Celebrities and What They Do With Their Fame & Power

So here we go with another blog about celebrities this month. It seems that they're really getting under my skin this month. First with (idiot-not-a-man-but-a-slug) Chris Brown, now with two more celebrities. One whom I adore(d) and thought was oh-so-sexy, the other who I just thought was a pain in the ass. I'm talking about Joe Perry and Oprah Winfrey.

When you become a celebrity....you have a lot to contend with. You've scads of adoring fans, more money than you really should even have, and of course more influence on the public that anyone should ever have. Because...you know...most of the public follows by example, and doesn't think for themselves. Example: Paris Hilton has a platoon of Chihuahuas...so everyone goes out to buy the same breed....forgoing pets in shelters who need good homes. Every once in awhile, you'll have a celebrity who actually uses their fame, voice and popularity for good and helping mankind....see Brad Pitt, Bono, Gary Cooper, which then leads to bringing awareness to the public and sparking people to help their fellow man or cause.

But it broke my heart and even sickened me when my very own (ok, maybe he's not mine....but I was so enamored by him) Joe Perry decided to list some personal items on e-bay for an auction. Joe Perry decided to sell a Gibson amp which he had used to record some of Aerosmith's earlier albums, as well as Just Push Play, and had used it on tour as well. This item was not in pristine condition, having some nics which added to the charm and personality of the amp. Not only did the group's web site: aeroforceone.com send out messages about 'being able to buy one of Joe Perry's amp's' but it was being auctioned!I went right to e-bay, knowing there was no way I could bid on it...but wondering what charity this item was helping out. Okay people...sit down for this one: the 'charity' that the proceeds of the amp auction was going to was JOE PERRY'S OWN POCKETS.Joe is not selling it to help those less fortunate than him, or no pun intended, the average joe. He was selling the Gibson amp for his own personal gain. Because, you know...he don't have enough money. And with the econonmy inthe state it is, perhaps the $3,400.00 at which the auction ended at is his mad money. Shame on you Joe....for not just selling the item, but auctioning it....and auctioning it for his own gain. You know what? You're not as good looking to me as you once were, and age has nothing to do with it. Maybe you should take a look at Steven Tyler's actions and follow in his footsteps. Learn from Steven about donating your items to charity.

Oprah Winfrey is my new hero. At least for the remainder of the month. I had thought her to be a busy-body, know-it-all who just talked to hear her own voice. I never thought her sincere. But I am very proud of her, and applaude her for vocalizing her disgust of the Chris Brown actions, and trying to set Rihanna and all women straight about it never being okay for a man (or anyone for that matter) to hit and hurt you. Oprah has spoken on national televison from the beginning of this Chris Brown/Rihanna debacle about domestic abuse, quoting the facts about repeat offenders, and offering Rihanna help as well as pleading with her to leave him. Oprah has even swore that Chris Brown would never be a guest on her program. Oprah is teaming up with Tyra Banks to do a special show in regards to domestic violence and bringing awareness to women to run away from anyone who lays hands on you in anger. Kudos Oprah.....you are finally using your celebrity, not for your own personal image...but to help women in the world who suffer physical abuse and trying to reach out a friendly hand to Rihanna. Now if only Tina Turner would try to reach out and open her eyes...maybe Rihanna will live a successful life too.

Crappy Day

I should have known this was coming....something crappy. My life has been going so good, and I've been quite happy the past few months. But yesterday crappiness crept in to my life from all different angels, and I should have realized it was long overdue. So if I've done something to piss off the universe, I'm sorry. But I like being happy, can I have my nice life back?
Yesterday morning started with me dragging my butt to get to work (as usual.) So I went down to feed the puppy-head, and get food for the mckittens. Never did I hear Ida ask me to open the back door for the dog on my way up to get dressed. Well, the dog had an accident in the house, Ida had to clean it and was pissed at me. I, in turn got my back up and yelled at her before leaving for work. On my way home from work I called the house leaving Ida a message asking if she wanted to get something to eat. She was avoiding my call, and when I got home, still wasn't talking to me. Crappy day.So I went up and took a nap.

During yesterday morning, I called a co-worker to ask them a question, and we wound up talking about a happy hour which took place the night before for a friend of ours. I almost went to it, but at the last minute decided not to. Well, I asked who went to the happy hour, and she ran down the list of attendees...saving a certain name for last. She then went on to tell me that she met the dickheads 'new' 'old' girlfriend....as in he has been with her before and now they're back together. Which my response to her was 'good, they deserve one another.' But I am so irked about this! And I don't know why. I guess it's because I wanted to be the one to be able to flaunt someone in his face? Saying 'ha- I didn't pine for you!' I guess it's because he just dropped me without any closure. One day everything was hunky-dory, the next I was lucky if I even got a 'hello' from him. Dickhead was not mature in the least, saying 'hey I want to move on.' And lastly, I guess it's because he lied to me. As in, never saying 'look, me and my ex....we've got history. We always find our way back to one another, so I don't know if this thing between you and me is a fling or can be more.' I mean dickhead and his 'new' 'old' girlfriend have been dating on and off for 4 years! And he brought her to a happy hour, which I could have been at. I mean, that would have been shock and a slap in the face for me to meet her with no warning. This is the biggest lie he ever pulled on me, which also erases any nice thoughts I have of dickhead, or any fond memories of our time together. I honestly don't want him back, nor did I. But I am irked about this, and am really unclear why. Crappy day.

And lastly I was in a MINOR car accident tonight. I was supposed to go to the Zappa Plays Zappa concert, in Westbury. On my way to meet a friend and his girlfriend for dinner, the rain was coming down like I've never seen it come down. The traffic on the highway was slowing, so to avoid a truck which spun out and hit the wall, and as I slowed, I fish-tailed, and rear-ended the car in front of me. In turn, I was hit from behind by a white car. My airbags deployed (nasty odor) and I was shocked. Undoing my seat belt, I got out to check the driver in front of me, and realized there was some damage, but not tons. Five squad cars arrived on the scene, and two officers were very nice. One squad car left, and two cars handled the lady I hit, while two attended me. The white car who hit me had snuck off, and being that I was in shock, didn't think to mention it to the cops. Due to my airbags deploying, the Santa Fe wouldn't start (as safety mechanism) and I couldn't find the kill switch, so I could move the car (as it was dead.) So the cops pushed me to the side, and a tow truck had to bring me to an impound yard. So needless to say, I missed the concert. Needless to say, I now have to rent a car, and see how long I'll be without my truck. My beautiful Santa Fe, which I will now not turn in for anything. No one was hurt badly in my accident, thank God...but I am sore and stiff. So say it with me....crappy day.

And to the universe, I've had my fill of crappiness. Can I have some nice, quiet, happy now?