this something technical that only musically- trained people understand? Does it refer to hitting notes off key? I can tell a voice that sounds good from one that doesn't, but I don't get it why some contestants are told that "they sounded pitchy all over" when to me, it was good.

Music, like beauty, can be subjective. What one person may like, another listener may not approve of. Pitchy or not, I still enjoy American Idol. Here is one of the finalists often underestimated (blame it on his youth and inexperience) but has got to be one of the best crooners for this season. I find nothing pitchy in this performance and none of the judges mentioned the word, in fairness. But he did get a lot of that comment during the previous weeks.

I just think this is one of the best performances for the Shania Twain night aside from the good-looking Casey James' number. I'm actually a fan of Aaron Kelly, the underdog, although I don't think he'll snag the title of the next American Idol. Will this week be Aaron's last? I hope not but we'll find out in a few hours.

aaron 6 @ Yahoo! Video

As Long As We Get To Kill Some Vampires

..Says Jacob, obviously directing the statement to Edward. This is yet another trailer of the upcoming Twilight Saga movie, Eclipse. I wonder if the Eclipse movie will bore again like the 2nd installment of the series did. Guess I'll have to know when it opens come June 30,2010. But this looks more action packed than the last one. Crossing fingers this will be better. The clash between the vampires and wolves kinda scare me. I haven't read the Eclipse book lying around here on my desk.

Sigma Lens 18-200mm shots

Sometimes, I wish that my hubby is into photography just so he could take great shots of me. For the longest time, no one was interested to take pictures of me except myself which was why I got into a photography hiatus. When I attempted to re-ignite the old passion, technology was so much different and everyone else was doing well in it except me.

I bought a Nikon D40 about 2 years ago to document my works as a make-up artist. I am impatient and I can't wait for the photographers' online posts to see how my work turns out in photos. But then, my shots just don't give justify to the makeups I did.

A week ago, I purchased my first lens apart from the kitlens, the Sigma 18-200mm. The Nikkor lens would have been an awesome option except that it costs Php 20,000 more than our Sigma lens. Since I won't be doing photography professionally, I decided to go for the cheaper alternative. I just need to take better pictures than I usually did.

The lens do make a difference. I couldn't keep myself from giggling as I was trying out the new lens at home. I was so happy with its output and what it could do. I can't say its perfect but I'm so thrilled with it that I want to learn more on digital photography.

My hubby, who is not into cameras, tried it himself and started shooting in the garden. With the manual settings I previously put in, he's got some nice shots which I was very proud of, like a Momma proud of his little boy. I am posting below some of his favorite captures. I just added borders and did minor editing.

I'm Pretty Sure My Cat's Been Reading My Diary

No, I don't have a cat and I don't keep a diary because I can't decipher my own handwriting. The title above was the line uttered by Brittany, the resident airhead of the "Glee" TV series, on their teaser video for next week's episode.

Tonight's Madonna Glee special totally rocked. Gotta love the Sue Sylvester Vogue number with William Schuester's name making its way to the lyrics. lol. But I still can't get over the fact that Jonathan Groff, the Broadway guy who plays Jesse St. James is GAY. I would have swooned to his dreamy good looks, until my googling spree on wikipedia boinked me into learning he's openly gay. Crap.

Next week's episode (Episode 16) entitled "Home" will have April Rhodes' (Remember the goosebump-inducing "Alone" duet with Schuester) return to the scene and starts flirting with William when she learns that he's divorced.

Sue goes on another Nazi frenzy when she demands that her Cheerios go on a diet for their interview on Splits Magazine, where she will be hailed as the Cheerleading coach of the last 2000 years.

Here is a sneak preview of next week's episode:

Vision Board

As a believer of the law of attraction and vision boards (make that vision blogs), here is something I wish to see myself in. I was initially going for the cover of Vogue but then I figured being on Forbes Magazine is way cooler. Gracing the cover of Vogue means I'm a fashion plate but appearing on Forbes makes me one of the richest and powerful people in the world, which makes being pretty and fashionable a lot easier. Lol. How to achieve it? That I don't know. The universe will find a way. Thanks to http://funny.pho.to/ for this. It's supposed to be a funny pic program which can make us goof around with our photos but I thought about making it into a vision tool  instead.

