Fierce in Seattle: I Wanna Be Where You Are. Umm…on second thought, maybe not.
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a blogumn by Kelli Bielema
I was recently asked, “Do you ever think you will move back to L.A.?” And my response “unequivocally, without question, that’s a big fat No.”
That’s not to say Hollywood wasn’t good to me at times, but more often than not, it was a place that was always waiting for something better to come along. That city can romance you with year-round sunshine, a busy social life, a feeling of importance within the entertainment industry and ultimately, the world at large. But the tease can often fall short of the reality. An L.A. neighbor once told me “Kelli, you don’t have to love L.A, because it doesn’t love you.” And I couldn’t make L.A. love me if she don’t. But I miss her on occasion. Mexican food, Koreatown, hikes in Griffith Park, movies on the lawn at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Sunset Junction and oh, of course, my friends.
A very Seattle tribute to the King of Pop
The one thing I don’t miss about L.A. is the drama. It had reached its climax last week with Michael Jackson’s funeral.
First, let’s remember that someone died. And he was super famous and sold a lot of records and influenced some artists etcetera, etcetera. But, we should also remember that he was accused of child molestation, in financial dire straits, had a compulsion with plastic surgery, lived in a theme park, had a locked hidden closet in his bedroom and once wore pajamas to court. Come on, the guy was weird. I’m not about to discount any of his contributions to music. I know the entire “Thriller” album backwards and forwards and still dance in my underpants to “Off the Wall.”
I see that honoring someone so influential is key, but shutting down 2 freeways and in turn asking the residents of Los Angeles to help cover the costs is nothing short of bonkers. The dénouement in all of this is that in the last couple of days, the site that would let you donate by PayPal is no longer accepting any contributions. Do you think the reason listed – server crashes – was enough to pull this from the interwebs? It’s the City of Los Angeles website. It’s gotta lotta power…right? Did they stop because they got enough, you ask? $17,000. I’m shocked they collected that much.
In the end, the circus, the opulence, the theatrics were all very Michael Jackson. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Wacko Jacko headline without a little controversy. Hmm. Makes me want to scream. Sorry for all of the lyrical references, it’s just human nature….
Well, I've always thought you either love LA or your hate it — there's no middle ground really. I happen to be a Midwestern transplant that has lived in LA for over ten years and loves it. However, I found the one man that isn't looking out for the next better-looking, younger gal to come around the corner. Sorry, Ladies, I got him — he's a silver fox and he's hot. I've also surrounded myself with like minded individuals that I enjoy being around. They keep me sane. It's not to say that I will never leave but I do enjoy my life here. LA has charm — it's just a different kind of charm.
Anyway, you're totally on point with the Michael Jackson thing. I just received an I.O.U. from the State for my tax return and yet, how much cash was dumped into this memorial? Did it also help purchase LaToya's huge hat??? I just want to know if the memorial was that important and the King of Pop is that important, why my still-in-the-box, pristine Michael Jackson doll would only go for about $75 on ebay???
Well, I've always thought you either love LA or your hate it — there's no middle ground really. I happen to be a Midwestern transplant that has lived in LA for over ten years and loves it. However, I found the one man that isn't looking out for the next better-looking, younger gal to come around the corner. Sorry, Ladies, I got him — he's a silver fox and he's hot. I've also surrounded myself with like minded individuals that I enjoy being around. They keep me sane. It's not to say that I will never leave but I do enjoy my life here. LA has charm — it's just a different kind of charm.
Anyway, you're totally on point with the Michael Jackson thing. I just received an I.O.U. from the State for my tax return and yet, how much cash was dumped into this memorial? Did it also help purchase LaToya's huge hat??? I just want to know if the memorial was that important and the King of Pop is that important, why my still-in-the-box, pristine Michael Jackson doll would only go for about $75 on ebay???
I, too, really, really, really love LA, and I agree w/ Heidi that a lot of being happy in LA is avoiding the nutjobs and sticking w/ like-minded individuals. As for the Michael Jackson thing, people came from all over to attend that to-do, and I wonder how much tourism revenue we've made off of his death — I'd bet more than was spent on the service, so I'm reserving judgment until all the numbers are in.
I, too, really, really, really love LA, and I agree w/ Heidi that a lot of being happy in LA is avoiding the nutjobs and sticking w/ like-minded individuals. As for the Michael Jackson thing, people came from all over to attend that to-do, and I wonder how much tourism revenue we've made off of his death — I'd bet more than was spent on the service, so I'm reserving judgment until all the numbers are in.
Smelly Kelli. Bulimic Bielema. Stick your finger down your throat and shut the fuck up with this Wacko Jacko shit. Ain't no need to call nobody out they name. I agree with Ernessa. I agree with her 100%. I'm curious why you think we should remember the accusations rather than the acquittal? And what's plastic surgery got to do with anything? You upset 'cause you can't afford it? He lived in a theme park. Yeah that's right. You mad 'cause you live in a trailer park. He wore pajamas to court, and I'm sure those pajamas were nicer than what your husband would wear on your wedding day. So the fuck what. I'm Like Rev. Sharpton; won't nothing strange about Michael Jackson, it's strange what he had to go through. Even in death, people all up on this man's dick like it's a pull-up bar. Goddamn. I mean Goddamn. This man did more for humanity at the age of twenty than most people will do in their entire lifetime and what you got for him? Respect? Nah…You sippin' on haterade from a two dollar cup you got from Big Lots. Nothing but trailer trash mentality and playground politics. Wacko-Jacko? Nah son. More like Bullshit Bielema. It's cool to be critical but it ain't cool to call a man out his name when he's two weeks dead. Goddamn. I mean Goddamn.
Smelly Kelli. Bulimic Bielema. Stick your finger down your throat and shut the fuck up with this Wacko Jacko shit. Ain't no need to call nobody out they name. I agree with Ernessa. I agree with her 100%. I'm curious why you think we should remember the accusations rather than the acquittal? And what's plastic surgery got to do with anything? You upset 'cause you can't afford it? He lived in a theme park. Yeah that's right. You mad 'cause you live in a trailer park. He wore pajamas to court, and I'm sure those pajamas were nicer than what your husband would wear on your wedding day. So the fuck what. I'm Like Rev. Sharpton; won't nothing strange about Michael Jackson, it's strange what he had to go through. Even in death, people all up on this man's dick like it's a pull-up bar. Goddamn. I mean Goddamn. This man did more for humanity at the age of twenty than most people will do in their entire lifetime and what you got for him? Respect? Nah…You sippin' on haterade from a two dollar cup you got from Big Lots. Nothing but trailer trash mentality and playground politics. Wacko-Jacko? Nah son. More like Bullshit Bielema. It's cool to be critical but it ain't cool to call a man out his name when he's two weeks dead. Goddamn. I mean Goddamn.
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Kelli I totally agree with you about Michael Jackson – they didn't call him Wacko Jacko for nothing. Was he super super talented musically? Absolutely. Was he also a freak? yes. And people that write things like "won't nothing strange about Michael Jackon"…well…nuf said.
Kelli I totally agree with you about Michael Jackson – they didn't call him Wacko Jacko for nothing. Was he super super talented musically? Absolutely. Was he also a freak? yes. And people that write things like "won't nothing strange about Michael Jackon"…well…nuf said.