Melissa Seymour

Blog Archive: JuLy 2009

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July 01: A poem
July 02: From the hospital
July 02: Being in the public eye...
July 03: Stupidity at it's absolute best
July 03: Are you into reading your horoscopes?
July 08: Michael Jackson memorial
July 20: I am back on line now
July 21: Family Shame & Dodgy Reporters....
July 21: Too Little Too Late!
July 22: Would you let your kid wear this?
July 22: Tour de France
July 23: Ari Rocks It. Too to Funny
July 23: Another Hollywood Star Dies...
July 23: Michael Jackson's Secret Love Child?
July 23: Warning: real insects used in the making of this.
July 23: Quote Of The Day.
July 24: This just in...
July 25: The Tour de France is Over - Now I Can Get Some Sleep!
July 27: I LOVE a Choreographed Dance....
July 28: Warning: Excessive Exercise & Dieting Leads To This Look (Not Good)
July 28: Because You're Worth It!
July 29: Taking Cosmetic Surgery Too Far
July 30: Ever Wondered What Would Happen If You Answered A Spam Email? Read this, so funny!

July 30 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Ever Wondered What Would Happen If You Answered A Spam Email? Read this, so funny!

www.vanityfair.com

July 29 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Taking Cosmetic Surgery Too Far

Lengthening the limbs in order to gain a couple of inches in height is the cosmetic surgery of choice for many German girls at the moment. They endure months of agonizing surgeries and wearing of braces (like the one above) to extend their leg limbs. Thinking it will increase their chances to marry well, many women are excited at the prospect of a brighter future with the aid of being taller. Don't you think this is just appalling? Just when you think you've seen it all, along comes something so shocking that you are just bewildered at what the hell is going on in the world.

July 28 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Because You're Worth It!

We've been so pleasantly surprised at the volume of traffic to this site - what started as a site for people to get information about the various projects going on for me - has turned into a viable business in itself. Thanks to you. Thank you for being loyal to this site. We'd love to hear from you about what you want to see here. We don't have 'comments' for example. Would you like the opportunity to make some? What kind of topics would you like to read about? Please email us at feedback@melissaseymour.com. So looking forward to your suggestions! Thank you!!

July 28 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Warning: Excessive Exercise & Dieting Leads To This Look (Not Good)

July 27 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

I LOVE a Choreographed Dance....

These inmates are amazing. Imagine what this would do for their spirits.

xMel

July 25 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

The Tour de France is Over - Now I Can Get Some Sleep!

Armstrong & Contador

As predicted, Alberto Contador won with an overall lead of 5min 24 sec ahead of Andy Scheck, with third place going to Lance Armstrong. It was interesting to hear that Lance broke his collarbone only three months before making his comeback at 37 years old after a four year hiatus from the sport. He just never fails to impress. I can't wait for next years race when Lance comes back with a newly formed USA based team Radioshack. Contador is off to a new team too. The gloves will be off and Lance will be able to go at it properly after apparently holding back a bit for the benefit of the team and a Contador win. Now that it's over, I can get some sleep after watching most stages over the last three weeks - they've been airing from 11pm to well past 2am on SBS. The first week of racing got me through the last week of my hospital stay - the courage of the riders inspiring me to cope with my illness.

July 24 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

This just in... According to the New York Times - New York is the Thinnest county in New York state(!). Below is New York Fashion's view -

Today the New York Times confirms something we've known and held sacred in our hearts for ages: We are the thinnest county in New York State. Probably one of, if not the, thinnest in the country. Whereas 67 percent of the nation's population is overweight, only 42 percent of Manhattan's population is overweight. And sometimes — okay, all the time — being skinny is all that matters, especially in fashion. Screw job performance, screw health, screw a general state of happiness — nothing is more important than showing up at a party and being one of the thinnest people there. Besides, being thin leads to things.

“My mom always says, ‘The smaller the dress size, the larger the apartment,’ ” said one lifelong Upper East Sider, who said she did not want to be named because she disapproves of the maxim.

Frankly most of the rich people quoted in the Times article say equally obnoxious things. They all confess to being gym and salad obsessives, and their heights and weights are all listed in the article. But at least, unlike fashion models, these folks admit they put a lot of time, effort, and thought into staying skinny. Where as models "eat burritos and brownie pie all day" and "never exercise." Because that is even more obnoxious.

Check it out the New York Times article here

July 23 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Quote Of The Day.

What's another word for thesaurus?

Steven Wright

July 23 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Warning: real insects used in the making of this.

I've blogged about the artist Damien Hirst before -

He is the one who sold the work with the cow in a tank of formaldehyde for something like 10 million pounds. Seriously. Anyway, he has made the above bike for Lance Armstrong which is to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The butterflies all over it are real. Seriously. It's going to make a fortune for the foundation and Bono asked Hirst to do it. Cool. So cool. Amex anyone?

xMel

July 23 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Michael Jackson's Secret Love Child?

