Presumed to be awesome.

The European leg of the Glam Nation tour has been an abundance of fabulosity, as previously documented here and here. And we all thought, surely there's no way to top this short of someone getting naked on stage! But then, while, sadly everyone has remained clothed, there was Amsterdam. And the bar for fabulosity was again moved higher. And by higher, I mean, quite literally, higher. *g*

But first, to give these images the proper loltastic context, Adam's Amsterdam show was in a venue that looked suspiciously like a re-purposed church. And, let me just say, this is totes my kinda religion!



And then, well, really, they were in Amsterdam after all...

( Purple haze, motherfuckers! )

Seriously, is it any wonder I love this crazy son of a bitch so damn much? *g*

There have been some truly fantastic pictures and gifs lately of Adam, the shows, and the Glam Troupe as they leave a trail of glitter throughout Europe. So I thought I'd share them with y'all and that way I can finally close all the tabs I currently have open. Win/win!

( fall into the glitter )

All I really wanted out of life today was a fruit smoothing for lunch. But I had to go through three different blending mechanisms before finding one that would work! Why so difficult, Life???

I did, however, eventually attain my fruit smoothie and it was delish! So I guess life is good today. This, I suppose, is the benefit of having such low expectations. *g*

Now that I've reached the peak of my day with a fruit smoothie, the rest of it seems significantly less awesome: I have to tighten up my resume and start the dreadful process of looking for a damn job. Oh, and I have to go grocery shopping and pay bills. See? I told you it would be all down hill from the fruit smoothie!

So, before I get to all that, let's talk about things that are BETTERER! Like the AMAZING anti-hate protest that happened at Adam Lambert's concert this weekend in Springfield, MO! The idiots at Westboro Baptist Church had announced that they'd be protesting Adam's show. But instead fans and counter-protesters showed up with their awesome signs and in the end the hate-mongers didn't een bother to show up and it turned into a celebration of love and tolerance and freedom of expression and all the awesome things that Adam stands for! Adam even went out before his show to thank them and autograph their counter-protest signs! It was pretty damn fabulous to watch unfold!

( And then Adam took the stage and THIS HAPPENED! )

( I'm not sure how it is even possible, but the pretty factor was ridiculously high this weekend. )

And, well, hi, HELLOOOO THERE, Adam! *g*



Speaking of, um, that view, I have four Glam Nation shows in September -- Houston, New Orleans, and two Atlanta shows! And except for the last Atlanta show which is GA, I have front row center seats for all of them!!!!!!!!! Eeeee!!!!!! Life is going to be a hell of a lot better than a fruit smoothie in September!!!

I think that my show recaps are pretty much going to go something like this every time: ADAM LAMBERT BLEW MY FUCKING MIND INTO ITTY BITTY BLISSED OUT GLITTERY BITS!!!!! AGAIN!!!

I had such a blast in Denver, mostly because I got to share it all with coolwhipdiva. We had AMAZING seats -- dead center in the fifth row. J is really channeling the ticket mojo for Glam Nation. *g* We chatted up all the folks around us who were all kinds of good times! I was especially amused by the cute gay boy behind us who was like this crazy mash up of Kris Allen's looks (plaid shirt included!) and Cheeks' personality (his snarky one liners were definitely for our entertainment!). J and I danced our asses off and basically had the best time ever! J wrote all about our time in Denver and the show HERE. I'll just have y'all go read what she said, reiterate my very eloquent and effusive show recap above, and get right on to the pictures. *g*

( Allison Iraheta. Have I mentioned that this girl can ROCK??! )

Voodoo.


Adam and Tommy during "Fever" (no kiss, but they still crank up the flirt factor):


Adam during "Sleepwalker." I love this picture of him!


Monte shreds the hell outa the guitar!


I wish this picture was sharper. But, oh my heart, look at his FAAAACE!!!! His SMILE fills my heart with happy!!!!


Seriously, Adam. How so pretty, bb? *loves*


Adam!!!



( Thumbnails of high-res versions of all my Denver photos. )

After the show the good times continued when J and I met up with rhythmsextion for drinks. She is a complete sweetheart!!! It was so much fun hanging out with her and chatting and just generally having a fantabulous time! In short, Denver was FABULOUS!

