nothing less than disagreeable.

I find it embarassing to admit, but I read celebrity news. Ew, it sounds so...sleazy, I know. It's what happens when you log onto your hotmail account and the homepage gives you blurbs that catch your eye and magically lure you in.

But, anyhow, I was reading an interview with Angelie Jolie, and I was readily impressed. Are her responses rehearsed and polished--or is she really that impressive? Yes I know, it's ridiculous of me to say this. I find it embarassing--because in a condescending way arrogant people look down on people who regard celebrities in high esteem. Anyhow, I was impressed by several things that she said. Not just how they were articulated, but her views and how well thought-out they are. I was impressed by a stark contrast in her personality against mine--that makes her personality so strong and mine so fragile.


"I am a strong believer that without justice there is no peace. No lasting peace, anyway ... I'm not somebody that just wants to hold up a white flag and say, 'Let's all just get along.' I think people that do horrible things should be held accountable. I don't think like in 'Wanted' -- which is an action movie -- people should [just] be killed. I think there should be trials and justice. But the idea behind 'Wanted' is not that she's a bad-ass assassin that just likes to kill people. It's that, if you ran into Hitler before he did everything, and you knew, should you shoot him? And I would."

I sorta wish I were so strong in character that I could with such confidence say--what you're doing is wrong--but really I'm the wuss always waving the white flag, wishing people would just get along. I believe justice is needed, but I would never be able to carry out justice.

"I think anybody that makes a decision about where they stand is going to cause strong opinions about them. But I think that's what you should be hoping for in life, so I take that as a very good sign. That some people support me and some people really don't like me tells me that I'm making decisions and I'm standing strong for something I believe in. I'm making choices in life. And that's the right thing to do."

Gosh, this was what struck me most. The fact that opposition is a good sign--that having opposition means you are standing strong for something. I've always been that passive girl trying so hard to not be confrontational, so hard not to rub anyone the wrong way--slowly I'm learning...maybe that's not really the most effective way to live.

I need to move forward...but with more strength.