I just watched the interview Katy Perry did for Sunday Night (Aus). So many people have had their opinions about it. Some are mad at Sunday Night and others are thinking Katy acted like a snob. Everyone will always state their opinion on things, they have that right. What I hate is when some of those people think they know what they are talking about without taking time to REALLY know what goes on. Then they judge and do it harshly.
When I watched the interview, I felt a little uncomfortable. I don't know anything about Sunday Night but this interview was set up wrong. It seemed like they wanted to talk more about the juicy gossip and pry into things that they shouldn't have.
Just because someone is in the public eye, doesn't mean their entire life should be public. Yes, Katy put her private life in a documentary but that was her choice; that doesn't mean she is an open book. She is still human and deserves to have some privacy. It should be her choice (anybody in the public eye really) what she decides to share. Everyone should respect that.
I also don't get why shows like that harp on the bad stuff and the past. Katy's divorce happened sadly, let it go already. Divorce happens all the time. It's a private and sad moment in a couple's life and should be kept as such unless they choose to make it (or some details) public.
Katy is moving on, so should we. They should have talked more about her album and future plans. Although talking about her strength was good. She explained what her song 'Roar' was about and yet they asked if it had to do with her ex. That was pointless. What a person gets out of a song, is what the song is about if that makes sense. It's how a song makes a person feel and think that matters and is important.
The show could have done away with the sound effects and the stupid words "Out of bounds". To me this was disrespectful to Katy. This show made her look bad. The way they pasted the video together , reminded me of how they paste together reality shows; have to get in the drama and make everything seem worse than it is. What was the point of them showing Katy telling everyone to sit and be quiet so they can do they interview? That was total BS.
I completely understand Katy's people that were in the background saying no to certain questions. They made her feel uncomfortable and it's their job to step in to say she won't answer something. During an interview you are supposed to make the person feel comfortable. I don't think they did that with Katy. At least that what it looked liked.
When someone is in the entertainment business, they have to have some kind of control and take charge other wise things will fall apart. Just because someone takes some control and speaks up, it doesn't mean they are snobs or has let fame go to their head. They know what they need to have things run smoothly.
I saw a lack of respect towards Katy. That's sad. They should have communicated better with Katy's people to know what not to ask etc. I thought that is what usually happens.
Bottom line, I think Katy handled herself perfectly Nobody can really sit there and pass judgement if they have never been in that situation. We don't really know what goes on behind the scenes. Katy seems to be a strong woman who is down to earth. Everyone is so ready to pounce on public people for anything and everything. We should be concentrating on more important things in life instead of trying to tear down someone for something so meaningless. That is my thoughts on this issue.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
Coming Out In My Family
I usually don't like to go deep into my personal life over the internet but I feel the need to do this. The topic 'gay' has been hot for awhile and continues. It's a good thing though; the more we talk about it, the more the issue the world has with it can be dealt with.
My parents split up when I was about 10 years old. I didn't understand why. When I was around 11 (I think) is when I found out why. He sat me down and told me he was gay. I don't remember the entire conversation. At the time, rumors were going around that Michael Jackson was gay. I never cared if he was or wasn't. So when he sat me down, he said "Your mom told me that you don't care if Michael Jackson is gay." I told him I didn't care and something along the lines of because he is still a human being, it's who he is etc. My parents taught me to treat everyone with respect no matter color, size, religion, rich or poor etc etc. Then he said ".....I'm gay". I don't remember the words before it.
I broke down and cried and hugged him. I knew the world didn't accept people who were gay and I remember hearing stories of people getting beat up or killed just because they were "different". This scared me. Because of people being so cruel, I didn't want my dad to be gay, not because I thought there was something wrong with it. I was also being bullied at school (most of my entire elementary school years) so I was also scared that the kids at school would find out and bully me even more. I was scared of what people thought.
At some point I made the decision to tell the friends I did have. I don't know why but I felt I had to tell them. I was terrified. I thought they would not want to be my friend anymore. If I lost them, I would have no one. I can only imagine that this is what it must be like for someone coming out. Thank God my friends didn't care. I am very thankful for their support. Their parents didn't care either.
Since I was 11, I didn't understand relationships, straight or gay. I knew my dad didn't chose to be gay. I think I was still confused about things. I didn't want anyone to know outside of who already did. My dad met a guy. He was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. He accepted my sister and I. Anytime all of us went anywhere, I would wonder if people knew. Were they judging? What did they think? Would we be kicked out of places? My dad ended up getting married to this guy (I will leave his name out). I didn't attend because I was living in Colorado. The marriage wasn't legal at the time. Unfortunately my step-dad passed away before they could marry legally. I never really got to know him they way I wish I could have. I was shy and always concerned about others around me. I think I was uneasy because I knew people around me were. It took me a long time to not give a crap what others think.
My dad told his family except his mom. He grew up in a religious family. His mom probably would have been very upset and maybe not want anything to do with him. She was also old and I think my dad just didn't want to upset her. I don't think I truly know why he didn't tell his mom. Maybe because he wanted to keep her in his life. In order to do so, he hid himself from his mom. She knew his husband but only as a friend. I know this hurt him.
Jump several years into the future. I'm married with two step sons. We've always told them that we didn't care if they were gay, straight, bi etc. We would still love them just as much. My oldest one day sat on the couch and we started talking about different things. Then he just came out and said "I'm bi and I am dating a guy." All I said was "ok." We talked a little more and that was it. He said even though we told him we didn't care, he still had a hard time telling me/us. He still thought we would throw him out.
When I hear of stories of parents disowning their children because they are gay, it pisses me off. I can't understand how a parent, their flesh and blood, toss their kid out like yesterday's trash just because they like the same sex. Whatever happened to unconditional love? A parent will never like some of the things their kids do or their choices in life. A parent doesn't have to like that their child is gay (and even think it's wrong) but can still keep them in their lives and love them. NOTHING will get me to disown my kids and I didn't even give birth to them. I just don't get it.
I still get scared for my dad's and son's life sometimes (and for anybody else that I care about that are gay). I don't go around announcing to everyone they are gay but I don't hide it either. I am in more of acceptance of where I come from, of who I am. I really hope one day nobody will have to come out. I hope it will no longer matter who someone gets married to or sleeps with. That we can just learn to let people live their own lives and stop the stupid things that go around about people who are gay. I hope there will no longer be labels for people. That everyone everywhere can be treated equally (well in some countries women I think will never be treated equal but I think you get what I mean).
In the end, people are people. It doesn't matter where one comes from, rich, poor, different colors and religions, gay, straight, bi or transgender. We are still all humans. Even if you think it's unnatural, disgusting, a sin or what have you, we're still all human and need to be treated with respect. No one has to like what others do but who's business is it how someone lives? Who's business is it if someone "commits a sin"? We should be allowed to live a happy life and the way we want. Would you want someone to judge you? To treat you like crap because of who you are? To beat the crap out of you just because you live a different life than others?
So this is my story of coming out in my family. My thoughts and feelings. I want to thank everyone who has accepted me after knowing about my dad and son. Thank you to my family who have accepted my dad. Without your support, his life would have been hell and lord knows how things would have turned out. My love, heart and positive energy to everyone who has a story like mine, who has struggled or is struggling with themselves. xo
My parents split up when I was about 10 years old. I didn't understand why. When I was around 11 (I think) is when I found out why. He sat me down and told me he was gay. I don't remember the entire conversation. At the time, rumors were going around that Michael Jackson was gay. I never cared if he was or wasn't. So when he sat me down, he said "Your mom told me that you don't care if Michael Jackson is gay." I told him I didn't care and something along the lines of because he is still a human being, it's who he is etc. My parents taught me to treat everyone with respect no matter color, size, religion, rich or poor etc etc. Then he said ".....I'm gay". I don't remember the words before it.
