The Amazing Race 17 - The Fallen of the Newly Engaged Couple

29.11.10


I thought, after being engaged, Chad and Stephanie became a strong team. But sadly, it isn't so. I was so pissed off with Chad when he asked Stephanie to do the Cycle Rickshaw. It was actually their chance to beat the other teams as they knew they were the last team to do the Roadblock. It was because they were U-turned by the Doctors, where they had to perform the other Detour.


In Detour, it was between Balanced Meals or Balanced Bricks. All teams did the Balanced Meals. Besides Chad and Stephanie, Brook and Claire also U-turned by Jill and Thomas., where they had to do the Balanced Bricks too. This is the first time they introduced a Double U-Turns. Words of praise should be given to Brook. She never complaints. She urged Claire to go on. Brook had a strong motivation.


I thought this leg is the non-elimination leg but I was wrong. Chad and Stephanie were sent home after being the last team to checked-in, in the Pit Stop.


Four teams left. But the next leg, I'm sure it would be a non-elimination leg ;)


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The Amazing Race 17 - Oman

21.11.10


Teams went to Oman. I've never been to Oman yet but Oman is just like Dubai but Dubai is much more developed. If I could go to Oman, I would love to take pictures at the huge stake of books :)

In the Roadblock, one team member need to go down of the Jebel Shams using a rope. Upon landing, they need to find a ring in an Aladdin lamp. It was not an easy task coz there were hundreds of lamps everywhere!

In Detour, all teams chose to do the Water Table. The other task was Wedding Table. It was a wise decision from all teams as Water Table was easy. They only need to pump water into a water truck and deliver the water to an assigned house. The water truck was driven by professional driver, if not, I think teams would encountered problems!

Both Roadblock and Detour were not that hard but the only problem they encountered was to find the locations. Two teams, the Doctors and father/daughter lost their way. Unfortunately for the father and daughter team, they came last. Just a few minutes behind the Doctors.

The newly engaged team, Chad and Stephanie won this leg as Jill and Thomas who arrived first, were penalized for asking a guide to the Pit Stop - that made them into a second place. Good for Chad and Stephanie coz they won a trip to Belize - a present for their engagement!

Five more teams left. Two more to go before we find out the final three. The all-females teams are still in the Race. I still hope that one of them would win!!! But I suspected that there would be no elimination next. But we will find out by tomorrow night. Stay tuned!


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The Amazing Race 17 - "You Didn't Read the Clue"

15.11.10


That's what Michael told his son, Kevin. Which I agree so very much! If only he read the clue properly, they could be still in the Race (sigh!). After 17th season, this silly mistake shouldn't be happened. To all would be racers - "read your clue from the beginning right till the end. Do not miss a thing!!!"


All teams were in Russia. After so many riding in the previous legs, this time, they were all racing on foot! Which was quite tiring. To which I think, made Kevin to hire a taxi to lead their way and also ride a taxi in which they were suppose to walk! 30 minutes penalty on each mistake! Lucky for Brook and Claire, they realized their mistake after reading the clue once again inside a taxi. They made a turn around and they were safe. They said, how they wish they can tell Kevin and his dad of their mistake. (sigh!)


In Detour, I think I prefer the accordion rather than the plates spinning. I am a fast learner and music is my thing so, no problemo ;)


In the Roadblock, they have to play a game namely 'gorodki'. I didn't know Russians are playing this game. In my place, this game is called "main kayu tiga". I used to play this game during my childhood and I was very good at it hehehe. It was so frustrating to watch Michael doing this roadblock. I was thinking, if he could finish it quickly, maybe they were still around coz they were about to penalize one hour for their mistakes during the race. (sigh!)


Doctors, Nat and Kat rules this leg. I'm still hoping one of the two-female teams win this race! Please!!


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The Amazing Race 17 - From Sweden to Norway

1.11.10


This is what I like most of The Amazing Race. Being able to see the other parts of the world. How I wish I could tour those countries the TAR visited [cross fingers ;)]


So, what happened at the last race? Oh yes, a Fast Forward! Doctors, Nat and Kat being the first to go has the opportunity to go for the FF. And it was a gruesome experience for them as being vegetarians, they had to eat a sheep's head! But it was all worth it. They won a trip to Costa Rica for being the first team to arrive at the Pit Stop!


