The other day I read a pretty funny article on MSN, "Is Twilight Bad for your love life?" Granted, it was written by a blogger at Glamour (Erin Meanly) who was not already an avid fan (aka she does not have the intense love for Edward Cullen/Rob Pattinson that 15 year old girls and I do). But, she was totally right. Twilight is probably bad for your love life. No guy will ever be Edward Cullen. Period. Edward Cullen is fictional, and Stephanie Meyer (and Disney for that matter) lied with the whole Cinderella/happy ending thing.
Life is not going to be perfect. The article got me thinking, Twilight might actually be ruining some things for some people (gasp, shock I know I know, just wait). OK, maybe not just Twilight in general, but the hyped up sensationalism that surrounds the books and especially the movie stars might be. I think at some point, everyone thinks that having everything you ever wanted right this second would be the answer to life's problems. Hell, maybe being a vampire sounds like the answer to your problems. But the point is Edward and Bella are fictional and the whole story is written to entertain you, not for you to spend your time crying that you don't have what they have. (In their case it's everlasting love, perfection and the ability to knock over trees and boulders with a sneeze.)
Unemployment has given me a new lease on life. Or rather, it's made me look at life differently. This is what I know:
1. Life doesn't always have some bigger purpose. We're not all going to be famous authors or movie stars. In fact, the chances of this happening are pretty slim. Obviously it happens, but a lot of it has to do with luck and being in the right place and the right time. Good things will probably happen to you, but it may not be a best-selling novel, an Oscar, an Edward Cullen or a winning lottery ticket.
2. Patience is a virtue. Someone very close to me told me that if you want something badly enough, eventually you will get. But, you probably won't get it when or how you thought you would. No one is on the same time table. Some of your friends may have found their Edward Cullen wannabe's or their dream job, but it has nothing to do with you or your life. I repeat, other people's lives have nothing to do with yours. Sometimes you just have to wait.
3. You have to believe the universe is on your side. Paulo Coehlo's book "The Alchemist" is one of my favorites and in it he says "And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it." You may go through tough times. And it may last longer than you want. But you can't think the universe is against you, because the second you think that it will be. Tough times don't last, tough people do.
4. To quote Rev Run, "Do your best, forget the rest." The past is over so stop dwelling on it. Stop looking backwards and wishing you could do things differently. For as many people there are that like you, there's probably going to be some that don't. And for the record, it doesn't matter.
You don't have to stop reading Twilight or obsessing over Robert Pattinson (wahooo!) but I agree with the article's point. Don't expect Edward Cullen to show up at your doorstep, and don't let what you don't have ruin your life.
P.S. You can read Erin's article here: http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/blogs/single-ish/2009/08/is-twilight-bad-for-your-love.html?mbid=synd_msn_wonderwall.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Lookin' for the lily pad.
Growing up, I was always under the impression that the absolute time of my life was going to be in my twenties. Oh yea. This was going to be the period where childhood and adulthood crossed paths and I was going to live in this decade of working and having the most fun humanly possible. It's too bad when you and life don't exactly see eye to eye though.
So. Here I am. Approaching my mid-twenties (and not believing that time has somehow managed to speed up at full force). And now that I'm here, I'm not so sure that this is really the prime. I think everyone is different, but from what I've learned I think my prime is a long way off.
One of my all-time idols and well, the person I would LOVE to be (maybe even more than Rob Pattinson's girlfriend) is J.K. Rowling. Does that surprise you? If you know me, you know I LOVE LOVE Harry Potter. Right along with all the other 10 and 12 year olds. Love it. But behind this awesome series is a truly amazing woman.
Like most writers, people may not know that much about her personal life. But the truth is, she hasn't had such a charmed one. A mother who died from MS, a divorce, forced to live off welfare and a baby to provide for. Clinically depressed to top it all off. And you know what she did? When she was at her absolute worst, when life threw her out and she was all alone, she wrote Harry Potter. But the work and rejection didn't end there. No. Life still had to be cruel. Harry Potter was originally rejected by 12 different publishing houses before Bloomsbury decided to pick it up. 12 rejections.
But look who’s on top now! Seven novels that have sold around the world at a rate of 1,000 copies a minute, and 8 movies that surely have and will continue to break records at the box office. Middle age seems to be her prime.
There are so many things I want to do, but if you know me, you also know that I want to write a book. Several. More than anything. It’s a long shot to imagine getting the success that Rowling has, but it’s important to remember that we all have to go through tough times to figure out when we’ll reach our prime. Maybe it’s not about trying to be her and jumping to the other side of the pond right now. Maybe sometimes you just need to find the next lily pad.
So. Here I am. Approaching my mid-twenties (and not believing that time has somehow managed to speed up at full force). And now that I'm here, I'm not so sure that this is really the prime. I think everyone is different, but from what I've learned I think my prime is a long way off.
One of my all-time idols and well, the person I would LOVE to be (maybe even more than Rob Pattinson's girlfriend) is J.K. Rowling. Does that surprise you? If you know me, you know I LOVE LOVE Harry Potter. Right along with all the other 10 and 12 year olds. Love it. But behind this awesome series is a truly amazing woman.
Like most writers, people may not know that much about her personal life. But the truth is, she hasn't had such a charmed one. A mother who died from MS, a divorce, forced to live off welfare and a baby to provide for. Clinically depressed to top it all off. And you know what she did? When she was at her absolute worst, when life threw her out and she was all alone, she wrote Harry Potter. But the work and rejection didn't end there. No. Life still had to be cruel. Harry Potter was originally rejected by 12 different publishing houses before Bloomsbury decided to pick it up. 12 rejections.
