Ok I have to make this post super quick cos I have a Spanish GCSE to revise for! And I have no motivation! And that is my post. If you have motivation you are my IDOL I am the biggest procrastinator ever, I really wish I had the ability to GET SHIT DONE but I don’t. Oh my, that cannot be the whole post. Urm. Well yeh I guess not procrastinating is the secret to success but I mean I don’t have that ‘key’ (cheesy) because generally I live by the rule of ‘don’t do it if you don’t want to’. That is why it pains me to write, re write, and memorize coursework in a foreign language.

Generally, I don’t really have one particular idol, and even in the people I idolize, there are things I wouldn’t want to be. It’s more traits in people that I idolize, that I aspire to. Here are some. 

• Self forgiveness

This is so so important and I envy those who are able to do it. I certainly find it too difficult at times and I think it’s really a wonderful thing when people can forgive themselves and rid themselves of self-hatred and guilt. 

• The ability to inspire 

I sound pretty cheesy but I sometimes wish I could inspire people in some way because I think if someone can write a book or something that will make people see life differently that is a truly amazing gift to have.

• Chilled out-ness

I get irritated much too easily sometimes, and I can go all crazy bitch up on your ass (in my head) and sometimes it would be good to be more tolerent.

• Confidence

Confidence (not cockiness) is often what seems to make a person so nice to be around. I would like to do things without worrying that everyone is secretly laughing at me.

If you don’t know who Chris Traeger is, he is a character from Parks and Rec, ie. LITERALLY the best sitcom ever. 

Chris is a positive person. Sometimes too positive, but that’s what makes him fab! He is eternally optimistic, even though, in recent episodes he’s been lonely so yeh, not some many ~happy vibes~ at the mo, but ho hum. 

Chris believe that he will live until 150. He eats super healthy, runs a lot, meditates and loves new experiences and cultures. HIS BODY IS A MICROCHIP. 

Apart from that time he was ill.

But Chris is really cool and I kind of admire his optimism, it’s nice. Chris is often said to be the weakest character on Parks and Rec (Mark was worse) but I would miss him if he went. He has so much love for everyone and it’s great. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9GVKxSiQVM

Hello this is Finley I would just like to apologize for being so rubbish this week and missing my post days it has been a very busy/stressful week and so I can only to do better in the future and hopefully Ashley will have a post for you today!

I could say that I have idols. Hell, I made a whole post about my idols last week (hmm, that was a good one..). But I don’t, not really. I have people I think are admirable, and good, sure. But I think it’s going to far to say I idolize them. Because I don’t know them, bar what they choose to put out into the public eye. Plus Billy Mitchell is a fictional character. I can’t have a stranger as an idol! They could be a murderer! Have a dark secret! Be sexist, racist, homophobic! I mean, I’m sure they’re not. But there’s a possibility there.

So yeh, the whole idea of idolizing a celebrity is a bit.. weird to me I guess. It’s better to idolize someone you know personally, that you aspire to be like. But you shouldn’t ever really aspire to be like anyone, not much anyway. It’s cheesy but true to say that being yourself should be enough.

There is two women that are famous on youtube, who I admire and like quite a lot. I think most of my friends would laugh at me if I confessed to watching their video’s, as they fall under the ‘beauty vlogging’ category. Yep, it’s Elle and Blair Fowler. 

So, you may assume they’re your average rich, unintelligent, vain girls, but I actually think they are pretty awesome. For example, they did a video together advertising a campaign against domestic abuse, a cause elle spent most of her college life contributing to and trying to help. She also posts a lot of books reviews which I think is really great as it encourages an audience who may have been taught to think ‘reading is for nerds’ and ‘only appearance matters’ to enjoy books. 

Also, there video’s just have a certain friendly and feel good vibe. They make you want to be friends with them. They’re the kind of people who you couldn’t imagine being anything but sweet and bubbly, and for those reasons I admire them, even though I might be laughed at because they aren’t the pankhursts. 

I can’t think of post ideas so HERE ARE SOME PICTURES not really of ‘idols’ cos I don’t know maybe I’ll talk about what I think of idols at a later point in the month but of people I admire!! Some of them are just people I like because you can’t really ‘admire’ some of them

J K Rowling 

 
Jennifer Lawrence 

Paul Rudd (see I don’t admire him just think he’s COOL)

Amy Poehler 

Aubrey Plaza

Gandhi (had to do a proper one n Gandhi seems like he was nice!!)

