Paris Hilton’s Get Out Of Jail Free Card

Have a look here to see what today’s gripe is about.

I’ve just had it. This is absurd, in the highest, for this to be reported as news. I am ashamed at journalism today, and this is a prime example of just how low media can sink to attain some viewers. The link is to CBS News’ report on Paris Hilton’s remarks about jail. I want to point some things out that caught my attention from the news report.

Being locked in a cell was a “traumatic experience” and something she never expected after driving with a suspended license, a subdued Paris Hilton told CNN’s Larry King on Wednesday.

Bull. “Never expected” to be arrested for breaking the law? She was out of control.

“I feel like God does make everything happen for a reason,” she said. “And it gave me, you know, a time-out in life just to really find out what is important and what I want to do, figure out who I am.”

And I feel that God happens to look down upon dishonesty for personal gain. How much of a ratings boost has this news coverage brought Paris’ books? More than this humble blog will ever see, I guarantee you. Paris doesn’t regret the jail stint, not one bit.

Letters from fans and supporters from around the world, including U.S. soldiers in Iraq and people as far away as India, helped her get through the 23 days in lockup, Hilton told King in her first broadcast interview since leaving jail Tuesday.

Why? Why support this woman in her need to violate the letter of the law? Better yet, why give her fodder to work her media comeback? This is unnecessary. Any normal human being knows that as far as the news goes, the actual news of the day, Paris Hilton means nothing. She’s a pretty distraction, an artifact of the great illusionists. She’s just smoke and mirrors. If the news was really about all that’s fit to print, we wouldn’t have live coverage of her surrender, would we?

Twenty-three days does not an expert make. Remember that, and watch closely. The magician’s hands are still moving.

Rant over. Sorry about that, the news just pissed me off…

Means, Motive, and Opportunity

I’m feeling a lack of motivation, for some reason. I have a goal for the last six months of this year, and it’s fairly simple: I want to get rid of the rest of the fat on my body, I want to lose the lazy attitude, and I want to create an environment of openness and strength as much as I am able. Somehow, though, it feels a little strange, a little less than real. I want to do all of these things and yet I don’t seem to have the force of will to do it like I once had.

I don’t accept any explanation that includes “I’m not cut out for it” because I know that I can do it. It’s just that my motivation seemingly waxes and wanes with the moon.  I want to succeed, to thrive. I want my body to be strong and able to handle anything. I want my mind to be as sharp as a tack. I want my environment to be perfect for me to study in, to write in, to live in. All of these things are attainable; why am I not doing what I need to be doing to make this happen?

I don’t think I’m lazy. I don’t think I’m crude, or ignorant. I’m just not sure what I need to be doing. I know what I have to do, I’m just having a hard time doing it. Silly me.

Long Time Gone (or, I Know, I Know, Sue Me Already!)

It’s been a long time since my last update. Thanks to a kick in the ass from Ashish, I thought I’d give a little update as to what’s been going on. No philosophy in this one yet, I’m still working on reading a book to give me some more food for thought.

Since we last met, I’ve been single and re-attached again. My ex made a mistake which I could forgive, but not entirely overlook. We parted ways maturely and admirably, at least for my part, and we still speak, but the romance is dead. I didn’t expect to find someone new — or as nice — so quickly, but I guess good friends and a good attitude works. My faith in humanity is partially restored.

I’m looking at finding a writing job, or at least one in a bookstore, to keep me occupied and to keep my money levels high enough to live. It should be interesting, now that I have a few officially published and highly rated writing clips. If I hear of any magazines buying my articles, I’ll be sure to forward a copy to all of you faithful readers.

Finally, I’m currently in the middle of two books: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, and The Human Touch by Michael Frayn. They’re both really interesting, and I’m sure once I get my thoughts together I’ll have some really great posts for you.

That’s all for now. I’ll be back soon!