But look who’s on top now! Seven novels that have sold around the world at a rate of 1,000 copies a minute, and 8 movies that surely have and will continue to break records at the box office. Middle age seems to be her prime.
There are so many things I want to do, but if you know me, you also know that I want to write a book. Several. More than anything. It’s a long shot to imagine getting the success that Rowling has, but it’s important to remember that we all have to go through tough times to figure out when we’ll reach our prime. Maybe it’s not about trying to be her and jumping to the other side of the pond right now. Maybe sometimes you just need to find the next lily pad.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
What's your crack?
OK. I have an addiction. I've realized over the past few weeks that it's becoming a serious thing. In fact, it's probably what led me to start this blog. No, I don't actually have a drug problem, but I'm afraid I can't go to rehab for this one.
CELEBRITY GOSSIP. I know what you're thinking. I can see you all sitting there judging me behind your computer screens. And I'm not ashamed.
Chances are you probably turned on the news this morning? The TODAY show, Good Morning America, CNN or maybe you listened to NPR on your way into work. Let me guess. Did they mention something about the economy? Unemployment? Iraq? Iran? Korea? (And, well if you have listened the last few days, Michael Jackson.) As part of the ten percent of Americans that are currently unemployed, I don't really need a daily update on the statistics. I think I'm aware. Yes, we get it. The world is ending. Let's all just run in bomb shelters and hole up until they've decided it's safe. Sure thing.
What I do need updates on are what Rob Pattinson wore on his movie set, Britney Spears' new hair color, the God-awful "outfits" these people wear in public, Gisele's baby bump and of course what the Gosselin children ate for lunch (and what color Kate's bikini is today). These are the things that are near and dear to my heart.
Perez Hilton, Pop Sugar, TMZ, Pink is the new Blog, Celebuzz, E! online, really I could go on for days. There's a group of people that think these sites are garbage, full of no substance and think we shouldn't give a shit whether or not Rob Pattinson picks his nose. (Side note: I looooove that kid, and yes I care if he picks his nose.)
The point is, I don't think it makes me shallow. I think it makes me well-informed. I may read these sites like some people read the Wall Street Journal, but that doesn't mean I don't read the newspaper or books or watch CNN. It just means that I have a variety of interests. And I'm sorry, after days of hearing about how bad it is outside of the bomb shelter and trying your hardest to come up for air, getting to make fun of celebrities lives is a pretty nice distraction.
Having a little "crack" to help us with reality is pretty much what gets us through the day. I guess the new slogan should be: Life's tough, so get some "crack." What's yours?
CELEBRITY GOSSIP. I know what you're thinking. I can see you all sitting there judging me behind your computer screens. And I'm not ashamed.
Chances are you probably turned on the news this morning? The TODAY show, Good Morning America, CNN or maybe you listened to NPR on your way into work. Let me guess. Did they mention something about the economy? Unemployment? Iraq? Iran? Korea? (And, well if you have listened the last few days, Michael Jackson.) As part of the ten percent of Americans that are currently unemployed, I don't really need a daily update on the statistics. I think I'm aware. Yes, we get it. The world is ending. Let's all just run in bomb shelters and hole up until they've decided it's safe. Sure thing.
What I do need updates on are what Rob Pattinson wore on his movie set, Britney Spears' new hair color, the God-awful "outfits" these people wear in public, Gisele's baby bump and of course what the Gosselin children ate for lunch (and what color Kate's bikini is today). These are the things that are near and dear to my heart.
Perez Hilton, Pop Sugar, TMZ, Pink is the new Blog, Celebuzz, E! online, really I could go on for days. There's a group of people that think these sites are garbage, full of no substance and think we shouldn't give a shit whether or not Rob Pattinson picks his nose. (Side note: I looooove that kid, and yes I care if he picks his nose.)
The point is, I don't think it makes me shallow. I think it makes me well-informed. I may read these sites like some people read the Wall Street Journal, but that doesn't mean I don't read the newspaper or books or watch CNN. It just means that I have a variety of interests. And I'm sorry, after days of hearing about how bad it is outside of the bomb shelter and trying your hardest to come up for air, getting to make fun of celebrities lives is a pretty nice distraction.
Having a little "crack" to help us with reality is pretty much what gets us through the day. I guess the new slogan should be: Life's tough, so get some "crack." What's yours?
Monday, June 29, 2009
OMG, I have created a monster....I mean blog!
Well, I can't believe it. I have joined twitter and created a blog in the same week. What happened to the good old days when we just rode our bikes to each others houses to find out what was up? I'm hoping that this will be a good way for my lovely friends and future adoring fans (ha ha) to get a daily dose of Amy. And who wouldn't want that? When I was little people used to call me "AJ" or "Apple Jacks" as a nickname/joke and although I hated it at the time, I think it's kinda cute now!
So my dear friends, I hope that this blog will evolve and get prettier (hello, Jen Reis) and will make you laugh, cry and everything in between. I'm not quite sure the world is ready for all that is inside my head, but I have a feeling I won't disappoint.
XOXO,
Amy
So my dear friends, I hope that this blog will evolve and get prettier (hello, Jen Reis) and will make you laugh, cry and everything in between. I'm not quite sure the world is ready for all that is inside my head, but I have a feeling I won't disappoint.
XOXO,
Amy
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