Brain's trippin

Ugh 3 times I woke up, 3 times due to bad dreams. Not necessarily nightmares, just bad and weird dreams. Lol! My brain's trippin' from stress.
First off it was due to a haunted house and for a lack of a better description... monsters.
Second one, this I don't remember much since I was like, "WTF, I'm going back to sleep"
Third was being in The Amazing Race with some random partner with weird rules... to get our first clue we have to choose a side of a wall and follow it to our clue. Instead of having equal level of difficulty or something like that one is a shorter choice and another long. After getting our clue with a list of stuff, we ran to some place +.+ change of scenery to be in my old high school and in school uniforms, with a loud group of girls with no respect to the ongoing classes with freaking slippery floors... In my head, (in my dreams... lol) Move it along bitches this is a competition, stop being lazy assess... then I woke up

Weird thing, just because it's not really the norm is that I remember some of these dreams.

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SYTYCD Stage Vs Street

It's already the top 6, and yes I have been lazy lately with my postings. As you have noticed... well I don't really see visitors here so lmao!
Anyway... wow really I am impressed with Team Street. In my honest opinion, they have more talented folks vs team stage. More than half!!! I mean x.x well... *coughs* to be blunt, the Bboys are good with their style but TT_TT I'm sorry. Groot's seems more flexible than them.
Really impressed with their growth and seriously the top 4 team street, so hard to pick. It now all depends on how they can lure people to vote for them. And sadly (seems to be an over used word for me lol) Neptune got eliminated, but I feel that he caught the eye of some directors and/or choreographers already.
Team Stage wise, again this is just my opinion, you can have violent reactions somewhere or spam my comments below (thanks for the traffic). My top 4 were Hailee, Gaby, Jim and Edson. Sadly Edson got eliminated a bit earlier and Derek was saved. But with the last episode, Derek was in the bottom 2 against Hailee. Seriously, I thought he's going to have more votes than Hailee who is really very super duper impressive. I have yet to see her dance a traditional ballroom style since she did salsa before.
For me, throw in the ballroom dance styles, traditional or latin, some of the dancers get lost xD
Oh boy, the past voting was tough. The remaining 6 dances are all on my top list Q.Q didn't know how to vote...

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SYTYCD Stage vs Street Ep 1

So after all the auditions to vegas, the top 20 were finally announced. Sadly before the first episode aired, Hurricane from team street got injured and Asaf the bboy Hebrew or something like that took over his spot. I am writing this while watching so I'll most probably butcher some names.
Opening routine by Christopher Scott and jessicalee keller was awesome, coming from the Step Up Movie this seems like his thing lol!
First routine, Team Street. JJ, Neptune and Megz tackle a Dave Scott routine. For the first performance it lacks some oomph and Megs weakness regarding choreography is showing. Jj shines in this routine, the other two better step up.
Next team stage tackles stacy tookey routine with Moises, Derek, Gabby
The piece looks etheral comparing to the previous group theirs is more collective than individual but still shows their strength and hell I'm no pro but such beautiful lines. And wow Gabby's a tapper : P
Christopher Scott now for Team Street Jaja, Burim, Lily and Asaf, four individuals who grew up in different countries and four different styles!!! Damn Jaja got some abs putting some of the guys to shame hahaha!! Routine was it was amazing. Shows everyone's strengths, individuality and moved as a group. In thought Asaf would bring his group down but he pulled through. As we've seen in the Vegas round he really had a hard time with choreography. But for me the girls took it. 
Team Stage's Hailee, Marissa ansd Alexa tackles Jazz with Brian Friedman. Heels, chairs and coats. Hailee's really strong on this routine and on point with the choreographer's vision. Alexa still looked a bit uncomfortable and Marissa kinda too much. Reminded me of Goldilocks xD. And kudos with the heels, it isn't easy but dang Brian worked it hahaha!
Team Stage again with the two cavaliers! Jim and Darion are in the hands of Benoit Swan Pouffer.  Just watching just the it really looks like it's one of the toughest routine for this episode and maybe for awhile to be thrown like this at their first episode. Freaking ./tableflip if they get voted off next week! It was an awesome routine but between the two, Jim shows maturity and control with his pirouettes/spins and just his movement looks serene and effortness. Darion has more of energy with his, strength and childlike.
Team Street welcomes back Pharside and Phoenix with Virgil, Ariana and Yorelis. Intricate movements again the ladies are killing it. Performance wise it was average for me, Team Street where are the boyz?!
Edson and Kate, Team Stage gets their team captain Travis Wall for this routine. It was a strong for the first episode but I agree with Nigel. I got lost with their facial expressions. Is it a happy dance? And wow again I agree with Paula, there is a chemistry void. A strong performance technical wise but there is a disengagement with the routine.
Team Stage group performance went with broadway routine with Warren Carlisle. Sexy but not overly. And wth did Moises just tapped?! The routine showed some weak individuals if one notices and the strong ones. For those voting for Team Stage, do you have it?
Aammmmmgggg NappyTabs tackles the Team Street group routine.  Excited for the Squad working with one of my fave choreographers. Strong and amazing performance. The whacker is krumping... the bboys are... dancing?! Again one sees the strong and weak contenders. And they ain't the girls...

