My Comments Toward Recent Kardashian Engagement

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I was recently surfing Yahoo! and came across a news story in US Weekly that exclaimed that Kim Kardashian and her beau, Kris, (same name as my fiance's), are recently an engaged couple. It was not surprising, but still astounding, that he purchased an engagement ring that weighed a total of 20.5 karats with an approximate $2 million price tag. I read the comments from Yahoo! readers that were both for and against the story, some saying that they were happy for the couple, whereas others were not wishing their congratulatory wishes. Below are my thoughts to this whole story...

First, it is usually a very happy occasion when a couple becomes engaged. However, I must agree with the majority of the comments regarding this story, personally I do not feel that the karat weight of the ring is most important, rather the quality (color, cut and clarity). In my opinion, after seeing a picture of the ring, it is definitely ostentatious and over the top. (I personally think the whole thing is a publicity stunt). When I found out that he supposedly spent 18% of his entire earnings throughout his professional career on just the ring, Kris needs someone backing him up with his finances...because that is just outrageous and ridiculous spending. People who spend outrageous sums of money on material items need their head examined.

With so many people today struggling to find jobs and live a stress-free lifestyle, it is appalling how these celebrities spend money. Sure, they donate money to charities; however, it is all a tax right off for them. If they did not donate money, they would be paying that money to the government instead. All celebrities for what they do are overpaid. I definitely believe that the paparazzi should not be invasive and stalk them, but that is sometimes what being a celebrity is all about.

I also do not like how Kim seems to try to jump back into the lime light when she feels she may be falling out of it. In my opinion, her sisters, especially Kourtney, are much nicer. In addition, I feel that Kim, is trying to now outshine Khloe with her intended upcoming nuptials.

In any event, good luck to her otherwise!

Lindsay Lohan: Cries For Help

Lately I have been keeping up with the celebrity news by reading the latest gossip magazines, People Magazine, and watching E! News, etc.  Lindsay Lohan's case stood out to me, mainly because I have always enjoyed watching some of her movies, especially the Parent Trap (one of my favorites).  She was undoubtedly a very talented actress and I do believe she has not last that talent.  It is just such a shame that such a talented individual spun into an intoxicating lifestyle of abusing drugs and alcohol.  But who is to blame?

Being a celebrity is often a grueling and overwhelming lifestyle.  Every move you make can and will be judged and compared.  Sure, you can definitely argue that it is up to the individuals themselves with who and what they become involved with and how they spend their free time, if they are famous or not.  There are many high profile celebrities that do not "party hard" or party at all.  I do believe, that much of how you are portrayed as a celebrity is who you surround yourself with.  While trying to escape the limelight, they may end up delving into something that overcomes, such as drugs.  Also parental guidance is a major factor...alcohol abuse in the family, perhaps. 
My point is despite how much negative criticism Lindsay has received over the past couple of weeks, I personally feel that she is a great actress and should be given a chance to recuperate.  I am not speaking from a personal perspective, but I do know from listening to others that overcoming drug and alcohol abuse is very cumbersome and painful at times.  Often, individuals relapse, and there needs to be a strong support system.  It is a quite a process, but they can overcome it with time.  Lindsay needs a strong support group around her, not the hindrances of the media, negative criticism from those who are close to her, etc.
Was she lying to the judge stating that she has done her best to attend the sessions and was being complaint with her busy schedule?  Well, I'll say that saying she is "an actress for a living" is not fair!
It is such a trying situation; how could anyone put the blame on one person, the victim?  She needs rehab, not jail.