I have a confession to make–I like Paris
Posted on July 1, 2007
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I have a confession to make—I like Paris.
No, not the city, but the one with the DUI (driving under influence). Right—I like Paris Hilton. Many may not like her, especially with her reputation as a party girl, one with “stupid streaks”, worldy, etc. And who would forget that sex video taken years ago when she was a teenager. It’s like, what mother would want to have a daughter who behaves like her. Nonetheless, night after night, me and my daughter Monica would catch up with her on cable TV, hopping from one channel to another. Even if the shows were one and the same, we would still, with amusement, track down every show, every interview, every fun move, even a misbehaviour—it’s showbiz, we would say. And everytime, I would say to myself, “I hope this girl will change, and if she does—she would make a difference, with her name, fame, money and all.”
Paris likes MAC, I and daughter also like MAC, our latest find is the lip gloss that she uses—she has one in every purse.
With her money, fame, beauty and connections—how could she ever do wrong? That’s the perception of many, who even idolize her. Until that fateful incident when she was caught driving with a suspended license. No matter what explanation she made, no matter how her lawyers represented her, no matter how she cried, no matter how much money she had, she could not escape the penalties for her actions. The sentence may be too harsh—she never hurt anyone, much less never killed. All she wanted at that time was a burger. Her act was not cute anymore, she realized. She was an adult, she was 26.
When she was set free a few days ago, with her every move tracked down by the paparazzi, I saw how a girl, once lost, glided with grace from the prison doors to the car where mother was waiting, arms wide open for that mother and daugther embrace. Still, even after that daunting three weeks in prison, she has not lost her poise—that short walk was a cat walk down the model’s ramp.
Yes, call it is showbiz, but at that time, I saw the sincerity on her face. At least, the sincerity of seeing her mother once again, this time, not within the confines of prison. This scene touched a soft spot in my heart—a mother’s heart, I would have cried. Some may feel it was all fakery, a sham, but all I felt at that time was what any ordinary mother would feel. The days that she was in prison would have torn her mother’s heart to pieces. Any mother would have felt the same—not knowing what the effect of prison would have on her daughter. The experience would either make or break her daughter. I do not know what has happened in thost 3 weeks of confinement, but I am sure her mother was there most of the time, visiting her, comforting her. It must have been very very difficult for both of them.
She said in her interview with Larry King that prison confinement has changed her—made her matured and has made her grow a lot from that experience. She said she spent time in prison reading the Bible and praying to God for strength (many would raise an eyebrow, I bet), though in the initial days she was basically in hysterics, having severe anxiety and panic attacks. Who would not—for one used to extravagance and comfort, with the world at her beck and call.
Paris has served her time, now let’s give her a break. This time, let’s give her all the chance to prove herself. She wants to help fellow inmates whom she felt would end up back to the streets when they finish their prison sentences, then back in trouble because of lack of family or support systems. She wants “to set up a place where these women can get themselves back on their feet…kind of a transitional home”. She has the money, the fame, the charisma, and if she uses these, in full sincerity—she can actually make a big difference.
She told People magazine, “I’m a good person. I’m a compassionate person. I have a big heart. I’m sincere, and they’ll see.”
Oh gosh! This time, make it right, Paris. Make it right, for the world to emulate, for the Filipinas to emulate. Let Filipina mothers see that there is always a second chance, there is always a chance to change for the better.
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You’re right Tita. She meant no harm because she just wanted a burger but the rules were harsh on her. But I’m glad during the prison confinement it made her thought about almost everything.
I am hoping that she will change and prove to others that she’s just not a bimbo.
SexyMom: same here, Kyels, i really really hope.
I have to agree that perhaps “The days that she was in prison would have torn her mother’s heart to pieces.” but the way she lives her life, do you think there is still a mother’s heart that will be torn?
SexyMom: mother’s hearts do not give up, you know, they never tire.
me naman, i’ve always likened her to our very own Kris Aquino, a celebrity with such remarkable and colorful life too. well i guess, she’s just being truthful to everyone.
SexyMom: yes, some similarities…
I guess she’s just misunderstood. Like what you said, we have our own Paris in the person of Kris Aquino, who seem to always make us watch and follow her very colorful life. But I do know that Kris has big heart… It’s a matter of understanding her.
But I do hope Paris will be able to prove her detractors wrong.
SexyMom: i am keeping my fingers crossed.
Sexy Mom, I have a confession to make: I don’t like Paris because I believe she should behave and set an example for all younger people. But, like you, I believe she deserves a second chance.
If she discovered in prison that there are others there who need her help, then perhaps there is a higher purpose for her imprisonment. I really, really hope she learns from this last brush with the law.
It’s about time that she behave.
Have a happy week!
