Okay so,

I'm the kind of person that uses the word 'hero' a lot. And rather too freely. I noticed this the other day when I was in a hurry, and a very sweet old man let me push in front of him, in line. My response was "thank you, you're a hero". Usually, I would've responded with "you're a star" or "you're a gem", but why did I use the word hero?

On the bus home, I thought carefully about the word hero (so carefully that I missed my stop!) and there are so many different types of hero.

Considering it was recently remembrance day, that kind of hero popped up in my mind. The 3 living British WW1 Veterans.
Yeah, I'm not a fan of war, but in the world wars, the alternative wasn't much better. Young men were practically forced. And seeing the respect those 3 men got last week upset me. Because you just know, that the rest of the year round, they don't get treated like that. What is the age when people stop listening to you? And am I the only person who thinks that Remembrance Day will die out?

Anyway, my original point was about heroes. And, I have these 5 "celebrities" that I call my heroes. It used to be more, but I thought about it, and I thought about WHY I call these people my heroes.

And here's my list;

Lena Headey - since I was four years old. I saw her in the Jungle Book when I was four, and I told my friends + family that "she was very pretty and I wanted to be just like her when I grew up". Clearly, four year old me had some sense. She is without a doubt my favourite actress, nobody even comes close. I've never seen her in a role she didn't own.

Tina Fey - one of the funniest and most talented writers around. Since I saw Mean Girls (and yes, I knew she wrote it when I saw it), I thought she was amazing! She can write utterly ridiculous things, or she can write comments that actually make you think, or sometimes two in one. Anyone that can really make me think, gets some serious respect.

Shirley Manson - her lyrics inspire me to no end. She gives me courage that no matter what happens to you in your life, you can get through it with determination. And she's taught me to let other people's negativity make me stronger. To know that she's been through what I go through, but worse, makes me realise I can be whatever I want to be, but it's down to me.

Keeley Hawes - I'm never quite sure why she inspires me, but I know she does. I think it's down to her 'triple threat' talent. She's a brilliant actress, singer and dancer, and I just feel that anybody with that much talent deserves some real recognition.

& then there's
Bridget McManus - There's no reason to NOT love her. She's a hilarious comedian, which is something I've always secretly wanted to be. She's out + proud (obviously the 'proud' is the best part there), she makes people feel comfortable with being who they are. And just when I thought she'd done enough to make me love her, she started helping the Proposition 8 campaigns. And I mean ACTUALLY helping, not being a slacktivist like the rest of us! She is truly an inspiration to me, plus she's super sweet and actually takes time to write back to fans (which I can guarantee, most people do not make time for!)


Plus, of course, I have my everyday heroes. The people I know in real life that help me out, and help me be a better person. Those people know who they are. But Jo + Sally get extra special mentions for these past few weeks.
I doubt anybody mentioned in this blog will ever read it, but I felt the need to say it, and that's what blogs are for.

I'm interested to know who your heroes are, and why?


P.S - okay, so maybe somebody on this blog will read it...

Mixed Feelings About '08 Election

I am happy that Obama was voted President, I truly am. I think it shows a lot about America's ever-changing communities and I think that between Obama and McCain, the best man most deifinitely won. Well, the best candidate, I don't know either of them personally, who am I to judge?

I have many issues with the way Sarah Palin has been treated. Initially, I too poked fun at her, and still stand by my opinion that as a politician, she's... shall we say not the greatest. However, I am outraged at her treatment, she has been mentally abused, and it's a disgrace. Through all of the harmless joking (SNL for example), there have been real issues. For example, the Crank call. In the UK recently there has been an issue where to radio presenters called elderly comedian, Andrew Sachs, and discussed the fact that one of them had slept with his grand-daughter. I'm not saying I agree with this, but why are we not allowed to broadcast that, and yet the unjustified international humiliation of a vice-presidential candidate is applauded?

I am also disgusted with the passing of Proposition 8 in California. President Obama's election is a victory, and not just for him or for all Democrats. It shouts out to a whole race of people. When teamed with the passing of Proposition 8, the only thing I hear, is 'from one prejudice to another...'