A few days ago azewewish posted a Hot Chicks with Magnificent Racks picspam and it is, like the women it features, a thing of beauty! It seemed to me only appropriate that we continue with the Hot Chick Appreciation. Because, really, there can never be enough waxing poetic about beautiful women. So here are some of my current girlcrushes. Enjoy! And, by all means, feel free to continue the Hot Chick Appreciation by sharing pictures of your favorites! *g*

( Curve: The loveliest distance between two points. ~Mae West. )

Well, now that was a pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning. *g*

I entered a Hermit Year back in August and the year is so far proving to be indeed hermit-y. Of course, some of the isolation may be due to the unexpected surgery, recovery period, and being buried with work as a result. But whatever the reason, I've felt like burrowing lately. I just want to be by myself, get my house in order, finish projects, resume a sitting practice, spend time reading and thinking and just being. Unfortunately, it's been hard to find the time to actually do any of those things. I definitely feel very hermit-like though. Which is a good thing because it's making me rearrange things a bit so that I have the alone time I need right now; but it's also rubbing a little raw against the extrovert part of myself and I'm finding myself feeling a little disconnected from people. Which is a little sad making! So, um, connect with me! Tell me what's happening in your world! Share what's making you happy! Or sad. Whatever. Just talk to me! *beams*

But something that definitely isn't sad making (ha! how's that for a pseudo-segue?) are all the wonderful Adam news bits that have been flying around my flist today! He'll be performing his first single at the AMA's on November 22!!! The full version of "Time for Miracles" will be available this weekend!!! The video for "Time for Miracles" will debut before Michael Jackson's "This Is It" documentary!!! All of this is very happy making!!! As are these pictures of Adam announcing the AMA nominations this morning:



( MOAR HAPPY-MAKING ADAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )

( ETA: Found more pics! There can never be too many Adam pics! )

There was also this interview with producer Rob Cavallo who gushes about Adam's singing range and describes some of the music they're putting together and OMG I NEED ADAM'S MUSIC IN MY LIFE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And in other happy making Idol news, yesterday we got to see ( the cover of Kris Allen's upcoming CD. )

Seriously. He's just a tiny bundle of hotness. I don't understand how this is even possible. His mouth is just begging for Adam Jim someone to do really obscene things to it.

Last night I went to the American Idols show in Glendale. I've never been to an AI show, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The crowd was much more diverse than I thought it would be. My mom was very happy to note that she was by far not the oldest in the crowd. I had two extra tickets because I bought the closer ones, so my sister in law and Rianna went with us. This was Rianna's first concert and she had a great time! My mom, awesome grandma that she is, gave Rianna her fifth row seat at intermission, so for most of the show Rianna and I rocked it out from the fifth row. She totally got into it, dancing on her seat, and waving her little light stick during Kris' "Hey Jude." So much fun! So, before I get distracted by Adam's shininess, here's a picture of me and Rianna at intermission:



( American Idols...10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5... )

In truth, though, this show doesn't really get started until the second half with rocker chick Allison Iraheta. She rocked the hell outa it! That is one talented kid and I can't wait to watch her grow into her own.



Next was Danny. Thankfully there had been plenty of margaritas before hand. Tequila makes anything better. *nods* I'm not sure that man could be more obnoxiously annoying if he tried. And, really, if I had wanted to hear a sermon, I would have broken my 20 year religious abstinence period and gone to church. I have some pictures of the Gokster, because my co-worker loves him and I promised her. But I really can't be bothered with the html.

And let's not kid ourselves, the only reason you can get me to willingly sit through Danny Gokey attempting to salsa dance followed by his self-righteous preaching, is to get to ADAM!!!!!!!!!!! The place went ballistic even before the lights went out on Danny and the crowd was on its feet through his entire set.

Dear gods, how is he even possible??? He's obviously a gift from the gods. He has a magically glowing crotch afterall. Adam's heavenly penis is mesmerizing! *stares and stares*



Adam did awesomely nasty things to his mic stand during "Whole Lotta Love," he was pitch-perfect during "Starlight," he broke my heart with "Mad World," he and Allison rocked the shit out of "Slow Ride," and he just KILLED the Bowie medley of "Life on Mars"/"Fame"/"Let's Dance". We got a "get up and dance, bitches!" and we got "baby" during WLL. His jacket was fucking fierce. Seriously, I don't think I've ever seen a more aggressive article of clothing in my life. Adam just commanded the hell out of that stage. That boy is just sex on two legs and every bit of that innate sexuality is in his performance. I cannot wait until his record comes out and he's booking a solo tour. Like I've told _lisalisa_, I will definitely travel wherever necessary to see Adam perform as often as possible.

I have approximately a bazillion pictures of Adam. Hope y'all enjoy! (Click the thumbnail for the high-res pic.)





















*bites lip* Yeah. That was Adam. I think it's appropriate to say that Adam shivermadizzles me.

