I do have a few minor details to work out, including how to sneak my cell phone in with me (apparently they are strictly forbidden, along with cameras....lucky for me, I specialize in strictly forbidden and the many ways around it!), what to wear (no t-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, flip-flops--dammit!!--, logos, or white clothing--WTF?!?!-- and a suggestion by producers that dark clothing is preferred and to please dress "hip and upscale, or as if going to a nice dinner"), and, most importantly, how to seduce Elliott Yamin into taking me back to his hotel room (assuming he's there...he'll be there, right?!! He has to be there!). These are important things to consider. Unfortch for me, I don't quite have a game plan for, well, any of the above mentioned issues, but I'm working on it. I'll keep you posted!

As for the Idols themselves, I have a feeling Mr. Ego is gonna take the title. Opie can sing, thats for sure, but Cook seems to have himself a pretty strong fan base, and lets face it, he's more marketable than Opie. My dad and I actually have a bet going; granted, its only a bet over who takes who to Starbucks, but a bet is a bet! You're goin' down, Pops! Expect a gloating phone call from me at 7:01pm on Wednesday night after Cook takes the title....that is, if I somehow figure out how to parlay my exceptional sneakiness into a stowaway cell phone! I've never exactly been one to follow the rules.....