Check this clip out and see what you think.....

Looks eerily like Blanket don't you think?

xMel

July 23 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Another Hollywood Star Dies.....

Poor 'Gidgett" the Taco Bell Dog and Legally Blonde 2 star has died aged 15. This little pooch was one of the highest paid animal stars in the world and was a pampered little dame too. I remember reading some time ago that she used to have her own luxury hotel room when traveling. She was most famous for the line in the Taco Bell ads - "Yo quiero Taco Bell" - spanish for "I want Taco Bell", dubbed in a male voice, of course.

"Reposar en paz "Gidget". - RIP "Gidget".

July 23 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Ari Rocks It. Too to Funny.

July 22 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Tour de France

Armstrong & Contador

Have you been following? I am a huge Lance Armstrong fan. Huge. He is about 1 minute 30 odd behind the leader, fellow Astana team mate Alberto Contador. I've been waiting for him to make a play for 1st place but it looks like he won't - giving in to the race tradition of supporting the strongest member of the team to a win. Yep, that means he tanks his own win in the best interests of the team. Don't feel sorry for him - he has seven wins under his belt already.

xMel

July 22 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Would you let your kid wear this?

Children's Tee Shirt

Or any of the following slogans - "Mummy likes it on top", "I like big boobs I can not lie", "my mum is easy", "I'm bringing sexy back", "Practice safe sucks".

The kids chain store, "Cotton on kids" has come under fire for these t-shirts. I wonder why? So tacky. So very. We don't need little tots running around with sexual innuendo emblazoned across their chests. Really.

xMel

July 21 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Too Little Too Late!

Chris Brown apologises but is he really sorry? I'm not convinced. I think he's sorry for the mess he's in, not that he belted the crap out of Rhianna.

July 21 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Family Shame & Dodgy Reporters....

I'm really feeling for Kate Middleton right now. The girlfriend of Prince William has a dodgy uncle, Gary Goldsmith, who has been busted on video talking out of school about the royal romance, doing drugs and offering to supply hookers. You can read all about it here.

So the reporters of course hale from that upstanding news outlet 'News of the World'. They talk of Gary Goldsmith of being this awful, shameful character BUT they are the ones who posed as people they weren't to lure him into this trap and secretly filmed the whole thing. Now who is the dodgy one I ask? Sure, Gary Goldsmith is a wreck and obviously a huge embarrassment to the Middletons but I'm feeling for him and the family. How awful to be lied to and deceived like that. Behavior like that should be against the law. It's just incredible that they are calling him out on his behavior when they themselves are no better!

I had a dodgy uncle. He's not alive anymore but he sure left behind some great stories... He had some serious mental health issues stemming from an awful drug habit. One day he surprisingly won $50k on a horse triffector (voices told him which horses to back). Now this was probably 25 years ago, so that amount of money was nothing to be sniffed at! Instead of using the money for good, he used it for evil (of course!), buying himself a Rolls Royce (used) and a chauffeurs outfit for my aunty so she could drive him around (he offered to pay her for her troubles)! Hilarious times. I once boarded a bus as a 13 year old with friends and he was on board - with a long blonde wig on, no shirt and asking different passengers for a cigarette. I was mortified and hid from him, jumping off as soon as I could! He had a big heart though. Whenever he had the money, he'd buy me stuffed toys. So that's why I'm feeling for Kate Middleton. Plenty of people have relatives we love but aren't for public consumption.

xMel

July 20 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Hi there! I'm so sorry for the break in communications. My stint in hospital went for a lot longer than expected (nearly three weeks), which sent me around the bend so much that I honestly couldn't put my fingers to the keyboard. Anyone who has been sick for an extended period of time will know how awful it is to be sick and that when you are in the fog of it, all you can focus on is getting better. I am getting better now but am still pretty flat with after effects of being sick for almost 10 months (brain surgery, bacterial meningitis). I really want to thank the hundreds of people who have emailed in to share their stories of living with chronic pain and/or Trigeminal Neuralgia. Your emails are so appreciated. I originally said I would email everyone back but that was before I had received so so many more emails than I expected - it would take way way too much time so I hope you will forgive the group response!

I am back on line now.... please keep coming back for daily bites of information.

xMel

July 08 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

As most of you know, I am still in hospital. I've just been outside for some fresh air - it was beginning to feel like a jail sentence (!) I think I had to remind myself that I was free to move about. Like a lot of people, I woke early to watch what was happening with the Michael Jackson memorial. I've got to say, seeing his daughter Paris was the moment that made him feel real to me. That and the Rev Jesse Jackson's speech - wow, that guy is powerful. I was disappointed in the line up, especially seeing as though he was a universal reference point for so many pop entertainers - Justin Timberlake ring any bells? I guess it would be difficult with time constraints..... it's hard to get perspective when you're laying in hospital with way way way too much time on your hands.
xMel

July 03 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Are you into reading your horoscopes? THE most accurate (I and all of my friends think) that you can get: www.astrologyzone.com - enjoy!