Glee Returns

The cast of "Glee" recently guested on the Oprah Winfrey Show to promote the second season of their top-rating musical TV Series. It's one thing to watch them sing on their show and another to  hear them perform live in a talk show like Oprah's. It's like "oh, those are really their voices.. cool!"

Lea Michele, who plays the annoying but talented Rachel Barry doesn't seem as irritating as her character when answering interviews.Her star power comes from sheer talent, good looks and years of performing on Broadway since she was 8 years old. She got to play the young Cosette of "Les Miserables."

Cory Monteith, the Canadian hearthrob essaying the role of Finn the quarterback, doesn't play football in real life and unlike the veteran performer Lea, he is new to singing. His favorite sports are hockey and basketball and he really plays the drums.

Glee Second Season will be airing starting April 13 in the US and April 14 for us here in the Philippines. I can't wait to watch the new episodes and listen to new songs they will surely be sending to the hit charts.

Here is a video of them singing live to "Somebody to Love" on Oprah. Whoa..Goosebumps.

Baby James Endorses Manny Villar

Who would have expected that Baby James, the nephew of Presidential bet Noynoy Aquino, would shout the name of his uncle's closest rival during a campaign rally in Bacolod? The cute toddler of Kris Aquino greeted the crowd with a warm hello, after then he blurted out: "Villar!" Kris, who was carrying Baby James immediately handed him over to his yaya, appearing amused and embarrassed at the same time. The crowd roared in laughter. Baby James, aside from his charisma, apparently has a killer sense of humor.

The other Presidential candidate that Baby James endorsed is Manny Villar, whose TV commercials seem to have worked its magic on little kids. Even Ruffa Gutierrez shares that her kids Lorin and Venice are singing to Villar's jingles at home. Who knows how many more kids out there are rooting for Villar?

Manny Villar, in another video, who was surprised at the unanticipated support from an Aquino family member,  thanked his little "fan" for the free endorsement .

KRIS: "Say hello to everybody"

BABY JAMES "HELLO"

KRIS AND FANS " NOY-NOY"

BABY JAMES "VILLAR"

KRIS " No i'ts a NO... Go na...

Bleeding Dance

If couples who are fighting would dance to this instead, who needs a law for violence against women? This is a dance interpretation of Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love performed by Mark and Chelsea at So You Think You can Dance. Amazing how a dance can poignantly interpret pain, a bleeding one at that.

Atty. Adel Tamano For Senator

He's on the top of my list. His pretty face may either work to his advantage or yield the opposite effect. I hope people will see beyond his exteriors and get to know about what this guy can do for our country. Please spend your votes wisely and include him in your senatorial list.

American Idol Season 9 Pinoy Lookalikes

I'm a fan of the number one US talent show but with the frequent brownouts in my city for the past few months, I've been missing out a lot. Still, I can't help but notice the semblance of 2 of the finalists from American Idol Season 9 with some of our  local celebrities.

First is the charming Siobhan Magnus, whose special skill in hitting banshee-high notes effortlessly is often compared with Adam Lambert's. Her looks isn't anywhere close to Adam, although they're both pretty. :) She reminds me of a local star who used to be married to Benjie Paras, Jackie Forster. I don't know where Jackie is right now. I don't seem to see her anywhere in showbiz  anymore. The last I heard she studied to become a freelance hair and makeup artist/ image consultant.

                                                                Siobhan Magnus

                                                               Jackie Forster  

                                                                      

The next is Tim Urban, who along with ousted finalist Alex Lambert are stuck in the 60's or 70's, as evidenced by their old-fashioned hairstyles. With a few more members, they could revive the Beatles band- with Alex being the younger Paul McCartney. But if he comes to the Philippines, he could star as Tom Taus' missing brother in the remake of "Cedie, ang Munting Prinsipe." Tom, Antoinette Taus' younger brother, I presume is not so munti (little) anymore and I don't have a clue where is he is now.

                                                                       Tim Urban

                                                                         Tom Taus, Jr
Photo credits: AmericanIdol.com

Craving For Macadamias

I want this! 


