Ellen.

I am not much of a TV watcher, but one show that I record daily is the Ellen Degeneres show. It is hard to think of Ellen and not smile. Her personality itself is what draws so many people to attend and watch her day show. I am in awe of how just by telling jokes and dancing attracts such a huge audience to the show. Ellen has proven to be one of my favorite celebrities simply by doing these three things: making me laugh, helping those in need, and portraying the art of good conversation. It always baffles me how Ellen can take just the simplest, every day topics, and talk about them in a way that has people roaring with laughter. Her jokes referring to Tony the DJ, her staff, and anybody else are always on point. She just has a way of starting her show on a good foot, and continues to produce the awesome energy throughout the entire show. One of my favorite parts is (of course) the dancing. Dancing in its own form evokes good feelings, and I love how she uses that to engage with the audience and set the mood for the show.
       Another huge aspect of this show is the message that it sends: to help those in need, and as Ellen concludes each and every show- "be kind to one another." In almost every show, Ellen finds a deserving audience member or person that has endured some kind of harship, and helps them out with either monetary or material gifts. A lot of these individuals are interviewed by her, and it is truly amazing to see their grateful faces when Ellen surprises them with a gift. It is a moment of pure, genuine love, and so awesome to watch.
       Watching the Ellen show literally lifts my mood. There have been many days where I was feeling down and upset. By choosing to tune into the Ellen show, I get what I like to call an "instant happy". Watching this show makes me feel so much, and that is what I love about it. Being able to laugh, cry, and learn all in one show is truly remarkable. This show has helped me get through rough times, inspired me to be a better person, and entertained me until I was crying from laughing so hard. So here's to Ellen! I am so happy and excited to report that I will be able to attend my very first Ellen show come September!! A friend from work invited me to come with her a month ago, and just found out that we got guaranteed tickets! Excitement is an understatement. :)))

A clip from one of my favorite episodes: