Recent Musings: Thanks to Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars' new hit song Just the way you are is totally infectious. I'm not a fan of mainstream music but this song truly makes a lot of sense. It's not the same crap I often hear on the radio everyday.

The song is a great way to remind me that there's nothing really wrong about me.

I always thought that the most fitting pronoun to describe mediocrity is Me: I'm not that pretty, I'm not that smart and most of all, I'm not that rich.

Someone told me that a long time ago. I was convinced and so committed to believe it's true.

I am ordinary and I am inferior.

I don't have an Angeline Jolie lips or a Jennifer Lopez ass.

I don't have a blond hair and blue eyes like my husband's ex girlfriends.

I don't have a Jessica Alba abs.

I am not a cool and famous nerd like Natalie Portman with a Harvard degree.

I am not an heiress with a top-selling perfume line and hotel chains.

I definitely can't keep up with the Kardashians.

And then I allow myself to think and I ask myself...

Why do I focus too much on my flaws?

Why do I stress too much to be seen, love and accepted for who I am?

I have to accept the fact that I will never be perfect.

I may not be a freaking head turner you'd instantly notice while walking in the mall

Or a rich girl who can easily spend a thousand bucks on lavish things

But my life is not meaningless.

I may have a lot of flaws I may not change but it doesn't make me less of a person.

I can still be truly happy just the way I am.

;-)

Baby is Back

Jennifer Grey with partner Derek Hough

We all remember Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the 1987 cult classic film Dirty Dancing. After 20 years, Baby is back for another time of her life as a cast of Dancing With The Stars (Season 11) which premiered on September 20, 2010 on ABC.

I am definitely rooting for Jennifer Grey to win this season. If she doesn't win I'll be really disappointed. I'd cry like a 3 year old, throw tantrums and wont get ever it. Better yet, I'll never watch DWTS again.

By the way, there isn't really anything gay about the show. Even professional jocks, former astronauts, and abs-obsessed jersey shore stars who joined the show think so too. It takes a lot of courage and not to mention class to see them dancing the Rumba wearing a beaded amd sequined costume. Ballroom dancing should no longer be questioned whether or not it is a masculine activity.

The show is interesting. I couldn't always get enough of the drama, controversies, and surprises. Those stars are just like any of us. They get upset, frustrated and sweaty too.

So then again, before I get a little far out, my vote is for Jennifer Grey. You too can decide who to vote for. Mike The Situation is still on the show. He did a The Matrix inspired foxtrot last episode. He was so proud of himself. He finally knows how to differentiate a foxtrot from a cha cha. Vote for him before it's too late. Michael Bolton is no longer in the show by the way.

Home

Four months ago, I came up with two sudden realizations. Nostalgia is a feeling that is never fleeting. It lingers until you allow it to last. Secondly, Boredom is a habit like no other and habits are hard to break.

(To Be Continued )