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I hear they had an Elton John night last night on American Idol. Thankfully, Josie taped the show for me. Eltone was always one of my faves. I also heard that most of the performers had difficulty or seemed really uncomfortable with the material.

Last night's rehearsal went through a lot of material, all in Act One. My Jekyll was distracted because he had just returned from Vegas, and a few of the performers were tired because they're doing two shows, and the other one goes up next week. And I was exhausted because I had been up until four the night before.

And somewhat emotional. Matt (the guy who accused me of "hiding" my kids from him) and I continue to have these long, drawn-out conversations about whether we should continue seeing each other or not, and Josie and I had a fairly intense conversation right before rehearsal. But we're getting along pretty well, lately. We've had some great meals with the kids this past week, she was really sweet and folded my laundry the other day, and she even gave me a kiss on the cheek yesterday morning before leaving for work. Those are the things we must hold on to, and I need to be better about appreciating them before they slip out of my fingers. That would make me sad.

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I really like the "really useful person" comment that I made a few days back. That's really what I'm looking to attain, and now all I have to do is to figure out what in the hell it means and set it into action.

In the meantime, my vote for a really useful LJ posting this week goes to my friend dreamcowgirl, who wrote the following earlier today:

"Somedays our lives get hectic and crazy we think no one loves us or we are just plain blah. Then suddenly we get a little pick up when we least expect or maybe we do expect it but once it arrives it means so much.

Tell me why you need a pick me up or you are feeling down. Don't want to tell me in comments write me an email send it to XXX tell you can even call me if you want leave me a message at home if you have the number want the number email me and I will send it...it will stay private.

Yes even you handsome guys can need a pick me up this is not just a girl thing. There is a reason behind my madness just work with me here."

I thought that was really sweet of her, and I would say the same to my LJ friends...if anyone needs a boost, feel free to call me or send me an email at vernslater@yahoo.com... handsome guys definitely included, too!