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IMDB rating: 0.00 Plot: This recent documentary tells some clues about what happened to The King of Pop. |
i get this movie here Michael Jackson’s Last Days: What Really Happened
Actors:
Who should REALLY call the shots at a Christmas get together, the Host or the Guests?
Say, for the last few months you had meticulously planned how the events would go, from the Carolling on one day, then the entertainment and the food and whatnot on Christmas Day itself.
Then at the last minute its the guests who even before they have stepped into your warm and loving home say stuff like "No. I dont want to use the special soap you bought me knowing how sensitive my skin is, I’d rather use mine." or "I would rather bring a number of clothes along as opposed to use your washing machine." or "Could things be rescheduled like opening up the Stockings and having fun with Snow be put on the backburner so instead this guy can sing and dance to michael jackson for two hours instead even though michael jackson has nothing to do with Christmas, but you understand dont you? Well dont you?"
I had this all planned and for me Christmas is a very Magickal and Wonderful time indeed, thought it was going to be all twee and cosy but now I feel like I am more or less being told what will be happening and will not be happening in my own home.
Just thought people would be appreciative of my hospitality.
MERRY CHRISTMAS 
N AO: They’re friends.
Oh my, what a Magical Christmas mess! jk First, it is your party and as the host, I believe you should be the one who sets the tentative schedule of events. That said, as a veteran party planner myself, I know how hard it is to get more than 2 people to agree on anything..so you may need to be a teeny bit less rigid on some aspects.
I am quite surprised though that anyone would demand to lip sync 2 hours worth of Michael Jackson tunes….quite an unusually un-Christmas-like request, I’d say. lol If I were you, I’d go ahead and ask the MJ-wanna-be if he wouldn’t mind cutting his singing/syncing time in half, as you had already planned activities for that time slot. Don’t worry about him taking up the entire hour either, after 15 minutes of his "MJ Return From the Grave Tour", I’m sure your guests will be begging to open their stockings and frolic in the faux snow.
As for the use of your washer or detergent, people often have their quirks, don’t take it personally. I don’t think they meant anything rude by their comments. You’re just too nice, my dear.
Try and enjoy the special time you have with your friends. I’m sure everyone is very appreciative of your hospitality, they’re probably totally unaware that they are coming off like buttinski’s. It sounds like they wanna help, but simply aren’t used to having someone who’s as proficient a party planner as you. Try and remember nothing ever goes exactly as planned, but that’s half the fun. Don’t worry, in the end, everything will turn out fine and you’ll have some wonderful holiday memories.
ZsaZsa Galore | Dec 15, 2009
boy is this complicated. you did not say whether it was family or friends and when the last time you saw these people and the last time the group got together. No matter how much you plan and event, things change and you need to go with the flow a bit. You are taking things personally-you shouldn’t it is not about you it is about them.
For example the soap issue-perhaps the person with the sensitivity has a really bad allergic reaction to soap and has had people say the same thing you did and they still got the reaction. The person should have thanked you and perhaps explained a little, but as I said it is all about that person not at all about you. Even what you did was very thoughtful and considerate. you need to look at it that she or he is saving you money and return that unopened soap to the store and get your money back.
The thing about the bringing clothes is that some people do not feel comfortable using someone else’s washing machine or having someone else do their laundry. They feel like they are imposing so that person would rather bring extra clothes than impose. Especially since you are going to have many people in your house. That is actually being considerate of you. They are not thinking about how this impacts you. it is all about what they are thinking.
Now the singing thing is definitely relatives. This is a proud parent who thinks their kid is very talented and wants to feel better about him or herself by showing their son. What you need to do is work out a compromise and tell her that when you finish with the snow and you come back in to warn up tat the guy can sing for everyone. This way you both get what you want.
Finally you are to stressed. everything is not going to go as planned. it will work out well and you will have a wonderful christmas
N AO | Dec 11, 2009
THE HOST! DUH! THEY r the ones that own the house not the guest!
Maria | Dec 11, 2009
I don’t know how meticulously you have planned this event, but let the chips fall where they may. Your family and friends may not enjoy the events you have planned; therefore, it wouldn’t be a very "twee and cozy" time. Christmas is for worshipping not only what you believe in, but also sharing time with the people that you value the most. So what if they want to use their own soap; it’s only a minor detail. Try to compromise, perhaps. Do a little bit of MJ, and do a little bit of true caroling. It’s a give in take sort of thing. Although it may not go as you planned it, isn’t the most important part who you spend it with, and if you have a good time? Maybe this guy singing MJ will entertain you so much that it’ll go on for years to come. Why not give spontaneity a shot? It may be worth your while.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AS WELL! =]
Erin | Dec 11, 2009
Taser ‘em
Harry Gams | Dec 11, 2009
I think a compromise is in order here. Perhaps you and each guest can choose a different activity that they would like to participate in. Or, you could write down each activity on a small piece of paper, put it in a hat & have each guest take turns pulling a slip from the hat to decide which activity will be done based on what they draw. That way everyone gets to have a say in what is done.
As for the soap/laundry issue, I’m wondering if the person who doesn’t want to use your washer is the same person with the sensitive skin?? If they have sensitive skin, they may require a special type of laundry detergent made especially for people with sensitive skin. If this is the case, using your laundry machine(due to residue left by whatever product you use)/products could cause them some significant discomfort.
Hopefully you will all resolve these issues and have a lovely Christmas celebration-Wish I could be there : )
Emily & her mommy love Da Bears! | Dec 11, 2009
The soap and washing machine… not a big deal. Definitely not worth being upset about or ruining a friendship over. The person has a preference that doesn’t reflect on you or the main plans.
In my opinion… I would get through this with the least amount of problems and make the best of a bad situation, but probably never plan something like that again. It seems the real reason for it all has been lost… friends together to enjoy the holidays? I can almost picture a bunch of kids fighting over who wants to play what game and who gets to pick first. The fun and friendships are suffering while everyone seems to be picking apart the whole thing.
Breezey | Dec 11, 2009
then I thought what does his house look like because throughout the book he describes this house and I’ve tried to picture it in my head but I just can’t and i really want to know i already know Crestline Avenue Daly City, California but I can’t bring my self to remember the exact house number please help! (Oh and by the way i knew the street and city because i just finished reading The Lost Boy for the second time and he mentioned Crestline Avenue so don’t think I’m creepy! Ha ha)
