Congratulations to Jordin Sparks, resident of Glendale, Arizona (aka my favorite place in the world).

She has just become the next American Idol. And if it's possible to have a hero be someone who is 6 years younger than you, she is mine. (yes, she's 17 and she's freaking talented!)

Props to Melinda for being a phenomenal singer, performer, and a person of integrity and goodness. To Blake for beatboxing his way into millions of people's hearts. To the other finalists who put on a good show (except for Sanjaya. You'll never hear me saying thanks or good job to him).

I can't help it, I love that show.