Fame: The Blog.

Often, one will ask, what is fame? It has taken on many different entities over the years; be it incarnate in the infamy of such figures as Tsar Nicholas II and Adolf Hitler, the most loved figures of George Washington, Jesus, and Gandhi, or in places such as Hawaii, China, or Africa. However, what about when fame is taken too far? There is fame, and there is the weight that comes with it.

In this day in age, when so much exposure is available to the developed world at the click of a button, fame has become a rather stomach-turning satire of itself. Whereas fame used to mean that you would be loved, revered for talent, and seen as a role model, now it means so much less. Some might blame this on the younger set; after all, in this day, the age at which boys and girls become men and women grows ever younger, and with it comes the lack of judgment that tends to come with physical maturity absent of the mental.

Thus, it is seen today that people considered "famous" are, basically, imprisoned in their own lives, sometimes with hardly a way out. Because so many people are also becoming less and less intelligent as time goes on, we see a clear disregard for the most basic of all rights: PERSONAL. BOUNDARIES. Everyday, I hear another sickening story; everyday I have to see another tabloid raving about how he did this and she said that. Frankly, I'm sick of the way the most talented of these people are being abused. Is it appropriate to grab somebody you don't even know on the street? What about making up absolutely false stories to get back at them? Blaming them for your actions?

Would you do that to your best friend? Your brother? Your cousin?

Face it, people: that's what these "famous figures" are. They're just people! They eat, sleep, love, and have the same feelings as everybody else, though like the artisans of old have decided to devote their lives to a talent. So let me ask this: would you want to wake up one morning to people on YOUR lawn?

(I wrote this for a friend of mine)

Michi

In other news, I recently discovered that I am indeed capable of driving. Huzzah.

Warning: Turbulence.

Jesus, I'm tired. Been talking to people, figuring some things out about myself. I haven't updated in forever, but there shall be no more neglect of the blog.

How's life for all of you out there? Course, only people I know will comment probably, but that doesn't matter.

Ah; sweet, sweet... vegetarian.

Michi


P.S. I apparently have become obsessed with being older? Fake ID!<--(no)

Why...

Do I have a sudden urge to once again listen to tapes on my walkman? Hot damn, I wish I knew where it was! This is the third blog entry I've made today; too bad nobody reads my stuff but Jay :(

THIS MAN...

...is amazing.

Just felt like saying that.

xo
M

Oh, and if you don't know who that is, LOOK IT UP BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT LIVED.

So, Today....

I like lists. Here's a list of what I did today:

-Got up
-Made waffles
-Thought about how much fun it'll be when Jay and I get an apartment and the four of us (her, me, Adam, Davey) can make vegan breakfast in the morning.
-Wished that Adam knew I existed =(
-Ate waffles
-Got onto the computer to check some things
-Got yelled at by friend to come over
-Took shower and went to friend's house
-Went to UCD Picnic Day
-Met a band called 'Ambulance'. They're REALLY amazing, and the three guys (Glenn, Kyle, Mike) are all really sociable and nice. Check em out at http://myspace.com/californiakid
-Went to Dimple for Record Store Day and got a bunch of free CDs/Vinyl :D
-Went home and read for hours
-Went to bridal shower
-Came home and got on blogspot

So, sorry for that boring list, everyone! I don't know why, but lists are soooo much easier for me than typing out something with a lot of words and full sentences in it... in the end I end up using the word 'I' too much as in normal speech I end up with a lot of 'ums' because, for whatever reason, I can't explain something or tell a story through the internet without it being fragmented or sounding very VERY boring. Sorry for that, I'll make lists of songs for my blog now.

Oh, there was car-dancing to girls and boys, toilet paper brides, and bracelet games at the shower. Yey.

xo
M

P.S. I notice that some of my favorite songs by bands are covers... oh dear.

Wow.

So, I suddenly feel like blogging. Here I feel as though I can say anything without judgement (I hope.) and perhaps I can actually get something off my chest.

However, I NEED HELP WITH MY TOP 10 SONGS LIST. JAY WHERE ARE YOU WHEN I NEED YOU AROUND D:

More Later.

xo
M

15 Things I wanna do...

...when I'm 15.

1. Learn to drive
2. Take Jay to see AFI
3. Visit my cousin
4. Do well in high school
5. Start doing more regarding Winter Lantern
6. Write something new and exciting
7. Go to the city...again.
8. See people I like (?)
9. Kiss a girl
10. Find a new backpack
11. Discover a new band
12. Get my passport
13. Learn to cook better
14. Find a paying job
15. Pass health class

Gimme suggestions for top 10's...

What. A. Rant.

It's amazing, honestly. Ever have those moments, where you have so much you need and want to say, but can barely get the words out to describe it? Maybe that's what blogs are for. Lately, I find that one presence has hung over me so greatly it's nearly inescapable... why must you haunt me so? I leave for Ashland on Tuesday; I have a very ominous feeling that something terrible is going to happen. The other night, I had a dream that I got an abortion and was HAPPY about it. My friend is mad at me because a friend I've known for six years is her ex boyfriend and after she broke up with him he asked me to spar with me. This same friend also ditched me for Disneyland on my birthday. I find that more and more I AM becoming jaded and shitty. My relationship with my parents is completely on the rocks (for many reasons, the chief one being that I apparently spend too much money) and I just don't know what to do. I feel like I NEVER talk to my mom anymore, and in a way that saddens me; we used to be so close. Here's a confession: I thought about cutting tonight. It was there, in the back of my mind. Why do I want to feel pain? Why do I need to keep myself so low to get back up? I don't want to be the person I was when I was 13, but I want to be able to have the same morale and courage that I did. Hawaii plane tickets are $1200 a piece... and Jawbreaker's best song off 'Dear You' is Into You Like a Train (in my opinion). And this is a huge block of writing, so I'm going to shut up now.

