You would think that I would be constantly blogging about Glee considering the season premiere is on Tuesday (it runs into Lost – thank the heavens for DVR) – but I think there is enough coverage on the phenomenon. In fact, the coverage and hype may be borderline overkill – but that’s a totally different story.

For now, I will just relish the moment. I have been VERY cognizant of how much Glee info I let into my pop culture orbit. There has been this onslaught of “Gleek Week” activities that I have avoided because I do not want to be oversaturated with Glee. Too much of what I think is a good thing can get exhausting. In other words, I don’t want the same thing that happened with Ugly Betty to happen with Glee. I thought Betty was so great and groundbreaking and then I just got so damn bored with the show – and now look at it. The show is seeing an end this week.

Since Glee came out, I have been semi-obsessed. But as a former choir member and a high school social pariah, the show hits close to home – really close to home. Still, I must keep an arm’s length from the show and set boundaries. I still consider myself a journalist, so I must remain objective – but that doesn’t mean I can’t infuse my adoration for the show in some of my writing assignments.

For one, I wrote a piece for the Bold Italic about starting my own glee club in San Francisco – which, unfortunately didn’t work out. I also have a piece about the Filipina casting call for Sue Sylvester’s maid on 8Asians.com (if it’s not up now, it will be up soon). I am sure I will have more “objective stories” coming soon.

That aside, it wouldn’t be terrible if I was part of this cast. I could be the “Other, other Asian”. Lucky for me, they are having open auditions. I wanted to submit a video of me doing my acoustic version of “Baby” by Justin Beiber, but their auditions require to choose a song from a list.

DRAT! My plan was foiled. I was sure my rendition from the latest pop sensation would make me a SHOE-IN for a spot.

I am not in love with the song choice, but I am up for the challenge. What song do you think I should sing? You choose and I’ll audition and post it on my blog – because I know you’re DYING to see me sing.

Jin and Sun get their chance to flash sideways in “The Package”

Last night’s episode of Lost (titled “The Package”) was a big ol’ cock tease. Everyone was waiting for a tear-jerking reunion of Sun and Jin. Instead, Sun gets hit in the head and can only speak Korean and Jin showed us that it’s okay for him to wander about with his shirt off.

Other than that, we also caught on to a couple of other things:

1.) Frederick Koehler (one of the Hydra Island mercenaries) gets his first steady gig since Kate & Allie.
2.) If Jack and the other castaways that are in his group get hungry, they can eat that “stubborn tomato.”
3.) Desmond! We miss you and your chest brutha!
4.) Sun’s hair in the flash sideways looks uber-dowd. Good thing she took off her top to make up for it.
5.) Sayid can feel nothing. Nothing at all. Yet he certainly felt that dart that hit him out of nowhere! (BURN)

I usually get all emotional with Kwon-centric episodes, but not so much with this one – except when she yelled, “I’m pregnant!” That’s when I let out an “OH!” face.

Other than that, I didn’t get much from this episode. I’m sure if I watch it a second or third time, I would find hidden meanings and brilliant geeky parallels to mythology – but I’ll just wait for someone else to fill me in on that stuff.

Why is the cap at 26? This is a classic case of ageism.

I know some people who are 30 (*ahem*) that can totally be on the show. In fact, I know someone who just learned to play an acoustic version of Justin Bieber’s “Baby”.

I can so pass for 26.

The Passion of Richard Alpert

That said, here’s what we learned:

1.) Richard was also known as “Ricardo” – which definitely sounds exotic.
2.) Back in 1827, Richard looked a lot like Jesus.
3.) According to Jacob, the sole purpose of the island is like a cork to a wine bottle. Why couldn’t they have just said this in the very beginning?
4.) Richard looks really cool when riding a horse.
5.) The more Hurley wears the red shirt, the more I want Kool-Aid.
6.) We FINALLY know where that Goonies-like pirate ship came from!
7.) We FINALLY get a break from Flocke’s moobs.
8.) We FINALLY understand WHY Ricardo maintained his great physique and dreamy eyes.
9.) Ricardo looks much better with short hair and just a healthy hint of a beard.
10.) The island isn’t hell – it’s just a lot like it.

Above all, this is the first time in a long while that I got misty eyed at a Lost episode. I mean, if you didn’t get tears in your eyes and a lump in your throat during that Ghost-esque scene between Richard, his wife and Hurley (who in this case was Whoopi) then you are dead inside.

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1.) In the flash-sideways, Dr. Linus has an affinity for cardigans and sushi.

