Michael Jackson is dead...what? you didn't know?

It's no surprise really that the media is hyping this up so much. And yet people seem surprised and annoyed by how much attention MJ is getting for dying. Actually, I'd say people are more annoyed with the tone the multitude of stories are taking. Almost everything is mournful with an oh-MJ-you'll-be-missed-so-much kind of tone. These annoyed people like to think they are clever by calling the media out on the bluff, pointing to the fact that in recent years, the same journalists were attacking him for being a weird, semi white, semi black, semi male, semi female, baby hanging, delicate nosed, pedophile.

While this is very true, I'd like to point out that the reason the media is taking this tone is because Michael Jackson was once loved by nearly everybody. He was revolutionary in his career. He was the king of pop! The way he's been for the past decade or so (really, the entire time I've been conscious of him...wasn't around when he was making good music) was ruining the way people wanted him to be. They want the Jackson 5 and Thriller.

So, it makes total sense that now he's finally out of the way, we can go on remembering him the way we want him to be instead of who he really was.

Jon and Kate...

Ok, I don't even know where to start...
Here, watch this first:

'Jon & Kate' Gosselin Say They're Splitting @ Y! TV

The article that I found this in talked about how she would've been surprised if the Gosselins had ended the show to save their marriage. I agree and I also think it's semi ridiculous that they're trying to pass the living situation off as "it's the kids' house" crap. It's so transparent! Any Jon and Kate Plus 8 fan knows that their house has had special studio lighting installed for the show. They're switching off time at the house because following the kids to Jon's house would cost the show more money!

It's just so obvious to me that this entire situation is all about money. That's why they're continuing the show. Plain and simple. There is really no other reasonable reason for it. And like the article said, "I get that this is reality, but it's just not a fun show about the chaos of eight children anymore. It's uncomfortable to watch." And probably seriously unhealthy for the kids in the long term.

Who can really blame them though? She writes and he does what again? Not really something that can support a household of 10, let alone college educations, hospital bills, special interests the kids might have, etc. The show is probably their biggest source of income.

And also, I'd like to point out that as bitchy as Kate can get with Jon, it's completely justified. From what they show on tv at least, it appears as though Jon just ambles through life allowing Kate to boss him around because it's easier than trying to think and do for himself. There was really no partnership that I saw in that relationship to begin with. He should have taken more of a stance and active role in his family from the beginning.

8 kids are stressful. duh. 8 kids plus a passive and lazy husband, that's super stressful. But 8 kids plus a passive and lazy husband AND a house full of cameras watching your every move AND the stresses of everyday life = insanity. And yet we laugh and blame Kate for being such a bitch. I'm not saying her behavior is appropriate, I'm just saying we need to evaluate the situation more closely before throwing around accusing names.

HOWEVER, if you are into making fun of Kate or the whole show in general, Dr.CoolSex on youtube puts out some pretty hilarious parodies.

Here's one for you to sample :)

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Ladies and gentlemen! The FUTURE has arrived!

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I MUST have one of these at some point in my life. This is the absolute coolest thing I have EVER seen!
I can't help but wonder though, it is going to as intensely frustrating as voice command wireless car phones or gps?

Finals and CommunityChannel!

It's been a while since I've made a post. Sorry about that (to all of my avid readers ;)~)
Finals are over and I've been packing up my room and getting ready for my summer internship. It's going to be good :)

So, anyways...I've found this person on youtube and I think she is hilarious! She's Australian, Asian, awkward...all the makings for a great vlog. You can find her channel here. She always says "hi" really high-pitched with a little wave and just comments on various things in society. It's great :) And here is one of my favorite videos of hers:

Men. Are they really this bad?

So, you know those articles they post on the Yahoo! home page? Every couple of days there's a relationship one. "Why Men Cheat" is a common one, I've noticed. Today's relationship article was about dating (shocking). That's not what this post is about. At the end of those articles are always links to similar articles.

Now, when I'm bored at work (like I am now) "Why Guys Dump Girls They Dig" easily captures my attention and before I know it, I'm 2 pages deep into theories about why my past relationships ended.

Ok, I know that this is a Cosmo article. Not exactly the most reliable source. But still, I can't shake the nightmare it would mean if this article reported truth. I mean, many of these "theories" could explain why my most recent break up went down the way it did, but it's not really a consolation.

Can anyone deny these claims? I'd really hate to believe that guys are this scumbag-pig-jerk-asshole-like.

post secret

This was taken from postsecret.com. They update every sunday and reading the new secrets is one of my favorite things to do at the end of the week. It's just so powerful because there are some that you really feel for. There are so many secrets that touch my heart...it makes me want to give the person a hug and tell them everything is going to be okay.
I chose to post this one, not because I think my life is boring (cuz I don't) but because I love David Sedaris and I feel for the person who wrote this. I want to tell them that they can tell their story better than David Sedaris could, that they have that ability...they just need to believe in themselves.
I dunno...I guess it's a good thing I'm going to be an RA. I like helping people a lot.

Anyways, if you don't already, I highly recommend checking the site and/or buying the post secret books. It's quite the experience.

Milk

Okay, so apparently I'm just on a note writing spree tonight (bored at work lol)

So, I saw Milk and REALLY really liked it. Sometimes, you just come across those movies, or novels, or quotes that just make a huge impact on you. Sometimes it's hard to explain why, but whatever. Supersize Me had this affect on me and did Milk.

The more and more I think about what Harvey Milk fought and died for, the more black and white this issue becomes for me. I mean, it just seems SO obvious that denying gay and lesbians their rights as American citizens and as human beings is as offensive, oppressive, and just out and out wrong as it was to deny African Americans or women theirs. I mean, come on people, can we please show a little progress?! I mean it seems like we have an obsession with oppression...and we should get some help for that.

For those of you not convinced, let me share some information with you. There have been many studies conducted to answer the question why some men and women are homosexual while others are heterosexual. While the genetic research isn't very developed, the discoveries made in brain structure should be enough of an explanation. It has been proven that gay men's brains function more like straight women and gay women's brains function more like straight men. It's not a choice. Well, I mean in a way it is. I suppose gay men and women choose to be themselves and not live a lie...but come on, it's not a choice.

I think people are just afraid of the unknown and of what they don't understand. That's human instinct I think. But we need to mature past that. We need to accept instead of discriminate. It's just so preposterous to me that SO many people are ok with openly discriminating! and it seems that most do it because it's in the Bible. and that's a whole other issue...

...which I will address :) okay, so I admit, i have not read more than 5 pages of the bible. However, I do know that the bible also says do not kill. And yet, we find justification for killing all the time. War is the obvious one. but what about capitol punishment? well they deserve it right? come on guys, is that really what Jesus would do?! My point is, just because it is in the Bible does not mean it is 100% true in every single situation!

but, I'm getting off subject. this note is getting a bit lengthy, so I will wrap it up. Let's get over our fears, stop hiding behind religion, and start practicing tolerance.

as always, I love to hear your comments (for or against my stance)