I had a dream...
Have you ever wondered why some people get to live their dreams while others toil away writing blogs about, well, dreams? I was watching the 83rd Academy Awards last night, and let me just say first and foremost, *YAWN* Really, it was a big bag of boring.
Seriously, James Franco, kind of cute, but looked totally bored or aggravated or something. Anne Hathaway of the lovely dress variety? I could have lived without her shouting "woo" after every announcement. Let's introduce Hu Flung Dung..."woo!" Come on, you weren't that excited over that many people were you? Ugh!
But back to living dreams. Several of the nominees were multiple times nominated. What was it they said to Jeff Bridges, how about giving someone else a chance! And Hailey Steinfeld, I read the add for the role. Why couldn't my daughter have read for the part? I mean, why does she get to live her dream, and my girls don't?
And let's talk Gwyneth Paltrow. I think she has a great voice. Loved the Huey Lewis duet in the movie, "Duets." Her character on Glee? LOVE it. Her version of "Forget You?" Sing it all the time. But WOW. Was completely not loving her last night. There were notes that have never been registered on any keyboard. Anywhere. Yes, I sing. No, I'm not Idina Menzel, but I am more than capable of recognizing someone singing flat, sharp, and something I can't quite put my finger on. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know it was live, but that doesn't make up for lousy.
So, here she is, Ms. Gwyneth, living the acting dream she has had forever and NOW getting to live a singing dream. Sort of like Tim McGraw crossing over from a singing dream to an acting dream. Let's add to that list. Faith Hill (please, never act again). Carrie Underwood (not sure about yet). Jennifer Hudson (give your boobs a break, please. And yeah, you can do both...I bow to you). Taylor Swift (maybe you should act instead of singing) And don't even get me started on famous spokesmodels. How about a "real" woman using the makeup to show that it works? Wouldn't that sell your product to real women, better? See that the girl next door uses it and enhances her beauty, so girl down the block wants to buy it? So many more to add, but will stop. I don't want to offend everyone at once.
Let's go back, though, to the original question. Wait, what was it? Oh yeah, why do some people get to live their dreams and others don't. I read once that stars were willing to starve for their craft. Hmm, I do love food. As a mother I can't allow my kids to go hungry either. Pretty sure since I'm not famous that I would be arrested for neglect. I don't live my writing dream because thus far, I haven't been able to make a living at it. Is someone trying to tell me something?
But my girls. Veronica (12), loves to dance, act, model, and ride horses. Isabella (10) wants to be a professional ballerina...and design clothes. Should they be penalized because we live in Illinois (no, not Chicago)...in a place where famous people aren't falling off trees. But how can a parent warrant packing up and moving off on the hopes that their child can make it? It's especially hard when you see all the whack jobs that come out of fame (hello, Charlie Sheen, anyone).
It seems some have won the genetic lottery (I'm pretty sure "Whip My Hair" is not going down as a classic like "Unchained Melody" and about any other song...ever, and "Karate Kid" remake? Well, he may be cute, but he's no Ralph Macchio), so let's not beat around the proverbial bush, the genetic lottery helped them get jobs. Period.
You know, I can't even finish this now, because I'm kind of ticked off. I want my genetic lottery card. And if I can't have one, can my kids at least get one? I'm just saying...
Mariah Morse: I happen to agree with you Kristin...it isn't fair that some people are just born and become famous. They will fade away someday and guess who will still be famous to our own families....your girls, my girls, you,me, maybe even our dog! Anyway, you hit the nail on the head. (02/28/11)
Mom: Too bad all can't have their dreams. Mine was simple. Just wanted to live in CO and be a grandma. Funny that I gave up CO to be close to grands, Veronica & Isabella. No regrets. You and the girls are my dream. (03/04/11)