2.) Miles is always full of some great zingers!

3.) Iliana is a mean bitch with a heart of gold.

4.) Richard Alpert never ages because he got the “gift” of being touched by Jacob. Whether or not it was inappropriate touching is yet to be determined.

5.) The ship that Richard, Jack and Hurley stumble upon does not have One Eyed Willy on it; therefore it does not have the Goonies treasure.

6.) The slow motion reunion of Hurley, Jack, Sun, Miles and company is so J.J. Abrams. Speaking of – will he be directing an episode anytime soon?

7.) Sun shows some signs of uncleanliness, but still manages to look the most hygienic.

8.) Oceanic Airlines brand bottled water has a long shelf life. Maybe it was touched by Jacob.

9.) Charles Whitmore thinks he is in Hunt For Red October.

10.) You know those previews that they always show for next week’s episode? They don’t tell us a damn thing.

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Dogen (left) and Sayid do some male bonding

This week’s Lost episode, “Sundown” was full of action and intrigue, but I took the liberty of noting some of the most important things:

1.) Miles likes to play solitaire.

2.) Claire is in desperate need of a spa day.

3.) We finally know what significance that baseball has to Dogen. Now that we have that question answered, let’s work on some others shall we?

4.) Dogen rhymes with Logan. Logan is Wolverine in X-men. Wolverine has a history with samurais. The movie The Last Samurai starred Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise was in A Few Good Men with KEVIN BACON!

5.) Sun still looks like she is the only one who cares about personal hygiene. Perhaps Claire could ask for a few pointers.

6.) It looks like faux Locke (who has been affectionately referred to as “Flocke”) is starting his own band of Crazies, with Sayid being the latest inductee.

7.) Kate looks hotter when she’s all sweaty and dirty (or maybe that is just something I am now just noticing).

8.) The temple inhabitants have a thing for wood beaded jewelry (please refer to Dogen’s right-hand man, Lennon and his style of layering necklaces).

9.) The smoke monster, as usual, was pissed off and started killing people.

10.) When Sayid whacked Dogen and Lennon, he dumped them into the temple’s ice tea pool of life – is it possible that we may have not seen the last of them?

Next week’s episode is titled “Dr. Linus”. My guess that it is about Benjamin…or Linus, Lucy’s security blanket-toting younger brother with low self-esteem.

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John Park celebrates his ‘Idol’ triumph in the streets

Is it safe to say that we have moved passed using the term “token Asian” to refer to lone Asians in film, TV, music and other entertainment outlets?

Kind of, but not really.

Nonetheless, it seems like the shaggy haired charm of John Park has made its way to the top 24 on American Idol.

The homeboy is talented.

Now that he is in the prestigious top 24, he has the dutiful task of representing all the Asians in the country – or world for that matter. Every single Asian American eye is going to be on him, hoping that he makes it to the top. No matter how good or bad he sings, every single Asian is going to pump their fist in the air and yell “ASIAN POWER!” as they call in to vote. On top of that, Asian doctors and engineers who wish they could’ve been singers, actors or artists but instead chose a life of practicality are living vicariously through John Park.

The fate of our culture is in his hands. He’s the chosen one. He’s like Neo in The Matrix.

Sun looks squeaky clean in last night’s episode of ‘Lost’

After watching the new episode of Lost called “The Substitute,” I came up with some new important points to the show:

1.) Sun is ALWAYS clean: No matter how much physical labor she does, Sun never looks dirty. She is always clean and put together. Her skin is radiant, she never has a single pit stain, nor does she ever have a spot of dirt on her. This is especially evident in the scene where they bury Locke. But why is she always clean? Is this the island’s doing? Do they always want to leave her Zest fully clean?

2.) Sawyer needs some new underwear: Faux Locke barges in on Sawyer while he is drinking whisky in his own filth an Sawyer isn’t lookin’ too hot. In fact, he looks nasty. Dressed in his underwear, you can see a little somethin’ that looks as though he soiled himself on his drawers. Ew.

3.) A new mystery is presented into the plot: Who’s the prettiest man that ever inhabited the island? Boone or Richard Alpert? My money is on Richard. Even when Locke busted him up, he still looked kind of dashing.

4.) Jacob likes numbers: Ummm. Okay. Is that all those numbers stood for? How anti-climactic. Does he like letters too?

5.) Hurley has chops: Was it me or were Hurley’s sideburns a little bit much in Locke’s flash-sideways. They are definitely not working for him. They look like ungroomed nether regions of a European prostitute.