Overall both teams showed equally good and not so bad performances. Team Stage with their technical abilities, you can't deny the majority of them are awesome at what they do. But what they are like is the chemistry doing a routine with a group or partner, showing emotions, making the audience not only see but have an emotional connection with the routine and audience rapport.
What Team Stage lacks is the opposite for Team Street. When they perform they have this connection with the audience that makes us wants to join or cheer for them. They could do group routines, and play with their partner. Gets their energy from the audience, but then most of them falls short or gets lost when a choreography gets thrown in. Most of them are freestylers, but that's one of the big challenges they have to face...
This is pretty much the "easy" episode for them because they are dancing their styles. Next week they'll be thrown out of their equilibrium dancing new genres or styles , and for some battling choreography too. For me that's when the competition starts. Can't wait for the next episode.

On a side note... still not 100% convinced with the judges... x.x hopefully they do invite someone as a 4th judge... please x.x

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Master Chef S6 E1 to E5

So after 5 episodes, I'm still happy that it's back. I mean the Juniors are awesome but the thrill and drama's on this version.
They didn't show the auditions as with the past seasons. But wow first episode claws are coming out so is erm... their unique personalities.
Welcome the new judge Christina Tosi as Joe steps down from the MCUS panel, I think he's still a judge on one of the franchise. Ms Tosi is a pastry chef and co-owner of Momofuku Milk Bar. I think that adding an odd one out balances the judging panel. Both Graham Elliot and Gordon are chefs but Joe being the odd one out is a restauranteur who's on the business side of things, tho he knows his stuff. This time Christina comes from, let's admit, the side that's been deemed stereotyped to. Just because there pastry chef they don't now how to cook except bake and make desserts. I hope she proves people wrong. So far her personality is showing to be sweet  (lol compared to Gordon) but the past episode she's showing a bit of her claws xD
First of the bat, 20 homecooks thought that, well they're in the top 20 now to compete. But as we all know these shows will try to throw in something to make it more challenging and get more viewers  (haha). So they got another 20 home cooks to vie for the top spots. A pair, or a couple depending on their style of cooking were made to compete at each other. Baker vs baker, chicken dish vs chicken dish and so on. In the end the judges chose 22 to compete. I was actually rooting for Taylor vs Katrina battle. For one I didn't like Katrina's attitude. Crying, frustrated look just annoys the hell outta me. Taylor for me is someone who still have the potential to learn and grow more. Have that confidence, drive and humble attitude to go further. Aside from the fact that if you push him he's going to push back harder and kick someone's ass. Sadly at the all or nothing battle to the top 22 he lost to Stephen and Shelly.
From then to the lastest episode 5, 4 from the top 22 have been eliminated. Double elimination from the top 22, Briana and Mateo got eliminated.
Highlights not so much for me but damn personalities really makes a difference here. Rocker Derrick really got that suave angst thing going on but he's overconfident and hopefully it doesn't kick him in the ass later on. Farmer Stephen is someone I disliked after being an ass. At first knowing what he does, I'm like much respect but after showing America how much of a potty mouth and an ass he is, I'm like wtf k bye. He also reminds me of a Bipolar in a manic stage. Christopher, the Asian guy has some issues too. He's always on the defense, to the point that it's way out of the line and totally embarrassing. Tommy (sorry it's obvious and if I'm offending anybody) gay and fabulous, please tone down the bitchy attitude.
