Pavorotti and Bugatti.

I've gotten an influx of magazines, due the random subscription available via the Internet. Noted is Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Seventeen, and the infamous National Geographic. Now, in retrospect, I realize all those fashion magazines weren't necessary. In reality, they all say the same thing, except in Seventeen I may actually be able to afford the suggested style.

I have always been a faithful fan of NG, with its glossy pictures and riveting articles, but I'm beginning to resent it. The past few magazines I've received have been repetitive, constantly revisiting the same topic...Islam. Now, I'm not naive and I realize it's become a globally scrutinized and micro scoped subject, but really? This is a vast world we live in, with beautiful and exciting sounds, sights, and scenery. When I read magazine with the potential such as NG, I'm expecting to be taken to a another world! If I was so interested in hearing about the "extremist Islamic" propaganda, I would just turn on the nearest television. In one particular letter a man criticized an article that was written in June 2009, regarding the Christian Arabs living in the ever frantic Holy Land. He felt that the author did not focus enough on the pressure the Arab Christians receive from their neighboring Muslim counterparts. However, isn't that the same issue that practicing Muslims have worldwide? Pressures from the majority on a minority have nothing to do with religion, more so it's a product of society in general.


On a lighter note, the fashion magazines (Harper's Bazaar, Marie Clair, W, etc.) are magnificent! How I enjoy looking a beautiful people wearing equally beautiful clothing. The only dilemma I have are the low number of ethnic woman shown in these magazines. Regardless, beauty is beauty. Bazaar conducted an interview with Janet Jackson, sister of the late mega-star Micheal Jackson. Personally, I never found she had much class and I think she and Micheal look like they went and got the same plastic surgery from the same plastic surgeon. Not a good look Janet. The growing number of plastic surgery being the 'norm' is alarming, where did the appreciation for natural beauty go? It's not like you can't usually tell who's gotten work done and who hasn't, how is that appealing? It's like knowing that someone is rocking a fake Louis Vuitton or Prada, highly unattractive. Just be true to yourself! If you can't afford designer, then please stick to Macy's. And if you were born with a big nose or thin lips, then just be thankful you were born with a right mind or functioning limbs! Christ!


So the world's suppose to end in 2012? I can definitely see that.