tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post2880421909222581059..comments2024-03-27T23:07:31.392-04:00Comments on The Hayleylujah Chorus: The Politics of the Presence of PoliticsHayley Hooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16291471465474995679noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-60640607846659770892010-04-06T08:33:38.837-04:002010-04-06T08:33:38.837-04:00Hayley Hoover, private eye.Hayley Hoover, private eye.Nokorolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524682985969840855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-59637554132161136042010-04-01T12:21:32.535-04:002010-04-01T12:21:32.535-04:00I hate the kind of situation your dad has - my mom...I hate the kind of situation your dad has - my mom was a county councillor shortly after having my brother. However, when the next elections came round, the campaigners of the other party spread rumours my mom wouldnt be able to cope because she had a baby. They failed to mention she'd already done a wonderful job whilst having 1 11 year old daughter (me) 1 8 year old daughter, and my brother who was at this point 2. Even now that my brother is 11, the unfairness of their methods of spreading lies about my mother still makes me angry, but then again, it makes me angry that the people they told this to didnt even bother researching the facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-78426696995815068982010-03-31T06:48:34.783-04:002010-03-31T06:48:34.783-04:00Oh man. What a day for you. I think after the firs...Oh man. What a day for you. I think after the first semester I realised that I needed to start consulting ratemyprofessor, and since then all my teachers have been somewhat tolerable. xDSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536457471194899157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-16934629130446371982010-03-31T01:01:00.579-04:002010-03-31T01:01:00.579-04:00Dear Hayley,
You are, of course, wonderful. I'...Dear Hayley,<br /><br />You are, of course, wonderful. I've been reading your blog for ages and watching your videos for ages and generally admiring you for ages, and it is high time I tell you how highly I think of you. I do not find your blog posts vapid or immature in the slightest. And I may be totally out of line in saying this, but is most writing not self-centered in nature? I did this thing on East of Eden a few weeks ago* (which I love love love, beeteedubbs. I mean, if you're looking for any great JStein, this is where it's at), and most of the criticism was of his being self-centered in the writing, using personal anecdotes and family names and such and how awful that supposedly is. But I don't see a problem with that whaaatsoever. An author's main job title is to pour his or her innermost thoughts onto paper (or blogspot)--satisfying his or her passion for words, spending time with his or her creations. But guess what? That doesn't matter. While inherently a little self-centered, I believe writing is simultaneously completely selfless. You have no idea how much your writing means to others--I'm not sure any author can properly grasp such a feeling. But, as you are aware, books do so much for other people. They give us comfort, they give us companionship--they make us feel. Your blogging is absolutely no different, and I cannot wait to read a book with a big ol' BY HAYLEY HOOVER on the front someday.<br /><br />Awkward anecdote time? I recently dreamt I was dating Mike Lombardo. Now, this was after watching a video of yours or reading a blog post or something, so I'm sure that is why. And I was overtired, and I have really weird dreams when I'm overtired. But the moral of the story is that he was a really good dream-boyfriend, so props to you for snagging such a catch. I bet it's even better in real-life. Hopefully this is more amusing than ready-to-lock-your-doorsing. ALSO: This is only adding to my current creep factor... but I think I have the same kitchen floor tile as your boyfriend? It was in a video, maybe the macaroni and yogurt and cheese one, and I'm pretty sure we're floor tile twinsies. Nbd.<br /><br />In conclusion, thanks for everything you do--for your writing and your videos and your being you (which is, as I am aware, tacky with a capital T, but true with a capital T, too).<br /><br />Most sincerely,<br />Brenna<br /><br />*Yeah I'm comparing you to John Steinbeck. Nottt a big deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-22106537011182453442010-03-30T12:00:08.859-04:002010-03-30T12:00:08.859-04:00Ah, don't let anything Justin Timberlake says ...Ah, don't let anything Justin Timberlake says upset you. It's good to think about what you're doing, but as you said, there is nothing inherently pointless or evil about it.<br /><br />And I would miss your life if I stopped having it to read about. <br />Talk about sad. You just get your stories out to the world. I'm the one sitting at home spending time reading about random happenstances in people I dont know's lives. Oh my.