First team challenge for the top 20, Kerry and Darah became team captain chosen by the judges. Each team have to prepare a burger and fish and chips where they have to serve theme park visitors (Knotts Berry Farm). There weren't any much vote of confidence with Kerry vs Darah due to his HR ofc background, but from what I've seen on this episode he did much better than Darah (theme park employee).
Kerry's red team was able to plan and delegate quickly so they can start their prep. While Darah's blue team struggled with her laissez-faire leadership.
To quickly shorten this one, Kerry's team struggled with the demand but was able to pull through. Kudos to Nick for stepping up.
Darah's team with her weak leadership skills and weak team skills x.x whom I've seen cheering... CHEERING!!! her team on... wtf, gurl do some work, chop or prep something, you're personality's not helping at this moment. They struggle because nobody's helping poor (I'm being sarcastic here too at the same time) Katrina. Ask... for... help... Tommy isn't helping either, running his mouth instead of helping to speed things up. Kudos to Claudia for stepping up for this team and Derrick for also pulling through.
Even though the cheeseburger got more cheers than red's burger, knowing how much of a train wreck blue team is. My guess was right with the red team winning.
Elimination challenge was cringe worthy. Darah made me hate her. Really saving the asses of mates that aren't deserving to be saved for half of your votes? Not saving Derrick and Katrina? Girl's blind. The personality of the ones she chose didn't help them to win. Why? Production was slow, they missed more plates. And from the people who got interviewed, clearly they loved their burger version and their beer batter. The only good decision she did was not saving herself. In the end she lost the cinnamon challenge and was eliminated.
My viewpoint with team challenges with group this big, get an assistant or second in command. It's a team challenge, do things that'll save your team from elimination not lead them into it. If your second in command see something you don't that person can delegate or step in to that role. Communication from front to back. What happened to Katrina was that she has the tendency to shut down especially when pressured and/or stressed.
Nick, Claudia and Derrick did well as they stepped up, and did their best to save their team. They we're speaking up, but sadly for the blue team it was going into deaf ears.
(Like I said these are my views, I only have an inkling for stressful situations but not with their particular dilemma)

This latest episode crabs were the mystery challenge. And is indeed a challenge for Hetal whose a vegetarian. I for one don't know how to cook or even know how to eat crab properly thus I'll usually opt for the crab cakes lol. 1/3 I guess with most chose to go that route and it looks really delish. Jesse, so far someone whom I have not noticed since this latest episode made noise with his crab pot sticker (sorry i forgot) soup and won this round. As per usual he got advantages and one of them is not cooking from the elimination. Which (duh) saves him to the next episode.
Quite dramatic on how they revealed the star ingredient for the elimination challenge which turns  out to be corn. Jesse's other advantage is to pick for the other remaining contestants on how they will prepare this start ingredient. The option is between sweet and savory. Jesse  picked savory for the strong competitors in which Gordon noted that these competitors might overthink what they have to prepare on the other hand Jesse chose sweet for the weak competitors in which he hoped to weed them out.
In this challenge Stephen and Shelly won and would lead the next team challenge. While Justin, in my opinion let his anger pull him down. He let Jesse's mind play got to him.
Seriously this shit is going better lol! Can't wait for the next episode.

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Master Chef Season 6 Premiere

