King of Pop

In honor of Michael Joseph Jackson. Today was his memorial which was heartfelt and respectful--only right to recognize an international icon.

Let It All Out

Got a secret? And can't shout it from the rooftop? It's okay, go to Whisperz. Many have heard of PostSecret--a place where people can send in their secrets be it a secret love, secret past, etc. The catch is the secret has to be represented artistically on a postcard. It's a wonderful idea, sort of a public confessional--isn't what this day and age is about?[Warning:Offtopic Rant] The reason why the blogging community is flourishing...Aside from people who like easier access to their celebrity gossip...it's because people want to be heard, want to make their mark. It's so easy to be grouped and set aside, so the individual is demanding to be recognize as a unique being among the masses. Going back to Whisperz, it's a place where one can free themselves from the burden of their secret, recognize other's daily struggles, and maybe even relate--a place to serve self, sympathize with others, and possibly realize that "you're not the only one going through it". Try it, when you just need it to be out in the open, go ahead and type something in--it's anonymous. Bomb.

-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Classic

I often rate commercials and there is nothing like a quality commercial. I love commercials that not only are cute, but have great background music. So great, that you sit there and listen to the lyrics so you can Google them later and find out what that kickbooty song was. Like Landon Pigg's "Falling in Love at a Cofee Shop," which was the song for an AT&T commercial. But I do wish that commercials were more like in the olden days with jingles and all. We have a couple somewhat with Bounty (*Bounty quicker picker upper...*) and McDonald’s *I’m lovin it*—but nothing compared to my parent's generation. Check out my Featured Commercial section at the bottom of the page. And look forward to a Featured Artist section. Bomb.

-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Proud To Be An American

Fireworks. Bright lights. Smoke. Smiles. Patriotism. Since 1777, fireworks have been the finale to a day set aside in recognition of American values, unity, and independence. Like the barbecues or the neighborhood kids running around playing water wars, Fourth of July wouldn't be the same without those red, white, and blue sparks in the night sky. But like anything, fireworks cost money. Esshh, money...hmm, that's kinda tight--ain't it? Yeah, dang it, the recession has even put our precious fireworks into question. Montebello, California faced the question (like other U.S. cities), are we still going to go through with the firework show? "Of course! That's shouldn't even be a consideration, eh? We're AmericUns ain't we--we gotta have the fireworks!" But Montebello, CA saw the truth, faced reality, and rose above the symbolism and took action, dare I say, like the Founding Fathers. The City of Montebello unanimously voted to take the money from their firework budget and donate it to the local food banks--to the citizens who have felt the heaviness of the recession. Oh Montebello, may your Fourth of July shine bright--brighter than however many fireworks, because I have never been so Proud to Be An American. Bomb,Beautiful,&Brillant. 

-Bootzilla Babay; btrilogy

Grateful

2009 Bet Awards--Viewer's Choice Awards, amazing host, shocking performances, memorable performances, Michael Jackson tribute--all in all, it was a good show. There is plenty I could talk about, like: Alicia Keys&Wyclef, the outstanding job Jamie Foxx did, the sense of class the award show had this year... I want to focus instead on Jay-Z. The same man who supposedly retired. I want to show him some respect and GRATITUDE! I am talking about D.O.A. his latest single. Apart from his performance being pure FIYAA (ie. fire) the song itself was a battlecry against some of the nonsense that has seeped into mainstream hiphop (ie. AutoTune). I knew something was wrong when I found myself quoting my parents, "They used real instruments when it came to OUR music and they could actually SANG". The Padres were right--and I had lost all hope and began to revert to only listening to songs like Fire and Desire by Teena Marie&Rick James  OR True Colors by Cyndi Lauper--but then Jay-Z saved the day..he's attempting to save the music. And I'm truly Grateful. Bomb.

-BootzillaBabay;btrilogy

Dawning

Impeccable Timing. The 1st of July, 2009. FIRSTS&LASTS--people tend to get all caught up in them, me included. Something about being the FIRST to dig into a freshly, opened carton of Double Chocolate Brownie Dreyers Ice Cream OR the LAST bite of that amazing club sandwich from Dennys (now begins an endless amount of food analogies, get use to it; my nickname's not FatKid for nothin'). Yes, today is the 1st of July and my first blogpost. This is all about a new direction I am determined to head, and this is the first step.

So sit back and join me on my journey. Beautiful.

-BootzillaBabay;btrilogy

In honor of MJ& New Beginnings, this is dedicated to all embarking onto new things: