To start off my January favorites, I have to talk about these awesome shirts at the top of the list.
I am really excited about the new shirts in my collection.
Read moreWhy Dangerous Is My Favorite Michael Jackson Album (& HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!)
With the 25th year anniversary of the release of Dangerous and the current #Dangerous25 social media campaign being held by the estate, I was inspired to share some of the reasons why Michael Jackson’s Dangerous album has been (and probably always will be) my favorite.
Read moreMy Top 5 Michael Jackson Fan Favorites (For December!)
December has been a month I’ve been looking forward to for a while. This season has always been one of my favorite times of year. But this December is extra special.
Read moreHow I ALMOST Met Michael Jackson (mjfangirl personal storytime)
I've been a fan for more than 2/3 of my life and have come to know a lot of people who've met Michael Jackson. I've also met others who have had close encounters like I have. Everyone has a different experience and a different story. I happened to be in the right place at the right time and made a wrong decision.
Read moreGifts for the Michael Jackson Fan- A Guide (for Christmas - or anytime!) PART 1
Here in New York, icicle lights begin to illuminate the city, store windows boast their extravagant Christmas displays, and there’s that sense of cheer and brotherhood in the air. As Michael shouts in the Jackson Five “Christmas Won’t Be The Same This Year,” song- the time only happens once a year (!) and it’s always been one of my favorites.
Read moreMy Michael Jackson Fan Favorites- For October 2016!
This post comes up with only 5 days left in the month but... it's never too late, is it? :)I've been through a lot of life changes in the past few week. I've been traveling a lot!
Even though I've been back and forth between different climates over the last few weeks...
Read moreAhhh! I visited the I LOVE MJ shop in Tokyo!
I've always given much props to Japan for always showing love and respect to Michael Jackson.When my friend Yousuke told me that there was a Michael Jackson specialty store called I LOVE MJ Shop in Odaiba, I couldn't wait to check it out together!
Read moreObsession or Loyalty? What is the TRUTH About Michael Jackson Fans?
Someone asked me the other day, if I thought that my fanship of Michael Jackson could be considered an obsession. At the time, his question angered me. I secretly felt attacked and tried to explain to the best of my ability, why I was so enamored and interested in Michael- my childhood hero. Obsession? Nope.
Read moreA Touch, A Kiss, A Whisper of Love. A Fan Review of "Michael And Me" by Shana Mangatal
Over the past few months, there has been considerable buzz about this book, which the author describes as the story of
Michael Jackson's secret romance
.
Now I'll be honest, I wasn't active on the MJ forums and boards much after the trial. I wasn't super familiar with Shana's name or her story while Michael was still here. But, when Michael Jackson died in 2009, I watched hundreds and hundreds of YouTube videos and came across some videos about her and their secret relationship.
If you are curious about Shana and think her face looks familiar- you are right. She was one of the actresses in the short film for "Ghosts" and also was featured in the short film called "Is It Scary". Filmed in 1993, "Is It Scary" was never finished or released but, is available on Youtube by doing a simple search.
Shana Mangatal's
gives an intimate look at who Michael Jackson was behind closed doors. And interestingly enough, you find out that a love interaction with the King Of Pop was, at least for Shana, at times more challenging than fairytale romantic.
One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was how well Shana painted the picture of each moment. She keeps you engaged and entertained with the "little things". Shana describes how smooth and buttery his complexion was and how soft his hands were. Her descriptions made for a good read and painted Michael in a very intriguing and attractive light.
Another fun tidbit- some of you may already know that I was a Japanese major in college and really heavy into food, snack and novelty items from there. Shana wrote about fans from Japan meeting Michael and giving him a box of banana cakes. True story- I knew exactly what she was talking about and it is one of my favorite snack items - ever! To find out that Michael also loved "Tokyo Banana" just like I did, made me smile.
This is just one instance of how Shana makes you feel like you're right there with her, living in the moments with Michael. I do feel like the marketing lead me to believe there was more actual juicy content than there ended up being but, truthfully, I prefer it this way. (I really am not interested in changing my perception of Michael, particularly since he's not even here to deny or confirm any of the contents of the book.)
If you are picking this up because you expect to read excerpts of love letters, hear about late night conversations and rendezvous, see photos of elaborate gifts... memories of surprise flowers and jewelry... You will be disappointed.
You see...
is actually interesting because it's the typical tale of that confusing and "gray area" of dating.
Definitely not a one-night-stand.
Not quite a relationship.
A romance... still something real but, not quite defined.
If you want to read about a warm-blooded man, both seductive with his eyes and with his words, who knew exactly how to use his charm to get what he wanted...
This is your book.
If you want to read about what it would feel like to go from a starry-eyed fan, to Michael's secret lover...
This is your book.
And finally, if you want to get a glimpse of what Michael would be like as a lover....
This is your book.
I would recommend
to any fan who is interested in the intimate side of Michael Jackson and can keep an open mind while reading.
Check it out on amazon.com here:
Did you read "Michael & Me? What did you think about it? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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15 Years Ago. Remembering my Fan Experience at the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration.
The Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration was an event to remember. I attended the show on September 10th, 2001... Exactly 15 years ago today.
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