But what I don't understand is, after 16 seasons of the Amazing Race, there are still stupid dumb-dumb people in there. They don't know the meaning of Fast Forward Taken! The most important fact of the Fast Forward is, if you are not the first team to depart, then don't ever think to go for it. It's a waste of time!


The Roadblock was tough. After retrieving the clue, it needs all your energy to go up to the bridge deck. I could easily gave up!


In the Detour, like in previous leg, there was another ride and this time using a bicycle. If I were in this Race, I'll definitely choose the other Detour and that is, the Boat. Why? Because I don't know how to ride a bike LoL!! Kevin and his Dad chose boat too, considering of Kevin's aging dad. It was a wise move and made them the fourth team to arrive. The second time for them to arrive as no. 4. Lucky number? hehehe


Katie and Rachel being the last team to depart made them the last team to arrive, again! And they were immediately eliminated from the Race.


And now, they only have two all-female teams, three dating teams and two parent/children teams. I am still hoping for all-female teams to win the US Amazing Race! But at the same time, I like Kevin's too ;)


Stay tuned!


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The Amazing Race 17 - They Go for Joyride

23.10.10


In this leg, teams enjoying themselves in riding. One is Sled Dog on Roadblock, where they go for a ride which is pulled by a bunch of dogs, to collect five different flags and the other one is in Detour where they have to race down a mountain using TechSled.

Kevin and his dad had to do Speed Bump before they can continue their Race. They were asked to sit on chairs made of ice for 10 minutes! Lucky for them, it's the easiest Speed Bump I've ever seen. But I think it was cool :)

Jill and Thomas decided to use their Express Pass in this leg. I think it was a wise decision from them as they were the last team to arrive at the Detour. With that, they became the 5th team to arrive at the pit stop.

Connor and Jonathan were eliminated in this leg. And they dedicated an acappella rendition entitled "Amazing Race" in Amazing Grace tune.

The all girls teams so far were doing good. Could they make a history by winning this season? We have to wait and see.


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The Amazing Race 17 - All About Ghana

18.10.10

Kevin with his dad

As usual, I enjoy watching The Amazing Race! Love this show very much ;)


Teams were still in Ghana. Again, teams do not read their clue properly. This is always happen in every season. One good example was during the Supply Depot. The clue clearly stated what or how many things you should bring but due to carelessness, they have to return again to get their missing supplies. Only one or two teams got it correct.


In the Detour, all teams except one couldn't find the decoder key on the Language Arts tasks and it was actually right around the corner! I was so pissed off for their ignorant. The other task which is Bicycle Parts is not new to me. I was proudly telling my son that I used to play that game during my childhood :)


The task I like most is the Geography class! Oh yes, this is my favourite. What I mean is I like this kind of tasks not that I'm good in Geography though LoL


Kevin and Michael were the last to arrive at the Pit Stop. Michael needed some medical assistance before he completed his task. I think it was due to the heat. He was dehydrated. I was like, oh no! not Kevin. I don't want him to go yet! And thank goodness, it was a non-elimination leg and they are safe. I like the way he encouraged his dad to go. He is a good son! I'm a fan of Kevin! He is a YouTube hero! I first came to know him when I watched YouTube by Ryan Higa. Search him on YouTube. He is popularly known as KevJumba.


Nobody is eliminated. It means, somebody must go tonight! Hopefully not Kevin as they have to do Speed Bump tonight.


Stay tuned people!





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The Amazing Race 17 - Fantasy Coffins!

11.10.10

Usually when teams were doing task of selling something, it would always be easy because people like to be on TV so sometimes they are generous. They buy because they would appear on TV! But it was a different case in Ghana!. It was not that easy. Was it due to poverty in Ghana? But nonetheless, teams made it at last.

I like the Detour. A choice between to install a TV antenna or to bring a fantasy coffin! I would definitely choose the fantasy coffin. It was so unreal but unique. I could always choose my favourite coffin. If there is a guitar, I might choose it LoL!

Too bad for mother and daughter team, Andie and Jenna. They were eliminated in this leg. I'm not so sure where they did wrong. I think it's easy to blame the traffic in Ghana :)

Who would be the next victim? Stay tuned tonight, only on AXN!


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The Amazing Race 17 - They went to London!