What to watch on the runway:

Men’s Fashion Week: Sexually ambiguous models will strut their stuff down the runway in Milan and Paris to show us what us guys will look like this fall. Festivities started on Jan. 16 and will conclude on the 24. I’m keeping my eye on Yohji, YSL, Lanvin and I think Osh Kosh will be showing too!

What to watch on TV:

Monday, Jan. 18: Life Unexpected on the CW. It’s supposed to be like the Gilmore Girls meets Juno. Also, for all you masculine figure skaters out there, the flamboyant Johnny Weir premieres his documentary series called Be Good Johnny Weir on the Sundance channel. Also, Neil Patrick Harris directs the 101st episode of How I Met Your Mother it’s sure to be LEGEN…okay, you know the rest.

Tuesday, Jan. 19: Shania Twain helps judge American Idol on Fox. So that’s where she’s been this whole time!

Wednesday, Jan. 20: The sassy sprite Kristin Chenoweth takes the guest judge chair on American Idol and on Modern Family (ABC), Mitchell makes Jay think that one of his old pals is playing for the same team (in other words he’s gay). I’m already LOLing.

Thursday, Jan. 21: YAY! NBC airs new episodes of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock (the latter with Julianne Moore!). The new law drama (or is it a comedy) The Deep End debuts on ABC and a new Project Runway (Lifetime)! Does anyone even bother with their show, Models of the Runway?

Friday, Jan. 22: The series finale of Dollhouse hits Fox and Spartacus: Blood and Sand premieres on Starz. I wonder if it will be as homoerotic as the original…

Sunday, Jan 24: The Olympics are around the corner and you know what that means – it’s time for the AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships!

What to watch in the theater…

- Extraordinary Measures – any movie with Felicity, Encino Man and Han Solo has to be good.
- Legion
- Tooth Fairy – the Rock stars in this…with Julie Andrews. Nuff said.

What to buy on DVD:

- Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening (he’s been tweeting about it – and it sounds damn funny)
- Blood Creek
- Dallas: The Complete Twelfth Season (finally!)
- Fraggle Rock: The Complete Animated Series (I am so down with the FR)
- Gamer
- Girlfriends: The Complete Series Pack
- Girlfriends: The Final Season
- The Invention of Lying (Gervais is God)
- Pandorum
- Weeds: Season Five
- Whiteout

…and new on Blu-ray:
- The whole ‘Bourne’ series: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum – now you can see him kick ass in uber high def!
- Magnolia

The new cast of Project Runway season 7 comes back to New York

What to watch on TV:

Sunday, Jan. 10: Brand new episodes: Big Love on HBO and Chuck on NBC.

Monday, Jan. 11: A new episode of How I Met Your Mother (CBS) featuring title character hopeful played by Rachel Bilson and guest star Tim Gunn as – wait for it – Barney’s tailor!

Tuesday, Jan. 12: Grab hold of your loins and get to be assaulted with a one-two punch (another episode airs on the 13th) by a new season of American Idol (FOX) with new judge Ellen DeGeneres.

Wednesday, Jan. 13: A new, delicious episode of Modern Family on ABC.

Thursday, Jan. 14: Consider it Super Thursday with the onslaught of shows that will make your DVR blow up: a new 30 Rock (NBC) with James Franco; an unaired episode of Fringe (Fox) and a new Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) – AND Lifetime airs a new season of Project Runway in hopes to redeem themselves from the most horrid and painful season ever. Being back in New York and familiar faces (hi Nina and Michael!) might help. One more thing, the premiere of Carnie Wilson: Unstapled airs on GSN. The title of the show itself is up for vomit-inducing ridicule.

Sunday, Jan. 17: Mark your calendars for A new season of 24 on Fox as well as the 2010 Golden Globe Awards hosted by funny bloke, Ricky Gervais.

What to watch for in the theaters:

On Jan. 15 check out Denzel Washington in Book of Eli. The Lovely Bones also hits theaters nation wide.

What to buy on DVD:

- Damages: The Complete Second Season
- ER: The Complete Twelfth Season
- Fame (the new one)
- Halloween II (also comes in an unrated version)
- The Hurt Locker
- Moon
- Post Grad
- The Simpsons: The Complete Twentieth Season
- Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself
- Passing Strange: The Movie
- Big Fan

…and on CD:

- “Contra,” Vampire Weekend
- “Of the Blue Colour of the Sky,” OK Go
- “Y Not,” Ringo Starr