I broke down and cried and hugged him. I knew the world didn't accept people who were gay and I remember hearing stories of people getting beat up or killed just because they were "different". This scared me. Because of people being so cruel, I didn't want my dad to be gay, not because I thought there was something wrong with it. I was also being bullied at school (most of my entire elementary school years) so I was also scared that the kids at school would find out and bully me even more. I was scared of what people thought.
At some point I made the decision to tell the friends I did have. I don't know why but I felt I had to tell them. I was terrified. I thought they would not want to be my friend anymore. If I lost them, I would have no one. I can only imagine that this is what it must be like for someone coming out. Thank God my friends didn't care. I am very thankful for their support. Their parents didn't care either.
Since I was 11, I didn't understand relationships, straight or gay. I knew my dad didn't chose to be gay. I think I was still confused about things. I didn't want anyone to know outside of who already did. My dad met a guy. He was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet. He accepted my sister and I. Anytime all of us went anywhere, I would wonder if people knew. Were they judging? What did they think? Would we be kicked out of places? My dad ended up getting married to this guy (I will leave his name out). I didn't attend because I was living in Colorado. The marriage wasn't legal at the time. Unfortunately my step-dad passed away before they could marry legally. I never really got to know him they way I wish I could have. I was shy and always concerned about others around me. I think I was uneasy because I knew people around me were. It took me a long time to not give a crap what others think.
My dad told his family except his mom. He grew up in a religious family. His mom probably would have been very upset and maybe not want anything to do with him. She was also old and I think my dad just didn't want to upset her. I don't think I truly know why he didn't tell his mom. Maybe because he wanted to keep her in his life. In order to do so, he hid himself from his mom. She knew his husband but only as a friend. I know this hurt him.
Jump several years into the future. I'm married with two step sons. We've always told them that we didn't care if they were gay, straight, bi etc. We would still love them just as much. My oldest one day sat on the couch and we started talking about different things. Then he just came out and said "I'm bi and I am dating a guy." All I said was "ok." We talked a little more and that was it. He said even though we told him we didn't care, he still had a hard time telling me/us. He still thought we would throw him out.
When I hear of stories of parents disowning their children because they are gay, it pisses me off. I can't understand how a parent, their flesh and blood, toss their kid out like yesterday's trash just because they like the same sex. Whatever happened to unconditional love? A parent will never like some of the things their kids do or their choices in life. A parent doesn't have to like that their child is gay (and even think it's wrong) but can still keep them in their lives and love them. NOTHING will get me to disown my kids and I didn't even give birth to them. I just don't get it.
I still get scared for my dad's and son's life sometimes (and for anybody else that I care about that are gay). I don't go around announcing to everyone they are gay but I don't hide it either. I am in more of acceptance of where I come from, of who I am. I really hope one day nobody will have to come out. I hope it will no longer matter who someone gets married to or sleeps with. That we can just learn to let people live their own lives and stop the stupid things that go around about people who are gay. I hope there will no longer be labels for people. That everyone everywhere can be treated equally (well in some countries women I think will never be treated equal but I think you get what I mean).
In the end, people are people. It doesn't matter where one comes from, rich, poor, different colors and religions, gay, straight, bi or transgender. We are still all humans. Even if you think it's unnatural, disgusting, a sin or what have you, we're still all human and need to be treated with respect. No one has to like what others do but who's business is it how someone lives? Who's business is it if someone "commits a sin"? We should be allowed to live a happy life and the way we want. Would you want someone to judge you? To treat you like crap because of who you are? To beat the crap out of you just because you live a different life than others?
So this is my story of coming out in my family. My thoughts and feelings. I want to thank everyone who has accepted me after knowing about my dad and son. Thank you to my family who have accepted my dad. Without your support, his life would have been hell and lord knows how things would have turned out. My love, heart and positive energy to everyone who has a story like mine, who has struggled or is struggling with themselves. xo
Thursday, September 26, 2013
The Best Fan Club
Fan clubs, they have been around for a very long time. Back in the day, one would join a fan club and write to their favorite star, they would in return get newsletters, contest to enter and maybe a "signed" photo. Sometimes you might even get other little things that would make a kid and/or teen heart pound with excitement Getting that special thing just for them, from their star was just the best thing ever.
I remember those days. I myself was in a few; Donny and Marie Osmond (hey I was a little kid), Michael Jackson (newsletters and a certificate) and New Kids On The Block (a "signed" photo, a membership card, a birthday card every year, newsletters etc). Even though it was "meaningless" things, it would brighten up my day. For those few moments, my worries, fears and bad days of a bullied insecure girl were washed away. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that when I grew up, I could still be in a fan club and get even more out of it than I did when I was a kid.
Things have changed A LOT since the 70's - 80's. Today, fan clubs are online. To get updates on your favorite star (sports person etc), all you have to do is follow them on twitter, facebook and other social medias. Fan clubs online are pretty much like they used to be back in the day except you get your info, join contest etc right away. There is only one that I have joined since being an adult and I am more than happy that I did (more on that later).
I really don't know much about what goes on in other fan clubs but by reading about the FC, I can tell they are your average fan club. The only difference is, you get to interact with other fans. This can actually be great a thing. Talking with people from other parts of the world, meeting new people who share the same interest and maybe even making new friends. Those things are priceless. It's what you get out of one that really matters.
That being said, the way some of the fan clubs are being run is not so great. Different clubs do different things that make it not so great. There is one fan club though that I personally love, think it's the best and will never forget. Darren Hayes.
If you don't know who he is, here is a run down: In the 90's there was a band called Savage Garden. They had hits like, 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' and 'I knew I love you'. Darren was the singer. After the break up shortly after their second album, Darren went on to do his own music. He's made four amazing albums and one digital side project that just recently was released on CD.
I have been a fan since the 90's. Didn't know he went solo until 2007 (see an older blog about this journey click here). When I re-discovered him, I fell in love with his music all over again. I couldn't join his fan club when I found out there was one. I could be wrong but I believe I joined the club in 2009. I am so glad I did.
I had no idea what to expect. This might sound crazy but I was also nervous and a little scared. Nervous and scared to join a fan club? Yes. I have social anxiety although I just recently discovered this and just thought I was really shy. The thought of interacting with anybody can really scare me. Knowing this, I not only just wanted to join his fan club but I HAD to join.
Everyone there welcomed me and was very nice. I knew some people from myspace so that made it a little easier. It was like going to the first day of school (without the bullying) and seeing a few people from the year before and not knowing others.
I have now been there for about four years. Even though it has been a short time, the FC has meant a lot to me for different reasons. It's a family. A lot of us understands where each one comes from, having similar backgrounds. If one needs to vent happy, sad, fear etc, we know there is always someone there to listen. As scared as I have been, I have been able to push myself and go out of my comfort zone. That alone has been a ride.
The people that run the FC including Darren's sister, has been amazing. They work really hard, have done an awesome job and I very much appreciate it. Everyone is so sweet. Darren, the person that brought us together. I just can't say enough how thankful I am. He is one of us. He is down to earth, very funny, caring, understanding and is willing to listen when we need to talk. He is an inspiration and a beautiful person inside and out. He is more like a friend than someone who is in the public eye if that makes sense. Sometimes it is very hard for me to get the right words out. I don't think I would be the person I am if I didn't have the awesome experiences in the FC.
For me, it's not a FC, it's another family. When it closes, I will miss it. I know there still will be something there, I will still be able to talk to some of the people I have gotten to know and Darren will still be around but it won't be quite the same. I am very thankful and grateful for time spent there and everything that came with it.
