Michael Jackson - RIP

There are no words that can express how I feel about the loss of Michael Jackson. He was a Hollywood Icon, the King of Pop, he was my hero.

On the 26th of June, I had summer school. After school, I went with Chris, John and Jeremy to eat pizza at Costco. We had fun. Christian's mother dropped me and my brother off at home while my dad was watching Cash Cab. I got a bunch of text messages telling me "Michael Jacksons dead," "RIP Michael Jackson," "RIPMJ." I thought 'No, it couldn't be. This has got to be chain letter.' Because, you know, I hate chain letters. They are so ridiculous! Anyways, I started to panic and my dad changed the channel to CNN.

"MICHAEL JACKSON PRONOUNCED DEAD OF HEART ATTACK"

'No, it can't be. That's not right. He's so young, he had so much to fulfill! He's dead, he's gone.'

Honestly, I couldn't believe it at first. Up to this moment, I can't grasp that information. How could this have happen? He was here just a moment ago, then he was taken away just like that. Don't go, please come back.

I know that people constantly make fun of him. I know that his reputation isn't the best. The crowd claims he's crazy. HEY, WHO ISN'T? The man had issues. I would never ever blame him for it. Everybody, this man is my hero. His music keeps me sane. His lyrics save the world. His moves move everybody. There would not be other artists out there today if it wasnt for him. I'd thank him if I saw him at this very moment. I thank him all the time. I wouldn't be who I am today if I never listened to his amazing music while growing up.

That same day, I decided to take dance class with Jeremy. My teacher decided to play Michael Jackson's music all duration of class. Of course she would, she loves him as much as anybody else. I told my friends how sad I am that he's gone. And what ticked me off BIG TIME is what one of them said to me, "It's not like you knew him. So what's the point." HEY PAL, I DIDN'T SAY THIS TO YOU IN YOUR FACE, THOUGH I SHOULD HAVE: JUST BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW THE MAN PERSONALLY, HAVE SOME RESPECT. HE WAS MY HERO. THERE WOULDN'T BE ME, THERE WOULDN'T BE JAHNNA, THERE WOULDN'T BE JOEY. HIM BEING GONE, HE TOOK A PIECE OF ALL OF US WITH HIM. FROM NOW ON, SOMETHING IS MISSING THAT NO ONE CAN EXLAIN. OKAY?! I CAN'T BELIEVE A PERSON LIKE YOU WOULD JUST ACT LIKE THAT TOWARDS THE PASSING OF THE GREATEST POPSTAR IN THE HISTORY OF THE HISTORY! HAVE SOME RESPECT, 'CAUSE I AIN'T GIVING YOU ANY ANYMORE.

...Phew, glad I got that off my chest. Haha (: All in all, Michael Jackson was the most amazing person to ever moonwalked in my life. He is going to stay in my heart forever. Have respect for the man. He was a good person. Gotta love him. REST IN PARADISE, MR. JACKSON. I'M GOING TO MISS YOU TERRIBLY.

--iJACEY_

SBS Class of 2k9

First off, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SBS CLASS OF 2009!! I am extremely proud of you guys for making it this far. It has been a long road from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Those 9 years together had a lot of time for bonding and learning about eachother. I see how you guys are a Family. It's a beautiful family when I look at it.


You guys are growing up too fast. I still cannot believe you guys are about to enter the mysterious wonders of High School! It just seems so big and I still look at you guys as my cute 6th grade friends. But I know this was bound to happen; To see you guys walk down that aisle and receive that diploma. It all seems like a dream; Such a tearful, joyous dream.

I remember when you guys were only in 6th grade. And I was the one in 8th grade. Damn, we had some silly times. From talking on the phone to chilling at the mall and watching Norbit. As Charles Dickens wrote, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." I can't ever forget the fun we had, even if I tried. I hope you don't forget either.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry I had to graduate. I'm sorry I had to go to high school. I'm sorry I didn't visit frequently. I'm sorry I missed out on 7th and 8th grade with you. I'm sorry I lost you guys. These past 2 years, I've missed you guys. I can't ever replace you people. You guys are so unique in ways that cannot be put into words. Life happens, I know. People constantly told me that it was just a phase; That friends come and go. I have been told that I should leave you alone, because it's not like you needed me anymore. It felt like I needed to prove that I can do better than to cling on you all the time. I can't believe I actually let that get into my head. MY APOLOGIES. I hope you forgive me, let's be friends yeah? (;

That is why I have been so excited for you guys to enter High School. REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD! I love you guys to the max. I love you, PATTY, you're there when I need to talk about something. I love you JEREMY, you dork. I love you, CHRIS, whose always been there for me. I love you, KAYLA, you mahhh sister foo'! I love TRISHAAA even though she's somewhere else across the land. Since I have no time to write everyone's name, I LOVE EVERYONE ELSE; MY FRIENDS, MY HOMIES, MY COMPADRES.

peace <3 and congrats.


--iJACEY_