Hey girls and boys… greetings from whatever city I’m in, oops, nope, now I’m in another one…. Now another…. (I’m in a plane)
I have been city hopping for a week, laughing and explaining myself and defending the fact that there is proof that there are indeed intelligent life forms on this planet. It’s hard for some people to grasp… but I have faith that they’ll get it. It has actually been really inspiring and wonderful to see how much discussion has been happening on the subject of “stupid girls”. On both sides, I have really enjoyed the things people have been saying. Of course a lot of people are relieved that someone has finally said something about the mindless epidemic of unhealthy girls out there promoting consumerism and escapism. And believe me, I am not the only one talking about it. And then there are those that are missing the point altogether, or just don’t like it coming from me. Which is fine also. Please do not stop the debate. Whichever side you are on, I respect it.
Also, do not misunderstand me. I will clarify that IN MY OPINION, which is exactly what all of this is, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being sexy, feeling sexy, or dressing sexy. My point is only this: ‘SMART’ and ‘SEXY’ are not oil and water. They can actually work together. You don’t need to dumb yourself down in order to be cute. You also don’t have to have the latest $10,000 handbag to be cool. You can have braces and play the trumpet and you are still just as important as the cheerleader or the skateboarder. I, on the other hand, had braces and played clarinet… which of course made me even cooler.
I want all of you to know that the only reason anyone is even hearing this song or my albums or my point, is because of all of you and your endless passion and support. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. And you already know I know that.
Also, we are re-working the site so it can finally look good. I know you’ve been making fun of me for a while. It’s ok. I’ve been laughing too.
Beyond “stupid girls”, I am really very happy with this album. I think it’s one of my best. I had a hell of a good time creating it. I met some incredible people along the way. Some of your letters inspired me to write some songs I normally wouldn’t have. I finally had the incredible opportunity to record a song with my dad, and the honor of also singing with The Indigo Girls. Each time I set out on another album, somehow I realize a new dream. For that reason, I cannot and will not ever stop creating.
I am reading a really great book right now and in it is this quote:
“We pay attention to a limited number of mostly young, good-looking, and wealthy persons who fill the pages of one of our aptly named magazines: People. If they are the people, who are the rest of us? What does it signify to be obscure in a world preoccupied with fame, however earned or unearned? As long as we measure others and ourselves by what we have and how we look, life is inevitably a discouraging experience, characterized by greed, envy, and the desire to be someone else.”
Is that not dead on? He says exactly what I am trying to say, except that he says it a lot more eloquently and uses bigger words. That is all I have to say about that. To each their own, of course. And I am only human. I hope to never be perfect.
People often say to me, “You seem so secure and strong and sure of yourself. How?” To this I laugh, and say “I’ve got you all fooled.” To a certain extent I am proud of myself for keeping hold of my integrity and taking risks and not completely conforming. On the other hand, I am my own worst enemy, my own worst critic, and I am extremely hard on myself. I have fat days, ugly days, feeling worthless days, depressed days, etc. I allow myself 5 minutes to rip myself apart, and then I give myself the rest of the day to put me back together. So whatever works, go with it. Listen to me, I’m such a preacher. Will someone tell me to shut up already????????!!!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to start playing live. Can’t wait to see your faces again.
My crazy Air Force brother is marrying a beautiful Air Force girl, and she is gonna keep him in line so I am happy about that. Any woman that can get through BOOT CAMP is cool with me.
Speaking of… I have been married now for almost a month. We had so much fun in Costa Rica (which is f#@!ing beautiful!!!)and are still having fun and Carey is a piece of pumpkin pie. I like pumpkin pie.
I suppose that is all I got for now. Stay tuned.
Peace.
