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Name: Astrid
Country: United States
State: Colorado
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Birthday: 3/11/1963
Gender: Female
Interests: Richard Marx, Animal Rescue, A.D.O.R.E, knitting, photography, writing, blogging, reading, movies, music, WWE Wrestling (most notably the NC boyz!)
Expertise: anything animal-related, Harry Potter
Occupation: right now - bum/jack of all ho
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| RIP MICHAEL JACKSONTime for another blog.
When I heard the news last week of Michael Jackson's passing (and Farrah's, of course) I was in disbelief and shock - as everybody. But I didn't know how much it really affected me until I watched the Memorial Service today.
It was surprising, because I really haven't listened to Michael for some years now. I do have, of course, a lot of his music, videos and yes, his book at home. I'm not ashamed. I'm a fan. Whenever the question in one of those "surveys" comes up: "If you could talk to anybody in the world - who would you want to talk to?" I would always say Michael Jackson. Because I think he was an extremely unique person and despite all his eccentricities I think he was an extremely intelligent, extremely passionate, compassionate man and an "old soul". I think that he was crucified in the media, because it is just "fun" to laugh about anybody that's different then you. I don't think that anybody but those closest to him really knew him. So yes - I would have loved to talk to him personally and see what he was all about.
This is not blind "fandom" - if anything I am usually ready to "punish" celebrities even harder than "regular" people, if just to show that there is no preferential treatment. But with Michael I just didn't feel that he did what he was accused of. Did he show bad judgement - yes, absolutely! But no, I'm sure he was innocent. I can't even imagine what it must have been like for him, not being able - ever - to go into public unnoticed. Living essentially his whole life in the public eye.
But I digress. I was lucky enough to see Michael Jackson live in Germany on the "BAD" tour. I knew then that this was probably the only time I would ever have this opportunity. Needless to say, it was fantastic!
Only 5 years older than me, Michael Jackson is basically my generation. I think this is one reason, why this is so hard. People my age are starting to die! That's not supposed to happen. Makes you aware of your own mortality. Another reason was seeing all those people at the Memorial Service.
Michael Jackson really brought people of all walks of life together. He had a strong family connection, supportive friends, and admirers even among his peers. The love and respect in that room was awe-inspiring.
And that's why I gotta break into a little rant. The Reverend Al Sharpton - REALLY? - does he have to stick his nose everywhere? This was not the time and place for his propaganda. While everybody spoke in low voices he needs to break out into a tirade in a "political-speech-voice", almost yelling? While - as he said - Michael opened doors for African American entertainers in every genre - that was not his goal. For Michael it wasn't about being black or white. It was about love - universal love, loving everybody equally, without seeing differences. He didn't set out to "pave the way" for black entertainers. His message to the world was "love your fellow human beings". So yeah, Mr Sharpton (who by the way I have met and who himself thinks he is better than a "lowly" airline agent) - was out of line and totally missed the point.
Rant over!
I was fairly composed until Brooke Shields took the stage and tried to compose herself before even starting her speech. By the time she cited the Charlie Chaplin song and said "today we need to smile, even though our heart is aching" I was sobbing. And, of course, when the whole family came on stage, Marlon, really moving - Janet and LaToya rallied around the kids, and, of course, Paris, talking about Michael as a Dad - OMG - I really lost it.
I spent the rest of the afternoon importing Michael's Music onto my ipod and I know I'll be watching the Thriller video and Moonwalker in the next few days.
Michael is at home now - as one of the mourners said "we needed him here, but God must have needed him even more"!
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rob's really turning 23! But I didn't have a new card! LOL! | | |
| STOLEN FROM TEEFAHKNEE 1. Have you ever been searched by the cops? nope
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters? Can't go on those anymore....
3. When's the last time you've been sledding? oh boy.... can't remember
4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone? I agree with everybody...this is a trick question.
5. Do you believe in ghosts? Absolutely!
6. Do you consider yourself creative? sort of - depends on what it is
7. Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Is the pope a catholic?
8. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? ummmm... neither
9. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics? Sure... I know that I despise it - too much friggin' wheeling and dealing and corruption going on!
10. Do you know how to play poker? No... but I know how to play the German "equivalent" - Skat
11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? at least 36 - and that was horrible enough
12. What's your favorite commercial? ummmm.... don't think there are any good ones at the moment
13. Who was your first love? Mark Frazier.
14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light? nope - it's the correct German in me - LOL
15. Do you have a secret that no one knows but you? yup
16. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees? neither
17. Have you ever been Ice Skating? yup
18. How often do you remember your dreams? fairly often.
19. What's the one thing on your mind? There's not just one... too many things going on right now!
20. Do you always wear your seat belt? Always.
21. What talent do you wish you had? to be able to just sit down at the piano and start playing - be it something from memory, or something I just "make up"
22. Do you like Sushi? sure
23. What do you wear to bed? nightshirts
24. Do you truly hate anyone? No. I tend not to spend that kind of energy. If it's bad, I simply eliminate them from my life. Completely severed. No return. - agree with teefahknee!