I know everyone not only needs a break but deserves one. I wish everyone who has helped run the FC and all the fans the very best. I can't what what's to come for 2014. Darren, I hope your new dreams will come true. Thank you for everything you do. You are really an amazing guy.
Here's to the past and the future with new and different journeys.
I remember those days. I myself was in a few; Donny and Marie Osmond (hey I was a little kid), Michael Jackson (newsletters and a certificate) and New Kids On The Block (a "signed" photo, a membership card, a birthday card every year, newsletters etc). Even though it was "meaningless" things, it would brighten up my day. For those few moments, my worries, fears and bad days of a bullied insecure girl were washed away. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that when I grew up, I could still be in a fan club and get even more out of it than I did when I was a kid.
Things have changed A LOT since the 70's - 80's. Today, fan clubs are online. To get updates on your favorite star (sports person etc), all you have to do is follow them on twitter, facebook and other social medias. Fan clubs online are pretty much like they used to be back in the day except you get your info, join contest etc right away. There is only one that I have joined since being an adult and I am more than happy that I did (more on that later).
I really don't know much about what goes on in other fan clubs but by reading about the FC, I can tell they are your average fan club. The only difference is, you get to interact with other fans. This can actually be great a thing. Talking with people from other parts of the world, meeting new people who share the same interest and maybe even making new friends. Those things are priceless. It's what you get out of one that really matters.
That being said, the way some of the fan clubs are being run is not so great. Different clubs do different things that make it not so great. There is one fan club though that I personally love, think it's the best and will never forget. Darren Hayes.
If you don't know who he is, here is a run down: In the 90's there was a band called Savage Garden. They had hits like, 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' and 'I knew I love you'. Darren was the singer. After the break up shortly after their second album, Darren went on to do his own music. He's made four amazing albums and one digital side project that just recently was released on CD.
I have been a fan since the 90's. Didn't know he went solo until 2007 (see an older blog about this journey click here). When I re-discovered him, I fell in love with his music all over again. I couldn't join his fan club when I found out there was one. I could be wrong but I believe I joined the club in 2009. I am so glad I did.
I had no idea what to expect. This might sound crazy but I was also nervous and a little scared. Nervous and scared to join a fan club? Yes. I have social anxiety although I just recently discovered this and just thought I was really shy. The thought of interacting with anybody can really scare me. Knowing this, I not only just wanted to join his fan club but I HAD to join.
Everyone there welcomed me and was very nice. I knew some people from myspace so that made it a little easier. It was like going to the first day of school (without the bullying) and seeing a few people from the year before and not knowing others.
I have now been there for about four years. Even though it has been a short time, the FC has meant a lot to me for different reasons. It's a family. A lot of us understands where each one comes from, having similar backgrounds. If one needs to vent happy, sad, fear etc, we know there is always someone there to listen. As scared as I have been, I have been able to push myself and go out of my comfort zone. That alone has been a ride.
The people that run the FC including Darren's sister, has been amazing. They work really hard, have done an awesome job and I very much appreciate it. Everyone is so sweet. Darren, the person that brought us together. I just can't say enough how thankful I am. He is one of us. He is down to earth, very funny, caring, understanding and is willing to listen when we need to talk. He is an inspiration and a beautiful person inside and out. He is more like a friend than someone who is in the public eye if that makes sense. Sometimes it is very hard for me to get the right words out. I don't think I would be the person I am if I didn't have the awesome experiences in the FC.
For me, it's not a FC, it's another family. When it closes, I will miss it. I know there still will be something there, I will still be able to talk to some of the people I have gotten to know and Darren will still be around but it won't be quite the same. I am very thankful and grateful for time spent there and everything that came with it.
I know everyone not only needs a break but deserves one. I wish everyone who has helped run the FC and all the fans the very best. I can't what what's to come for 2014. Darren, I hope your new dreams will come true. Thank you for everything you do. You are really an amazing guy.
Here's to the past and the future with new and different journeys.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Amazing Night - NKOTB Concert 3
It was that time again, a New Kids On The Block concert. I missed their last one when they were with Backstreet Boys because they didn't come to Denver and I didn't have money to travel. This time 98 Degrees and Boys II Men were with them. I'm not really a huge fan of them but I do like some of there songs. Anyways, my dad had got me the ticket a few months ago because I didn't have the money. It was my b-day gift since my b-day is next week. For some reason ticketmaster wouldn't let me just buy a ticket, I had to get a VIP if I wanted a ticket. My dad could only afford the lowest one which was $200. I didn't know where I was going to be sitting until I got to the venue and got my ticket. I was nervous that I would get a bad seat. You see the ticket was for any section on the floor and in the first 12 rows.
I got to the venue early hoping to beat the crowd. Well the line was small and it was for the higher end VIP's. I was still able to get my ticket, I just had to wait until 6:30 to actually go in. It was a long wait (4:30-6:30) but it wasn't too bad and I was second in line. It made it easier for me to get my program because there was no crowds. I can't deal with heavy crowds. I walked around the venue looking at the different things they had on the wall. I then decided to get my $4 water (normal size and they keep the freakin caps!) and a bag of popcorn because it was the cheapest food and I needed a little snack. Then I went to look for my seat.
I had an idea of how close I was due to someone standing in line showing me the seating chart. When I got to me seat, I was so freakin excited. I was 3 rows behind the circle/main stage! There was 2 stages, the one that never moves then the catwalk to a round stage which is where they were most of the time. I have never been so close to the stage before at a concert. Technically it was more than 3 rows back because there was the security area where the high end VIP's got to be, the guard rail then the rows behind it. Either way, it ws freakin awesome and I would finally get to see them up close. It was annoying though that sometimes when certain stage lights would come on, it would shine right in my face. I guess that's how artist feel every time they go on stage.
A little after 7:30, Boys II men came on. They sang all of their older hits which was good because those are the ones I really like.
On bended knee
water runs dry
I'll make love to you
Yesterday
End of the road
Mowtownphilly
I was hoping they would sing 'A song for mama' (I think that's the title). During 'I'll make love to you', they tossed and handed out roses. It was pretty cool seeing them sing some of my favorites.
Immediately after they got off stage, 98 Degrees came on. I thought there would be an intermission but there wasn't. Thing is, I don't know what they sang. I don't know most of their songs but they did sing some that I do like but don't know the names of them (I got the list from the web when I searched for the set list on everyone). I knew Nick was pretty cute but I didn't realize how hot the 2 other ones were until I saw them and saw them up close. :P Even though I am not a huge fan of them, they put on a good show. They even had a few girls up on stage to sing to them and be "romantic" with them. That was funny and entertaining to watch. After they were done, there was intermission. This was my chance to use the bathroom. I got back just in time because less than a min after I sat down, New Kids came on.
98 Degrees set list:
Give me just one night
Girls night out
Invisible night
The hardest thing
Ayo
My everything
Can't get enough
I do (the song they serenaded)
Impossible things
Because of you
Microphone
They were absolutely amazing. The best concert so far except for maybe my very first concert that I saw back in the 80's. They were all over the place and did spend a lot of time on the round/main stage. They sang old, new and some that wasn't even their songs. I was hoping they would sing their new song 'Crash'. I really love that song. They did some interacting with the audience, goofing with each other, Danny did breakdancing, Donnie and Jordan took their shirts off, there was huge balloons floating around during their song 'Summer time', sometimes the round stage would go up with them or just Jordan, there were little side sections by the main stage they would take them up above the crowd (one for each guy) and Donnie did what he does every night on this tour, give a girl that seats in the expensive VIP a very big kiss during the song single. These kisses last for a bit and always has him on the stage floor and having every Donnie girl wish that was her.
