I’m all Sicky Vicky up in here on New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2010
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I tend not to make New Year’s Resolutions is because I feel like they put added pressure on reaching the goals you set. Goal setting can be challenging in itself, and to put a time frame on trying to accomplish something seems like you’re only setting yourself up for failure. I have a Life List that continues to grow, and personal goals that continue to evolve, but what I like to focus on (more than resolutions) is the hard work I have to put in, in order to reach my goals. Often, we don’t realize that getting started is just as important. That first step can snowball into greatness, and I like to celebrate those moments. I had a number of things I wanted to accomplish in 2010, and though I can’t say I reigned supreme over all of those things, I definitely took steps in the right direction. And for that, I’m grateful.

Mental Illness: Is it a fad?

Posted on October 12, 2010
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Most of us will agree that mental illness is a very real thing. I know the reality of this “invisible” disease because I have had very close family members and friends who have battled depression, and I’ve seen first-hand the toll it takes on their lives, their relationships, and in some cases their ability to complete simple day-to-day tasks. About 10 years ago, mental illness wasn’t talked about enough, but today, it seems as though everyone has a therapist, or at least jokes about having one. From young Hollywood’s incessant stints in rehab, to bloggers spilling their musings across the Internet, it makes some wonder: Does everyone really need that much help? Recently, I came across a person who said they thought mental illness was becoming a “fad.”

“It’s not cool for young women to be strong on their own anymore,” they said. “Now days, if you’re not in-session discussing your [expletive] mom, or questioning your sexuality, you’re suddenly the outcast. It’s not normal to be normal anymore.”

Is mental illness becoming glamorized in our society through the media? After watching only one episode of the new 90210, I was left mouth-gaping. Those kids need to get it together because WOW. Post-high school life, although eerily similar in terms of popularity rankings, will not tolerate the drama-obsessed, self-righteous tiara of entitlement that much of America’s youth has Gorilla glued to their heads. But is this show a true depiction of what American kids (of all backgrounds) deal with today? Does mental illness need to be talked about more, or does it need to look less attractive?

Katy Perry Versus Sesame Street. Who’s to blame?

Posted on September 27, 2010
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After Katy Perry’s brief skit with Elmo on Sesame Street, outraged parents contacted the program about Perry’s overexposed…ahem…upper half. The show subsequently pulled the skit from airing, but now a lot of people want to know: Who’s fault is this?

While I think Sesame Street should be explicitly clear about what guests can and cannot wear/do/say on the kids’ program, I also think Katy Perry should have taken a moment to realize that her skit would not air in front of teenagers, but young children. Very young children. The Boss has a different take. He says Sesame Street staff probably approved her outfit unaware that there could be backlash. Once parents voiced their disapproval of Perry’s wardrobe, executives thought the best way to smooth things over would be simply to pull the skit.

I agree with that, too.

What do you think? Do you have children that watch Sesame Street? Do you watch with them? What’s your take on Perry’s outfit? Should Perry apologize?