Don't let the Media get You Down

I know I'm already tired of hearing about it but last night was the Superbowl. Christina Aguilera forgot the lyrics to the National Anthem (well done), half time show is up for debate, Packers won, Lombardi trophy back yadda yadda yadda.

Don't get me wrong it was a pretty good game, I watched it, but, it's over. Let's move on, there are other things we should be concerned with.

I was perusing through CNN's website last night. One of the headlines was what was on the menu for President Obama's Superbowl party. Really? Is it that important? Meanwhile Cambodia and Thailand are basically at war, the South of Sudan is seceding , Egypt is a mess, Tunisia and Yemen are not far behind...we got problems here people!

The media really confuses me sometimes and yet I want to be a journalist. I know, it doesn't make sense.

I think that people should be more active in their knowledge of the news and what is going on in the world. It's very important because everything that does happen eventually affects everyone. It's good to be up to date on pop culture as well because it is entertaining but it really should rule our lives.

I know I'm not one to talk. I constantly check every blog/rag mag/ fashion magazine there is and I become so obsessed with celebrities and designers and who's doing who, what, where, when, and why. I really think they need rehab for this kind of thing.

Since starting my journalism class this semester, I've been forced to read the New York Times and watch and listen to various news sources. Since this consumes most of my free time, I have been checking Perez as much or buying as many magazines. It feels good too.

I feel like I'm actually aware of what's going on, it's quite nice. I can now have adult conversations about current events, when the time comes. Maybe I'm growing up? Nah.

Look, I'll always have a weakness for that gossip but hopefully in the future it won't be as excessive as it is now.

If any of you who read this blog and are like me, I suggest reading a paper online, listen to the news on the radio, or watch your local news. Any bit will get your foot in the door and then maybe you'll want to know more about what is important.

So let me get this out of the way: Victoria Beckham is having a girl (yay!!), NYC fashion week starts on Thursday, Adrien Brody had the best Superbowl commercial (check it out here), and Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were photographed holding hands (kinda of weird to look at). Ok, it's out of the system now.

Well kids, I hope you all start becoming more conscience of what's going on around you. It's some pretty interesting stuff. Thanks for reading and bearing with my rants and raves.

Have a good one,

-Catherine