This song is lovely and listening to it makes me sad and happy all at the same time. Michael's voice is beautiful and it breaks my heart every time I listen to it. But I listen to it when I'm really sad and it helps. It was his favorite song as well. I think it was originally composed by Charlie Chaplin.
"Smile"
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by...
If you smile
With your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just...
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just...
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky
You'll get by...
If you smile
Through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile...
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
25 May 2010
14 May 2010
the most beautiful woman in the world? please!
Lets talk about Aishwarya Rai. Yes, she's beautiful. Yes, she won Miss World more than a decade ago. Yes, she's a beauty queen that actually made it as an actress. Andddd I still don't get the hype.
First of all, it is my opinion that she is not that great of an actress. Her biggest hits/best performances have been in movies which were made my top directors, with top actors, and huge production houses. A real star makes a mark even in a movie that fails. When all else fails, she smiles.
Second, she seems very stupid. She comes across in her interviews as a very ditzy person. If I were a beauty queen, I would ensure that I didn't fall into the "dumb beauty queen" stereotype. She giggles in response to a lot of questions thrown at her. How far can beauty take you in a conversation? Eventually, I would get bored and walk away.
Third, this woman is in a very unique and highly influential position, regardless of whether she deserves to be or not. She is followed and photographed endlessly. People are genuinely interested in the silly details of her life. Why hasn't she taken a stand on any of the issues affecting the world today? She can be an incredible role model to the next generation of Indian women, maybe even women around the world. Why isn't she? She seems to be spending a lot of time posing in couture gowns and filming commercials with her husband.
As corny as it sounds, beauty is not skin-deep. Looks fade, substance is eternal. To me, a beautiful woman is more than just shiny hair and glowing skin. It is Melinda Gates, the woman providing vaccinations to children in Zambia and India. It is Oprah Winfrey, the woman educating young girls in South Africa. It is Michelle Obama, the woman speaking out about the health of American children. It is Queen Rania, the woman fighting so that Middle-Eastern women have rights. Women who make a difference, not for their own gain, but for those who cannot speak for themselves. Instead of sitting at home with their Pradas and Jimmy Choos, these women are making a mark.
Now, who are the role models here?
"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." -Unknown
First of all, it is my opinion that she is not that great of an actress. Her biggest hits/best performances have been in movies which were made my top directors, with top actors, and huge production houses. A real star makes a mark even in a movie that fails. When all else fails, she smiles.
Second, she seems very stupid. She comes across in her interviews as a very ditzy person. If I were a beauty queen, I would ensure that I didn't fall into the "dumb beauty queen" stereotype. She giggles in response to a lot of questions thrown at her. How far can beauty take you in a conversation? Eventually, I would get bored and walk away.
Third, this woman is in a very unique and highly influential position, regardless of whether she deserves to be or not. She is followed and photographed endlessly. People are genuinely interested in the silly details of her life. Why hasn't she taken a stand on any of the issues affecting the world today? She can be an incredible role model to the next generation of Indian women, maybe even women around the world. Why isn't she? She seems to be spending a lot of time posing in couture gowns and filming commercials with her husband.
As corny as it sounds, beauty is not skin-deep. Looks fade, substance is eternal. To me, a beautiful woman is more than just shiny hair and glowing skin. It is Melinda Gates, the woman providing vaccinations to children in Zambia and India. It is Oprah Winfrey, the woman educating young girls in South Africa. It is Michelle Obama, the woman speaking out about the health of American children. It is Queen Rania, the woman fighting so that Middle-Eastern women have rights. Women who make a difference, not for their own gain, but for those who cannot speak for themselves. Instead of sitting at home with their Pradas and Jimmy Choos, these women are making a mark.
Now, who are the role models here?
"A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." -Unknown
genius
Can we take a minute and celebrate Karl Lagerfeld? The man is a creative genius and inarguably one of the best things to have happened to the House of Chanel since Mme Coco founded it. He has taken Brand Chanel to heights that may not have even occurred to Mme Chanel, who was extremely ambitious.
The Chanel Resort 2011 collection is out and the looks are stunning. Very Chanel and in some ways, very not. Beautiful. The man knows what he's doing. There are many designers in the industry today that are heading up famous houses. Galliano at Dior, Ghesquiere at Balenciaga, and Marc Jacobs at Vuitton to name a few. It wouldn't be unfair to say that Lagerfeld has been the most successful at staying true to Mme Coco's vision while keeping the Brand modern and covete.
"Change is the healthiest way to survive." - Karl Lagerfeld
The Chanel Resort 2011 collection is out and the looks are stunning. Very Chanel and in some ways, very not. Beautiful. The man knows what he's doing. There are many designers in the industry today that are heading up famous houses. Galliano at Dior, Ghesquiere at Balenciaga, and Marc Jacobs at Vuitton to name a few. It wouldn't be unfair to say that Lagerfeld has been the most successful at staying true to Mme Coco's vision while keeping the Brand modern and covete.
"Change is the healthiest way to survive." - Karl Lagerfeld
13 May 2010
here we go!
I always wanted to blog but hesitated because I thought "what if no one reads it?" Then I realized, I've always written to clear my mind and verbalize my priorities and not necessarily for someone else to read my words. I haven't written in years and even then it was for school newspapers. So now, with no one giving me writing assignments, this will be an interesting endeavor for me. I have no agenda. No specific topics. And absolutely no messages aimed at anyone. Despite all of that, if my words make you laugh or smile or just make an impression (good or bad), I will be flattered! Therefore, at the risk of sounding totally cliche, stay tuned!
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