RIP - The King of Pop

I'll make this short and sweet. The world has lost an icon. As we all know, The King of Pop, Michael Jackson passed away yesterday. He was only 50 years young. I would just like to say that I think it is pathetic that after his passing there are people who all they can say is "good, he's a pedophile" or making jokes about his child molestation past. Yes, he did have a rocky past but you know what, this isn't the time to bring it up. When someone passes you should show respect to the good they have done in their life. If it wasn't for Michael Jackson music would be extremely different. He's done wonders for the music in this world and for dancing. So all I'd like to say is Rest In Peace, you're now in a better place. God bless your soul and your friends and family.

Michael Joseph Jackson
"The King of Pop"
August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009

Christmas in the City

Ever since I was a little girl all I've wanted to do is go to New York City during Christmas time. I have always been one of those people that loves the snow, holidays, family time, fireplaces, decorations, holiday shopping, and everything else about December. I've always lived in Virginia and it's usually always been the perfect mix of weather. However, these past couple winters there hasn't been quite enough snow for me to enjoy. But as I was growing up I would watch as many holiday movies as I could, as of today I even have two Christmas movies still saved on my DVR. Anyway, back to my point, for some reason most of them would be set in the New York City. I was always so jealous of the beautiful decorations, the shopping, and especially, the snow! This past March was the first time I'd ever been to NYC and I fell in love. Since then I've told myself that I WILL spend one Christmas in the city. For the past couple weeks I've been trying to talk my mother into letting us spend this Christmas there, but so far she hasn't been so fond of the idea. She knows it's always been something I've wanted to do, but she doesn't think it's the right time for it. All I know is that if it's not this Christmas that I spend in the city, that I'll make sure of it that I'm there next year. Well, it's still only June so I still have some time to talk my mom into us going this year, so wish me luck! In the mean time, maybe I'll just walk around singing Christmas Carols.

Speidi and Their Claim to Fame

"I'm too rich and I'm too famous to be sitting with these people, and cleaning up their shit in the jungle, my man. And this cast is devaluing our fame right now. I'm sitting next to VH1 comedians that I've never even seen before. Stars of shows get treated like stars dude." - Spencer Pratt

If all you have to do to become famous these days is to go on a reality show, then sign me up. But if I end up like Spencer and Heidi, then I take it back! After being two of the characters on "The Hills", Spencer and Heidi joined an NBC show to help win money for charity. Recently on the NBC reality show "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" (only four days after the show began) Spencer and Heidi wanted out of the show so they called the big boss of NBC, Ben Silverman and had a chat. Spencer took the liberty upon himself to talk, and he gave such a, not so, brilliant statement. I mean, come on, not to burst your bubble Spencer, but I'm pretty sure that, even though a lot of the other celebrities on the show aren't so famous, you are in no way more famous than a Baldwin brother and ex-supermodel Janice Dickinson. Oh, I'm sorry, I take that back. I forgot about all those 16 year old girls that are obsessed with "The Hills". Well anyway, so it's kind of ridiculous how Spencer and Heidi were ever even given the opportunity to become famous. Spencer and Heidi are just obsessed with the publicity and they'll do anything to get it. After leaving the show, then coming back, there are now claims that Heidi was rushed to the hospital and was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Spencer and Heidi claim that her ulcer is from stress and all the "torture" from being on the show. Really, I mean, REALLY? No one forced them to do the show, and we all know it's just a plot for them to "sue" NBC and try to get some more money. I thought they were too rich to be on the show?

Even though reality tv has become the core of ratings for networks these days, what has it come to? Apparently finding some 20-somethings with nothing but drama is the way to make some money. It's also funny that they even called "The Hills" a "reality" tv show. I find nothing more stupid than watching Spencer and Heidi on tv, and that's why I don't do it. Those two people should not be allowed to be making thousands of dollars to be on tv. Their claim to fame will soon end, because as a lot of us know, they have no real talents. Heidi can continue attempting to be a singer, and starting up a flip-flop and bikini line, but once that quickly fades away, so will the once popular couple known as "Speidi". Just a memo to those two: enjoy it while it lasts, you will soon amount to nothing and will have to find another way to support yourselves, because quite honestly, MTV isn't going to help you stay famous forever. That's all, have a nice life Speidi!