Sold at amazon for $19


Ingredients
Semi-sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Vanillin [Artificial Flavor] and Milk), Macadamia Nuts, Sugar, Contains 2% or less of: Confectionery Glaze, Dextrin, Corn Syrup, and Cornstarch.

Eclipse Official Trailer

After waiting for months after the showing of "New Moon," Twilight Saga's third installment, "Eclipse" comes out with a teaser. Release date is June 30, 2010.



Here is the movie's plot summary from imdb.com:

Bella and Edward have been reunited, but their forbidden relationship is threatened to be torn apart again with an evil vampire still seeking her revenge. And Bella is forced to choose between her true love for Edward or her friendship with Jacob Black as the struggles between vampires and werewolves continues. But there is still another choice for Bella to make, mortality or immortality? Written by Mel from the United Kingdom.

After the vote about her becoming immortal, Bella realizes graduation isn't too far away and starts to panic. But she has bigger problems arising, her feelings for Jacob, his feelings for her and Victoria. The vampire who is trying to take revenge on her for Edward killing her James. Written by Leslie Cullen

Iron Man 2

Movie is set for release on May 7, 2010!



Synopsis: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster film based on the legendary Marvel Super Hero Iron Man, reuniting director Jon Favreau and Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr. In Iron Man 2, the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James Rhodey Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

On Getting What You Want

I'm loving the sense of humor of Esther Hicks and how she gets the message across using that ability. Here's a video during one of her inspirational talks. I want to attend  her workshops. And if it's not too much to ask, join one of their cruise ship seminars. That would be fab!

MRMI Super Cash Special $1 Offer Extended Until Further Notice

January 28, 2010 WHITNEY, TX – In light of continued high unemployment rates and economic uncertainty, Stephen Pierce, CEO of Impulsive Profits, has announced that his MRMI Super Cash membership program will continue to be offered at $1 for a trial period of 30 days.

“I’m giving people the lowest barrier of entry possible so they can start making money instead of excuses,” says Pierce. “I don’t want anyone to be held back from achieving their dreams of financial freedom, even during a recession, because they can’t afford to pay for training.”

MRMI SuperCash is a program that gives members the materials, the education and ongoing training in how to make real money on the Internet. It is based on the same type of training Pierce gives his high end Fortune 500 coaching clients and other clients all over the world.

9000 Members and Counting

In just two years MRMI SuperCash has over 9,000 people to sign up. The $1 entry fee and reputation of Stephen Pierce have made his program a popular one. He also spent several months in 2009 traveling the country by bus to spread the word to everyone about how to make money online.

“Anyone can place an ad and promise the moon while they sell a fly by night online business program. But I have a proven reputation and the success of my members to back me up,” says Pierce.

SuperCash members have gone on to succeed in a wide variety of niches, from internet marketing, financial services, home business, sports, affiliate marketing and more. Stephen Pierce and his team help you find ways to make money in the areas that interest you. You can work full time or part time. You design your own hours.

By extending the $1 offer until further notice, Pierce hopes that by anyone who’s been thinking about starting an online business, growing their current business or just looking to make a few extra dollars a month will take that all important step to get started.

For more information visit THE MRMI SUPERCASH SITE

About Stephen Pierce

Stephen Pierce has been a celebrity in the internet marketing world the past ten years. He runs a highly successful business now, even though he was broke and homeless in the late 1990s. He has appeared on FOX News, NBC News, ABC News, CBS, DayTime, Daystar, ABC News Radio, Bloomberg Business Radio and other major network TV stations and cable shows radio programs. He also traveled around the world to explain to audiences how they, too, can make money from their homes on the internet they way Pierce has the past ten years.

New Look

It's a good thing I'm keeping this blog on a free platform because I don't have to feel guilty leaving it empty for a long time. I know it's going to be here when I come back for it, unlike self-hosted blogs that go phloof upon failure to renew.

I thought of giving this blog a new look using some free templates I found on the net. Pretty neat, huh? Browsed through my entries years ago and couldn't help laughing over my stream of thoughts. If my future children and grandchildren read those posts, I'm not sure if they'd be proud of me. But somehow my sense of humor was sharper back then.

