click on the picture above and make Komodo National park as one of the new 7 wonders.

When I was a child, I was totally fascinated with the flying thing called airplane. For me, it was magical how such huge thing could “float” in the air. My first flight was when I was in elementary school to Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city. That time there were only a few airlines in Indonesia. To name a few: Garuda Indonesia, Sempati, Bouraq, and Merpati. Nowadays, of course we have a lot more airlines.

Now, to be honest I still think plane is fascinating. On the contrary, I’m a little afraid whenever I’m flying. So, even though I love traveling, deep in my heart I fear that the plane might crash, falling down or whatever….. I know it’s not a good thought, but I’m a human. After reading the news about plane accidents, somehow the fear grows inside me. I know that the plane accidents are not happening as many as car accident tough. One night before the flight is suffering since I will end up nervous and barely have enough sleep. Furthermore, somehow I catch air sickness easily (I didn’t have this when I was a child), so I always prepare myself with medicine before flying. This fear causes me to be very cautious when I’m inside the plane. And that’s why I always obey all the rules the steward/stewardess announces. One of the rules is to turn off the cell phone.

The rule sounds simple but not in reality. On my last flight from Hongkong to Surabaya I experienced it myself. The plane was already going to the runway and getting ready to take-off. The passenger next to me still hadn’t turned off her cell phone. Instead, she was calling someone and talking non sense. Not only her, but also another passenger behind me. I didn’t panic though, but a bit disturbed. I mean, the cell phone can seriously disturb a nice and smooth take off. Luckily, one of the stewardesses saw this and quickly asked them to turn off their cell phone. *sigh*. However, I experience this kind of attitude more than once. During my last flight from Malaysia to Surabaya, a lot of people were doing the same thing. In fact, I remember the passenger sitting right next to me kept his cell phone on during the flight. I didn’t notice this until the last minute so I wasn’t nervous that time. One thing that made me ashamed is the person who can’t (and don’t want to) turn off their cell phone is INDONESIAN. I don’t know what kind of business they have but it’s certainly hard for them to be separated from their cell phone for a while. I guess, they don’t care or maybe ignore the danger.

Now, when I think of it a bit more, being on a plane makes me think as if I were in a vulnerable place although I’m not 100% fear to fly and only nervous about it. It’s not like driving a car where I have control over my hands. Once I’m in the plane I have to rely on the pilot, the weather, and the other passengers. To be exact, the other passengers’ behavior. Please for those who can’t live without their cell phones it’s time to learn to change your behavior. It’s good to say goodbye and part with it for a while For you who has serious fear of flying, open this website. This, might me useful for you FEARLESSFLIGHT

This kind of behavior is not acceptable for me :

My mom made a cup cake today. Me and my sister are in charge for the decoration…what do you think?

To fulfill your addiction to the contestants, here are the web fans that I found about them. A web fans is not a simple thing tough, you need a dedication to sacrifice your time and (of course) money. Also, a web fans cam make a contestant go further, since they will continually support the artists and keep the fans together. So, respect a web fans since it’s not a simple work.  Just click on the name to enter the web fans.

Megan Joy

Danny Gokey

Adam Lambert

Anoop Desai

Scott Mcintyre

Lil’ Rounds

Allison Iraheta

Kris Allen

Matt Giraud

Michael Sarver

Alexis Grace

Jorge Nunez

Jasmine Murray

HTML clipboardAnd goodbye to Alexis. Sad and shocking. I never thought that she will leave so soon. I have to admit that she didn’t do well at the stage and I beliebe if she sang the song in the real live, Jolene won’t listen to her and will still take away her man. Poor her. American didn’t forgive her mistake at all. She wasn’t the only one who did bad, Danny Gokey butchered Carrie Underwood’s hits single “Jesus Take The Wheel”. Luckily on his studio version, he sounds better.

What can I say about the overall Grand Ole Opry theme ? It wasn’t as joyful as Dolly Parton theme last season. It’s kinda boring, I think all of us remember how David Cook could make a song called “Little Sparrow”sounds so interesting.This year? Nah, nobody put an effort to pur their self on the theme. That’s why I’m jumping off from my sit when I heard Adam Lambert version, it sounds creepy but hey..it’s better than the contestants who sing the song as it is and make it sounds so boring. The others who sounds so interesting was Megan Joy..she is good ! The tatoo (love it), the song and the voice. She is unique. I’m liking her and Adam right now !