Michi

P.S. Please, kick me in the head so I can just black out and forget.

Reaching the Bridge...

Hi Jay. :3

*Bounce Bounce Bounce*

Firefox, you suck sometimes. Seriously.

Anyways, I'm getting a job! Oh yeah, Peet's Coffee! How is everyone?



Dude, that's huge. I mean, seriously.


xo
M

P.S. Keep a good grip on those wood-tip sticks now. Bang those drums HARD!

Stole this from Jay!

About you
Middle name:
Christine
School:
Berkeley
Birthday:
1987.03.26
Astrological sign:
Aries/Pisces
Chinese sign:
Rabbit/Tiger
Do you even believe in astrology?:
Yea
Are your parents still together?:
Sort of
Are you the youngest or oldest?:
Elder
What size shoe do you wear in guys sizes?:
7-8
What size ring do you wear?:
Idk, my bff ron?
Appearence
Hair color:
Dark-brown
Eye color:
hazel
Height:
5'4.75"
Do you wear colored contacts?:
regular
Interests
What's your favorite sport?:
karate/dance
Favorite sports team?:
nada plz
Do you play any instruments?:
Mainly drums, but I know others
Are you in band?:
Why yes, we are in a way
Play any sports?:
xP
Favorite actor:
Johnny Depp, Rory Cochrane
Favorite comedian:
I have no idea... David Blaine? Idk.
Favorite band:
AFI<-- This plz
Random
Where you born in the city?:
No, sadly
Country?:
Thank god no
Suburbs?:
Yeah
Ever been to Niagra falls?:
Nyupe
Ever been to Africa?:
Nah
What's your favorite drink?:
Water, chai, juice, soymilk
Do you like to shop?:
Sometimes.
Like video games?:
Depends
Cards?:
Yes
Asparagus?:
SEXSEXSEXSEXSEXSEXSEXSECKSORGASMOMG
Seinfeld?:
=P
The OC?:
>p
Ever been to New York?:
Never
How long have you had AIM for?:
Idk
Xanga?:
Never had
Do you like broccohli?:
Very much
Are you a Harry Potter fan?:
Some
Lord of the Rings?:
OMG NARD
Star Wars?:
Originals and KotOR, the new ones SUCK.
Do you like Superman or Batman?:
Duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh BATMAN
Are you a procrastinator?:
Right now yes
Do you smoke?:
Fuck you
Drink?:
Very Much
Do drugs?:
Have a nice
Are you a slut?:
DAY!
Do you think Paris Hilton is?:
fugly? yes
What nationality are you?:
I'm a mutt =]
Are you sure?:
Very
Ever see someone die?:
yuh
Been to a funeral?:
No
Ever been a part of a wedding?:
No
Been to band camp?:
Eww
Is it anything like they say in American Pie?:
No wai
Do you have a job?:
Yup
Do you like dairy?:
Only a tiny bit: cheese and ice cream.
Meat?:
eww
Fruit?:
<333
Vegetables?:
<333
Ever been to Sweden?:
Nah
Do you always wear a watch?:
Yep
What are a few of your pet peeves?:
CROWDSURFERS. HOLY CHRIST. And uh, overly religious people.
Favorite flavor of icecream:
I don't know
How do you like your coffee?:
black and minimal with a bit of soymilk--or chai lattes.
Do you get good grades?:
Yup
Do you want to get married?:
Not really
Have kids?:
If I do, I'll adopt thanks
What do you want to be?:
Musician
What's your favorite color?:
I love lots of colors.
Ever been in a cult?:
Oh yes of course, the cult of HOLYCHRISTCROWDSURFINGSUCKS: We are not a cult.
Are you Jewish?:
:p
Do you wear converse?:
Sometimes
Shops at AE:
Who
A & F:
You
Hollister?:
Airhead
Aero?:
Bitch?
How long do you spend putting on make up?:
Rarely do I wear it
Ever wanted to be an astronaut?:
Yea
Do you like Bush?:
Thank GOD for TERM LIMITS
Do you like the movie Harold and Kumar go to White Castle?:
I've only seen one part of it
How about The Village?:
Sucky wannabe horror
What's the last movie you saw in theatres?:
Juno I think
What's your favorite genre of movies?:
Don't have one.
Do you wear a lot of jewelry?:
earrings, ring, sometimes I wear a necklace
What's your favorite holiday?:
Halloween
Ever meet a celebrity?:
Yup =]
Ever been to a country concert?:
Eww
What about a classical concert?:
Nothx
A rock concert?:
YES.
Do you like to mosh?:
Sometimes
Are you in a band?:
This has been asked
Ever seen your favorite musician live?:
Jay I'm dragging you on my mini Follow-AFI-Through-California Tour, k?
Do you drive?:
Not yet
Do you live in one of those huge neighborhoods with a million plastic house:
YES
Do you like playing in the snow?:
when I see snow.
The rain?:
Yeah
Afraid of lightning or thunder?:
No
Do you have OCD?:
Slightly at times
Do you watch the news?:
Once in a while
Are you sad this is over?:
Hell no