25. If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be? hmmmmmm... let's see.... just one? really? Well... if I must decide.... take a wild guess.... LOL
26. Do you know anyone in jail? Nope
27. What food do you find disgusting? Celery - yuck!
28. Have you ever made fun of your friends behind their backs? Never - and if somebody does that to you - I guess they are not your friends, are they now?
29. Have you ever been punched in the face? Nope
30. Do you believe in angels and demons? Yes ... well.... I believe in angels. But if you agree with Sylvia Browne, there are no demons. And a lot of what she says makes sense to me, so I'm going to go with her belief that there are no demons - only dark entities in human form.
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| TWICONI need to post about the metaphysical fair... and I will .. but today I'm just so excited....
It's official - I'm going to Twicon! Holy Schnikies! Yeah, yeah.... I know... we all always sort of smirk about the Trekkies - or whoever else is going to conventions of whatever their particular fandom. But you know what? Why? If it is something you love, you really enjoy, have a passion about and love to share with others - why is a convention something to scoff about? Yes, there are some "crazies" - their whole world evolves around whatever fandom they're in. Extremes are never healthy. But mostly - I would like to think - a convention is just a place where you can get together with other people who share a passion. A place to meet new people, to discuss, to enjoy and just generally have a great time.
And that's what Angie and I are going to do - have a great time! I'm not even sure why I never went to a HP convention? I guess I just didn't know there were any? Maybe they weren't advertised as much as Twicon. Truth be told - if it wasn't for Angie I probably wouldn't know about Twicon. I've always been the bigger HP fan (as oppposed to Twilight). Some of my friends may smirk at that - seeing all the Twilight memorabilia I have at home. But seriously - I love the Twilight saga - but if somebody other than Rob would have been cast as Edward I probably would not be AS nuts about it as I am right now. Nevertheless, this will be a once in a lifetime experience (well.... that's a figure of speech - I may go to other conventions, if I enjoy this) - but you know what I mean. An opportunity presented itself and you just have to grab those. I'm a firm believer that life is all about experiences, of trying new things every now and then - stepping out of your comfort zone sometimes.
To make a long story short - We finally registered! They gave us a last minute incentive (as if we needed one of those... LOL) - if we were registered by the 29th of April we had a chance to get into an exclusive VIP afterparty - with a chance to rub elbows with some of the guests! Unfortunately Angie didn't get in - but I did! OMG! I didn't want to go without her, but she's making me..... LOL...... I'm hoping there is a chance that I can go in for a little bit and then give her my ticket so she can go in. We'll see.
But we are both going to the 100 Monkeys concert - for all of you who don't know (and I didn't until recently) - that's Jackson Rathbone's band!!!! There were only a limited number of tickets and they sold out withing like 30 minutes. I don't know how many times I hit "refresh" on that darn website. And then I was only able to buy ONE ticket - where it said you could buy more than one. So I had to text Angie to ask her password, praying that she would be able to answer. I figured she would have her phone close by, because she wanted to know how the ticket snatching went. But she didn't answer right away! I was sweating bullets, sending another text - "SCREAMING" at her  She finally texted back. Then I was so nervous I think I capitalized the password and it didn't work. When I finally got into her account I was so freaked out I think I held my breath the whole time. But then I finally put all my credit card info in and hit "continue" and - tataaaaaa!!!! I had a ticket for her as well. Shortly after that the link went down on the site. So yes... a close call! But yeah... this was Angie's event. So if I had gotten only one ticket - SHE was going in - regardless!!!!!!!
Now it looks like there will be another nailbiter at the horizon. There will be a special, exclusive Q&A with Jackson Rathbone. (I think I need to get some of his other work, to familiarize myself more... LOL) - There will only be 500 tickets, so I'm pretty sure Angie and I both have to hit "refresh" at our respective computers to be able to get in! But again - if we get only one ticket between the two of us - SHE is going in! The cool thing about this one is, that - there will be 25 selected who will get an opportunity to meet him up close and personal!!!! Yeah.... she SO WILL get that!!!!!!
There is also a call for Fanfic - they'll select a winner and they'll get some prices, including a chance to be featured in a little "pamphlet" from Twicon and display on a website. That would be kind of cool, so I'm working on that - as is Angie! I'm not holding my breath - but nothing dared is nothing gained.
Needless to say - can you tell I'm stoked? It'll be a lot of fun - and the only way it could be better is if my BFF could go with as well. "The Twilight girls" united - as we were for the movie premiere! We'll miss you, Cynde - it won't be the same without you   !!!!!!
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