4.10.10


The Amazing Race is back!! My life will be back to normal again LoL!!!! Tonight is the second leg of the Race. They had so far, eliminated a best friends couple, Ron and Tony.


In the first leg, I noticed that they introduced 'The Express Pass' - a winning gift to the team who arrived first. And it was won by a dating couple, Jill and Thomas. This pass can be used during the Race if they want to skip any task that they don't want to do. And it can only be used once during the Race which is only valid before Leg 8. Nice improvement TAR!!


Oh! one more thing, there is no married couple this season. Why oh why? But they have three dating couples, wow! And also they have a father/daughter, a father/son and a mother/daughter teams. I hope they do well in this Race. And speaking of the father/daughter team, the daughter was one of the contestants in Miss America 2010. Not only her, but they have two more beauty queens! Wow, amazing personalities in this season!


part of the Windsor Castle

Last but not least, if I'm not mistaken, this is the first time ever they went to London! Oh yeah, London, I like it best. Been there last May! How I wish I met the teams there! They went to the Eastnor Castle, and I visited the Windsor Castle. Opps!, wrong castle ;) Well, who knows, one day, I may stumble with the TAR teams! Fingers crossed :D

So, who is going home tonight? Let's watch and find out. Stay tuned!


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Wimbledon 2010 : Results

5.7.10

as I predicted
Serena Williams & Rafel Nadal
dominated Wimbledon 2010!
Next will be USA Open
I hope Andy Roddick can do something :)
pic by : Julian Finney/Getty Images


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Tennis : Wimbledon 2010

3.7.10

I'll pick Serena and Nadal to win Wimbledon's title this year!


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Tennis : Wimbledon 2010

29.6.10

I feel sorry for Andy Roddick for losing 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 7-6, 7-9. But at the same time, I'm happy for Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan. In fact I'm elated with Asians performance in sports nowadays. Na Li also won by beating Agnieszka Radwaska 6-3, 6-2. Go Asians!


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Badminton : Indonesian Open 2010

27.6.10


Lee Chong Wei took the crown by beating Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia
in a straight sets
21-19, 21-8


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American Idol 9 - Top 4

12.5.10


Even though I did mention that Casey James and Michael Lynche would be gone before the finals but watching their performance tonight made me a little bit guilty. Yes, they did superb performances. I just can't pick one who would be heading home.


But let's back to reality. This is indeed a reality show. They are voted to stay on. One of them will leave Idol. I can only guess that it's either Casey or Big Mike. Coz I really want to see Lee and Crystal in the finals.


After the elimination tomorrow night, the top 3 as usual will be going home. But what I've been waiting for is, their songs will be chosen by the judges. The only thing puzzle me is, there are 3 contestants and 4 judges. So who is who giving song to the contestants? Stay tuned to find out!


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The Amazing Race Season 16 Finale

10.5.10

To all The Amazing Race fans out there, don't forget our date tonight. It's the finale! All I want is the Cowboys to win, the dating models runner up and brothers Dan and Jordan second runner up! I hope the tasks are more interesting too than the previous season, ie. season 15.

See you at 8pm only on AXN! But before that, let's entertain ourselves with Australia's Biggest Loser at Hallmark Channel, at 7pm. I'm hooked with this biggest loser thing :D


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American Idol 9 - Aaron Kelly

7.5.10



Oh no! Aaron's "Fly Me to the Moon" became "Fly Me to Pennsylvania". He was knocked out from Idol season 9. And what surprised me was Casey James was not even in bottom two! Oh crap! But never mind, it's either this week or next week or next next week, Casey will be gone together with big Mike :D




I would love to see Lee and Cyrstal in the finals!


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American Idol Season 9 - Top 5

6.5.10


After Siobhan Magnus, who will be the next?

The top 5 were doing Frank Sinatra's last night. Like Randy said, it was a little bit sleepy. But thanks to Lee Dewyze for saving the night. Thanks to Harry Connick Jr too for his superb music arrangement.

So, who is going home? I'm predicting, it's time for Casey James to go home.
I am also predicting, these two will be in the finals.


But whatevery may happen. Let's just wait and watch!


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American Idol 9 - Eliminated So Far

24.4.10

I still couldn't get over Adam Lambert came back to American Idol. I think he is the first former Idol to called back as a mentor! That's an honour for him even though he didn't win last year. Adam said as humble as he can be that how can he be a mentor as he is just beginning his own career himself ;)

And what I like about Adam as a mentor is he is completely honest. He tells them which one is good or bad or even boring (poor Andrew hehehe)

During the result show, Adam performed 'What Do You Want From Me'! Superb!



