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Next week will begin with the epic finale of TAR 15!

She has weathered this world with strength and brilliance, and her beautiful hair has emerged remarkably unscathed. Tinx raced in season 13 of The Amazing Race. The beautiful Kelly Crabb was her partner. Although Tinx and Kelly finished sixth, they provided the viewers and their fans with priceless moments – one of which was them being peltered in powdered dye and water as they took part in the Holi celebrations in India. I, for one, enjoyed the sight of Tinx’ pink hair.

The Blossoming Tinx

I recently sat down with Christy and ask her some questions.

Introducing the Blossoming Tinx

Who are you Miss Cook?

I was born Christina Dawn Cook, although no one has ever called me Christina. I’ve always been Christy. I live to have the most fun possible every single day, and I thrive on relationships with others, physical exercise and my relationship with God. I am in information technology sales, primarily in the K-12 education vertical. I love the change, flexibility and challenge of my job and feel blessed to do something fun!

What is the first thing you think of in the morning?

SNOOZE BUTTON!!!

Why choose celibacy?

That’s a tough question, because I have not. I will say that choosing celibacy outside of marriage is a Biblical principle, so I do believe in it. But boy, it is hard to follow through with. I will also say that not following that Biblical principle can get you into loads of trouble – emotional heartbreak, physical ramifications, etc. But it’s hard.

How did you get involved into TAR 13?

In 2007, Kelly and I had a rough year with guys! She was going through a divorce, and I’d been married and had it annulled within 6 ½ months. We needed to get away, and we toyed with a variety of options that would allow us to do that. Ultimately, we decided to try out for the Amazing Race because we wanted to travel the world and challenge ourselves. It was perfect.

Why did you make your 1st TAR video near a noisy road at night? *laughter*

Do watch this funny video!

The Blossoming Tinx

Ha ha ha…Kelly and I are NOT perfectionists (hello – did anyone see us digging in the Brazilian sand for our “container?”), and we ARE fly by the seat of our skits kind of girls, so we decided to shoot the video all in one day. We were waiting on a table at Uchi, our favorite Austin sushi restaurant, outside on a busy street…and we just decided to shoot there!

Do you realise you’ve the most fascinating hair everrrr?

You are a hoot. Fascinating hair? Well thanks! I didn’t realize that, but I’ll take it as a compliment. I have a redheaded mother and two out of three brothers of mine are also redheaded. I guess it runs in the family!

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever experienced?

I have to say I think I have experienced a lot of crazy things, but going on the Amazing Race was definitely the craziest. I’m not sure I can pick out one single incident, though. It was all so surreal, from the start in LA to the Cambodian floating village to the crowded, loud, hot, dusty streets of India. India may have been the craziest, come to think of it.

Are Kelly and you still like sisters? We don’t see the both of you together much.

YES! We text message each other – literally – about 200 times a day, we email every day, talk on the phone frequently, and see each other as often as possible, despite the fact that I live in Austin and she lives in Houston now. I’ll be in Houston with her this weekend, in fact. I’ll post pictures on Facebook! She was in Austin two weeks ago, also.

Have you ever been told that you resemble Spencer Grammer?

Wow. Hmm…I have never heard that, and I’m honestly not too sure who that is, but I can see a bit of similarity in our jaw line and smile. I have heard Kelly Ripa a lot, though, and the girl from Melrose Place (the old one).

Fancy saying a few words to Mauritians?

Hi Mauritians! I have never heard of your island, but I love islands, beaches and water, so I’ll bet I’d love where you live. I hope to visit your home one day! You have a great representative of Mauritius in Fadil. He is my friend.

Tinx – The Fun Facts

Nicknames: Ha ha…Monster; Cookie Monster; Cookie; Squirt; Tinkerbell; Roomie; Sister; Krispy; Red; Little One; Sunshin; (*Or Tinx)

Native Hometown: San Antonio, Texas. Actually, it’s Bulverde, a little town north of San Antonio, but I’d doubt people from Mauritius would find it on a map!

Height: 5 ft., 2.5 in.

Eye Colour: Blue-Grey

Birthday: August 23

Languages: English and I can get by with Spanish, but I’m not great.

Fav. song: Hmm…of all time??? That’s tough. I’d prefer to say my favorite artists – Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Norah Jones, Beyonce.

Fav. food: Oh wow. Another tough one. Pizza, chocolate chip cookies, Thanksgiving turkey.

Fav. candy: Anything chocolate.

Fav. Music: I have a mix of music loves. Pretty varied, aside from hard rock. Yuck.

Fav. band: I like Third Day.

Fav. singer: Gah, this is tough!

Fav. TV show: The Amazing Race, of course! I also love the Soup with Joel McHale and the Bachelor.

Fav. movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Best ever. Hands-down.

Fav. book: The only one I read more than once is the Bible, as I try to study it. But I really enjoy all books by Sophie Kinsella – the Shopaholic series, especially.

Fav. superhero: Oooh Wonder Woman is a tough cookie. I like her.

Fav. car: I just got a new one, so I’ll say that! My BMW X5. It’s pretty!

Fav. word: I like using the word “perhaps” a lot. It’s very noncommittal.

Fav. wedding reception so far: My friends Haeley and Jonathan’s wedding in Cabo San Lucas was so much fun. That’s my favorite.

Your unique attribute: I have red hair, and we redheads are few and far between. I am also amazingly strong-willed, hard-headed and tender-hearted, which I think is probably a very odd mix.

Best thing which ever happened to you: Being born to my parents. I was blessed popping out of the womb. I have the best parents in the world, I’m positive of that. I credit them for everything good about me.

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Caring yet fierce, intelligent yet fun, wacko yet sporting beautiful hair, Tinx rocks and she sure shall go on many more adventures.

Check out this clip:

Dan started crying upon completing the switchback task. At that point, Phil did not say anything. The expression on his face was priceless!

LOL

Maria Ho is a professional poker player who starred in season 15 of The Amazing Race. She stands as proof that women can be successful and lead a happy life.

To date, Maria’s poker winning exceed the $ 0.35M. She has cashed twice in the World Poker Tour for over 50K. Maria is ranked 37th in the Top 100 Women’s All Time Money List.

While she ‘PWNS’ at poker, Maria is also good at playing the piano and the violin. She also loves to dance. Poker suits her for for she is always focused on what she does.

Maria is close to her family, friends and fans whom she she loves. She is very close to her fan-base which is quite unusual for a celebrity. [ She is loved by everyone incl. nerds and aliens! <3 ]

Kudos to Maria and her teammate Tiffany for coming in sixth place in TAR. They both strived hard for two hours to finish the detour. Other teams would have given up in less than 30 minutes. It was heartbreaking to watch them leave the series. [ http://blog.fadil.fr/2009/11/02/maria-and-tiffany-got-eliminated-from-the-race/ ]

Maria Ho is beautiful, brilliant, cheerful, cute, strong, smart and focused. She is also blessed with good luck and is full of awesomeness.

Maria Online

Web Site: http://www.mariaho.com/Site/Home.html

WSOP Profile: http://www.wsop.com/players/playerprofile.asp?playerID=4368

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mariaho

Twitter: http://www.facebook.com/mariaho

MySpace: http://www.facebook.com/mariaho

Maria and Tiff. got eliminated from The Amazing Race 15 during the 7th leg of the race (in Amsterdam) because they could complete neither of the detour tasks (they could not hit the high striker hard enough, and failed at playing farmers’ golf.)

They did try their best though.

Check out the behind the scenes footage.

• Making light of our their nightmare.

• Tiffany and Maria reflect on the end of the Race.

• Tiffany talks about their partnership.

I, for one, am going to miss them a lot!

Check out the preview of next week’s episode (TAR 15 Ep 8 Preview):

Go Meghan & Cheyne!!!

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Read:

• http://blog.fadil.fr/2009/09/27/the-amazing-race-15/
• http://blog.fadil.fr/2009/09/27/the-amazing-race-15-advert/

I wish Maria and Tiff to win TAR 15!

TAR Series 15 will be fun!

Check out: http://blog.fadil.fr/2009/09/27/the-amazing-race-15/

In a few hours from now, the series 15 of The Amazing Race [ http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race/ ] will premiere on CBS. This is going to be huge!

