I love NY (and myself)

I admit it. I am fascinated by celebrities. I think it mostly has to do with my jealousy toward the lifestyle they lead. Getting millions of dollars for memorizing lines and standing in front of a camera and a lot of them aren't even very good at it. I'd love the opportunity to go travel the world with these millions I've made, taking months off at a time to go visit Greece, then Hawaii, and on to Dubai. At the same time, I realize that these people work hard, and give up their privacy to do something they enjoy. They are constantly hounded by fans and the paparazzi who take their personal lives and make them into spectacles for everyone to see.

Living in NYC, I've seen many famous people while walking down the street (recent sightings include Susan Sarandon and Jane Krakowski). I never bother them, and I try not to stare, but honestly, it's kind of neat seeing someone you've admired close up. It makes you realize that they are real people with real lives who just want to go buy that cup of coffee or make it home in time to watch "American Idol."

My favorite sighting thus far happened in Greenwich Village. My friend lives over there and we were on our way to the pharmacy after dinner when we walked across the set of a movie they are filming over there. We saw a young woman who happens to star as the title role in a popular children's movie standing outside her trailer smoking a cigarette. She was tiny and looked extremely unhappy, which makes me question why people enjoy acting.

On our way back, a personal favorite of mine was standing outside of his trailer. Now I find this male actor extremely attractive but was rather disappointed to see him smoking a cigarette (what is with actors and smoking, honestly?!). Now like I said, I would never bother anyone so I continued to walk by with my friend. I couldn't help myself though and as we went I said "Shut it down" complete with the hand motion and kept on going. Anyone who watches "30 Rock" would understand this Liz Lemon reference, and by knowing me, you probably aren't that surprised I did that. No, I did not express my admiration for this fine young man, instead, I told him to "Shut it down" (meaning his smoking) as I walked away. Yes, I am awesome...