The Memorial Fit For A King

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Michael Jackson's memorial was beautiful. The world was celebrating the life of a man far too great to be described by me. People overcame all barriers of age, color, language and nationality in paying tribute to this musical genius in their own little way.

I remember muttering "Come on, wake up" every time the camera zoomed in on the coffin, willing the King of Pop to jump out and yell "Fooled Yaahh!", until finally I realized that this was really it.

The speeches were warm and the music was incredible. The world was at it's feet today, raising a toast to the man who had given it the divine gift of music for an incredible decade.

And as I saw the millions of people remembering this extraordinary man, I couldn't help but wish for a similar goodbye. Michael's life was so worthwhile, and I'm going to try my hardest to make mine worthwhile too. Otherwise, there's no point to life.. is there?
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To Michael - An Apology

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It's funny how you barely care about something until you realise that there won't be any more of it. Michael Jackson's music, for example. When it became 'uncool' to listen to him, the world discarded his genius - me included. And now that I look back at some of his greatest work like 'Thriller' or 'They Don't Really Care About Us', I realise that all this music was staring me at my face all along, and I only stopped to notice it after the great man walked into the sunset.

So here I am, extending a humble apology to the legend -
I regret ever turning my back at you. Your music will always bring a smile onto my face and I'll never forget your stunning dance moves or those shiny silver socks!
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Twilight's Road To World Domination!!

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First came the book.

Crazy vampire action combined with hot kids with crazy hormones sure proved to be the secret of Stephanie Meyer's success. The book touched the hearts' of millions of people(guys, girls and vampires alike). It was quickly followed up by 2 more novels - 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse' and the fan base just got bigger and bigger. 'Eclipse' even went on to oust Harry Potter from the top spot in the best-seller list(for 2 weeks) and Twilight fans everywhere rejoiced. Every girl who read the book fantasized about Edward and every guy who read the book wanted to be like Edward.


Then came the movie.

It was magic. Girls started fantasizing about Edward *even more* and guys wanted to be like Edward so much more. Some guys even acknowledged the presence of the protagonist, Bella. Anyway, the movie made the craze HUGE. So huge, that kids started believing(or trying to believe) that they're vampires too. Suddenly, it became 'cool' to be a vampire and pretend to run like the wind or jump up a tree(and get seriously hurt in the process).

Somebody posted the following questions in Yahoo! Answers which can show you the effect Twilight seems to be having on the masses :

Everyday my friends come up to me screaming about how they think they've "acquired traits of vampires". Also all of the sudden everyone thinks vampires are real and one of my friends bit her little sister. What's going on?

Do you think I am A Vampire?
I have somewhat sharp teeth and I even bite my tongue sometimes. Its beginning to make me think that I might be a vampire.

How do I know if I am becoming a vampire?
I think i am becoming a vampire but i am not sure...i have had a major craving for blood and i don't know why and every time i go near one of my best friends they just lose their enthusiasm and it's freaky...but that's not all...i have been becoming really pale and my friends say i'm prettier too. i don't know what to do..i need some advice plz so if u no anything about vampirism plz let me no.

And coming undoubtedly from a girl:
Is there any way to meet a vampire if I am human and maybe become their Friend?
I always wanted to meet a vampire thin i jest found out they are real.Can you help me.Pweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

The effect of this series on people is starting to scare me a little. What if the series gets even bigger? How many kids would grow up dreaming to be vampires? I just take solace in the fact that - kids grow up. I hope.

Another not-as-grave but more-likely-to-happen scenario is what I like to call 'Cashing in on Brand Twilight'. It works on a very basic principle: When something this big comes along, why not make some dough?

The fans now want everything from their pillow- covers to coffee mugs to be "Twilight themed" and are willing to pay the price for it. They also want to look just like the pale-faced, dark-eyed people in the movie - using the exact same brand of make-up as their stars. I can almost hear Stephanie Meyer going 'woooohhhhooooooooo!! YAAAYYY! I'M RICH, I'M RICH, I'M RICHH!!'

Next we'll have celebs going the 'Twilight" way and more and more designer collections inspired from the series will spring up(which ofcourse look best with the official make-up) And in a little more time, the epic will have taken over the world. The prices of black eyeshadow, mascara and nail polish would shoot up like never before(so start loadin' them up!). Also, being Anemic would be considered fashionable and the world would discard all colour except for blood-red.

Yes, your girl-friend will look like this and you wont be able to do anything about it.

Go forward a hundred thousand years and 'Twilight' will be a religion and anyone who refuses to follow it will be sacrificed and their blood would be considered an offering to the great and powerful - Lord Edward Cullen. Unless ofcourse, the world finds something else to go ga ga over.
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A New Beginning

Author: Rich Posted under: ,
Some beginnings you make and some just happen. Either way, I know that these beginnings - big or small - will stay with you, me and everyone else for as long as time exists. Like a first day in a new school.. or the first day you tried to ride that bike without training wheels! These and so many more sweet and bitter beginnings will always stay with us whether we like it or not.. so why not just make them as memorable as possible?

Here I am, making a small beginning of what I hope will be a good blog. I started it to reconcile my love affair with writing and well, it's pretty furious with me at the moment for abandoning it like I did(and rightly so). Anyway, here's wishing myself a memorable experience with the love of my life.

I sign off with these lines by Robert Frost - a perfect ending to my perfect new beginning!
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
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