BAD...& you know it!

Mood: Mourning
Track: Michael Jackson: PYT

Greeting blogworld! I hope that this entry finds you in the best of health & the highest of spirits.

Michael Jackson is dead...still feels weird to say. The entire world was stunned when the King of Pop's death was confirmed. I didn't want to believe it & I hoped it was a cruel joke, but it wasn't.

It's been several days & I didn't expect for it to hit me so hard. A celebrity that I have never met passed away...so what. But, that is definitely not how I felt. I felt like I knew Michael Jackson. His music made me feel like that. It was so personal. When I watched the coverage of all of the memorials around the world, I knew I wasn't the only one to feel this way. It's funny how me, my mom, my grandparents, & my little nephew can all listen to MJ's music & sing along without missing a beat. No one else's music can bridge generations like that.

Of course, there are those who don't feel differently. I instantly became angry when I read facebook comments & status that stated ignorant things like, 'as least your little boys will be safe now' or 'he's 90% plastic, just melt him down & make him a toy'. Regardless of how one feels about MJ personally, his amazing musical contributions to the world are undeniable. He deserves his crown. I've watched so many music specials in the past few days & I am still amazed at the things this man has done. He used his music to break down racial barriers & don't get me started on his philanthropy! People just became obsessed with his personal life. I just hope that he is remembered as the icon & legend he is & not the mockery people made him out to be.

Regardless of your feelings of Michael Jackson as a person, he's bad, he's bad & you know it!

Til we meet again,

Peace & love...