SexyMom: if she changes, then, there’s a chance that people who didn’t like her will begin to like her, and those who like her already, will like her more.
i do hope that she learns her lesson from all these and do something worthwhile, something to benefit humanity! yes, she has what it takes to do something great in life. let’s wait and see….
SexyMom: she can make a difference, Belle.
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I think she needed something drastic to make her realize that she could do so much with her money and fame, and thanks to a short jail time, I think she did realize that. To what extent, I don’t know.
Nobody’s hopeless, not even Paris Hilton.
SexyMom: a lesson in hope, i hope!
she’s an interesting person, no doubt. i still have to see if she will be true to her word, and so i hope she will. =)
SexyMom: she is indeed interesting!
“She wants ‘to set up a place where these women can get themselves back on their feet…kind of a transitional home’.”
>> I really hope she does. That way, a lot more people will take her seriously and not just see her as an anything-goes party girl.
SexyMom: that’s true, and people who do not like her will begin to like her.
It’s a humbling experience and I hope that she can use it to set her life straight. She’s such a lucky girl to have all that money and fame. It would be great if she learns to appreciate what she has and use her blessings positively.
I’m not sure if you received my earlier message but I would just like you to know that last June 25, I gave you an award on my blog http://mysoulfulthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/06/threefold-blessing.html
Take care Dine. Have a great week ahead.
SexyMom: listening to her interview, it was indeed a humbling experience. and thanks for the award, dear, gotta do something about it.
Waw, I didn’t expect to read about Paris Hilton on your blog, hehe!
Personally, not that I hate her. I actually like one song of hers, haha! I just think she is an over-rated celebrity. I guess it came to a point na nagsawa rin ako sa bad press about her. She got arrested, etc etc. I’m like, “What’s new?”
Yep, I would probably raise my eyebrow at her supposed ‘change’. But I will wait and see how she proves just that. It would be a great success story if she indeed turned her life around, diba?
SexyMom: i could not really help but write about her, and yes, i am looking forward to the success story, for a change.
I do like Paris too!
I think Paris Hilton is misunderstood by most of us. I don’t really know much about her but I do really admire her as a performer. Her songs rocks!
SexyMom: and she is doll-like pretty.
Great initiative that is needed. Wish you success.
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SexyMom: thanks, Dio!
Every person deserves that one chance to change, to change for the better and I guess Ms. Hilton is one person such as that.
Maybe if she does right this time, she could possibly overturn all the stained image (somehow) that she got as of now—real or fabricated. If she can do that, then she’d be just a good example to the people who patronizes her—-young and old alike.
SexyMom: and to the people who do not like her, don’t you think so, Major Tom?
hate would be a strong word to use for her. hehe. di ko naman siya hate… maybe it’s her actions i dislike… and what you said is true.. when she changes she could be very influential… she’s just having fun and taking her lovely time partying.. well… yan ang mayaman at sikat. hehe.
SexyMom: actually, the fault of media, in my opinion.
i saw it in tv when larry king interviewed his guests and comments are coming: she is in prison bec she is Paris!
no violator who did the same as she did, that fined of 45 days prison. Only her.
Because she is Paris Hilton?!!
ah well, politics is in the middle?
SexyMom: i also have the same observation, Amy.
I remember gaining a whole new level of respect for her (yes, really) when I recently read this interesting article about why Paris is famous. Every marketer should read it, lol.
I don’t know what I feel about Paris Hilton. I don’t hate her, I also don’t like her.
But one thing I could say about what happened is that “money can’t talk all the time”. I bet what happened opened the eyes of many American people that justice prevails. She broke the law therefore she must be punished (same thing they do to ordinary Americans) and it doesn’t matter who she is and how much money she has.
As for Paris…I do believe everybody deserves a second chance.
SexyMom: let me change topic—if only our country follows suit. on the topic of Paris, yes, she deserves a second chance, like everybody else.
So, she was caught driving with an expired license.. tsk tsk… (yes, I am living under a rock)... but law is the law, no matter who you are. ( I guess Nora Aunor knows that too by now.
Hope that time spent inside, made some sense out of her. All eyes are on her.
SexyMom: and the others, not only Nora.
BTW, Ms. Dine… could you update my link? add up /inmylife/ i have this PR experiment thing.
Thanks thanks!
SexyMom: done, dear.
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She said, she’s sincere? This is a lie, I think
Well actually, I also like Paris (France)
SexyMom: I also like Paris—actually, to go to Paris (France).
I like Paris too _
SexyMom: who? or which Paris, Paul?
She was a victim of the circumstances of her family’s wealth. You know – when there is nothing more to ask for, to want for, to worry about – what else would one do with his/her life? Ah, poor little rich girl.
SexyMom: yes, Rhoda, that’s another way to describe her.
sighs I wish i had the strength or capacity to tolerate her like you can. I just can’t do it at the moment but do hope i can find the day of finding my peace with it.