Sunday, June 28, 2009

The man in the mirror

Stunned and saddened by the news of the untimely passing of some of pop cultures most notable icons last week had me thinking about the importance of leaving behind a legacy. Michael Jackson IS and will always be the King of Pop, Farrah Fawcett had the hair, and Billy Mays...well, wasn't he the Oxyclean guy? Whether their claim to fame is their music, their look, or their persona- the indisputable fact is years from now when my 3 year old god-daughter, Ava rocks out at her senior prom and the beat to Billie Jean starts playing- moonwalking will still be relevant. Hey, I proudly admit to busting out some Thriller moves when the mood strikes! (or if i've had 1 too many mojitos)

All this leaves me wondering about my own legacy. Inherently a perfect mother and wife...there's really not much room for improvement there. But, in the bigger scheme of things- what will the world remember me for? After watching hours of rockumentaries and E! true Hollywood stories, i've come to the conclusion that leaving a legacy whether it affects few or many; and whether it's a positive or negative, often takes a true commitment and devotion to one's vision. The effort is tireless and the work ethic is fierce. The truth is that success doesn't happen overnight. DAMN! 

And to that sentiment...i commit to working everyday on my legacy. Perhaps we'll all find out at the same time once i've figured it out!! And you? What shall i remember you for? Do tell...

1 comment:

  1. You should start your own Leslie Dimaya Presidential Library. That's how the POTUS's preserve their legacy. Maybe you can donate your overdue Five Corners Library books.

    Just saw Away We Go from Sam Mendes tonight. Sweet movie. Mentions something about your children carrying forward with a little piece of you and a little piece of your parents. Your child(ren) is your legacy. Carsen is a great representative of your legacy going forward. So much to proud of up to this point and so much to be proud in the near and distant future. Don't worry about your legacy, it's in good hands.

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