<br /><br /><3<br /><br />-alexAlex Dahlberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661153817754923128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-44391353192382964752010-03-30T03:41:08.841-04:002010-03-30T03:41:08.841-04:00Hayley, I've been here from the beginning of y...Hayley, I've been here from the beginning of your blog and I can honestly say people who think your blog is becoming "Oh look at me, I'm happy, everything's perfect" are absolutely ridiculous. We genuinely do care about you! (As much as complete strangers can care for each other.) So your happiness makes us happy. Don't be afraid to blog simply because The Situation has been too amazing and you have nothing to complain about. We like seeing you happier than ever because it shows for those of us going through a happiness slump that they don't last forever.<br /><br />In other news, I had the last performance of my last high school show ever yesterday. I'm sure you know how this probably feels and how sad we all are. There have been MANY tears this weekend, both from the end of an era for us seniors and from all-night games of Truth, showing our heart and souls to each other. It's been a crazy, emotional roller coaster.<br /><br />(I'm just letting you know all this so I don't feel completely creepy for knowing so much about your life without offering information in return.)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944169147018289121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-38740778879861482352010-03-29T23:16:17.679-04:002010-03-29T23:16:17.679-04:00The world is so full of heavy, dense, mind-bogglin...The world is so full of heavy, dense, mind-boggling things. Your blog is a much needed breath of fresh air. I know that you write your blog first and foremost for yourself, and if you ever don't enjoy it, you will stop. But just know that your blog brings me a lot of people great joy. Sometimes, I'll be laughing after a post of yours. Other times, I'll leave your blog feeling contemplative. And yet other times, I can totally relate to what you are saying, almost as though you took what I was thinking and put it in to words. I would just like to say, thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-14081453818519322902010-03-29T23:11:47.291-04:002010-03-29T23:11:47.291-04:00Hayley, my choir director told us something really...Hayley, my choir director told us something really inspirational a few days ago. She told us that in our lives, in order to make them meaningful, we have to put a bit of time aside each day and use it to express ourselves. This is different for all people...for my choir, it is through music, but for others it is through painting, fashion, writing. Your blog is a personal expression of yourself. Even if one day you stop blogging, don't ever stop letting your creativity flow. :) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-72625993057096503982010-03-29T20:19:24.853-04:002010-03-29T20:19:24.853-04:00It was very helpful for me to read this post, beca...It was very helpful for me to read this post, because these are things I think about daily - am I doing something GOOD?, am I actually contributing to the world in some way? And every day I end up convinced that I am, because I was nice to a stranger or because I had fun with someone or because I wrote something good... Not everyone can save people's lives directly, and, although this doesn't include me, NOT EVERYONE WANTS TO - and that's OK, and it doesn't make them bad people. Why be so extreme? I think you do a world of good just by sitting in front of your computer and typing, at least to me, because you get my head working and that's one hell of a win. For everyone. Don't let people tell you it's not important, because it is!<br />And by the way that nailpolish color is gorgeous and made me want to paint my nails red, which is what I'm off to now.RhianonLiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653335424567297650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-71608812209878092292010-03-29T16:06:23.799-04:002010-03-29T16:06:23.799-04:00Your blog is the love of my life. I have learnt so...Your blog is the love of my life. I have learnt so much all round from you and for that, I thank you.ginger joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861320316332044734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-47716243985514361192010-03-28T21:05:38.011-04:002010-03-28T21:05:38.011-04:00Hayley, you are amazing. Never let anyone tell you...Hayley, you are amazing. Never let anyone tell you otherwise... especially Justin Timberlake. Sexy is definitely NOT back in the fact that he exists.