The scans came in two parts so I stitched them together because it looked cooler that way.
You know I was thinking. Are they happy just because they’re wealthy? There’s no way you could live like them unless you had that cash right?
I think there’s a big misconception here. It’s not their money that makes them happy, it’s their money that makes other people interested in them so they think it must be their money that makes them happy. Not true. Take away the money and those ladies wouldn’t be any less happy. You could live their lives just as easily. How?
You want to be an actor like them? Does your school have a drama department? There you go! Act because you love it and it makes you happy, not to be famous. If your very good you’ll succeed I guarantee it. Just promise me you won’t give up! The problem is most aren’t good enough. That’s just a fact of life. Try for a year. If you don’t get any better then acting isn’t your forte. Find something you are good at pronto! Maybe work behind the camera? Whatever you like is what you should do because what you do is your life!
Think you can’t meet amazing people like Bob Saget or Eugene Levy without being rich and famous? Wrong. There are Bob Sagets and Eugene Levys everywhere. You don’t have to be famous to be funny and kind and a father figure. Ultimately that’s what those guys are. That’s not them up on that screen. That’s fantasy. Don’t think because a person is famous that they are unique. There are wonderful people all around you just like them.
Think you can’t travel without being rich? There are many ways to travel without being wealthy.
How about your local area? You can go a long way on a bus for almost nothing. I used to go from Virginia to New York, round trip, for only $40!
Want to wear their fancy clothes? No you don’t. You want to wear what looks good on YOU and makes you feel good. Find YOUR style. Be unique, be creative, don’t copy, be yourself. That’s what they do, every day, and that is what makes them happy.
What other ways can you think of to be happy like them without the money?
Note: Comments are now in reverse order, newest first.
RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI
Thanks your comment is delightful.
I will definitely read your diary..
See ya
thank you for that much needed wake-up call. it’s so easy to be seduced (by the money and fame thing) into thinking that their lives are perfect and yours would be too…if only you had their cash. it’s true, some worries (such as tuition, loans, credit, etc) would be lessened by having a large bank account at your disposal, but with money and fame also comes a whole new set of responsibilities and problems. life is simpler and much more fun to spend it LIVING on your terms than trying so hard to live SOMEONE ELSE’S life. everyone has a hard time, everyone has problems…money doesn’t create the perfect life.
You are soooooo right! I wouldn _never_ trade my favourite clothes for theirs - not that I don’t like theirs, I just love mine too much.
I’m also studying to be a cryptologist, which is the most exciting and passionating job ever, and i would never trade it for a superstar career.
Magazine writers need to have something to write about. it is like a story book to them.
By the way how old is Hanna mon er Miley Cyrus I think?
what happened 2 u michael! good 4 u;) suddandly u start 2 make sence? what’s this?
LOVE IT though, as allway.. keep up the good work;)
Well Michael your not stopping suprise me it’s incredible what you all know. I think I was wrong about you, so I owe you sorry. Keep doing that great work. Hey, and thanks
Michael,you’re totally right.
And i am a believer that money CAN’T buy happiness..you CAN be HAPPY without the money..i know some people will disagree with me. DOn’t get me wrong.. this is just my point of view.
By the way Michael..are you sick? lol,just kidding!!
Micheal that seriously was your best post ever! And i didnt even look at the mag scan yet! I am so serious, i feel really inspired right now and i think i need that push to do something… THANKS A BILLION! YOur FREAKING AMAZING!
@Danace
exactly Danace. a person would have no one to blame but themself if they tried to live their life being someone else and ended up miserable.
@anthony
oh i know where the Czech Repulic is! tons of famous people come from there!
Milos Froman! The famous director who directed the classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and recently Man on the Moon starring Jim Carrey

Petra Nemcova! The hot supermodel who was in Thailand when the tsunami hit in 2004.

the list goes on. czechs rule.
Amazing Michael, your really awesome…all those things that you wrote. Great advice I always wanted to go to the USA[you know, I’m from Europe - from Czech Republic - you probably don’t know where is it but I don’t mind, almost nobody knows where is it
], and your right. Now I know which way.
Thanks a lot
Hope I’ll meet you sometime, It’s really wonderful what you do :}
I’m glad you finally made sense,lol..nah,j/k..it’s just that you usually make nonsense post but i know you’re just doing it for amusement.
And i agree with the part that we should NOT copy other people,we should be true to ourselves and be unique! I don’t admire people who do things just because they want to be cool or famous. Well,i am not like that,i’d rather NOT be famous than to do something that i’m not good at and is NOT my passion.
@lea
good for you lea! i knew a swedish girl a long time ago who was an au pair in maryland where i grew up. she was very cute but i was so shy i could barely talk to her.
@jamie
im so glad you liked it jamie!
your awesome michael!!! every thing you said was soooooo true!!! thanx for the advice that made my day haha
and I am the living proof! I am a french au pair in the USA! simple to travel!