Some of you may know that I’m fan of TAR (The Amazing Race) which is a reality game show involving 11 teams of 2 people. They travel all around the world by planes, taxis, rental cars, trains, busses, boats, animals and by foot. They try to get 1st at the various pit stops or else they risk elimination.

Personally, I am fond of series 10 for the teams got to race in Mauritius (my home country.) I also love series 13 for some contestants are my friends. Big up to Kelly, Christy and Mark!

There are many versions of the show. I prefer the original US one. Plus, Phil Keoghan is one of the best TV host everrrr!!!!

I like the cast for this series for they seem to resemble good contestants from past series.

Trailer:

Meghan & Cheyne | Relationship:Dating

Meghan and Cheyne remind me of Eric and Daniel of Series 9 and 11 (All Stars.) I do expect a few quarrels but I think their chances of winning the race are very strong. They are very fit.

Maria & Tiffany | Relationship: Professional Poker Players

I do not know the reason behind which they are competiting. They don’t need the money. They will clash with the other teams, for sure. However, I wish this team to win because they remind me of Dustin and Kandice of series 10 and 11. I have crush on Maria Ho!

Go Maria and Tiff!!! They are focused, can take risks and are brilliant! Maria and Tiff FTW!

Marcy & Ron | Relationship: Dating

These guys appear to be fun. They are old but enthusiastic.

The thing about old races is that other teams want them as an ally for they are more approachable. Also, having an old contestants in the finale, increases the winning chances of the younger teams. Marcy and Ron remind me of Teri & Ian of series 3 and 11 (All Stars.)

Lance & Keri | Relationship: Engaged

OK, Lance and Keri are similar to Rob and Kimberly of series 10 except that Lance seems to be an arrogant jackass! I look forward to watching the endless bickering. I do wish them to be more successful than Rob and Kim by making it to the finale and winning the race.

Herbert & Nathaniel | Relationship: Teammates

I find this team plain and not interesting at all. I hope that they will reveal more of themselves throughout the series.

Gary & Matt |  Relationship: Father / Son

I like their dynamic. They are the mild version of Ronald and Christina of series 12. I expect them to fight a lot. They will learn a lot from racing together. I wish them to make it to the finale.

Garrett & Jessica | Relationship: Dating On and Off

Their relationship status is their doom. As seen in previous series, the “dating on and off” does not work at all. They remind me of Tara & Wil of series 2. Tara flirted with another contestant and caused a lot of tensions. I do wish that there is some drama involving these two. Drama is entertaining.

Brian & Ericka | Relationship: Married

Wow! It’s true! There have never been interracial couples on TAR before now! They seem to be very athelic and cool. They seem to have the spirit of John Vito and Jill of series 3 and 11. I wish them well. Take note that Ericka was Miss America 2004!

Eric & Lisa | Relationship: Married Yoga Teachers

Eric and Lisa remind me of Tyler and James of series 10. Both teams went through drug addiction. I do not know whether or not yoga can help in racing. TAR is all about being decisive, fast and focused. It would be fantastic (in terms of entertainment) if they ended up fighting. LOL.

Sam & Dan | Relationship: Brothers

These guys are cool because they are cheerful gay dudes. They remind me of Oswald and Danny of series 2 and 4. Sam and Dan will have loads of fun throughout the series and I believe the audience will love them! Sadly enough, their cheer may make them lose their focus in the game. I do wish them to make it to the finale.

Zev & Justin | Relationship: Friends

I really wish these guys to win. Zev is an Aspie (he has Asperger’s syndrome.) As someone who has to overcome the understanding of social norms by comparing life with stored textual and visual data, I know of Zev’s difficulty. (I’m an Aspie too.) Zev and Justin FTW!

I think people will think that being an Aspie is a disability. It is not. You can live a normal life. It just needs a lot of mental work. So, do not compare Margie and Luke (of series 14) to Zev and Justin.

Mika & Canaan | Relationship: Newly Dating

I expect loads of bickering, crying and a breakup. I am aware that it is sad but these usually happen. They are newly dating. I hope that they can gain a lot from the race.

TAR 15 Map

I am currently very much awake, awaiting for the live stream to kick in.  The Amazing Race Series 15 will rock! *humming TAR opening theme*