Right before they came out, there were words going across the screens that they said: "I do hereby pledge to spend the next two hours having the time of my life. I will leave all the drama, all my worries and all my fears behind me. I promise to celebrate tonight like there is no tomorrow. For this is my night! I worked hard for this night. I earned this night. I deserve this night! And together...We own tonight! Now let's get this damn thing started!" (It is in the program and that's how I remember what was said) Then they came out singing 'We own tonight'. What was also cool to see was Jonathan singing his solo part. He never has before since he has social anxiety but he did it. I am so proud of him for being able to get up there and do it. Here are the songs they sang:
We own tonight
Block party
Summertime
The right stuff
The whisper
Survive you
Didn't I blow your mind
Valentine girl
If you go away
Please don't go girl
Remix
Single
Melody: I'll be there (Jackson 5), Tender love, Click click click
Melody: Faith (George Michael), Kiss (Prince), Sexy and I know it, Hot in here
Dirty Dancing
Step by step
Cover girl
Games
Tonight
I'll be loving you forever
Hangin tough
It was an amazing night and had low hearing for only a couple of days. I want to do it again. The few minuses: the cost of food and water (this will always be a minus. I get tired of being ripped off but what are you going to do especially if you need food and water), some girl in front watched most of the concert through her phone even though they were right there (taking some photos etc is fine but I would rather watch what is right in front of me), another girl that was in the row in front of me was tall and kept having her arms in the air (a lot) which made it hard for me to see and the way the VIP's are done. It's crazy and a little too much. It starts at $200 and goes to $1000. I think it's unfair to a lot of fans to do this way. Mine was the lowest, a floor seat and a gift. The gift was a nice NKOTB tote bag with a mini portable speaker in it. Whoever designed these VIP packages are just money hungry and don't care about fans. I will pretty much leave it at that, I can go on about this issue.
Overall, I had an awesome time. :) Below are a couple of videos one having some of the photos that I took. WARNING: THE SLIDESHOW HAS VIDEO CLIPS THAT HAS VERY LOUD SOUND WHEN THEY COME ON. I COULDN'T TURN THOSE DOWN. SO WATCH YOUR EARS WHEN YOU GO FROM QUIET MUSIC THAT I ADDED TO THE VIDEO CLIPS THAT IS WAY TOO LOUD.
'I'll Be There'
Video montage of the whole concert (photos and video clips)
I got to the venue early hoping to beat the crowd. Well the line was small and it was for the higher end VIP's. I was still able to get my ticket, I just had to wait until 6:30 to actually go in. It was a long wait (4:30-6:30) but it wasn't too bad and I was second in line. It made it easier for me to get my program because there was no crowds. I can't deal with heavy crowds. I walked around the venue looking at the different things they had on the wall. I then decided to get my $4 water (normal size and they keep the freakin caps!) and a bag of popcorn because it was the cheapest food and I needed a little snack. Then I went to look for my seat.
I had an idea of how close I was due to someone standing in line showing me the seating chart. When I got to me seat, I was so freakin excited. I was 3 rows behind the circle/main stage! There was 2 stages, the one that never moves then the catwalk to a round stage which is where they were most of the time. I have never been so close to the stage before at a concert. Technically it was more than 3 rows back because there was the security area where the high end VIP's got to be, the guard rail then the rows behind it. Either way, it ws freakin awesome and I would finally get to see them up close. It was annoying though that sometimes when certain stage lights would come on, it would shine right in my face. I guess that's how artist feel every time they go on stage.
A little after 7:30, Boys II men came on. They sang all of their older hits which was good because those are the ones I really like.
On bended knee
water runs dry
I'll make love to you
Yesterday
End of the road
Mowtownphilly
I was hoping they would sing 'A song for mama' (I think that's the title). During 'I'll make love to you', they tossed and handed out roses. It was pretty cool seeing them sing some of my favorites.
Immediately after they got off stage, 98 Degrees came on. I thought there would be an intermission but there wasn't. Thing is, I don't know what they sang. I don't know most of their songs but they did sing some that I do like but don't know the names of them (I got the list from the web when I searched for the set list on everyone). I knew Nick was pretty cute but I didn't realize how hot the 2 other ones were until I saw them and saw them up close. :P Even though I am not a huge fan of them, they put on a good show. They even had a few girls up on stage to sing to them and be "romantic" with them. That was funny and entertaining to watch. After they were done, there was intermission. This was my chance to use the bathroom. I got back just in time because less than a min after I sat down, New Kids came on.
98 Degrees set list:
Give me just one night
Girls night out
Invisible night
The hardest thing
Ayo
My everything
Can't get enough
I do (the song they serenaded)
Impossible things
Because of you
Microphone
They were absolutely amazing. The best concert so far except for maybe my very first concert that I saw back in the 80's. They were all over the place and did spend a lot of time on the round/main stage. They sang old, new and some that wasn't even their songs. I was hoping they would sing their new song 'Crash'. I really love that song. They did some interacting with the audience, goofing with each other, Danny did breakdancing, Donnie and Jordan took their shirts off, there was huge balloons floating around during their song 'Summer time', sometimes the round stage would go up with them or just Jordan, there were little side sections by the main stage they would take them up above the crowd (one for each guy) and Donnie did what he does every night on this tour, give a girl that seats in the expensive VIP a very big kiss during the song single. These kisses last for a bit and always has him on the stage floor and having every Donnie girl wish that was her.
Right before they came out, there were words going across the screens that they said: "I do hereby pledge to spend the next two hours having the time of my life. I will leave all the drama, all my worries and all my fears behind me. I promise to celebrate tonight like there is no tomorrow. For this is my night! I worked hard for this night. I earned this night. I deserve this night! And together...We own tonight! Now let's get this damn thing started!" (It is in the program and that's how I remember what was said) Then they came out singing 'We own tonight'. What was also cool to see was Jonathan singing his solo part. He never has before since he has social anxiety but he did it. I am so proud of him for being able to get up there and do it. Here are the songs they sang:
We own tonight
Block party
Summertime
The right stuff
The whisper
Survive you
Didn't I blow your mind
Valentine girl
If you go away
Please don't go girl
Remix
Single
Melody: I'll be there (Jackson 5), Tender love, Click click click
Melody: Faith (George Michael), Kiss (Prince), Sexy and I know it, Hot in here
Dirty Dancing
Step by step
Cover girl
Games
Tonight
I'll be loving you forever
Hangin tough
It was an amazing night and had low hearing for only a couple of days. I want to do it again. The few minuses: the cost of food and water (this will always be a minus. I get tired of being ripped off but what are you going to do especially if you need food and water), some girl in front watched most of the concert through her phone even though they were right there (taking some photos etc is fine but I would rather watch what is right in front of me), another girl that was in the row in front of me was tall and kept having her arms in the air (a lot) which made it hard for me to see and the way the VIP's are done. It's crazy and a little too much. It starts at $200 and goes to $1000. I think it's unfair to a lot of fans to do this way. Mine was the lowest, a floor seat and a gift. The gift was a nice NKOTB tote bag with a mini portable speaker in it. Whoever designed these VIP packages are just money hungry and don't care about fans. I will pretty much leave it at that, I can go on about this issue.
Overall, I had an awesome time. :) Below are a couple of videos one having some of the photos that I took. WARNING: THE SLIDESHOW HAS VIDEO CLIPS THAT HAS VERY LOUD SOUND WHEN THEY COME ON. I COULDN'T TURN THOSE DOWN. SO WATCH YOUR EARS WHEN YOU GO FROM QUIET MUSIC THAT I ADDED TO THE VIDEO CLIPS THAT IS WAY TOO LOUD.
