Not many people know this, but I took a little trip to try out for American Idol. My audition wasn't on TV, but I chose LL Cool J's version of 'Mama Said Knock You Out' as my song. Randy thought it was okay, but he didn't think my image fit my song. I think Paula was mad at me because I asked her if she liked her job more than Arsenio's new gig on Star Search. Simon told me I could make a lot of money if I learned to rap in Chinese and I should try out for the overseas reality show hit Chinese Idol. I told him I believe China has too many idols already and I would pass.

So I am back in Richmond, entering Phase III of Project Clean Room. I thought getting past Phase I was tougher than going through the Mines of Moria. It took a while because before I could start Phase II, since I had to watch the second half of The Fellowship of the Rings to determine if my task was indeed more difficult than travelling through a dark cave with orcs and a balrog. Frodo's job was a bit harder. With any luck, my room should be up to Contra Costa county's health code standards soon.