If you've already ready the first part of the mammoth day, then here's the rest of the story. So where were we? Oh, right.
Fro-yo in hand, hubs and I are trying to figure out what's going on in downtown Chattanooga that's causing roads to close, people to scream, and parades to happen. American Idol, that's what. Apparently, one of the top 3 contestants on American Idol, Lauren Alaina, is from nearby. All the commotion was because she was back in town, Fox camera crew by her side, to perform. Even though I haven't caught an episode in a while it was all pretty exciting and I got caught up in it!
Fro-yo in hand, hubs and I are trying to figure out what's going on in downtown Chattanooga that's causing roads to close, people to scream, and parades to happen. American Idol, that's what. Apparently, one of the top 3 contestants on American Idol, Lauren Alaina, is from nearby. All the commotion was because she was back in town, Fox camera crew by her side, to perform. Even though I haven't caught an episode in a while it was all pretty exciting and I got caught up in it!
This may be as close as I get to anyone famous so I needed to enjoy it! The weather was gorgeous, Lauren sang, and I was a happy camper. I was also pretty full from the 5 pounds of fro-yo in my belly. A walk along the river was the perfect solution.
This particular park had some funky attractions. Really. Just ask my husband, the talented drum player:
He can play upside-down pots like nobody's business. I couldn't resist posing with "Blue Boy" the giant blue rhino. Could you?
I wanted to drive home in one of these cars but I guess they're not allowed on the interstate? Weird.
After a crazy day I was in the mood for some quick and easy food, and this really hit the spot: corn tortillas with baby spinach, mozzarella cheese, corn, and salsa. Microwaved for a minute so it was all melty and gooey, perfect!
Have you ever met anyone famous?
You mean standing really really far away from an American Idol contestant doesn't count? Fine. My stepmom used to work in a salon in a really high-class hotel in Hawaii and celebrities would come in all the time. I got to meet David Boreanz (Buffy/Angel) and when he left I kept the ketchup and mustard containers he left behind. For years.
Do you watch American Idol?
Sometimes I do, every couple of seasons I'll get really into it. This round, not so much. But I'll watch this week because I could be in the background, woo-hoo!
I've been watching American Idol so I would have been super excited to hear her sing! I've never "met" anyone famous, but I shared an elevator with Chris Brown and Rihanna in LA and I sold shoes to Keri Russell and Skeet Ulrich when they were in Calgary filming a movie together. Believe it or not, Keri was 18,000 times more beautiful in person than she is on TV!
ReplyDeleteThose corn tortilla creations look yummy, I'm going to have to try that.
ReplyDeleteThat's exciting that you saw an american idol performance! I haven't kept up with the show because I have an annoying rotating work schedule, so I'm often working when regular shows are on and can't ever keep up.
An no, I certainly couldn't resist posing with the giant blue bull!
Sounds like a really fun day!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a fun day and the weather looks beautiful there. It is so nice to enjoy the outdoors this time of year. :)
ReplyDeleteI met a really, really famous movie start when I worked at the UCLA Medical Center, but I can't say his name. I know, no fun!
ReplyDeleteDavid Boreanz is super, super hot, but after he cheated on his wife he got a little uglier.
You should have take a picture with you riding the Blue Bull :)
You can never have too much Fro-Yo! Looks like you guys are having a blast in Mammoth and I need to find myself a set of public upside down pots! It's a pleasure to follow my first follower and looking forward to your posts! :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I've actually been watching this season, which is weird because I haven't in a couple years.
ReplyDeleteThat easy dinner looks awesome. Do you just randomly come up with these great ideas?
What a fun day! I dont watch american idol, but that would have been exciting to see.
ReplyDeleteThe tortillas look yummy!
I haven't watched American Idol the past few years, but I definitely would have had to stop to check that out. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool, I have been following American Idol this year so I think that is super exciting. What perfect timing for you to be there :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a gorgeous day too.
A long time ago I worked in Customer Service at a Major Credit Card Company. Suckiest job ever and I give props to anyone that works in CS but anyway one day Leonardo DiCaprio's assistant called about his card! Thats kind of like meeting a celebrity. Oh and me and two of the girls that I work now think we are the funniest people on earth so call ourselves celebrities. Does that count too? HAHA!
ReplyDeletehahaha that's hilarious about the ketchup & mustard containers! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI used to work at a high-end hotel in Connecticut and I got to check in all the Celtics (at the time...the only one who's still on the team is Paul Pierce) so that was awesome!! I was shaking haha.
Ive met a few famous bands back in middle school annnd thats pretty much it I think? so jealous of your weekend! ;)
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Newer waqtch American Idol.
ReplyDeleteHave seen Clint Eastwood in San Francisco and Burton Cummings in L.A. But didn't meet them.
When I was in New York after Christmas, we went to a bar in Brooklyn and I saw Julia Stiles and got a picture with her. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI've watched maybe one episode of American Idol. I'm not into the reality show compitions like that (outside of The Biggest Loser). Plus I'm not a fan of 99% of the music they feature on the show. But it's still fun to know that there have been a few finalists from my area on the show!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I don't watch American Idol (except sometimes to watch the first few humiliation episodes). Very cool.
ReplyDeleteI've never met anyone famous. Sad stuff.
Those tortillas look so great! I want to try then right now!!
ReplyDeletewhat a Saturday!!! I could not resist posing with the blue ox either hehe
ReplyDeleteI used to live in Santa Monica so I saw famous peeps all the time. My favorite sitings were Jessica Alba, Reese Witherspoon (they're both TINY in person), and Dylan McDermott (so HOT!).
ReplyDeleteNope. Not an America Idol fan. But the Bachelor?? Count me in!
I don't watch American Idol. I think I saw one season, but it got old for me. I like crime shows. :-)
ReplyDeleteI had a drink with Leonardo diCaprio once. Many, many years ago.
Dude I loved David Boreanaz on Buffy and now on Bones. I would have kept those containers too. LOL I have mostly spotted people, but I did go see Ryan Gosling's band in CA and holy cow he was so close to me for three hours and somehow I resisted the urge to molest him. My mom was super disappointed that I did not spot any celebs when I went to NYC... she didn't get that you just don't make a lot of eye contact on the streets.
ReplyDeleteI haven't really "met" anyone famous...but I did sit next to Zack Galifianakis (from the Hangover) during the Toronto Film Festival! Couldn't really talk to him but he maintained his funniness and definitely entertained the audience.
ReplyDeleteAnd no, I stopped watching Idol several seasons back. I have no time for TV anymore! Glee doesn't count.
I quit watching Idol several years ago. I love the blue rhino on wheel. As far as famous people hmmm I met Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Meg Ryan once in MT.
ReplyDeleteDavid Boreanz?! I would have died!! I've never really met anyone famous, but I'm sure if I ran into him, I wouldn't know what to do with myself.
ReplyDeleteI did watch American Idol for the first few seasons, but then it got kind of boring for me.
i once gave johnny mosley, a pro skier a shoulder massage. random story. but i think that counts!
ReplyDeleteI used to watch Idol all the time and write a live blog during the episode. But after Adam Lambert's season I totally lost interest. This year I turn it on but only listen while doing other things.
ReplyDeleteI can't even list the famous people I've met. Working in Disney World at a popular attraction, I had my fair share of them come through. I can say that Lindsay Lohan was a nightmare even in 2001! And Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is AWESOME!! Also a favorite was Katey Sagal from Married with Children. By far my favorite is Samantha Brown from the Travel Channel. I just adore her!