A True American Idol audition

My American Idol audition wristband.

written by: stacia_doss.
Last year, I got a taste of what it was like to experience the hectic, annoying process of auditioning for American Idol. Well the photo illustrates my plastic, Glad-wrapped wrist band. I am giving this a whirl again. I said "why not!" since the show is basically coming to audition in the city I live in. This time I am entering the process with different expectations.

1) I got my wristband extra early the first day they began handing them out. Doing so will guarantee me an earlier audition. Tickets are distributed with the wristbands. Last year, I was unaware and came when I could (late). There was no line, so I wondered where all the people auditioning were. The smart ones had gotten their bands before the late time I arrived, and I received a nosebleed ticket. Therefore, I spent about 12 hours waiting to audition. My ticket last year was in section two hundred something. This year it's 115.

2) I know when to wake up on audition day...and it certainly won't be at 3:30-4a.m. like last year. We didn't actually even enter the building until about 8:30-9 or so, and the auditions began pretty late. All the screaming and pointless waiting outside is just for t.v., folks. So I'm sleeping in a bit this year. The audition is my main goal, so that's all I'm really trying to do (minus the cheering and sitting in the heat part).

3) (As photographed), I wrapped my wristband with Glad wrap, because I was told it wouldn't get wet this way. It's fading a little and the lady put it on quite tightly. Tuesday can't come fast enough!

I'm hoping that this time I don't get the short end of the straw and that I don't end up at a table that is looking for "weirdos" with little to no talent like I did last time.

This post right here pretty much explains the WHOLE process, and I've been through it. So, I'm confident about going into it a different way this time around!

Five Ways President Obama changed HER life..

I thought this video was interesting, so I'm sharing it. Nice to hear something positive about the leader of our country. I was able to catch last night's Presidential Address by President Obama announcing the "sooner than some expected" date for the withdrawal of troops. I am a little curious to see how this is going to work and the ultimate result it will have on the economy/families across the country. Hopefully it's just as positive as this woman's life has become.

Congrats, Mavs...special shoutout to the benchwarmers.

Sunday night, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 to become the 2011 NBA Champions. The team came together to make history, giving Dallas its first championship in franchise history. I know I haven't blogged very much about The Finals..I might not have discussed them on T.W.S. at all, but the team's victory is certainly something worth mentioning.

In my web browsing today, I found this really cool clip. Jimmy Kimmel and Usher teamed up to make this hilarious song and video. You'll see some players you haven't seen in a while.."Benchwarmers."Notably, I caught a glimpse of former Grizzlies player, Hasheem Thabeet.

Enjoy. :)

Dwayne Wade: My Life as a single NBA Dad (Re-post)

I found this article on Newsweek's website to be pretty touching. Check it out below.

Photo courtesy of: blackcelebkids.com

"There are a few words that come to mind when I think about the past couple years of my life: challenging, rewarding, transformative—they roll off the tip of my tongue in an instant. In the span of a year my two good friends LeBron James and Chris Bosh...(read more)

NBA fans will miss you, Kazaam.

We've seen him play a genie.
We've seen him demonstrate the meaning of "Taco Bell syndrome."

We have even seen him rap a diss about Kobe Bryant.

We have seen him in a Lakers, a Heat, and a Celtics jersey (+ a few more).

We've seen him miss repeated free throws..more than anyone could have imagined.

We have seen him on Shaq vs. attempting to play other sports.

And (my favorite), we've seen Aaron Carter proclaim "how he beat Shaq," dunking on Mr.O'Neal in a video.

Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye now to the entertainer (NBA fans). Shaquille O'Neal announced today that he is retiring from the NBA (Via Twitter). We will miss you, Shaq, and all of your memories. If you have any other Shaq memories to contribute, feel free to comment.