'I'll Be There'
Thursday, July 11, 2013
A Look at Back To The Future
Honestly, I didn't know what title to give this blog. Today when I was watching 'Back to the future 2', I started thinking about how far we have come with technology and we how we are almost where the movie takes place. Some of the photos that I have seen go around FB showing a clip from this movie saying we are now where the movie takes place is bull. The movie takes place in 2015. When I think about when this movie was made and how we are two years away from when the movie takes place is a little freaky. In the 80's while watching that movie, it seemed like it would be a really long time to get here and not knowing at the time what the year 2015 would be like was exciting and pretty hard to think about. Then out of nowhere like if someone hit the fast forward button, we are here, living in the future.
It is interesting to watch this moving seeing what people came up with (or didn't come up with) when it came to the future. We have a lot of catching up to do. It's interesting how they came up with some pretty cool things but didn't think much about cell phones, computers and other little things like that that we do happen to have today.
Some of the things that are in the movie we do have but are rare and only for the super rich so in my book, we still don't have them. Like talking houses and phone screens, although I guess you can say we have phone screens with things like skype and other different video chats. In the movie I like it when Marty shows the kids how to play the "classic" video game and the kids think it's boring that hands have to be used. We are not far from that with the Wii and others like it. I think that pretty cool.
We have two years to get most of the stuff that was in that movie. Somehow I don't think we will make it but who knows. I would like to see the scene screens. It's not as good as actually being at some of those places but still, it would be a cool thing to have especially if it came with relaxing sounds. I would love to have an 80's diner. Wouldn't want machines taking my order but I would love it if there was an 80's diner.
I really don't like the idea of watching multiple channels at the same time and a machine that walks your dog. One of the best things about having a dog is taking it on walks and playing with it outside. Plus we are already becoming a society with less face to face interaction, I wouldn't want it to continue with our pets. I am so glad there are no more Jaws movies lol I do have to say though having a hologram Jaws come at me would be freaky (in a good way).
Other things that would be cool to see in the next two years is the hydrator. How awesome would it be to cook your food in a seconds time? I am surprised they haven't come up with something like this already. Holograms - I am so waiting for this and hope I get to see it in my lifetime. I know they have already tried this sort of thing at a concert but 1 I didn't see it and 2 I wonder how good it was. A hologram movie would be amazing if it is done right or at least the special effects be in some kind of hologram 3D without glasses. The auto jackets, who wants one!?! I know I do. It would cost a lot but that I want to see have and have. Hoverboards and no lace shoes, I'm still waiting. I think I saw something how they were trying to make those two things but it didn't work or something. I don't remember the details. If anyone does, please share in the comments below.
Last but not least - the flying car. In future movies, you are always seeing them. Well, where are they? :) I don't know if I would want one though. One things goes wrong with it and you could be crashing to your death and possibly killing others. It wouldn't help traffic either, it would just create traffic in the skies. I would think it would make more pollution in the air (unless they made them not to). I could see Hover cars like in 'Demolition Man' but not flying cars. Now there's a movie I need to re-watch.
It is going to be interesting to see what things are made, how much things change and how it plays into our lives in the next few years. It can be both good and bad. Trying to think of what will be in our future is fun and seeing if it happens or how close we actually come to it. Whatever the future brings, I am watching with interest and excitement. Sometimes with a "really? how stupid and how lazy one would have to be....."
It is interesting to watch this moving seeing what people came up with (or didn't come up with) when it came to the future. We have a lot of catching up to do. It's interesting how they came up with some pretty cool things but didn't think much about cell phones, computers and other little things like that that we do happen to have today.
Some of the things that are in the movie we do have but are rare and only for the super rich so in my book, we still don't have them. Like talking houses and phone screens, although I guess you can say we have phone screens with things like skype and other different video chats. In the movie I like it when Marty shows the kids how to play the "classic" video game and the kids think it's boring that hands have to be used. We are not far from that with the Wii and others like it. I think that pretty cool.
We have two years to get most of the stuff that was in that movie. Somehow I don't think we will make it but who knows. I would like to see the scene screens. It's not as good as actually being at some of those places but still, it would be a cool thing to have especially if it came with relaxing sounds. I would love to have an 80's diner. Wouldn't want machines taking my order but I would love it if there was an 80's diner.
I really don't like the idea of watching multiple channels at the same time and a machine that walks your dog. One of the best things about having a dog is taking it on walks and playing with it outside. Plus we are already becoming a society with less face to face interaction, I wouldn't want it to continue with our pets. I am so glad there are no more Jaws movies lol I do have to say though having a hologram Jaws come at me would be freaky (in a good way).
Other things that would be cool to see in the next two years is the hydrator. How awesome would it be to cook your food in a seconds time? I am surprised they haven't come up with something like this already. Holograms - I am so waiting for this and hope I get to see it in my lifetime. I know they have already tried this sort of thing at a concert but 1 I didn't see it and 2 I wonder how good it was. A hologram movie would be amazing if it is done right or at least the special effects be in some kind of hologram 3D without glasses. The auto jackets, who wants one!?! I know I do. It would cost a lot but that I want to see have and have. Hoverboards and no lace shoes, I'm still waiting. I think I saw something how they were trying to make those two things but it didn't work or something. I don't remember the details. If anyone does, please share in the comments below.
Last but not least - the flying car. In future movies, you are always seeing them. Well, where are they? :) I don't know if I would want one though. One things goes wrong with it and you could be crashing to your death and possibly killing others. It wouldn't help traffic either, it would just create traffic in the skies. I would think it would make more pollution in the air (unless they made them not to). I could see Hover cars like in 'Demolition Man' but not flying cars. Now there's a movie I need to re-watch.
It is going to be interesting to see what things are made, how much things change and how it plays into our lives in the next few years. It can be both good and bad. Trying to think of what will be in our future is fun and seeing if it happens or how close we actually come to it. Whatever the future brings, I am watching with interest and excitement. Sometimes with a "really? how stupid and how lazy one would have to be....."
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Things That Are Wrong: Baggy Pants
We all see it, guys wearing their pants down around their ass. I don't even know why this is a trend. It looks nasty and stupid. If they want to show off their ass, wear tighter pants; it's sexier. The thing that has me going (besides the pants on the ground) is the debate on whether it should be against the law/banned.
I think it shouldn't be banned or against the law. Yes I have I strong feelings about seeing guys dress like that but who are we and especially the government to tell us how we should and shouldn't dress? Just because we don't like how someone dresses, dosen't mean we get to try to control how they dress. If that was to happen, we might as well ban all tight fitting clothes, really short skirts and shorts etc etc. We do not need this kind of government control. This is a free country and we shouldn't be able to dress the way we want even if it's disgusting. It will fade out like everything else. I do agree that they could always be cited with indecent exposure but again we would have to cite everyone else who dresses not so pleasant.
Girls have their ways of dressing too that isn't nice to see especially the young ones. Right now it's just the way of dressing. The most we can do is teach our kids to dress appropriate and to respect themselves. All we have to do is stop looking at the people who dress in ways we don't like. But to try to make it a law or banned is way to dangerous and we just don't need that.
Guys, pull up your pants; it's doesn't look good one bit. Girls, cover up especially if you are a teenager. Respect yourselves guys. You can look hot and sexy and still be classy.
I think it shouldn't be banned or against the law. Yes I have I strong feelings about seeing guys dress like that but who are we and especially the government to tell us how we should and shouldn't dress? Just because we don't like how someone dresses, dosen't mean we get to try to control how they dress. If that was to happen, we might as well ban all tight fitting clothes, really short skirts and shorts etc etc. We do not need this kind of government control. This is a free country and we shouldn't be able to dress the way we want even if it's disgusting. It will fade out like everything else. I do agree that they could always be cited with indecent exposure but again we would have to cite everyone else who dresses not so pleasant.
