I really loathe how people idolize celebrities. It’s been a constant battle in my own family to have them stop this obsession with people (exceptions are celebrities like Robert De Niro) who haven’t done anything to deserve it. These celebrities are usually doing something that do not make them good and healthy role models. I hoped that my children wouldn’t fall victims to this mode of thought, but I have seen tidbits of it.

There is hope. Younger generations are starting to see people, like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, as heroes and people who they should aspire to be, which my generation has failed to see. It’s one of the reasons that I love that Intel commercial where the celebrities are the people who have created something to revolutionize our way of life and technology.

Even though I am not 100% sold on Obama, I will have to say that I am glad that he is being seen as someone to idolize in this celebrity-obsessed culture. Last night, while the kids and I were watching “Recess,” Cebastian turns to me.

“Mommy! I forgot to show you what I got!”

He runs into the other room and appears with a picture.

“It’s Obama. He is the President of the United States.”

The way he said it was with such admiration that it made me smile.

“He’s awesome!”

This morning when we were leaving the house, I looked at the side table where my Cebastian’s picture is. On the frame, was the picture of Obama that Cebastian had shown me.

I know others might say that it’s because Obama has become somewhat of a celebrity due to the media’s influence. I will have to say that this is the first time that I like what the media has done.

I have started the dreaded task of dating.  Dating is something that I am not super fond of.  I haven’t been in a serious relationship with a man since 2005, so I am not sure how I will do in one now.  Nevertheless, I do want to get married and have two more children one day, so I guess it’s time that I venture out there.  The kids are ready for me to find someone as well because they keep talking about having a new baby sister or brother one day. 

I decided to try Yahoo! Personals after failing miserably with Match.  Match seems to be more for people that do not have children and don’t want to date anyone who has any.  I am not angry because everyone has their preference, and I want to find someone who is comfortable being around children.  One of my best friends found her fiancé on Yahoo!, so I took her advice and decided to give it a chance.  Yahoo! seems a better fit.  Thanks Dawne!

Right now there are three guys: a Scientist, a Lawyer, and a TV Producer. 

Scientist – He is the only one that I have met so far.  He is in his early 30’s, used to be a teacher and coach, adores his dog, and is very intelligent.  I think he is great (so far).  We’ll see what happens on the second date.  We are supposed to go to a Greek restaurant, so I am pretty excited.

Lawyer – Meeting him for lunch tomorrow.  He seems really sweet, good looking, own practice, smart, and funny.  However, he is ready to get married and have children, and I worry that he will just commit to anyone.  Another thing is that he is only 5’9.  Being a taller than average women who loves her heels, I wonder if he will be too short for me.

TV Producer – We talk all the time, and he is the one that I like most of all.  Cute, funny, English major, laid back, and cool.  He is all a Producer for Animal Planet and Discovery Channel, which are two of my children and I favorite channels.  However, he lives in MD (I hate MD!), and he is legally separated.  I usually would run the other way, but he said that in MD they can’t get divorced until they have been legally separated for a year.  It’s something I know from my older sister.  However, not even a year separated and already on the playing field?

I hate dating.  If someone knows how to work a crystal ball, please let me know.