COMMENTS

I am always happy to see that people are reading and enjoying my blog. I wonder to myself “How did these people find me and what makes them come back?” Whatever the reasons, I thank you! I cherish the kind COMMENTS and it makes me excited to see that I can entertain, bring smiles and even provoke with my writing.

This blog has been about me getting my writing out there and keeping my fingers typing on that computer keyboard. I’m glad that people enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it (check back every Wednesday for new posts)!

Of course, there are some people that hate it, hate me and my sunny out look on life and want to tear me down (and let everyone else know). It’s odd to me that people would even take the time to leave a comment if they hated what they read. Why not just hop to the next blog? There are like a million blogs out there commenting on anything you could think of (from pickles to personal rantings to boogers) Blogging is freedom of speech at its finest and since I am putting myself out there, I have to take the criticism along with the praise. I think the people who leave COMMENTS here are FABULOUS!

I wanted to take this time to respond to some of my COMMENTS.
So here we go….

I don’t want to take too much time on the COMMENTS from haters. There were A LOT when I was writing the original Social Butterfly blog. Now, they are way fewer, but on occasion I get COMMENTS that sting so bad. I can only think that the people writing them must be so miserable in their own lives. What other reason would they want to come on here to my site and mock my physical appearance, call me stupid, misguided or lost.

Anonymous said...
Therapy won’t help you, Chudney. Unless you make changes, you are doomed for a sad life of eventual drugs, booze, meaningless sex where you will be used because you were the 3rd wheel in the celeb group at the club that night and - girl - this so is not something you cannot change RIGHT NOW. You are on the brink of a horrible life, or a beautiful one. But you better start "thinking" right now...

This is just an example of the COMMENTS I sometimes get. I see no reason to COMMENT on them. Anonymous, I thank you for your opinion, but you don’t know me. I am writing a light, happy blog to entertain. I am not trying to save the world or cure cancer here so let’s lighten up and just enjoy!

Doug linton said...
You are an inspiration to people today. You are so smart, hard working, and disciplined. I really admire you. I think a lot of people could learn from your positive attitude.

Tarquin said…
Well, at this point I am certainly living vicariously through you and your blog. You fabulous creature you!!

uniquelovely said…
Just reading your fun day, kind of lifted me.

Francis Francois said...
Chudney, you always write the most inspirational blog posts. I check your blog at least two to three times a week just to see if you wrote anything new, because you write interesting things!

These are just a few of the many positive COMMENTS that I have received. This is why I write! If I can inspire, bring joy or even just bring a smile to someone’s face… all of this is totally worthwhile (smile on people)!

And to “The Man of your Dreams” who often leaves me comments about how we shall one day be together and in love… I am absolutely flattered by your love and admiration, but as Xcentric Pryncess said... you sound a little creepy ☺ hehe….

Often, there are a lot of COMMENTS for and about my mother. I understand that this is why u found my website and blog. People love my mom and want to let her know that. Also sometimes people are upset that she didn’t live up to their expectations and they want to tell someone. This is not the venue for that. This is a blog about me: my life, my work and my struggles to make it in this world. (Please do NOT use my site as a Diana Ross complaint hotline!)

In my Music blog (1/23/08) people were upset by my COMMENTS about Michael Jackson. I responded to it already, but I wanted to make mention of it again in this blog.

Leonada said...
I was a little disappointed by your comments about Michael Jackson. You know, everyone goes through periods in their lives that others may not understand. Michael is an icon and a legend and he deserves so much respect. He doesn't deserve to be called "strange". Especially when it appears you empathize with Britney Spears. But her behavior can certainly be characterized as strange, yet you wished her the best. There's something not quite right about that IMO.

Erika V. Saunders said…
I don't feel it is right or even kind to label someone as "not normal".
I really relate to him in a lot of ways. Many people in my life, family included, consider me to be strange or weird. I like different things, and that makes me different to many. But that doesn't make me better or worse than anyone else.
You and the entire world are entitled to your opinions, but I just don't think that weirdness is a fair assessment of a person's personality. Please remember that everyone has a heart and has feelings.

Chudney Ross said…
I have chosen to remove the statement "though undeniably not normal," from my comments about Michael Jackson. I apologize for provoking people regarding this. I love Michael Jackson and that was the point. I do not ever mean to bring anger or sadness through my words.
Who is really "normal" anyways?

Freddie said...
I thought your words were appropriate. You didn't say anything mean at all. No, Michael Jackson doesn't fit the term, "normal" by any means. That isn't a cruel judgment made against him. No need for apologies in my opinion.

