Faith in America because these people have talent

This year I have been far too invested in America's Got Talent 2013. I have screamed at the T.V. far too many times and have yelled at Howard Stern like he could hear me too many times to even count. I'm the type of person who only watches the auditions to talent/singing shows because that's when they show the best stuff. But, I've always had a soft spot for AGT. I watch almost every season because of how amazed I am at the talent people have. From singing, to magic, to being able to toss bowls on your head while riding a unicycle. (Red Panda) I know I could never do anything these talented people do, so I choose to live vicariously through the T.V. and just vote for my favorites along the way.

After a few weeks of quarterfinalists (and I have to admit that I was slightly disappointed in some of the acts they decided to put through to Radio City.) the show has finally moved on and is on to the Semi-Finals! The semi-finals are my absolute favorite! These episodes are when the contestants put on their best show and is the home stretch for the majority of them!

Here are my favorite from AGT 2013! If any of these people were to win, I would try my hardest to be at their show in Las Vegas!

1. Angela Hoover

Angela Hoover is a mother of two little girls and is a wicked comedian! She does the greatest impressions I have ever heard. I have never laughed so hard and someone mocking Kourtney Kardashian and her parenting skills. She did a killer impression of Sharon Osbourne. Also, Angela is family friendly, so even her kids can listen to her jokes! She is just incredible. I actually just found out she didn't make it through to the finals. I'm sad. Oh no. She'll still make a career out of this though. And despite what Howard Stern said about her material being weak, he knows nothing about comedy. Howard probably eats puppies for breakfast.












2. Anna Christen

Anna Christine is only 11 years old and has the most incredible voice on this planet. I can't help but get shivers whenever I hear her sing. She has such a great range her voice can do. I don't know singing terminology very well, but I do know this girl can belt a note with such power it could knock anyone out of their seat. Every time she preforms, one of the judges is giving her a standing ovation. I have to say, she totally deserves every person in the audience standing and screaming after she is done singing. Everyone loves Beyonce and her voice, but this little girl out powers and out sings big booty B. Even if Anna doesn't win AGT, she will get a contract with Disney or something. Best of luck to Anna!

3. Chicago Boyz

The Chicago Boyzzzz! These boys have so much talent I can't even comprehend how amazing they are! These group of boys all came from the "projects" and their coach created this acrobatic group to keep them out of trouble and off the streets. It's outstanding what these boys can do with their bodies. The little boy in the picture is used as a human jump rope. How insane is that?! They also tweeted at me one time, so they have a soft spot in my heart. But seriously, one of the best acts in AGT and deserve to be one of the finalists!

4. Collins Key

This boy, Collin, takes my breath away and leaves me wanting more and leaves me so confused and in wonder. He is the greatest magician AGT has ever had. His tricks are absolutely 100% original. He also knows how to involve everyone in the audience. Out of all the tricks I have seen him preform in the show, he has involved the judges and even America sometime, via twitter. Collins is doing it right.
















5. Kenchi Ebina

I always found it kinda funny that some of the best talents didn't come from America. Kenchi is from Japan and is one of the most talented dancers I have ever seen. He choreographs all his own dances and deigns all the backgrounds and lighting. His creative process blew me away in the quarterfinals. I was about to boycott AGT if he didn't make it into the semi-finals. (This is the dance I am raving about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpS3G60hq4U) I truly believe with the immense amount of talent this man has, he has the potential to win this whole thing and I would pay a great sum of money to see him live.

6. David Fenley

I absolutely fell head over heels for David. His voice was mesmerizing to me. I adore his raspy voice and style. He is a great singer regardless what Howard Stern says. I truly believe David has so much talent, and if he didn't, he wouldn't have made it onto the show in the first place. His covers are better than the originals. Howard disrespected his talent during the semi-finals and I could not contain my anger. David is one of the most talented singers, even when covering the spice girls. SO SAD he was voted off and not making it to the finals. He will go far with his music.

7. Taylor Williamson

Taylor Williamson is so incredibly awkward, but he is one of the best comedians AGT has ever had. Last year on AGT there were some great comedians, but this guy made me laugh more than any comedian on the show. His semi-final performance was dedicated (mocking) Hedi Klum and it was such a great performance. He has such potential in the comedy world, and I can see him working for comedy central. He is moving forward in the competition and I am so excited to die of laughter on my couch.

OLY PAGEANT 2014!!!!!

Oly Pageant contestants 2014! Girls: Molli, Saidie, Delaney, Bella, Elisa, Joanna, and Me!
Boys: Chad, Matt, Hayden, Triston, and Devin

This year I have the great opportunity to fundraiser and learn with 11 amazing individuals. Oly Pageant is a year long fundraiser for Doernbecher Children's Hospital and on April 12th we put on a pageant as our last huge fundraiser! It's the whole 100 yards; there's the sportswear, talent, formal wear, and letters to families, and a money dash. I have attended Oly Pageant since I've been in high school and I told myself I would be involved in this phenomenal tradition. Last year I planned a fundraiser at Toadally Joe Cafe and all of a sudden, this year I am participating in it! My goal is to raise $6,000 and that's a might big task, so anyone who see one of my jars casually chillin' at a store, be oh so kind to drop the spare change in your hand. 

I am so excited to spend this year with all these people. Can we all look at Sadie and how she is just modeling in this picture? And Justin who is lookin' like a babe. We have a hot bunch of people raisin money! 

Last year the Oly Pageant group raised around $57,000 and this year we want to blow them out of the water with a goal of $60,000! Trust me, we will raise all of that money. 

Cheers for this year!