I've been reading a lot of motivational videos these past few days, mostly applying the law of attraction. I've manifested several  things, people and events in my life through this phenomenon. The mind has certainly a lot more going than being a memory bank, learning device and judgment tool. It has the power to turn ideas into reality. The word becomes flesh because of what we focus on.

One of my favorite gurus, John Assaraf, spoke about vision boards in "The Secret". I think it works well for blogs too because 90% of the wishes I posted here came to life. The 10% that didn't come true refers to the Iphone I asked for last month.  The universe hotline either had a busy signal or was blocked by the signal jammers springing out everywhere to threaten the incoming automated election.

I'm getting a high listening to Anthony Robbins right now talking about rewiring one's approach towards health. The guy's gifted with the power of conviction, I wish I had the same ability. Ok, he just said to give the body a rest. Guess he knows I'm still up.

Your Ticket To A Million Dollar Career On The Internet

January 28, 2010 – WHITNEY,TX – Stephen Pierce, the Internet’s #1 wealth advocate, announces that his MRMI SuperCash system, created in 2008 to help people start their own online business, now has had almost 9,000 members sign up and is poised to reach the 10,000 member milestone this year.

“This is a significant achievement given the state of our economy today,” says Pierce. “But more importantly, it shows that people are willing to rise above their circumstances and take back control of their lives by starting learning how to make real money on the Internet.”

Members of Super Cash Are From All Walks Of Life

Many MRMI SuperCash members have never run a business before or haven’t had much computer experience. Yet here are what many current members have been able to achieve:

* Create autoblogs and then sell them for a profit.

* Drive traffic to their affiliate sites where they sell Stephen Pierce’s products and earn a commission.

* Learn multiple ways to earn money online through the Internet Marketing education provided in the weekly live webinar training.

“With SuperCash you are never alone,” says Pierce. “We provide support and the members can also interact with each other in the private forum.”

The best part about building an online income the MRMI SuperCash way is that you learn to build the foundation for passive residual income. There are no products to stock, no products to ship, no phone calls to make and no experience required.

For more information visit MRMI SUPERCASH SITE HERE

Stephen Pierce has been a celebrity in the internet marketing world the past ten years. He runs a highly successful business now, even though he was broke and homeless in the late 1990s. He has appeared on FOX News, NBC News, ABC News, CBS, DayTime, Daystar, ABC News Radio, Bloomberg Business Radio and other major network TV stations and cable shows radio programs. He also traveled around the world to explain to audiences how they, too, can make money from their homes on the internet they way Pierce has the past ten years.

Note: The blog author is an affiliate of this program

Calling The Universe

My addiction for creating videos using my laptop's video editing software just doesn't stop. I made a video on Century Bangus as an entry to Nuffnang's contest in which Iphones are up for grabs! It's a blog writing contest but I made extra efforts to make a video of it. Here's a call to the universe to make me win. Oh please, please, pretty please?

My contest entry is posted at my other blog here.

Experimenting With Vaio Movie Story

I've been using my Sony Vaio for almost a year now but it was only yesterday when I decided to create a video using its Vaio Movie Story, a video editing tool. There are templates that are ready to use, you just have to add the pictures and videos you want to appear on the storyline and the editor will arrange the scenes. You can tweak it afterwards. I used the pics on our recent photoshoot by Bon Aserios and some video clips taken with my Nokia E71.

I am getting hooked on editing videos that I have to constantly remind myself I still have tons of things to do. Anyway, here is my first attempt at video editing using Sony Vaio:

Field of Dreams

A shot I took using my trusty Nikon D40 and kitlens. This was during our photoshoot last Saturday with photographer Bon Aserios. He edited the pic. It was a Japanese-themed pictorial in which I did the makeup for our model, Audrey.

I have another scheduled Geisha shoot and I understand my clients' fascination for such themes. Photographs featuring Japanese scenery are always so rich and colorful, which brings Akira Kurosawa's film, Dreams, to mind.

I really hope to revive my passion for photography soon. I wish I could have the 50mm lens that Bon recommended.

Here is the original version of the pic:

For more photos from the shoot, please visit http://bonaserios.com or http://vanityclinic.com

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