Girls have their ways of dressing too that isn't nice to see especially the young ones. Right now it's just the way of dressing. The most we can do is teach our kids to dress appropriate and to respect themselves. All we have to do is stop looking at the people who dress in ways we don't like. But to try to make it a law or banned is way to dangerous and we just don't need that.
Guys, pull up your pants; it's doesn't look good one bit. Girls, cover up especially if you are a teenager. Respect yourselves guys. You can look hot and sexy and still be classy.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Airplanes and Flying
It's been awhile since I sat down and wrote a real blog. My mind just has been on other things including writing a paranormal story. Well today one of my favorite artist Darren Hayes wrote a blog while on an airplane and talking about different things about airplanes. It got me thinking and now I have decided to voice my own thoughts. Just one of those random non-imporant blogs.
First complaint, having to pay for your luggage. I get that they are trying to keep the cost of flying down but if you think about it, either way you are paying more to fly, just in a different way. Having to pay for luggage is stupid and an inconvenience.
Now some airlines want to charge for drinks. Soda cost next to nothing. I know because I used to own a fast food place so I know how it works with the soda companies. They can use paper cups or just give out the cans to save money on buying cups. People need to drink and some would like other things beside water. I can understand paying for alcohol, that is expensive. When it comes to food, I can maybe understand this but if we have to pay for food, it should be better than what they serve. It might be better to bring your own food this way you get better tasting for the money. If you are on a really long flight though, this won't work.
Security checks. This is needed but I think goes a little too far at times. We will never be able to stop someone from doing harm on a plane. It's impossible. There will always be a way for someone to sneak something on. Just how far are they willing to go to try and protect us from something they can't fully protect us from in the first place?
Different seating. Why is this an option? Don't you think everyone should have the luxury of sitting in a good seat with lots of legroom and use any bathroom they want? Make it one price too. If there is noise on the plane, a curtain won't stop it from being heard up front. There needs to be more room in between the seats too so no one is cramped. I know when I fly and I need to use the bathroom, I usually have to grab onto the seat in front of just to hold myself up while I try to stand up since there is a tiny amount of space. I hate doing that to the person in front of me or if I accidently bump them when I barely move to get comfortable.
What about being able to pick your own seat, why can't we have this option and not pay extra? I do prefer aisle seat even though I like to look out the window. I am claustrophobic so I need the aisle seat and I hate bothering people when I need to use the bathroom.
The bathrooms. They really need to make these things bigger. There is barely any room in there to move around even for a thin person. How do people even have sex in there? You must be very flexible to do so. Hell you pretty much need to be flexible when you are just trying to use it.
When the plane lands, why does everyone have to stand up at once to get their stuff and head to the front? I realize everyone wants to get off the plane but it becomes chaotic and then everyone has body parts in everyone's face and it's gets so cramped that it's like a pack of sardines. For someone who is claustrophobic, it is very difficult plus, it is just very frustrating.
The good things about flying, you can go anywhere in the world. You can use your laptop and still communicate while you are 30,000 feet in the air, some now have screens so you can watch movies or see the flight path and how high you are. Flying may be safer today than it was years ago but it still makes me nervous. It's a love hate relationship.
First complaint, having to pay for your luggage. I get that they are trying to keep the cost of flying down but if you think about it, either way you are paying more to fly, just in a different way. Having to pay for luggage is stupid and an inconvenience.
Now some airlines want to charge for drinks. Soda cost next to nothing. I know because I used to own a fast food place so I know how it works with the soda companies. They can use paper cups or just give out the cans to save money on buying cups. People need to drink and some would like other things beside water. I can understand paying for alcohol, that is expensive. When it comes to food, I can maybe understand this but if we have to pay for food, it should be better than what they serve. It might be better to bring your own food this way you get better tasting for the money. If you are on a really long flight though, this won't work.
Security checks. This is needed but I think goes a little too far at times. We will never be able to stop someone from doing harm on a plane. It's impossible. There will always be a way for someone to sneak something on. Just how far are they willing to go to try and protect us from something they can't fully protect us from in the first place?
Different seating. Why is this an option? Don't you think everyone should have the luxury of sitting in a good seat with lots of legroom and use any bathroom they want? Make it one price too. If there is noise on the plane, a curtain won't stop it from being heard up front. There needs to be more room in between the seats too so no one is cramped. I know when I fly and I need to use the bathroom, I usually have to grab onto the seat in front of just to hold myself up while I try to stand up since there is a tiny amount of space. I hate doing that to the person in front of me or if I accidently bump them when I barely move to get comfortable.
What about being able to pick your own seat, why can't we have this option and not pay extra? I do prefer aisle seat even though I like to look out the window. I am claustrophobic so I need the aisle seat and I hate bothering people when I need to use the bathroom.
The bathrooms. They really need to make these things bigger. There is barely any room in there to move around even for a thin person. How do people even have sex in there? You must be very flexible to do so. Hell you pretty much need to be flexible when you are just trying to use it.
When the plane lands, why does everyone have to stand up at once to get their stuff and head to the front? I realize everyone wants to get off the plane but it becomes chaotic and then everyone has body parts in everyone's face and it's gets so cramped that it's like a pack of sardines. For someone who is claustrophobic, it is very difficult plus, it is just very frustrating.
The good things about flying, you can go anywhere in the world. You can use your laptop and still communicate while you are 30,000 feet in the air, some now have screens so you can watch movies or see the flight path and how high you are. Flying may be safer today than it was years ago but it still makes me nervous. It's a love hate relationship.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Random
Wow, three blogs in one day. Well two and a half to be exact. One of the things I like to do in my spare time is writing (hence my blog page, poems and stories). Lately, I am lacking in poems. It sucks. I have all these different topics I want to write poems about but no material comes from it. I miss writing poems.
I did recently finish a couple of stories but I wrote them for a certain someone so I won't be posting those. Sorry. I might in the future but for the time being, they stay private. I have been slowly working on a paranormal story. It's going to be the longest story I've written so far. It started with a nightmare. When I woke up, I knew I had to make a story from it so I jot it down before I forgot it. Now I am creating a story around that dream with the story ending with the nightmare I had. There should only be about eight chapters. I am working on chapter two and have notes on all chapters. I have never done anything that is extreme and this is going to take a lot out of me but I can't wait to finish it. I also started another kids story. I wrote notes/rough draft and now just need to put it together. My paranormal story will have two or three parts.
I am still trying to find a job. Can I please go back to when getting a job was easier? Wait, if that happens then I will be a teen again and I don't want that. I just want it to be easier to get a freakin' job. I have no idea what the rest of this year will bring my family and I, well nobody really does. I just really hope our financials are able to get better and without moving. No matter how frustrated I get about things, I feel lucky to have the kind of husband that I have, a warm place to live, clothes, food and all that mushy stuff. In the end, that's all that matters.
I have recently signed up at this one web site called fineartamerica.com and started selling my photos (well trying at least). Problem is, there is so many people trying their stuff, I am just a grain of sand on a beach. Since I can only do the free account, I can only sell 25 photos at a time but put up on the site as many as I want. It's only $30 for a year and I would be able to sell an unlimited amount and be able to do a few other things but right now I need that $30 to eat. It would be nice to one day join and to have my photos start selling. We'll see what happens.
I guess that is all the rambles I have going on inside my little brain. Take care. :)
I did recently finish a couple of stories but I wrote them for a certain someone so I won't be posting those. Sorry. I might in the future but for the time being, they stay private. I have been slowly working on a paranormal story. It's going to be the longest story I've written so far. It started with a nightmare. When I woke up, I knew I had to make a story from it so I jot it down before I forgot it. Now I am creating a story around that dream with the story ending with the nightmare I had. There should only be about eight chapters. I am working on chapter two and have notes on all chapters. I have never done anything that is extreme and this is going to take a lot out of me but I can't wait to finish it. I also started another kids story. I wrote notes/rough draft and now just need to put it together. My paranormal story will have two or three parts.