What I meant was that despite people not understanding him, I love his music and he is undeniably an amazing talent!

On occasion there are COMMENTS regarding my physical features (my nose, my eyes and my forehead in particular). These have spread onto other blog sites as well. I just don’t understand how someone could tear me or anyone down for their God given, unique beauty. I would NEVER do that to someone else and I just want to say that it is extremely hurtful no matter how strong you try to be (I don’t post these comments. They are instantly deleted. I don’t want them as a part of MY site). Please don’t put me down to make yourself feel better about yourself!

Anonymous said...
You should work on your side angle Chud. Although you have the cutest little baby face but it seems to be a bit to exotic for "Hollywood."

I added this one COMMENT on my physical appearance because it is sad to me that someone would think that conforming to a norm of Hollywood beauty is the only way to make it in the entertainment business. This is why girls are starving themselves and going under the knife. I for one refuse to conform to it! I have a beautiful strong nose (which I’ve broken once :) and high forehead from my father’s Jewish heritage. I have amazingly huge eyes from my mother. If you don’t like what you see… DON’T LOOK AT ME!

Speaking of making it in the entertainment industry…

Dina said...
How come you don’t just use your family connections to get a jump on the hosting thing or whatever else it is you'd like to use an agent for?
I know if I was in your shoes I would at least use a LITTLE bit. Trust me, you don't realize what a huge enormous gift that is that your family has some connections (until you don't have anything like that -- like me). You shouldn't let it go to waste.

I think people (not just you Dina) think that being the child of a celebrity means getting everything handed to you on a silver platter. I’ll agree that I am blessed to have the opportunity to follow my dreams and not starve in the process, but I know I have to prove myself and my talents like everyone else (and in some cases more). I think celebrity’s kids are held to a higher standard in the entertainment business and have to some times work harder to prove themselves. Being that I do not want to be a singer, most on my mother’s connections in the industry are not helpful to me. I continue to work towards my goals. My books will be on shelves soon and I will be hosting my own TV show!

I’ve gotten a couple of COMMENTS from people concerned that I give away too much personal information in my blogs.

Anonymous said…
Ok...nice to hear where you like to hang out, but don't tell so much!!! There are a lot of crazees out...Need I say like the one who said, You must be the mother of my kids. Hopefully, you're not out on the days you said and just trying to throw people off!!! Let's hope!

Well, of course I don’t go out every night! A girl’s got to sleep sometimes! For those who where concerned, these blogs that include places I enjoy hanging out are just a sampling of the spots I hit. If one of the “crazees” sat at one of the many Coffee Beans I frequent, they may eventually bump into me, but it would probably take a long while. I switch it up and I travel, so no need to worry AND the truth of it is... If someone really wants to find u in this world with personal information so easily found on the internet, they will figure out how to find you. I can’t live my life worried and always looking over my shoulder. Thanks for your concern!

Sometimes there are COMMENTS that tell me I should be doing something more meaningful with my life. This confuses me because I do a lot.

Anonymous said…
You should be helping the poor people on skid row or in Detroit. That type of work is far more "fabulous". For a Georgetown girl I would expect more substance. Love you, but your life seems to be filled with fluff. One day you will look back with regret that your life was filled with too many marshmallows and not enough meat.

Anonymous said…
What do you want your legacy to be? The daughter of a celebrity who enjoyed those perks or a woman who made the world a better place for all who inhabit it?

Just because on occasion I write fun, light blogs about food or partying or travel doesn’t mean I don’t give back. I am a writer. I teach music to toddlers. I volunteer and donate to charities. I teach skiing. I was a teacher. If all my blogs were about that, do you really think people would keep coming back week after week?

Some people like the FLUFF!

In response Freddie said...
Some of the contributors to the blog should also read the rest of your site. Teaching, writing, acting. producing. You do a great job and come across as a good-hearted person. So you may not have the cure for cancer or the solution to world peace but what you do does count. For all of us, as long as we are still breathing, our legacy continues to be written. Keep up the excellent work and thanks for sharing.

Thank you Freddie!

So in conclusion… thanks for your COMMENTS. I think they are FABULOUS!
And although this last COMMENT is a little bit angrier than I would have said it, I will leave you with Rage’s comment.

Rage said….
This blog is for those WHO ARE INTRESTED and for those who are NOT interested, I would say, just piss off this blog!

See you next week!