Merry Christmas, etc.

The Eye of the Beholder

I try very hard to not follow along like a sheep when it comes to Hollywood hype. I never watch any of the entertainment programs, I try to keep an open mind when it comes to movies, the talent of each individual actor, and I don't allow award shows to creep into my TV viewing habits. I used to be a hardcore junkie, but now I'm a cynic. The whole People magazine "Sexiest Man Alive" phenomenon never rated with me. And as much as I enjoy Hugh Jackman's Aussie style and smile, I don't understand why the world needs a publication that boldly declares that this individual is the creme de la creme of masculinity...this year. That coupled with the annual "50 Most Beautiful People" just seems a tad obnoxious. I feel sorry for people that eat this tripe up as if it's gospel. These are just people. Regular people who happen to be in the public eye. Yes, some of them are more physically attractive to us than others, but they haven't come up with a cure for cancer, solved the problem of world hunger created a colony on the moon. Show me a magazine cover with a photo of the scientist who systematically wiped out AIDS and I'll show you a drooling admirer.

Princess Unicorn

Today is my 30th birthday. After fretting and fussing for weeks, it's here and I don't feel weird. Which might seem weird, but I think I've exhausted myself when it comes to worrying about my age. I can't fight it. I give up. There are lots of things I want to accomplish this year though. I doubt I'll have enough dedication to follow through with any of them, but here's a few:

-Write in a journal every day.

-Practice my fiddle more often and get good.

-Take more pictures.

-Spend more time outside.

-Swear less.

-Keep in touch with friends on a regular basis instead of just on special occasions.

-Learn how to knit.

-Get a new job that makes me happy and is actually a career.

Etc. I hope I can follow through with at least a few of these.