Leonardo Dicaprio with fish!! Or anytime he seems good also a perf Gatsby

 
Emma Watson

 
Baz Luhrmann (looks like the sassy-est dude ever also Sunscreen is a tuneeee)

Ok that’s it 

ACTUALLY NO I HAVE ONE MORE

Billy Mitchell (I was saddened by the news that he’s been accused of killing Hevz poor Billy) 

We all know Jesus. We’ve heard his story many times. And because of Jesus, we got chocolate on Sunday. When it’s Jesus’ birthday - it’s everyone’s birthday! Even if you, like me, don’t believe in him, you probably still do Christmas. So cheers Jesus! I don’t believe in you, but I’ll accept the gifts and great films and happy music and everything else that comes with Christmas. 

So yeh, Jesus was a great guy, mythical or not. Even though I don’t think he existed I think he’s a great character- so here, for yr reading pleasure, are my TOP 5 JESUS MOMENTS (why am I doing this).

5- The birth

On some day that nobody can seem to agree on, Jesus was born. In a manger. We all know the story. And he got some pretty sweet gifts too, gold, frankincense, and myrrh aren’t cheap (probably), Jesus should be thankful to those kings (or shepards?). Even if they are a bit extravagant for a baby.

4- Lazurus (I think)

I don’t really know much about this one, BASICALLY Jesus brought Lazurus back from the dead, which, let’s be honest is fucking impressive. And I think it was by a river? Anyway, it made a fab Doctor Who episode!!

3- Feeding of the 5000 / Water n Wine

Jesus’ most impressive feat in my opinion, were the refreshment based ones. Jesus had 5 loaves of bread, and 2 fish, and managed to feed 5000 people! How did he do it? It’s a miracle (Jesus’ specialist talent)! Also, Jesus liked his alcohol, so when presented with some water he was like ‘Fuck this shit!!’ n turned it into (red?) wine! (That may not actually be what happened).

2- Falling out with Judas

Judas n Jesus were like BFF’s but Judas turned out to be a total traitor! I know!! What a bitch! He went a gave Jesus a kiss cos I mean there bromance could of been a little homosexual (Yes Jesus, I’m sure you were too busy being the messiah to settle down) but actually Judas was TOTALLY leading Jesus on!! The kiss was so he could tell some bad guys which one Jesus was! Bastard.

1- The Cross 

This is my number 1 Jesus moment- the crucifixion. By the time they were reading to nail Jesus into some wood, he didn’t have much to live for anyway. Parents pissed off ages ago, best friend was a traitor, think he also fell out with someone called Peter. It was rough times. We all know Jesus came back from the dead (and promptly left again) but to be honest, if I was Jesus I would of stayed dead a bit longer, for the shock factor. Plus he didn’t have anything to come back for, I mean he was eventually found by some random girl after being trapped behind a boulder or something!! Classic Jesus.

Because really, it’s self explanatory. He did this to his then girlfriend, Rihanna, on February 8th, 2009. 

And if beating up somebody he’s supposed to love and be devoted to isn’t enough to put teen girls (and anyone else) off of him and his (shite) music - wait! There’s more!

When appearing on ‘Good Morning America’ on March 22nd 2011, he became violent during a commercial break after the host asked him about the Rihanna situation, and his restraining order. He smashed a window in his dressing room, and posted (and quickly deleted) a tweet complaining that bringing up things from his past was  unfair. Yes, because punching somebody in the face but still being able to somehow retain public popularity and continue your career - how unfair!

And it doesn’t end there! Earlier this year, Brown stole a female fan’s phone and drove off with it, after she tried to take a quick picture of him. Before grabbing the phone and driving away, Chris exclaimed ‘Bitch you ain’t putting that on no website!’. Delightful!

But somehow, Brown’s popularity has not wavered. Even after beating Rihanna’s, probably a more loved (and certainly more talented) singer of today, face bloody, he is currently No. 1 in the UK’s top 40 chart.

‘Team Breezy’, Chris’ devoted fans, pretty much entirely made up of teenage girls, continue to support him, despite his blatant disregard for women. They don’t think it matters, that he is so violent, especially towards the female sex. ‘It’s all in the past’ they say! ‘It doesn’t matter!’. But, of course, it does matter. He’s still on probation and has a fucking restraining order. But I don’t blame ‘Team Breezy’ for thinking what he did doesn’t matter. Because the media continue to accept him. I see praising articles weekly. Earlier this year, after a two year hiatus, Chris Brown returned triumphantly to the Grammy’s. It was like everyone had forgot. Everyone has forgot. ‘It doesn’t matter’. 

But it does matter, hell, does it matter.