Catching up again as usual but damn was so excited. As soon as I got home, I turned on the tv and got the recorder play the show.
First, I'm going to miss Joe and well miss his sassiness (haha yea) and his battling ego with the Graham and Gordon
During the top 20 vs top 20 (Can't they just say top 40? X.x), same style/main ingredient, there were some during the battle that I wanted to win on how their dish looks but since I can't exactly taste their food... and well their personalities hahaha!!
Just that battle between the bakers/desserts, I opted for Jill. And the last 20 vs 20 battle, I went for Shelley.
And for some reason or another I feel like I'm just repeating something but if you joined a competition as stressful as this and you're going to black out and answer something like "...should be there, ... maybe with," like you don't know what's in your food. I'm scared. That battle, I wanted Taylor to win because he had the talent, confidence, drive and strength. Not referring to him being am athlete but his competition during the battle, I don't think she'll last and would prolly crumble from the stress. I guess it's not his time yet, still young, still have a lot to learn but that's be saying some typical bullshit he should try again and get into that top 20.
Thankfully from the bottom 20, the judges picked 6 deserving ones to go at it again. But argh!!! They'll only chose 2!!
Anyway at least one of those 3 I mentioned got into the top 22, Shelley the single mom and Stephen the home gardner... who really looks like David Cross' lost brother. They maybe related *shocked!!!* Hey last season I didn't know that Leslie and Melissa Joan Hart are related.
Well, can't wait for the next episode since my Amazing Race season 26 ended already.
Amd woohoo on top of that *squeals.. ugh pig!* So You Can Think You Can Dance is back back back!!!
Just a side note on this long long post. Sad that Chelsea Hightower isn't in DWTS and no explanation why... at least my fave Cheryl gave a reason. Chelsea just disappeared...

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The Amazing Race Season 26 Finale!!!

During the time I was watching the episode I have to admit that I forgot that I had a migrane xD! Talk about distraction right? xD
I have been since day 1 (episode 1) been rooting for the blind dates. First of all it's because it's a win or lose situation. 2 people seeking a relationship (or love for that matter) joined the race, it's like a recipe for disaster relationship wise. We all know (TAR fans...) how stressful being on show, and the fact that you're joining the race with someone you don't know and have to learn how to (sorry I forgot the word) be with that person.
The first part of the race is that blind date couple's are kickin' ass, meaning they took most of the top place. You have to admire, for some of them, knowing that they didn't find sparks or whatever they're looking for their blind date or dream person, concentrated on the race. I forgot who said it or from where I read it before, but s/he said that being in a blind date vs couple is to their advantage because since they aren't in a preexisting relationship they don't have anything to lose (except for the million dollars if they lose). For couple's the stakes are higher because after the race their relationship may either blossom or break.
I was a bit disappointed in one team that the other person, knowing yea s/he isn't loosing anything, didn't finish the competition or lost the will or whatever. Ugh, it's the Amazing Race, it's not a dating show, though they did try their hand at it. It was more of like a social experiment in the side in my opinion.
I want to congratulate again, TeamSoCal Laura and Tyler for wining the race (And would still say they look good together). It was a close call with Jenny and Jelani, since their taxi driver didn't know where to go.
I also have to congratulate Hayley and Blair, Blair especially. Sorry, Hayley's nonstop nagging and complaints got into me, and Blair had such patience for that. I hope Hayley isn't like that at work, I don't want a nurse who talks too much when I want most of the time to rest. (Well that's just me). Karma got Hayley in the end, before she's all "You don't listen to me, blah, blah." So when Blair just looked like he had it, he just made her do all the decisions, she's like "We're a team, blah blah, make decision, blah blah" Oh so now you want him to make decisions... Blair needs a big pat in the back and a keg of beer being able to stand the nagging/complaints during the race.

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The Amazing Race Fan

Dang I have to admit I have been a fan of the series for a while but I haven't been there or rather seen the beginning seasons, only started when flags were already red and yellow.
Thanks to Hulu I'm trying to watch those. Man, they've come a long way from season 1. Looks so raw, and well unpolished compared to now which is I guess more challenging. Doubt if those who were in season 1 can so what the current competitors are doing now.
I have to admit I'm highly annoyed with half of the teams in season 1. XD!! Still on ep4 tho, gotta hate those damn commercials from Hulu. The fuck, old season and you're paying for the service. I understand if its like current and 1 season back, but the beginning? Damn....

