Celebrity Blogs

Alright, I may or may not have a newfound obsession with celebrity life. I think it is derived from me worrying I might (heaven forbid) miss huge entertainment industry happenings while over here. Unfortunately, I think I know more now than I did when I was in the States. I just have a fascination with the personalities of people who are famous. It's such an odd little state of affairs. Are people really that cool? I mean, P. Diddy, for instance. He can throw a mean party, he is quite the business man, but why does he get international recognition for just being sweet? I mean, you expect these people to have huge amounts of suave-ness unmatched by anyone you'll ever dream to meet, but it's just a guy.

I was reminded of this through a news story that mentioned Rosie O'Donnell's blog. They mocked her lack of grammatical abilities. Alright, when you find a way to combine celebrity gossip and grammar, I am there. I read it and her grammar does suck, although she says that right at the beginning, but her thoughts aren't earth shattering. I mean, life for Rosie O'Donnell is pretty much the same as a lot of people. She hangs out with her kids, writes about the things they teach her. Well, a lot of people's kids teach them stuff. It's one of the reasons you keep kids around. She has some vague political ponderings, again not that impressive. I liked it for being so normal, but it was weird. Then I looked up other celebrity blogs. Well, Forbes ranked some and mentioned Moby's blog. I like Moby's blog. But I would. He's not any more interesting, honestly. He just says things I like. And he used punctuation and probably a spellchecker.

Is there something to too much publicity giving away the mystery of celebrities? I think perhaps only the ones who aren't mysterious anyway. I like Moby's blog and he doesn't just bare all. He just talks about the world around him. Same with Rosie's. People are just people and perhaps our billions of dollars we pour into the entertainment industry is really just a hope that there's something more to being a person. We, too, could obtain their superhuman-esque powers. You know, if we really wanted to that is. Either way, check out the blogs. It's fun.

Draw

Quick update: We didn't lose our soccer game today. We didn't win either. 1-1 draw. It's like a victory.

Also, a girl kicked me twice in a row, in different legs (smart girl) and asked, "How do you like it?" Karma sucks.

Bonus, I get a cool looking bruise on my knee and I am pretty much able to walk painfree again. Who's the sucka now?

Arts and Entertainment

I chose that title because the only place that I thrive in Trivial Pursuits is in the pink section. Only, of course, if those pink questions have to do with the past decade. Yeah, don't choose me for Trivial Pursuits. Regardless, I am concerned with the entertainment industry (such a fickle mistress) as of late. These are things that I have been pondering and considering:

~Do you ever wonder if the Survivor type shows are going to eventually get back into the battles to the death of yore? I mean, reality to the extreme. "I want to see who survives!!" Of course, we probably wouldn't actually get to that point, but I wonder how close it will get.

~Conversely, how fake do you think personal fashion trends will go? Botox, plastic surgery, etc.

~The Osbournes' have been all over the place here and I have been haunted by this realisation: I want Kelly Osbourne to be all successful, but I just can't like her. I didn't want Jack to be all good, but actually he's looking kinda hot lately.

~I've had a recent paranoia that the popular music here isn't the same as in the States and how would I know?? What if it somehow changes these pivotal years of my life? In twenty years, my friends will be like This song defines my existence! and I'll think, Boy I think the soundtrack to Grease defines me!! Stupid New Zealand bar music.

These are all my brilliant ponderings of the day. I may have to sacrifice my pink piece when I get back to the States now. It was the one thing I had going for my trivia knowledge. Do you think they'll start including the history of New Zealand's education system? Cuz then, I'm the chica to pick!

Princess Annika!

I found this with this description courtesy of Walmart:

Barbie as Princess Annika, the lead character in the Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus movie inspired this beautiful doll with a fashion transformation feature. The dress opens and can be turned to create two princess looks. Comes with a girl size light up wand.

If you click on the link, you will find that they also recommend purchasing Princess Annika's prince... Aidan. Okay, "Aidan and Annika" even sounds too Barbie for me. Either way, you can guess what everyone I know is getting for Christmas!!

Do I Look Fat, Honey?

While reading Ann Althouse's blog (which is phenomenal, by the way), I saw that she referenced this funny wee article about the inevitable day when some malicious woman will ask her significant other, "Do I look fat in this?" only hoping to be able to behead him. While the post is hilarious, I have to remind people that once again, not all women are this insane. I still maintain that my friends and I are way better girlfriends than most of the population. Yes, we have our moments: Reb throwing the phone at Sam's head (he totally deserved it though), Beth's ill-timed flatulence (which was a definite accident), I could mention my mistakes, but hello - it's my blog, why would I?

Despite our flaws, we tend not be jealous, manipulative, high maintenance or mean spirited. I would like to blow your minds here with a conversation that actually happened last year:

Me: Do I look fat in this?
The Then-Boy: Do you want a real answer or a self-esteem answer?
Me: after considering Real answer, please.
Then-Boy: It's not the most flattering outfit. Why don't you wear your black "good butt" pants?
Me: Yeah, okay. I'll be more comfortable anyway.

I will wait for gasps and applause. Basically, if you're dating a girl who would attack you for her own insecurities, break up with her immediately and give me a call. ;)

Weather Girl

I am getting more and more convinced that I decide what the weather will be based on my mood. I realize the more "sensible" thing would be to assume that I am greatly affected by the weather. I refuse to believe that though. Sometimes I'll be happy on my way into a building (away from seeing the weather), will get unhappy inside the building and sure enough, when I leave, it's clouded over.

I rule all weather patterns. It's a fun little power to have. And no, I will not be swayed by supposed logic that tells me this is impossible. I rule the weather and you're just jealous.