Let me start this off by saying TGIF! I wasn't sure if I was going to make it through, although I only had two days at work this week. The transition back to Eastern time was not as smooth as I would have liked it to be.

Now that it's Friday, I finally have enough time to share my surprise with you. During my Hollywood trek, I literally stumbled upon the largest memorial I have ever seen. While wandering Hollywood Blvd, after my hike, I wound up stuck in a huge crowd of people lined up and hovering around Michael Jackson's star about 2 days after his death in Los Angeles.



I'm going to do my best to describe what I saw.

There were hundreds of flowers piled on top of each other. Some in plastic and some formed wreaths. All different types: roses, sunflowers, carnations, daisies, even palms.




The star itself was sectioned off by several metal bars so that people could line up without blocking off the sidewalk. On the side closest to the street, is where the flowers, candles, poster boards, wreaths, and other gifts were lined up. Many television vans, cameramen, and reporters were set up there to capture the site

Some people were sobbing uncontrollably, wiping tears, and hugging loved ones.

Some people lined up for hours, some with small children, to kneel beside the star for pictures.

Some just kept on walking.



There was a large black plaque with pictures of Michael. People signed and left there well wishes and condolences to the King of Pop and his family.

It was quite a sight for me; considering I wasn't even looking for it. I didn't know it existed.

The intentions of the people seemed good and pure, however I can't help but feel a 'way' about the fact that people are praising the man now - after he's dead and gone.

Why is it so hard to appreciate something you have while you still have it? I think we are all guilty of this, myself included. We all take several things in our lives for granted without ever thinking about what it would be like if they weren't there.

Michael Jackson's memorial on Hollywood Blvd exemplified this fact of life. Make an effort to tell those you care about that you love, need, and couldn't live without them.

And PLEASE give them flowers while they are still alive to smell them.







xoxo,
S

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