And it was a double elimination. My favourite Katie Stevens was voted out. Poor Katie. How I wish the judges didn't use their safe vote for Michael Lynche :( I think Katie's problem was she showed her frustration to the judges through her performance. It's irrelevant though but I think America in favour of the judges! I would remember Katie through her "Let it Be" performance. Andrew Garcia was sent home too but I don't care about him. Like Adam said, Andrew was boring. That's what you get when you don't listen to an expert!



This week, it was Tim Urban's turn to say goodbye. "Can't Help Falling in Love" was his best performance during his stay in Idol. Adam advice him to use his falsetto at the end of his singing but he didn't dare to do it. If he did, I think his performance would be the most memorable one!

Well, he is out now. The good news is I won't be seeing his fake grin anymore. It was kinda weird :p

In an unrelated note, Adira is singing one of my favourites song tonight in Akademi Fantasia 8 and that is "My All" by Mariah Carey. I hope she doesn't kill that song. Finger-cross!


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How Glad I am

13.4.10



Why I am glad?

Because the lesbians has been eliminated last night :) and the cowboys are still in the Race!!

Any other reason why I am super-duper glad?

Ohhh yessss!! Adam Lambert mentors the top 9 contestants in American Idol tomorrow!! It's about time the contestants need proper coaching because so far they were boring :( Hopefully Adam can do something to make it interesting!



Don't miss the show tomorrow at 6pm and repeat at 8pm!


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Oppps! I'm Catching Up

11.4.10

Oh dear! It's been a while I didn't update my blog. Ok now, where was I? What did I miss? Well, actually, I didn't miss anything. I watched all my favourite TV programs. The only thing is I didn't have much time to blog them out.

The Biggest Loser Asia:



Won by David Gurnani from Indonesia
[what do you think? do you think he looks healthy? weird isn't it??]



Second place won by Carlo Miguel from Philippines
[He is actually my favourite to win]



Third place won by Malaysian's Aaron Mokhtar
[Lucky for him!]

The Amazing Race 16:


Joe & Heidi
[Eliminated during Leg 5]


Jordan & Jeff
[Eliminated during Leg 6]


Steve & Allie
[Eliminated during Leg 8 - Leg 7 was a non-elimination]

The Cowboys are still rocking! yeeeehaaaa!!

American Idol 9:


Lacey Brown
[the first one to go]


Paige Miles
[followed by her]


Didi Benami
[and her...I like Didi but she was so fragile just like Brooke White of Season 7]


Michael Lynche

Michael should be eliminated but then saved by the judges. Crazy!! I thought the judges are saving their save vote to one of the ladies and I was wrong. If this is the case, I think it would be a man again to win this year but I'm still hoping for Katie or Crystal.

Last week, to my delight the contestants were doing McCartney and Lennon's. The best so far. And I chose Casey James as the best performer of the night. Check it out!




And I'm still watching 'House', 'Heroes' and 'Lost'. I watch Akademi Fantasia Season 8 too but I can't give reviews coz I'm not religiously watching the show. Anyway, good luck to the Sabahan's Adira and Ain!


Andy Roddick won the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami!

Oh and by the way, I went to these places last month and enjoyed my holiday very much :) Looking forward to my next holiday in May!


Hong Kong Disneyland


Brunei Darussalam

Until then, hugs!

ps: It's a draw for Manchester United at Blackburn Rovers and it sucks!


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American Idol 9 - Top 12 were Named

12.3.10


Aaron Kelly & Andrew Garcia


Casey James & Crystal Bowersox


Didi Benami & Katie Stevens


Lacey Brown, Paige Miles, Siobhan Magnus


Lee Dewyze, Michael Lynche & Tim Urban

I love all the girls ;) but I've been following Katie since her auditions. As for the boys, I love all of them too but I've been rooting closely Tim Urban coz I think he is the underdog. He didn't make it to the top 24 at first but since they cut one of the top 24 contestant they re-considered Tim.

Whatever it is, I think a girl would win this year. But we have to watch to find out! They will perform Rolling Stones next week. Stay tuned!


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