I am still trying to find a job. Can I please go back to when getting a job was easier? Wait, if that happens then I will be a teen again and I don't want that. I just want it to be easier to get a freakin' job. I have no idea what the rest of this year will bring my family and I, well nobody really does. I just really hope our financials are able to get better and without moving. No matter how frustrated I get about things, I feel lucky to have the kind of husband that I have, a warm place to live, clothes, food and all that mushy stuff. In the end, that's all that matters.
I have recently signed up at this one web site called fineartamerica.com and started selling my photos (well trying at least). Problem is, there is so many people trying their stuff, I am just a grain of sand on a beach. Since I can only do the free account, I can only sell 25 photos at a time but put up on the site as many as I want. It's only $30 for a year and I would be able to sell an unlimited amount and be able to do a few other things but right now I need that $30 to eat. It would be nice to one day join and to have my photos start selling. We'll see what happens.
I guess that is all the rambles I have going on inside my little brain. Take care. :)
New Kids On The Block/Boy Bands and the negativity about them
I will not be writing this from a fan's point of view but from a view of seeing the music world. Boy bands (I actually hate this term but it sounds better than boy group) have been around for centuries but in different forms. There was The Beatles (which was actually a band), The Osmands, Jackson 5, Beach Boys and so on. Those were the bands from my parents generation. In my generation there was New Kids On The Block. The following generations were Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, N'sync, Hanson and so on. For every generation, there is and always will be a boy band (now I sound like the opening of 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'; Can you say nerd much?). The only difference between all these groups is the type of music. As each generation changes, so did the music, how these groups perform, look etc.
Back in the late 80's early 90's, all I heard was bad talk about NKOTB (mostly from guys). I wonder, was it like this with the boy bands from the past or is it a thing now? Why throw out negative comments about boy bands? I just don't get it. NKOTB have come back, well actually they have been back for awhile but they just put out another album called '10'. Sometimes I still hear talk like, "they are still around? More like old men on block. Ewwww new kids" and so on. I also hear the same things I heard back in the day about how they don't play their own instruments, they don't write their own songs, they can't dance, they lip sync, they can't sing. I never understood the comments and I still don't.
Not every singer writes their own songs (now NKOTB do write songs), not everyone has to play an instrument (although the term "band" does indicate instruments which is why I hate the term boy band but there isn't any other name that sounds good), they don't lip sync, so they are not the best dancers but most singers are average dancers unless the dancing is just as big of the performance as the singing and I will admit, they are not the best singers (I cringe saying it since I am a huge fan) but they are still pretty good and a hell of a lot better than a lot of artist out there.
When I hear comments or see that they are too old to be singing, to old to be dancing around and to be called New kids, I don't get it. What about The Beach Boys? They are grown men, still preform and yet they have the word 'Boys' in their name? There are so many singers out there that are well in their 50's and still make music. Everyone has their own taste in music. Music makes people feel a certain way and certain music doesn't apply to everyone. Doesn't make them bad singers. I just don't understand why so many people hate on boy bands or even on people like Justin Bieber. How many boy bands can go their separate ways, come back 20 years later and still hit it pretty hard? Not many and yet NKOTB has done it.
I guess I will never know why boy bands from my generation and today get so much negative attention. I do know it gets pretty old. If boy bands (or any singer for that matter) can make people happy and make money, what is the harm? Why does so much negativity have to be thrown around? Why is it the older generation boy bands don't get so much negativity like ours do? What is music to one persons ears, is crap to another which is fine. Not everyone is going to like their music.
Why I like NKOTB? I like the way it makes me feel. I like different types of music. They make me feel different things. NKOTB is my fun, let loose, feeling free, escaping from the stress of everyday life. Watching them on stage, well I'm a straight female who doesn't mind watching five guys on stage (just like men watching girls). I know this won't stop the feud but I needed to express it and just question it. I mean shouldn't we be discussing and worrying about more important things than "Oh my God they're still around"?
Back in the late 80's early 90's, all I heard was bad talk about NKOTB (mostly from guys). I wonder, was it like this with the boy bands from the past or is it a thing now? Why throw out negative comments about boy bands? I just don't get it. NKOTB have come back, well actually they have been back for awhile but they just put out another album called '10'. Sometimes I still hear talk like, "they are still around? More like old men on block. Ewwww new kids" and so on. I also hear the same things I heard back in the day about how they don't play their own instruments, they don't write their own songs, they can't dance, they lip sync, they can't sing. I never understood the comments and I still don't.
Not every singer writes their own songs (now NKOTB do write songs), not everyone has to play an instrument (although the term "band" does indicate instruments which is why I hate the term boy band but there isn't any other name that sounds good), they don't lip sync, so they are not the best dancers but most singers are average dancers unless the dancing is just as big of the performance as the singing and I will admit, they are not the best singers (I cringe saying it since I am a huge fan) but they are still pretty good and a hell of a lot better than a lot of artist out there.
When I hear comments or see that they are too old to be singing, to old to be dancing around and to be called New kids, I don't get it. What about The Beach Boys? They are grown men, still preform and yet they have the word 'Boys' in their name? There are so many singers out there that are well in their 50's and still make music. Everyone has their own taste in music. Music makes people feel a certain way and certain music doesn't apply to everyone. Doesn't make them bad singers. I just don't understand why so many people hate on boy bands or even on people like Justin Bieber. How many boy bands can go their separate ways, come back 20 years later and still hit it pretty hard? Not many and yet NKOTB has done it.
I guess I will never know why boy bands from my generation and today get so much negative attention. I do know it gets pretty old. If boy bands (or any singer for that matter) can make people happy and make money, what is the harm? Why does so much negativity have to be thrown around? Why is it the older generation boy bands don't get so much negativity like ours do? What is music to one persons ears, is crap to another which is fine. Not everyone is going to like their music.
Why I like NKOTB? I like the way it makes me feel. I like different types of music. They make me feel different things. NKOTB is my fun, let loose, feeling free, escaping from the stress of everyday life. Watching them on stage, well I'm a straight female who doesn't mind watching five guys on stage (just like men watching girls). I know this won't stop the feud but I needed to express it and just question it. I mean shouldn't we be discussing and worrying about more important things than "Oh my God they're still around"?
Sex And Our Schools
Today I saw something on my FB timeline from one of the news channels in my area about if we think there should be an opt-in or opt-out option for sex education classes. I read the different comments from people and there is mixed feelings. This is one of the sensitive topics that I hear about. I've read/heard all concerns and feelings. Some make some good points but I feel there is only one answer, keep sex education in the class rooms and don't give the option to take the class or not.
I agree 100% that parents should be the one to teach their kids about sex. Problem is, not all parents do this for whatever reason. When this happens, kids/teens turn to other things/people to get their info. This is very dangerous. Since not all parents talk to their kids about sex, I think it should be taught in schools. I have also been hearing stories about some of the topics that are discussed in these class rooms and if condoms should be in middle and high schools.
Some of the things that the sex educators talk about, shouldn't be discussed or how they say things or even put in their own thoughts about something. They need to stick to the basic; how pregnancy happens, disease, the feelings and changes teenagers go through and that it's ok to have them, rape, what it takes to to take care of a baby (and details like with money and how much diapers a baby goes through etc etc) and a second part of the class a parenting class; first aid, how to change a diaper etc etc. The teacher should also know how to teach things that will make everyone feel comfortable about it especially if the kids have questions.