July 03 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

HOW ON EARTH could a two year old be strangled to death by a freaking snake people? I am so furious about this. Why would you have a constrictor snake under the same roof as a baby? Where was everyone? Why, why, why? I want answers for an innocent little 2 year old's life lost under the most ridiculous of circumstances. Extreme sadness. That poor little baby. Stupidity at it's absolute best.

July 02 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Being in the public eye isn't all it's cracked up to be - there are times I guess that it just gets too much, what with people prying into your personal life, taking pictures and filming you on their phones which can be instantly uploaded to the internet. If my family were in the spotlight like say Posh & Becks et al, I know for sure Brad would lose the plot with the paparazzi. His tolerance levels would be so so low. I often think that those people that famous show incredible constraint with all of that. Possibly because they love it and court it. So when I just heard this story of Cristiano Ronaldo losing the plot, I smiled.

dailymail.co.uk

A girl was waiting outside his house in her car (scary, stalker-ish behaviour?) and when he left his house in his car, she followed and he noticed that she was filming him. He got out of his car and kicked the car in a rage, sending shards of glass over the stalker girl. Now he is in trouble with the law but doesn't care (as if you would if you were Cristiano Ronaldo!). He says it's all about his mother - that he puts up with this kind of behaviour when he's alone, but when his mother is involved and scared then that's it. He loses it. I think I love him.

July 02 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

Being in hospital, I have a lot of time on my hands. If you read my poem from yesterday, you'd be up on the fact that despite the fact that I have a private room, a comfy bed and some pretty crazy drugs pumping through my body - you'd imagine that I would be flat out sleeping and relaxing. Not. This is a very noisy hospital. I'm hoping I'll get used to the noise and be able to sleep through it. Instead of whinning about it, I've decided to look at it like a holiday. Being a mother, I don't often get time to myself (I hear the sigh of consensus from my fellow mothers). Same goes with running the businesses. I sorted most things out before I came in and I have the superstar Narae to cover everything and Brad is actually an Account Director for L'umiere, running the Toyota account so can step in when needed. So with just about every pot on the stove covered, I am focusing on my health and writing. I promise everyone who wrote to me, that I will write back. There were a couple of hundred emails so it might take me a little while.

In the meantime, for all of those people out there that are struggling with Trigeminal Neuralgia - you can go to the Trigeminal Neuralgia Associations website, at www.tnaustralia.org.au. They are actually having a conference in September that I will definitely attend. I'm talking to them about speaking and they have (I write this with tears welling because this has been a very long and painful journey for me) asked me to be a Patron of the association. I accepted humbly. I say this not to be dramatic, but in light of what they have already achieved.

The President, Irene Wood is a remarkable woman who has pulled the Association together after nursing her mother who had TN. Her story is amazing, she has travelled the world on a mission to gather as much information as possible on not just TN but face pain in general. Just back to the conference, I would love it if as many of you as possible - who have contacted me and have read about TN would attend.

xMel

July 1 2009 | [ Back to archive listing ]

A poem:

From my hospital bed: patients are usually in hospital because they are sick, right? Yes, I thought so. Interesting then that the noise levels are beyond. You actually have to raise your voice a few decibels to be heard. Sleep? A siesta would be nice, but not possible. At night? Irregular at best. Night nurses have it back to front and like to talk, sometimes yell from your room. You're f----- kidding you want to say. But you don't. You crack a I'm asleep half smile. Let them go about their business - testing blood pressure, pulse etc.. Fun when children are around. They love those things - stethoscopes, blood pressure arm band. The giggles are soothing for everyone. Even the old man in the next room. Walls paper thin, so I know it gets to him. Should go in I think, take the gigglers to brighten his day. Don't though. I remember that I am sick too. Door closes by itself. Reminds me of a bar door in Mexico. Suits me more than you can imagine, who wants random people looking at you lying in bed in pj's? Not me. For sure. Lots of intrusions though. Tea, coffee, cappuccino? Cappuccino? You're going to make it from that little trolly? I don't think you can call that a cappuccino. Blood. We need some. Sure, go right ahead and offer up my veins. I like to watch them fill vile after vile after vile. Best friend comes in. Looks devine in new Lee Mathews top. On sale. Good buy we agree. Sadness at her leaving, she is going on a holiday. Husband arrives. He makes me cry. Holding in the pain all day. Tired of the brave face. Sometimes I'm just too tired to wear it. That's what husbands are for.