So Sick Of The Kardashians

You're standing in line at the grocery store. While you wait, wait, and wait some more you decide to browse the magazine racks. You look at the covers. Each photo is labeled with either Kim Kardashian or Bruce Jenner/Caitlyn Jenner. You groan loudly getting a lot of funny looks from people standing in line next to and in front of you. Most of them not at you in understanding  because they are sick of it as well.

I don't get it. Who cares? Where did they even come from to have their own T.V. show? It's sad when people can get something for nothing. That's not the main element that irritates me. What pisses me off is seeing them everywhere you go. T.V., magazines, the news, etc. They act like Caitlyn/Bruce Jenner is the first person to have a sex change operation. Come on people. If the media is going to focus on that then they should do a story on every person in the world who has had a sex change. That's their choice. Big deal. Stop making her the focal point. She made a choice. That's it! And Kim Kardashian? Come on. Who cares if she's married to Kanye West? Who cares whether they have personal issues or not? Or what they name their kids. I don't. Why? Because every relationship has issues. Family members have disputes. It's common for people to give their kids unusual names. So what? It's life. It doesn't need to be publicized. Kardashians. Kardashians. Kardashians. Jenners. Jenners. Jenners. Where does it end? The media won't keep them off television or the covers of magazines. I'm sick of that family and hearing about this one fighting with that one.

Let's focus on the real issues at hand. Gay rights. Women's issues. Racism. World peace. I could go on. People are what matter. Society has turned the Kardashians/Jenners into a media blitz. Leave them be and move on to more important matters. My life doesn't depend on what Kim or her sisters are wearing or if Rob is into drugs. Nor does it depends on Bruce's sex change. What they are wearing, etc. I have more concerns about my rights and what the government is doing to social security, 401K's, and increasing wages. My point is that there are real human issues to be concerned about versus someone's family problems or sex change operation. Society has put them on a pedestal and I think they should be taken them out of the limelight and focus our attention on the issues that matter.

Rant over...

Promoting At The Wine and Arts Festival

I am excited to say that I was at the Grove City Wine and Arts Festival on Saturday. It was quite rainy and miserable for half the day. However, it did stop and people started pouring in. They were bored being cooped up during the rain. I wound up selling 3 hard copy books and possibly a few of the kindle versions of my book. I am excited. I got to talk with a lot of interesting people while promoting my book. It was an amazing experience. (The wine was tasty too.) If you want to promote your work of art I highly recommend going to festivals. Most people were nice and conversational. You can learn a lot by people watching. It was incredible to see how many people were intrigued with my book. Some people were funny and made me laugh. I even had a former publisher criticize my book! It was quite an event and one that I will remember for a very long time. I got to meet other writers (and possible speakers for my writers group).

So...needless to say festivals are worthwhile and rewarding to promote your baby...er, work of art.

The Most Awesome Moments Of My Life

My life is a wonderful one. Life has so many awesome moments and I want to share some of my favorites with you. Of course, one of my most favorites is the day I wed my phenomenal husband. He has been an excellent source of support as I change my lifestyle and work towards making my dreams come true. I love that man. After I married him I met my three year old nephew, who is now eleven, and have somehow inspired him to become a writer. I guess my devotion to the writing trade rubbed off on him. This is one of the most exciting things to happen to me: when I can inspire a young person to get involved in the art of writing or any kind of art to be exact. He is such a remarkable little boy and I am so proud to be his aunt. Another awesome moment in my life was when I landed my job. I got it through a temp agency which I was expecting to move on to the next job until I found somewhere that would hire me. Hey! I needed a job! When my supervisor told me she wanted to hire me my mouth dropped open and my heart beat with excitement. You see I work in a warehouse and I build things. I love doing it. Granted, I wish I could be at home writing all day but until I become rich and famous...I'll have to make do with the writing time I get now. I am grateful for the time I do have to work my creative magic.

Well...I wanted to share three of my favorite and cherished moments from my life. I hope it inspires you to continue to pursue your dreams the way the people I love inspire me every day.

Remember: Use your *awesome* moments to inspire you to strive for your dreams. Don't give up.