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Caught up

My work isn't the typical 9 to 5 work time so I miss a lot of the shows I like.
I caught up with The Amazing Race and can't wait for this Friday's finale. I am rooting for the Surfers and the Candy Girls to win the race. The Surfers gives this positive vibes, that I for one would like in my life. I don't see that they fight much and notice that they understand each other. Really just a good feeling and I really hope that they'd be together ufor a long long time. Bethany's already pretty impressive, being able to adapt with her environment. She climbed, did puzzles, crossed a very shakey bridge and etc. with only an arm most of us will either whine and or give up. The Candy Girls, well they're my nerds. And Maya is just a ball of energy, she's somewhat related to the Powerpuff girls. Usually, the East Coast see the result first I would be camping Twitter to see who won.
Now this one won't be a spoiler since the finale been aired a couple of days ago. I really like watching Junior MasterChef well because its a show with a bunch of impressive kids who can cook beyond their years. The final two is between Logan and Samuel. The latter is known for his upscale and sophisticated menu well the other in my opinion is not only adventurous in the kitchen but his menu relates with the masses. I was surprised who won the competition. Logan is it usually the front runner but has been upping his game and slowly rising to the top.  while Samuel has been at the top most of the time .  during the cook off they both showed skills , complicated techniques don't you usually see kids their age do, such imaginations and brave souls to take such risks. Knowing a bit you can guess that Samuel has the probability on his side. But then it was really impressive that Logan won. What I think that made Logan successful was that he didn't overthink his menu and stick to what he knows. Yes he did some risks but it's paid off. He's branzino didn't look appealing to me but once it was opened you can see how moist the fish was and it became mouth watering to me then. Samuel's menu looked appealing but wasn't much impressed except for the Panna cotta. Congrats to Logan. I hope all the kids on that show continue their culinary dreams.
The one I got really excited about the Sing off but was sad to learn that it was only for one night, I cried. One thing I  like about the show is you see the progress of the groups as the show goes along. Of course the first is to impress, but you see more of their differences and style and see who have the chance to succeed. And of  course the eargasm and ear bleed along the way. I was really impressed with SanFran6 and The Exchange. I have a inkling that if the show continues they have a higher probability to win, but congrats to the Mealdores. To be the first collegiate acapella group to win.

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I survived my ER monday~ *faints*

First off all, my exam last week was so horrible. Really, really horrible. Most of us thought, hey this would be questions easy to understand.  I mean how the questions are formed won't make you go like, "Question say whaaaaaaaaat?!" That EKG strip was @_@! I got dizzy staring at it, the boxes were so small for me to count the intervals to see if it's normal sinus rhythm or this is a first degree av block.
Thankfully, I guess for a time our burn lecture distracted most of us from that horrible (x infinity) exam was forgotten.
Today's clinical made me a little nervous. I mean it's the ER where everything is fast paced & I don't want to be just standing there staring. Anyway, I did whatever I can in there though my nurse was being hard on me a little bit. Truth to be told, I haven't had an IV start on a real person & I'm a visual. My nurse wanted me to do it on the AC. Oh my vegetables -cringe- it was hard for me. I failed to do one, missed a lot, she didn't let me put one on granma but finally I was able to do one (& ended up looking for more xD), unfortunately it was time for me to go ]= Hopefully I get one when I'm on the floor, or even if it's just IV d/c.
I guess it's time for me to get some rest (again, after dozing off during my online testing hahaha! good thing it's only practice xD).
On a side note, some of the classmates are starting to irritate me with their jokes. Sometimes too much is too much. I don't want to sound rude to them but I'm starting to raise my brows at them & just give them "the looks". ATM with all these stress, add to that... I'm scared I just might blow up. Pray that I don't.
And another side note... Thankfully I have some of my reality shows back (with the new seasons) to keep my sanity intact. I have to catch up since I have no exam this week xD! I need my Amazing Race fill. And the Sing-off got my interest since I love listening to acapella. I'm shocked I didn't know this for their past 2 seasons. Too much school stress xD. Eheh...

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AGT Final Four!

Just finished waching it and wow indeed tough choices. Landau gave me the chills. Team iLuminate amazed me & Silhouettes made me awww... It's sad that Poplyfe kinda flopped this one but hey they made it to the final four & that is an achievement. Hopefully someone will offer them a record deal. The same with Landau because the way he entertain/sing is really a Vegas act & I think people will come to Vegas to see him.
My vote is on Team iLuminate though, I mean wow. I would love to see them perform live. Dancing in the dark with only those neon lights... Amazing right?
Can't wait to see the acts perform tomorrow night, with I guess less stress since voting's already closed by that time. Well hopefully they all perform their best :D
And now I go print out lectures tomorrow & read before I sleep.~

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