

I will be the first to admit it, I never really like her. I never purchased a Madonna album in my life. I never had Madonna posters on my wall, and I never wore half gloves in honor of her majesty ( granted, I didn't grow up in the 80's but Madonna is still making records today). I often thought she was too old to be acting the way she does today ( and a part of me still feels that way), but I have realized something about Madonna recently. She is a genius. I never realized before, partly because I don't think I was letting myself really accept her as someone who should be played on my ipod regularly. She found a way to really become an icon for women. As a woman, I can honestly say I feel sexier when I listen to Madonna. She put herself out there for the world to criticize, and criticize it did (me included). But she honestly didn't let it stop her, she is a powerful woman (maybe a little skanky too) and she now has my respect. I say this all professionally of course. I have never met the woman, I have no idea what she is like in the comforts of her own home. But I can honestly say that as of a week or so ago I have become an expert on her powerful lyrics, her soft and dramatic music videos, and her ability to make me feel shiny and new all over again. If you don't believe me, listen to "Express Yourself" or even "Like a Prayer" and release yourself into the epicness of her music. The woman actually re-invented the music video and turned it into something beautiful, not stupid. She has a wonderful artistic eye, and I would love to shake her hand one day.
NOW, there is one thing I would like to say to Madonna. If she were here in front of me, this is what I would say ( I mean it, I would really say it)
" Madonna, you are a revelation. You did something for the world that only few people on this earth will ever have the opportunity to do.. change it. I want to thank you for that simple gift of music, and thank you for your passion that drove that music forward. As much as I love you, please stop wearing things that belong on a 20 year old. Age and aging is a gift, it means you are still alive, and you should embrace it and rock a pant suit. There is nothing wrong with getting old. Embrace your epic past and for god sakes keep the music coming, only embrace your age too, and shop at Talbots, not Forever 21".
LOVE YOU!
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