Personal Feelings On Jane Fonda...

So today the beautiful Farrah Fawcett and the talented Michael Jackson died. I had a feeling Farrah was going to pass soon, but Michael shocked the shit out of me! Farrah was beautiful and it seems like just as the world was facing the fact that she was gone, BAM, Michael Jackson died. I still can't believe he's gone! I think this day will be remembered for a very long time since we lost two icons. May they both RIP.

So, I'm reading Go Ask Alice and find it interesting. I'm sure most of you know the story but its about this young girl who gets caught up in drugs and sex. All she keeps saying is "I wish I had somebody to talk to. I wish I had somebody to talk to." I couldn't agree more. There is so much I want to say about this. Young girls need influence. An older female who can show them the way. I think if they have good guidance, they won't get caught up in the drugs and sex. Now, that's not completely true. Sooner or later every girl tries drugs and has sex. I personally think if there is someone you can talk to about these things, then you are less likely to screw things up. I once spoke with a woman who said "Everyone has their mom, and that's great, but you can't tell moms everything." So you've got to find someone you can tell everything to!

It is very important to have someone with a good head to go to. Someone who has "been there, done that" and can remember what it feels like to be your age. Sometimes it is an aunt, a grandmother, sister, a teacher, cousin, friend, or even mother. Sometimes it is someone who you've never met in person but said everything you needed to hear. For me, it was Jane Fonda. It was her book that made me cry at just about every chapter. It was her telling me things I could never admit about myself. It was her going through things I went through and having feelings I had that made me realize...I was not the only one. Her book was divided into what she called 3 acts. From the ages of birth-30, 31-60, and 61-death. At 15, I'm only halfway through my first act but learned so much. Jane helped me with a lot of personal family relationships. It amazed me how the beautiful, talented, iconic JANE FONDA, had the exact same struggles I was having. I think her book will save me from making some mistakes in my future. Sure, mistakes will be made, but now my eyes are more open.

Jane speaks a lot about being a whole person. About owning yourself. At what age are you confident you own yourself? How do you own yourself? I don't think you can own yourself until you have self respect. I know that the only person I have forever in this world is me. Shouldn't I be giving myself the most respect? We're all guilty of losing ourselves sometimes and allowing someone else to say things they shouldn't say and do things they shouldn't do. It's normal. I wish that every teenage girl would pick up Jane's book and read what she has to say. I'm telling you girls, she is not a stupid woman. I think she wrote it mostly for adults, but I'm trying to get younger girls to get their hands on it and follow what she says. Just try it! I know it helped me.

I honestly give Jane all the credit for putting me where I am today. My head is different now from what it was when I was 13. She is an amazing woman who, I hope realizes her influence on teenage girls. I will always look up to her and love her. You know, she is a wonderful actress with some incredible movies too. Can't forget that part of her! I'm sure I could write another 5 paragraphs on her and her book but I'll just shut up already!

Goodnight everyone!!!