<br /><br />Now on to the embarrassing part. I have a proposition for you. I'm looking to go to OU in two years (I'm a junior from Dayton), and my family will be visiting the campus over spring break. Problem is, I have no one to show me around or tell me anything about Athens... except you. I know that sounds REALLY weird and kind of upfront, but as another prospective Creative Writing/Music/Library Science student, I'd really like someone's feedback about the classes and the people and the campus. I'll be there on Wednesday the seventh from 10:30-12:30, if you're interested... which you're probably not.<br /><br />The only thing I have to offer is my freakish knowledge of Harry Potter. Sorry about this creep-a-thon.Morgan Lehmanhttp://whatwasijustdoingagain.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-47236782866185081612010-03-28T16:19:47.485-04:002010-03-28T16:19:47.485-04:00Not everybody has to save the world via the intern...Not everybody has to save the world via the internet. But everybody's doing what they're good at and you're blogging is enjoying for many people. You can't assume that you're life isn't interesting 'cause you're considerably wrong! I like reading about your life (because I'm a creeper!). No, I'm not a creeper. I just like reading your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-4863573476748258102010-03-28T00:59:26.254-04:002010-03-28T00:59:26.254-04:00honestly, i'd rather read about chipotle and n...honestly, i'd rather read about chipotle and nail polish than AIDS in africa. way less depressing.the apple that astonished parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758290287487771194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-37548593840735171902010-03-27T20:52:00.259-04:002010-03-27T20:52:00.259-04:00The world needs more musicians like your boyfriend...The world needs more musicians like your boyfriend, not all in it for self-promotion in money. He's in it for music, whether it be his own or supporting others. It's very inspiring!<br /><br />Days get better, no matter how hard and treacherous some are.dare2bxabigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633009735488148160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-55824492788995323982010-03-27T19:00:00.094-04:002010-03-27T19:00:00.094-04:00YOU CONSTANTLY MAKE ME WISH I WERE IN COLLEGE. How...YOU CONSTANTLY MAKE ME WISH I WERE IN COLLEGE. How am I supposed to survive 2 and a half more years?!?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-70224960753912633702010-03-27T12:06:10.209-04:002010-03-27T12:06:10.209-04:00Hey lovely girl. I don't know what it is about...Hey lovely girl. I don't know what it is about ranting and politics this week. I don't have a large blog following, and I usually blog about trivial things; I usually don't like rocking the boat, you know? But I was struck with the urge to write a very political post this week, and it got a lot of responses - some good, some bad. I don't know what that means for my blogging future, whether I'll post about deeper things more often, but it certainly made me think that this was Rant In Your Blog Week.<br /><br />Have a good day :)Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415401963079303790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-6487730070040028662010-03-27T10:29:42.486-04:002010-03-27T10:29:42.486-04:00Hayley, you are absolutely lovely. People enjoy yo...Hayley, you are absolutely lovely. People enjoy your whining. That's why you have tons of readers. Personally speaking, if you blogged about news and politics and AIDS ALL of the time, I wouldn't love your blog as much as I do. But when you do write about something you are absolutely passionate about, such as your blog about gay rights, you do a beautiful job. You're a great writer, Hayley. I love reading about you because I can relate to you. I would like to think that you are the grown up version of me. I could only hope so. Thank you for writing this. <3Caroline Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-64649738180574121042010-03-27T09:23:56.082-04:002010-03-27T09:23:56.082-04:00I really want to write something along the lines o...I really want to write something along the lines of, "I know what you're going through," But to be perfectly honest, I don't. Reading your awfully witty and profoundly meaningful blog, I feel like I'm just waiting for my life experiences, and be them good or bad, I think it will in the end make me a better person. Maybe this is how you have to look at it--Although it's kind of a bitch now, in the near future, I'll be something to look back over and be proud about the fact that you were bigger and better than others.<br /> I don't know; that sounds weird. What ever. You know who you are, and you're smart, brave and collected. I have no doubt that what ever life throws at you, you will be able to tackle it head on.<br /> <br />PS--Thank you for the tea info!Ben Cracknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753588404841493796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-19015936644982170592010-03-27T06:43:31.302-04:002010-03-27T06:43:31.302-04:00I like your blog, I don't think it's meani...I like your blog, I don't think it's meaningless.<br /><br />It's your blog, so you should be able to write about whatever you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-85501390798193897192010-03-27T00:38:09.147-04:002010-03-27T00:38:09.147-04:00This was a wonderfully written post, Hayley.
