American Idol

I'm sitting here watching the 2-hour season premier of American Idol...and am laughing at all of humanity. After I re-gain my composure from my hysterical laughter I get a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach when it dawns on me that there are THIS many people year after year that put on an obnoxious show for the judges with a mis-guided impression that they have talent. Do those jokes realize that the people that actually make it through to Hollywood are the ones that are mature and calm and NORMAL during their audition? All I can say is thank you Fox for the added touch of slow motion film and an array of background music precisely fitting every possible scenario that unfolds. The extra mile you've gone vastly enhances my viewing experience...it's downright hysterical.

Let's look at a few things we can learn from this stage of American Idol.

1. It's important to surround ourselves with people who can speak truth into our lives...preferably people that are credible to speak truth. If there is an area you are interested in improving in, find a mentor. Learn. Listen. Grow. Get your reality check.

2. You can't be good at everything. Some, and by some I mean MOST, of the people in these auditions are horrible. It's okay to have a hobby. It's okay to completely enjoy something. But sometimes there's a cap to what we can accomplish.

3. You can't be best friends with everyone. I like Simon. Sometimes I think people need to be put on suicide watch after leaving the auditions, but I do like Simon. If I were auditioning for American Idol my conflict would not be with Simon...but with the other contestants. Particularly the weird ones. While it's necessary to be nice and courteous to everyone, sometimes that's the extent of what will develop.

And that's all for now. Excuse me while I mop myself up off the floor after thinking back to that sweet 16 year old girl at the beginning of the show who was 1 of 11 siblings...3 of which are down syndrome kids. She made it through to Hollywood and has an opportunity to accomplish her dreams...Tear!...it's so touching!

Uh oh...another 16-year-old girl with a grandma who has Alzheimer's....I feel another sob session coming on!