And while Adam is one hell of a hard act to follow, I've gotta say that the Pocket Idol really holds his own. My appreciation for Kris Allen took a while to develop. I wasn't a fan of his on the show. But I gotta say, not only do I think he's freakin' adorable, but I really enjoy him as an artist now. He's got a quiet...I don't even know what it is. It's definitely understated where Adam is over the top; maybe even more sensually appealing where Adam is just flat out raw sexuality. I haven't even figured out what it is, but I like me some Kris!



( More Adorable Pocket Idol! )

After the show we noticed that the barricades were set up right next to where we had parked. It was kismet. We had to stay to try to grab an autograph or two. It was about an hour and a half before the Idols came out. It was rushed and it was crowded and it was fucking hot, but in the end I managed to get Kris to sign my ticket, Allison to sign Rianna's, and Adam to sign my issue of his Rolling Stone spread. Awesome!!! And totally worth the wait.

I snapped a few pics on the barricade, but it was really too crowded and too rushed to do more than get your item shoved under their Sharpie for a quick signature before they were three feet down the line again.






To summarize: Adam is hot. Kris is adorable. They both rocked it out. And I can't wait for their material to come out and their solo tours announced. Oh, yeah, and there were no zombies. *g*

I took about 250 pictures in all; they can all be found [here]. Enjoy and use as you will. :)

Friday my brother, mom, Rianna, Rhyan, and I all went to the D'backs/Dodgers game. The girls were all decked out in their D'backs gear. The cameraman loved Rhyan and Rianna because we were on the jumbo tron 5 times during the course of the game! Seriously, every time I looked up, there we were. It was a bit disconcerting after a while. Rianna, of course, thought it was the coolest thing ever. And Rhyan was just busy lapping up all the attention she could from everyone around us. Good times!

( Family night at the ballpark! )

It was a good game, with the D'backs winning it 9-4. In the first week of season, the only two games that the D'backs have won have been the two games that I've been at. Obviously, I NEED to be at the ballpark more often! For the good of the team, of course. *g*

We had great seats, just behind the home dugout. So, naturally, I took lots of pictures. Although I didn't take as many as I normally would have, as I was trying to keep up with a very wiggly 1 year old who was hamming it up for the jumbo tron!

( Hot baseball players!!! )

Saturday was spent working. I'm going to be in trial for the next two weeks, staring Tuesday, so I spent most of the day at the jail going over last minute details with my client. For the record, spending the afternoon at the county jail is NOT my idea of a fun Saturday! It was an awesomely rainy and cloudy day, too -- the kind where you just want to curl up with a good book and laze about the house. We don't get very many of those 'round these parts, so it felt like a wasted opportunity. *shrugs* Oh, well. You do what you gotta do.

Today, however, was significantly better as I decided to ignore work for most of the day! We celebrated Easter in our non-religious, candy-filled way at a park. Lots of good food, kiddos having fun with their Easter egg hunt, more desserts than should be legal. Good times! :)

( Rianna and Rhyan in their pretty Easter dresses! )

I hope y'all had a great weekend too!

In honor of the start of the 2009 baseball season, we have the ( Sexy Pitchers Edition of the Hot Men of MLB Picspam!!! )

The Hot Men of MLB, Vol. 1
The Hot Men of MLB, Vol. 2 -- The Hotass Catchers Edition

So, there was baseball happening today. (OMGYAY!!!) It was even available for baseball fans' viewing pleasure on most television sets. Tragically, mine wasn't one of them. My cable has been all kinds of intermittently screwy for weeks now, but it chose today and ESPN2 to really demonstrate how fucked it really was. Seriously, my annoyance cannot be textually rendered. The cable guy is supposed to be here tomorrow evening, so hopefully the problem will be solved soon. But, really. Really! I could not have been more annoyed. (Not annoying, though, was the fact that the Braves won! \o/ )

On the off chance that my frequent and excited babble over Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder hasn't made it abundantly clear, let me just state for the record that, yes, it's true, I've got a massive thing for catchers! I don't know if it's because good catchers are smart, and I'm a sucker for a smart man, or if it's the amazing thighs and ass that come of all those hours squatting, but whatever the reason I love me some hotass catchers!!! ♥ So, since catchers and pitchers report this week (!!!), today's installment of The Hot Men of the MLB features ( HOTASS CATCHERS!!! )

It's sometimes hard to see the man buried underneath all of that catcher's equipment, so I hope y'all can now better appreciate the sexiness that can be found behind home plate! *g*

If you missed the earlier edition of "The Hot Men of MLB," volume 1 is here.

And finally, if you're like me and you've found yourself lamenting the fact that April is still almost two months away, you might like these 'Is it April yet?' icons by awkwardiconic. I have the feeling that I'll be using them a lot between now and Opening Day.