Girl Gone Wild - Madonna (Rated R)

Madonna has been considered to be one of the greatest figures in music
and one of the most influential women in history

I am a huge Madonna fan, and seeing her in concert is one of those things that I must do one day. I grew up with her, remembering her "Like a Virgin" and "Vogue" days as she climbed to superstardom. Her music, her outrageous performances, her volatile relationships, her "potty" mouth, and her ability to thrill, offend and fascinate always kept me entertained. Most importantly, Madonna was a woman – a woman who showed strength and courage and encouraged all people to "Express" themselves. I idolized her as I grew up. I enjoyed watching her in movies, music videos, and interviews.

However, when she put out her Sex book (1992), I felt that she had gone too far.  Her naked body, the sex scenes, her explicit storytelling, it was all too much for me. I took a bit of a break from her at that point. She had "gone wild."  I was newly married and was thinking of starting a family. She peed me off.

She kissed women on stage. She burned crosses. She wore pointy bras. She grabbed her crotch. I had a "Love-Hate" relationship with her for a few years.

I started to revisit her again, watching her as she had her two children. She got married. She adopted two children from Malawi. She had gained back my respect and admiration. I continued to enjoy all her music, new and old. I watched her act. I watched her produce. I read her books.

Now that my children are well on their way to young adulthood, I can appreciate all that Madonna stood for. She paved the way for women and is considered a leading figure in the sex-positivity movement. She is a big supporter of charitable organizations. Madonna and I had our first child within a year of each other (mine was born first). I now own a copy of Sex, and although I haven't read it through, I am thankful that I have a part of her that was so controversial.

She is causing quite a controversy now as well. She is on tour again (I have tickets for the November 2012 MDNA tour) and according to the media, she is "crying for attention" by exposing herself. First a breast, then her buttocks. At 53, I think she is able to do whatever she wants. She's doing what Madonna has always done as a leader in the sex-positivity movement. She's breaking the mold when it comes to what 53 looks like. The media's reaction to her behaviour has been incredible. In one article they referred to her as an "elderly performer" and another article said her "behaviors are a sad defense against aging and her attempt to hold onto her previous sex symbol image." 

I am quite intrigued by what Madonna is doing. She's being herself, true to form. She is shocking her audience, pushing her fans to the limits, all the while delighting with her incredible iconic talent. Lady Gaga has had her share of attention these days...move over Lady. The Queen is in the house. I admire Madonna's fearless spirit, her ability to push the limits, and the excitement she brings to our world. (I am sorry for those who are offended by her outrageous acts and understand the haters are going to hate).

Madonna (53) and her boyfriend, Brahim Zaibat (25).

She is dating a much younger man. She's obviously still "got it." She's a woman, she's having fun, and she's enjoying her life. Still a very sexual being. She proves women can be sexy as they move into the second half of life. In the age of Fifty Shades of Grey, why can't all women enjoy their sexuality? In a society that values youth and beauty, it's nice to see a mature woman who is a confident crusader. It's all in the name of show biz.

The lyrics to Madonna's new song, Girl Gone Wild, include lyrics such as, "But I'm a bad girl, anyway, forgive me."  Her true fans will forgive her AND thank her. Thank her for being herself and being true to her outrageous, "express yourself" self. I enjoy watching her challenging society's current view of what getting older looks like. Maybe it's my alter ego, the part of me that secretly wishes I were her.

I am liking this "Girl Gone Wild." Sex-positivity after 50. After all, age is just a number.

Angela Gentile

The Sexiest Music Video Ever

Is there anything sexier than sex on the beach?

    What is the sexiest music video that has ever been made? As I was doing my research to find the answer to this question, this 20-year-old video came up on many "sexy" lists. The black and white music video, "Wicked Game", by Chris Isaak is a beautiful, romantic, and simple video that was produced in 1989. I remember hearing this song on the radio, and it has a "haunting" sexy sound to it. The woman in the video is very striking. Her name is Helena Christenson, and she was crowned Miss Denmark in 1986.  This video is full of sensuality and it is very nicely done.  I think it's a beautiful video and it deserves the prize of sexiest video ever.

From YouTube: "Wicked Game" is a 1989 song by Chris Isaak from his third studio album Heart Shaped World. Despite being released as a single in 1989, it didn't become a hit until it was later featured in the David Lynch film Wild at Heart. Lee Chesnut, an Atlanta radio station music director who was obsessed with David Lynch films, began playing the song and it quickly became a nationwide top ten hit in January 1991, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the only hit song of his career in the U.S. Video directed by Herb Ritts.




If you are having trouble viewing this video, go to this link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAOxCqSxRD0

WICKED GAME (Lyrics)

The world was on fire
No one could save me but you.
Strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you

No, I don't want to fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
No, I don't want to fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
With you
With you

What a wicked game you play
To make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do
To let me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say
You never felt this way
What a wicked thing to do
To make me dream of you
And I don't wanna fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
And I don't want to fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart]

{World was on fire
No one could save me but you
Strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you

No I don't wanna fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart
No I don't wanna fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
With you
With you

Nobody loves no one

Enjoy your day!

~ Angela Gentile

Love Makes the World Go 'Round

"To love someone is nothing. To be loved by someone is something.  To love and be loved by someone is everything." - Unknown

Love is a powerful thing.  There are different kinds of love.  You can love your children in the way that you would do anything to protect them and keep them safe from harm.  You can love your parents with the respect and kindness they deserve because they have protected you, encouraged you and did their very best in raising you.  You can love your friends because they accept you as you are and make you feel special and valued. 

The most important loving relationship is the one that brings new life into this world.  When a man and woman fall in love, and decide to live a life together, they often become parents.  This is what makes the world go around.  Romantic love is a wonderful feeling.  Those who have a lot of love in their life are truly blessed.

To get more love in your life, give more love.  I believe that whatever you give out, you will receive ten-fold.  It's great to feel loved.  There is a new song out, called Your Love is My Drug, by Ke$ha.  Watch the video if you have a couple minutes, it's really cute.

I wish you love!

~Angela

How's Your Mojo?

I have lots of links in this post, just like the links on the chain in this picture. 

How's your mojo these days?  Mojo is that personal magnetism, charm and sex appeal that we all have in varying degrees. It's that positivity, that soul or life-force that we all crave.  Some have it more than others.  Some have it, then lose it and have to find it again.  Think Austin Powers. 

When I watched the movie,  "My Life in Ruins" (2009) starring Nia Vardalos, it was entertaining to see how her somewhat bored character, Georgia, was able to search for and find her "kefi" (Greek for mojo).  The love stories that were threaded throughout the movie were fun to watch and there were very touching moments that made this movie quite endearing.

I found this link on the internet, called, "How to Get Your Mojo Working".  Primarily written for the single guy looking to improve his love life, but I think everyone can get something out of it.

Here's a man's perspective on mojo that I found interesting, Get Your Mojo Back, or Else...  I like his perspective on categories and sub-categories of mojo.

Here's something for the ladies:  Women:  How to get your mojo back.  The part about finding a new job really hits home for me. 

I hope this will get you thinking about your mojo, as it has for me, and I hope you can help others achieve their optimal levels of mojo, too!

Ciao!
~Angela