Slap my own hand; pay no attention

I feel no shame in in following the lives of Hollywood's finest! I mean, who doesn't wanna know what a superstars life consists of? It's pop culture, it's entertainment, it's fun! 

When it comes to attention, even negative attention is better than no one caring at all. Or is it? What is it that intrigues us to follow stories and people that we absolutely cannot stand? At least we say we cannot stand them. Our actions reflect another truth. For instance. The Kardashians. I don't like them much. Most people claim not to, so why does their show have such a high number of viewers? I have looked at their Facebooks and Twitters and the comments go on for miles. Even the 'haters' comment. In fact, the haters comment more than the lovers.... or at least they have more to stay. So if you hate them why are you following them, reading about them, commenting to them, watching their show?  It's a riddle to me. I'll admit there are A FEW things I like about them. Having said that, the list of things I dislike about them is much longer.

The real reason for me writing this post is not the Kardashians. It's Miley Cyrus. I am going to admit that I am slightly disgusted with myself for even giving her this much attention, because I think she deserves none. In fact, the amount of attention she has gotten this last few weeks makes my stomach turn. Even though I find myself curious as to what the media has to say about her, I have forced myself to turn the channel ANY time I hear her name mentioned. It's my attempt, and challenge to myself to let my action follow my opinion. Watching E-News just now, which I love to watch, has informed me of more drama going on in Miley's life. This time having to do with her social media feud happening with Sinead O'Connor. It's an embarrassment to them both. I believe that Miley can sing. I even liked a few of her fun, light songs from her first albums, but her new image makes me sick.

First of all, I think it is such an honor to have a platform in the world, especially as a woman. However when a woman uses that platform to exploit herself, her body, her sexuality in a negative way... I am very disappointed. So many little girls have grown up with Miley. They have admired her and looked up to her. Yes, a woman should be 'real', but I am convinced that whatever that 'realism' is that you want to portray, there is a way to do it in a classy and respectable manner. We are all flawed humans, and I think it is great when people aren't ashamed of letting others see that. Miley is young. Is this an excuse for her horribly tacky behavior? No way. The woman, (and I use that word woman lightly here)  has accomplished in her short life more than most people will accomplish in a lifetime. So she has ever bit of intelligence and responsibility to be a GOOD role model to young girls AND old girls for that matter.  "Well if parents don't want their girls to follow Miley than they shouldn't let her." My response- give me a freaking break. Shut up even. She chose to start her career as a so called role model for young girls. My hope is that Miley does a classy public turn around. That would be the best case scenario. What an amazing thing for girls to witness. A super-star admitting she acted like a sleazy, uncouth, tramp.

Now that this is out of my system, I plan to boycott Miley. This blog was even way more attention than she deserved. Even from a nobody, normal chick like myself. The channel will get turned, the radio station will be changed, and outside of this blog I will slap my own hand and pay no attention.

Miley- be yourself. For the love of God... he created you as an individual, you should embrace it! Please just class it up honey. Realize your platform and go down as a respectable woman.

A new kind of year

I have officially gone without my children for an entire school year. Not by my own want, but because they have been placed somewhere else. My daughter and I have written to each other everyday- but it isn't the same. I know she misses me, and I miss her terribly. Not having been involved in every aspect of their life is something I have never experienced before. I can't imagine any parent who would want this. I want to warn parents, that if they make a mistake, and reach out for help, that that information might fall into the hands of the wrong people. People who will intervene in your families lives and change the childhood of your offspring forever. I hate to think if parents make a mistake- they should NOT reach out for help. Its been a sensitive topic. I find myself being punished at my upcoming hearing for reaching out for help through the years. I can only hope that my son and daughter will not suffer from this...too terribly. I'd like to think that hope has not been lost. It takes a village to raise a family, but when the villagers are fighting amongst themselves, what happens to that family? Jaecob and Jaelyn, I will always do the best I can by you. When I fall,when I make a mistake, I vow to you to always get back up and to fight for us. I hope in your lives when you fall, that you will fight for what you believe in as well.