As for condoms being in the schools, yes they need to be. It won't make kids want to have sex and it's not giving them the ok to do it. It simply says "If you're going to have sex, protect yourself and wear a condom." Teens will always find a way to have sex if they really wanted to no matter what we say. It is our job to teach them the dangers of it and hope they listen. If condoms were more available to them and to where they could get them without feeling embarrassed or fear of their parents finding out, I think more kids/teens would wear them. Not all but more.
Sex is a part of life. More kids are not having sex than back in the old days, we are just more aware that it goes on because it's talked about more. We need to stop being so scared to tell our kids about sex, the difference between boys and girls, the changes they go through, the different types of sex and so on. They are not going to die or be harmed in any way. The more they know, the better of a chance they have of protecting themselves. Let them know it's nothing to be ashamed of. To respect themselves and the people they choose to be with. I would rather have my kids learn from me and a class then from their friends and possibly get the wrong info, get pregnant and/or a STD.
I agree 100% that parents should be the one to teach their kids about sex. Problem is, not all parents do this for whatever reason. When this happens, kids/teens turn to other things/people to get their info. This is very dangerous. Since not all parents talk to their kids about sex, I think it should be taught in schools. I have also been hearing stories about some of the topics that are discussed in these class rooms and if condoms should be in middle and high schools.
Some of the things that the sex educators talk about, shouldn't be discussed or how they say things or even put in their own thoughts about something. They need to stick to the basic; how pregnancy happens, disease, the feelings and changes teenagers go through and that it's ok to have them, rape, what it takes to to take care of a baby (and details like with money and how much diapers a baby goes through etc etc) and a second part of the class a parenting class; first aid, how to change a diaper etc etc. The teacher should also know how to teach things that will make everyone feel comfortable about it especially if the kids have questions.
As for condoms being in the schools, yes they need to be. It won't make kids want to have sex and it's not giving them the ok to do it. It simply says "If you're going to have sex, protect yourself and wear a condom." Teens will always find a way to have sex if they really wanted to no matter what we say. It is our job to teach them the dangers of it and hope they listen. If condoms were more available to them and to where they could get them without feeling embarrassed or fear of their parents finding out, I think more kids/teens would wear them. Not all but more.
Sex is a part of life. More kids are not having sex than back in the old days, we are just more aware that it goes on because it's talked about more. We need to stop being so scared to tell our kids about sex, the difference between boys and girls, the changes they go through, the different types of sex and so on. They are not going to die or be harmed in any way. The more they know, the better of a chance they have of protecting themselves. Let them know it's nothing to be ashamed of. To respect themselves and the people they choose to be with. I would rather have my kids learn from me and a class then from their friends and possibly get the wrong info, get pregnant and/or a STD.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Job Applying Questions - A Bad Thing
Whatever happened to the simple ways of applying for a job? Talking with someone face to face about getting one & not dealing with questions that makes your head hurt? I guess I can understand doing applications on-line. Less paper, easier when looking on-line for a job etc but the questions that come with it especially for crap jobs like fast food & retail is just insane. They shouldn't be allowed to do so.
The questions don't prove anything. A lot of the questions are repeated, not always job related, neutral questions & just a waste of time. It makes it so much harder to get a job this way or to even get a foot in the door. No wonder some people have such a hard time getting a simple job. What makes it worse is that there are at least 12 or more pages with the stupid psych questions. I mean really?!
You can still find some companies that have paper apps but hardly. I've even run into some with math type questions. These days the only thing you need to know is how to count change back. Even that is done for you by most registers these days. I've heard that in some places, companies are not allowed to do this. I think it should be everywhere. People are being screwed by this; hardworking people. I'm not really sure what can done about it if anything but I do know that I am fed up with this crap. I would just not apply to those places but when just about every company out there (even fast food) is doing this, I & others like me don't have a choice.
The questions don't prove anything. A lot of the questions are repeated, not always job related, neutral questions & just a waste of time. It makes it so much harder to get a job this way or to even get a foot in the door. No wonder some people have such a hard time getting a simple job. What makes it worse is that there are at least 12 or more pages with the stupid psych questions. I mean really?!
You can still find some companies that have paper apps but hardly. I've even run into some with math type questions. These days the only thing you need to know is how to count change back. Even that is done for you by most registers these days. I've heard that in some places, companies are not allowed to do this. I think it should be everywhere. People are being screwed by this; hardworking people. I'm not really sure what can done about it if anything but I do know that I am fed up with this crap. I would just not apply to those places but when just about every company out there (even fast food) is doing this, I & others like me don't have a choice.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wacky Towns
In searching for a town name for a story I am trying to write, I came across this web site that has a list of some crazy ass names for towns. I thought it was so interesting, I thought I would post it. This is taken right from the web site infoplease.com
"America's a big country. From the easternmost reaches of Maine to the western Alaska islands in the Bering Sea, these United States include towns with every imaginable name. We've collected some of the more surprising examples."
Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/wackytowns.html#ixzz2IwpnLjzU
"America's a big country. From the easternmost reaches of Maine to the western Alaska islands in the Bering Sea, these United States include towns with every imaginable name. We've collected some of the more surprising examples."
"Towns that boast . . .
- Beauty, KY
- Best, TX
- Bountiful, UT
- Carefree, AZ
- Celebration, FL
- Friendly, WV
- Happy Camp, CA
- Happyland, CT
- Ideal, GA
- Lovely, KY
- Luck Stop, KY
- Magic City, ID
- Paradise, MI
- Smileyberg, KS
- Success, MO
- What Cheer, IA
. . . and towns that don't.
- Boring, OR
- Dinkytown, MN
- Eek, AK
- Embarrass, WI
- Flat, TX
- Greasy, OK
- Gripe, AZ
- Hardscrabble, DE
- Hazard, KY
- Oddville, KY
- Okay, OK
- Ordinary, KY
- Peculiar, MO
- Sod, WV
- Why, AZ
Towns that make you hungry
- Bacon, IN
- Big Rock Candy Mountain, VT
- Buttermilk, KS
- Cheesequake, NJ
- Chocolate Bayou, TX
- Goodfood, MS
- Ham Lake, MN
- Hot Coffee, MS
- Lick Fork, VA
- Lickskillet, OH
- Mexican Water, AZ
- Oatmeal, TX
- Oniontown, PA
- Picnic, FL
- Pie Town, NM
- Sandwich, MA
- Spuds, FL
- Sugar City, ID
- Tea, SD
- Tortilla Flat, AZ
- Two Egg, FL
Towns that remind you of bugs and birds . . .
- Beebeetown, IA
- Bee Lick, KY
- Bird-in-Hand, PA
- Birds Eye, IN
- Black Gnat, KY
- Bugscuffle, TN
- Bumble Bee, AZ
- Chicken, AK
- Fleatown, OH
- Goose Pimple Junction, VA
- Parrot, KY
- Shoofly, NC
- Turkey, TX
- Turkey Scratch, AR
. . . and other creatures . . .
- Bear, DE
- Beaverdale, PA
- Dinosaur, CO
- Dog Walk, KY
- Fish Haven, ID
- Hippo, KY
- Horseheads, NY
- Hungry Horse, MT
- Mammoth, WV
- Monkey's Eyebrow, KY
- Possum Trot, KY
- Rabbit Shuffle, NC
- Squirrel Hill, PA
- Toad Suck, AR
- Trout, LA
- Viper, KY
. . . not to mention humankind.
- Bigfoot, TX
- Bowlegs, OK
- Brainy Boro, NJ
- Humansville, MO
- Left Hand, WV
- Shoulderblade, KY
- Stiffknee Knob, NC
- Sweet Lips, TN
- West Thumb, WY"
Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/wackytowns.html#ixzz2IwpnLjzU
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