Sorry Kristen

I just realized that I owe Kristen Stewart an apology. No, it is not because I have jumped on the hate bandwagon. Although, I don't agree with what she did, I also think that is perfectly normal behavior for someone her age. I quite frankly don't understand why everyone is so surprised that a young person, who has been in such an intense and high pressure relationship, would want to taste some other flavors in the ice cream shop. You are supposed to date when you are her age, not move and virtual marry- date. It is okay to date more than one person. If at 22, I had tried to move in with a guy and be that serious my mother would have had me committed right after the prayer vigil. They got together when she was 19. She is entitled to explore other options.

My only point of contention is that she picked someone married and tried to pull a fast one on her guy.

My apology has nothing to do with the fall out, however. I apologize because if not for me and people like me she would have never gotten caught. My bad, Kris. It was nothing personal. I say this because I realized this morning that people like me are the reason that the paparazzi exist. I am an avid reader of People Magazine. I have a subscription to Us Weekly. (I don't know how I got it, but it keeps showing up at my house with my name on it.) I read all manner of stories. I read them not because I am that interested in celebrity or even because I think their day to day is so fascinating. I read it because when I am at work I am usually either bored or procrastinating. I can even do both at the same time. This boredom leads me to surf the web and that leads me to random star sightings and fashion police and the like.

It is because people like me look and read that Kristen has to worry about guys in bushes with sports camera lens. They are the reason pregnant Drew Barrymore can't buy coffee in peace and Hugh Jackman hasn't had a picture with his shirt on in months. That is totally my fault and for that I apologize. It is not that I think the day to day life of a celebrity is really that much more interesting than anyone else's. I have had coworkers who have had affairs and other drama, but nobody is following them and giving me daily updates on their mess. They only do that for famous people. So, I read about famous people.

This awareness of my role does not lead me to want to change. The alternative would be for me to spend more time working and that is just not going to happen. I just feel like I should shoulder some the responsibility. I am sorry that I made cheating, coffee runs, doctor visits and shopping excursions so hard for the rich and famous, especially you K. Stew.

You're welcome, Rob!