Take A Trip to Lake Louise and Relax!
During the last four years of my life, I’ve had the opportunity to travel all over the world, all in thanks to my awesome career. Most of the times the trips are strictly business and less play. For those who are business travelers, you know how it goes. You are working from the time you leave the office until you return home and in your bed.
I just recently came back from Lake Louise for our management retreat. yes it was a Retreat so this trip was more of a relaxed environment. It was time to unwind and recharge.
I never knew a place like this existed in Canada. It is in Alberta near the Canadian Rockies. The setting was beautiful. When we got to our location, you immediately felt the relaxed environment. The fresh air never smelled so good and you can hear the glaciers melt, it was a beautiful sound.
I have never stood close to any mountain before, and here I was near the Canadian Rockies, the tip of the mountains is also know as the borders that divide Alberta and British Columbia. The skies are known as BC Skies. Ahhhhh. Breath taking I tell you.
Jordin Sparks Wins American Idol!
Jordin Sparks makes history as the youngest winner of American Idol. At 17 years old, she beat out thousands and competed against some of the best vocal talent in the filed.
She joins Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks as the 6th American Idol winner.
Blake Lewis vs. Jordin Sparks
After thousands of auditions, controversial contestants, and surprise results shows, we are now down to the final two. Last night Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks both from Seattle, went head to head for your approval and votes to become the next American Idol.
It was a classic battle of performer versus the vocalist. Performance definitely goes to Blake Lewis who is a natural at it. His unique and individual style has definitely earned him a spot in the finals. Jordin Sparks the 17 year old shines with personality and a great range of vocal talent that is unmatched by Blake.
Who will win the biggest prize in reality competition and the title of American Idol?
My vote goes to Jordin Sparks. Although Jordin is not as great of a performer as Blake, there is something about the way she sings songs that gives you a rush of emotions. When both Blake and Jordin sang the original song called ‘This is My Now’, which will become the first release single by the winner. Jordin’s version was the one that stood out the most and the crowd appreciated.
As you know, this is American Idol so anything can happen. I wouldn’t be surprised if Blake wins. Either way I know it is cliché, but they are all winners. You look at past contestants who never won the title but are successful today. Chris Doughtrey and Jennifer Hudson are just a few to name.
Watch their performances from last night’s episode. And you decide who do you think should win. Be sure to watch tonight’s results show, which will be jam packed with performances from the Top 12.
Blake and Jordins first performance
Blake Lewis sings ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’
Jordin Sparks sings ‘Fighter’
Blake and Jordins second performance
Blake Lewis sings ‘Will Be Loved’
Jordin Sparks sings ‘Broken Wing’
Blake and Jordin sings an original song called ‘This Is My Now’, which will be the first released song by the winner
Blake’s version of ‘This Is My Now’
Jordin’s version of ‘This Is My Now’
Canadian Club
I tried to convince you that I am a racist
Because I believe we are brothers fighting
To end racism together
But we are together and I am not a racist
Did you know? That a racist school has different colors of the rainbow
It is a school because it is somewhere with education
It was a place in my heart
See I thought that by calling myself racist I could bring
This world of ours to a new world but I want to belong in your world
Because my heart is real and racism is not real
I will not be a slave we deserve better energy
When I think about it is easy to hate but much easier to hate myself
And just because I hate doesn’t mean I am hatred
I tried to convince you that I am a sexist
Because I believe we are brothers with sisters
Fighting with brothers and sisters
But we are brothers and I am not a sexist
I was wrong. Just because I was sexist for one day
Doesn’t make me a sexist my whole life
It is not my name and should not be one of the words we share
See I thought that by calling myself sexist I could be a man
And make the world understand that I finally have the chance to be weak
But you said I deserve a better lifestyle
When I think about it is easy to identify a woman as a hero but difficult
To understand because I am not a woman
And just because our friendship is beyond respect
I want us to introduce ourselves as heroes
Because she is our sister I’ll tell her I am stronger
Because my heart is real and sexism is not real
Is Melinda Doolittle Your Next American Idol?
Here are video clips of Melinda’s performances last night. Each contestant performed three songs. The first were the judge’s choice, the second was from the producers and the third one was the contestant’s choice. Is Melinda Doolittle your next American Idol?
1st Song - I Beleive in You and Me
2nd Song - Nut Bush City
3rd Song - I’m a Woman
Is Blake Lewis Your Next American Idol?
Here are video clips of Blake’s performances last night. Each contestant performed three songs. The first were the judge’s choice, the second was from the producers and the third one was the contestant’s choice. Is Blake Lewis your next American Idol?
1st Song - Roxanne
2nd Song - This Love
3rd Song - When I Get U Alone