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The other bottom 3 are : Allison Iraheta, Michael Sarver

HTML clipboardAw..this is the first performance of Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis singing ” I Told You So ” live. What can I say ? This track was one of my favorite from her 2nd album Carnival Ride, and I don’t even know who Randy Travis was back then. Go Carrie..you’re GOOD!

To be note, this single also become a hit on Itunes store..congratulation to Carrie..meanwhile, enjoy the performance !

This season American Idol choose Carrie Underwood ( former American Idol winner ) to sing a covered version of Motley Crue song called ” Home Sweet Home “. This song has become popular on Itunes. It has became the number 1 downloadable song on Country Genre. Based on the review of the song buyer in Itunes, they love it. Too bad, Itunes store Indonesia doesn’t provide the single *sigh*. Carrie Underwood has grown in to a respectable country singer since her winning on American Idol. So far, she has won 4 Grammy Awards and other awards like Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards. The one thing that made her success is that she is always consistent with her own power which is country music. Unlike other American Idol winner who seems to lost their direction to choose the right genre for their voice.

What do you think about the song ? I think it’s great…

To find out more about Carrie Underwood, visit this fans site - Carrie Underwood.org

Home Sweet Home lyrics

You know I’m a dreamer
But my heart’s of gold
I had to run away and hide
Cause I couldn’t go home
Just when things went right
Suddenly it all went wrong
Just take this song and you’ll never feel
Left all alone

Take me to your heart
Feel me in your bones
Just one more night
And I’m comin’ off this
Long & winding road

I’m on my way
I’m on my way
Home sweet home
Tonight, tonight
I’m on my way
I’m on my way
Home sweet home

You know that I’ve seen
Too many romantic dreams
Up in lights, fallin’ off the silver screen

My heart’s like an open book
For the whole world to read
Sometimes nothing keeps me together at the seams

I’m on my way
I’m on my way
Home sweet home
Tonight, tonight
I’m on my way
Just set me free
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home

I’m on my way
I’m on my way
Home Sweet Home
Yeah
I’m on my way
Just set me free
Home Sweet Home

American Idol this season has a new twist. Like Ryan Seacrest mentioned on the result show, this year in order to avoid “someone who is actually GOOD” from elimination, the judges can save the unlucky contestant bun in return, they will have to eliminate 2 contestants from the next week performance. This twist believes to save contestants like Chris Daughtry, Michael John and Jennifer Hudson from an early elimination. I don’t think this as a neccesary move from American Idol. In fact, it’s waste of money. Since we have voted for nothing because there are no elimination and it won’t be fun. What do you think ?

Jorge Nunez and Jasmine Murray were eliminated yesterday. As for Jasmine, I’m not that shocked. During the Top 36 stage she couldn’t proof that she has the gut to fight for a spot, she keeps on picking the wrong song. And last Wednesday, she (again) gave a weak performance. I guess kara Dio Guardi’s argument which is ” Jasmine Murray is very commercial..bla..bla..” didn’t work. As for Jorge Nunez, it was a shock. He didn’t delivered the song well but still the elimination weren’t needed at least not yesterday. In overall, Michael Jackson’s theme were horrible. Compared to last season 1st stage, last Wednesday looked so gloomy and boring. What will happen next week ? Well, the theme is Grand Ole Opry, which means country songs are bring up front. I’m wondering how will Adam Lambert beat a country song. Last year, David Cook brought up Dolly Parton’s song so well. And also, Carrie Underwood who is American Idol winner will be performing on the Result Show.

TOP 11 :

Adam Lambert

Matt Giraud

Megan Joy

Lil’ Round

Anoop Desai

Alexis Grace

Danny Gokey

Michael Sarver

Scott Macintyre

Kris Allen

Allison Iraheta

Guess Stars Rate :

- Kanye West - OMG..who’s the people in charge who let Kanye West sing ?

- Kelly Clarkson - love her…

check on this website for more on American Idol news and updated - Rickey’s Blog.