I h...This was a wonderfully written post, Hayley. <br /><br />I have never thought you were vapid. Your silly anecdotes and videos have brightened many of my days.<br /><br />I'm sorry for all the jerks surrounding your life lately. Hope you had a nice spring break anyway!Olivia https://www.blogger.com/profile/16438321622379820847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-33526964719572584332010-03-27T00:23:19.339-04:002010-03-27T00:23:19.339-04:00You have a wonderful way with words! And what you ...You have a wonderful way with words! And what you do on the internet is definitely not pointless. In fact, 5awesomgirls was an inspiration for my new blog! :)<br />Keep it up!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906639713727436500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-5521919343565814412010-03-27T00:16:40.589-04:002010-03-27T00:16:40.589-04:00Hayley, simply put, you inspire people. You inspir...Hayley, simply put, you inspire people. You inspire me. You have the ability to connect with people you've never met and affect their lives. You never FTBA; don't listen to the Justin Timberlake's of the world, because you're just plain awesome.Snottlebiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026058877176636602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-75687796184210280472010-03-26T17:47:08.171-04:002010-03-26T17:47:08.171-04:00Hayley, you're fantastic, truly. You are a fan...Hayley, you're fantastic, truly. You are a fantastic word smith and a thoughtful person. We don't follow your blog because you're this narcisistic terrible human. It's because, despite the slight self centeredness, (this isn't a bad thing, on annny level though because you're a teenager AND a vlogger, it comes with the territory. Please don't take that the wrong way.)you are a relatable, caring person and we adore you for that. Oh, and your wit? Top freaking notch. Keep it up! I hope you're having a fun Spring break :D <br /><br />Oh, side note, I discovered honey and tea this week. IT IS AMAZING. I've been drinking it like it's been going out of style. Fantastic. <br />Love, <br />Sarah.Sarah Mowreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530943056566117394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-14974030008576798632010-03-26T16:40:18.751-04:002010-03-26T16:40:18.751-04:00I always hate when my comment is so far down the l...I always hate when my comment is so far down the list that what I say sounds repetitive. So... I agree with almost everyone who commented. <br /><br />Who cares if what you're writing about on this blog is "helping people" or about "something super important like kids in Africa"... some of us just like reading what you put up here because you write beautifully. You manage to take your frustrations of the moment and put it in an analogy that we can all relate to. Plus, knowing that our comments about going through the same or similar situations help you feel a little better make us feel good too.<br /><br />BriBriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750490053506208575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-21948946384974268082010-03-26T15:48:22.093-04:002010-03-26T15:48:22.093-04:00God! Don't you just hate back handed comments ...God! Don't you just hate back handed comments from ex-boyfriends. Makes me want to bristle. <br /><br />For one, if your whole blog was about AIDs and Africa (for example) I probably wouldn't read it as much. Depressing. <br /><br />Two, you have a GREAT impact on the emotional lives of young women all over the world by writing about how you feel and how you get through the problems of love, life, work and play. I read your comments as well as reading your blog, and you bring hope to those with despair, you make us laugh, and you make us cry, and you make the young women that follow you feel okay about their lives.<br /><br />That is far more important, in my opinion, then another blog highlighting the negative crap going on in the world. <br /><br />Part 2:<br />That blogger that wrote that about Mike Lombardo... grrrr... I hate that! I hate that people won't vote for the person that may be more well known or "popular" because of that fact alone. Mike is good! I follow him on youtube as well and have voted for the music in Song Fu as well! What a bitch. Both of them, her and Justin Timberlake... bitchy little people!<br /><br />Hayley, you're wonderful! I think I tell you that every comment I post, but you are :)Ms Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174912262331214211noreply@blogger.com