Lately I have been thinking a lot about the new Lady GaGa cd because I like her music. Each time she is interviewed I watch the interview. Every time she is talked about in the news my ears perk up, and when she is on the cover of a magazine my eyes are drawn to it. One reason I like her is because she is a perfect example of sticking it to the man. Let me explain; I did not like middle school or high school, I was kind of an outcast. My close friends would not think so, but I was. I have always been the type of person who does what he is told. My parents said, “You are going to church.” And I would go. My friends would say, “That’s not cool.” And I would think it wasn’t cool either. Many people would say I am a follower, but I am not. I did not go along with everything my friends said. I stood up for the things I believed in when I found it necessary, and I lost friends because I did not do what they said. My point is, although I allowed myself to be molded by my surroundings, I still have a brain.
I have an entire playlist on my iPod called You. Are. Awesome. I usually listen to this playlist when I am having a bad day or if I am little depressed. One day I decided to listen to it although I was in a really good mood. While listening I realized that a large number of the songs were about being who you are and who cares what people think, also the songs were about not letting anyone change you. As I thought about it I looked at myself and thought, “Am I who I am?” and it turns out… yes I am. Although I let things get to me and I try to change myself to fit standards that are around me, I am happy with the way I have allowed myself to be molded.
I was talking with my Mom the other day about influential people. The #3 most influential person is Justin Bieber. I laughed when I heard that, he is really obnoxious. But I had to think about it, I guess he is a perfect example of following your dreams. I mean, I could just start videoing myself singing and pray that Usher or Simon Cowell see’s my video at some point right? I can kind of see it, but I still roll my eyes at the fact that he is an influential person. The #2 person actually shocked me, Oprah. Why is Oprah second? If anything I think she has done so much for so many people. I would have loved to win a car in her audience. I would have even loved seeing her interview someone boring because I am sure just being in her audience is mesmerizing. The #1 person was a shocker to me, Lady GaGa. I do like her a lot, and I do like that she feels like she can be whatever she wants to be. I would love to be an alien one day and a top model the next. My life would be my favorite holiday, Halloween. With the results of this I had to think about it too. Her next album is called Born This Way. Out of the few songs I have heard it sounds like her struggles with being accepted. She just wants to be something she wants you to love. She has stuck it to all those girls who made fun of her in school, she has showed the world that it does not matter how different you are, people will still love you. I think it is cool, but not influential to me.
I don’t care what people do with their lives. As long as they don’t try to force their actions on me or try to persuade me to alter my beliefs, I usually am alright. I have a lot of friends who I don’t agree with the way they live their lives, but I love them anyways. I have family who does not live the way I want them to, but I love them anyways. The reason I am doing this post is because I would like to add my voice to all those out there who have said “Be who you want to be.” I agree. I am a person who follows the law, I have always followed the rules and I am still happy with the person I am today. Even with all my insecurities, I am still a happy person. You do not have to be unique to be the person you want to be.
P.S. Oprah, I will miss the time we had together. All the fake tears I shed while watching your show. And I will miss the times that you changed my life in the most disturbing ways. All I can say is, I guess I will watch the Oprah Winfrey Network if I want a nostalgic moment.
Dr.K
(Song: Liberty Walk, Artist: Miley Cyrus)
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