the one where i ramble about britney spears

I watched Britney Spears' documentary on MTV tonight. I was looking forward to it. I am so fascinated by celebrity culture. Not in the way where I want to stalk them. But I've always had a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that they are so much like each and every one of us, yet so different because of the life they lead. You know, I would be fascinated about a doctor's life just because that is a life I'll never get to lead, yet "celebrity" just seems like it should be so much more glamorous and exciting then my own life.

Anyways, I watched the documentary- expecting to like it. Of course I loved it. But only because I now respect that girl so much more than I ever have. In the way she spoke and her nature, one couldn't help be just love her and her personality and her demeanor.

Everyone says when you are a celebrity, you sign up for that lifestyle. But when she was just starting out as a teenager, celebrity culture wasn't like it is today. Today, the world thrives on creeping into other people's lives-invited or not. Blogging is one instance of this. We love to read about other people's daily lives. Following gossip sites has never been as popular as it is today.

Watching the video, and the hoards of people that would just hound her and follow her while she was out doing the most uninteresting things, really baffled me. I found myself feeling genuinely sympathetic and sad for her and her kids. You could tell all she wanted was to be with them, and be able to raise them in a quasi-normal atmosphere.

Anyways, what I'm trying to say is that I have a new found respect and admiration for Britney (its weird calling her that-as if we're on a first name basis). She's been through a lot and she is still determined to keep a positive outlook on her life. She refuses to feel sorry for herself and to let the world she is surrounded by, keep her down. She is doing amazing things and will continue to rise. I just hope things start to settle down for her.