Keep Moving Forward

OH WHAT GLORIOUS DAY

*~*THIS IS MY 50TH POST*~*

CELEBRATION!!!!

That was more for me than anything, but it seems like a pretty big deal to me. I'm amazed I've stuck with this thing for so long. And if anyone is reading this, I hope I don't bore you with all my interests and weird facts/thoughts.

In any case, today's post is not about it being big number 50, but instead about another of my favorite things. This time it's a movie. One of my absolute favorite Disney movies in fact. If you've seen it, you'll hopefully know "Keep Moving Forward" is a quote from the fabulous...

Meet the Robinsons.

It's really hard to do these posts without spoilers. Even though it's a pretty old movie, chances are there are still tons of people who haven't seen it. And while I realize the chances of them stumbling upon this blog are basically slim to none, I'm never going to risk that possibility.

Nonetheless, I'm still gonna take a crack at talking about how much I love this film.

First off it's a great family movie (for families/about family) so there were some really wonderfully cute moments. Plus with this being from Disney, there was obviously a bit of adult directed humor thrown in as well (love going back to the movies of my childhood and finding those gems). The animation (even for that time) was fantastic - the style they chose fit the movie's theme so well.

And I guess the reason I keep going back and watching Meet the Robinsons again and again is the beautiful message it sends in the end. This is where my title quote comes in.

"Keep Moving Forward" is a theme that comes up multiple times in the film and at times it doesn't make sense, but by the end the viewer is truly able to understand the meaning (within the film as well as their own lives).

It's also made known in the credits that Walt Disney himself was the one who came up with the phrase "Keep Moving Forward."

The gist of what I got from is it goes something like this.... No matter the mistakes you've made, they are now in the past and you need to keep moving forward, keep learning, and never give up because how else will you achieve what you want to?

...be it happiness, success, a family, love...

So yeah....and now I've made myself emotional....

I just wanted to share that with you; and maybe it was something you really needed to hear. If that's so, I'm glad to have helped. Now it's your turn to go with this message of hope and pass it on to others.

Find the beauty in your life and have a glorious day every day.

Much love from me.

See you again soon. ♥

Man, that Suit is WICKED Cool!

I really love to talk about books. I also love to get other people reading and talking about books. This is one of the big reasons I like to plug for some of my favorite series.
The title of today's post is legitimately a quote from one of such series - that being Pendragon.

I know I've mentioned this guy in a previous post, so hopefully you remember that. If not I'll try to give a quick synopsis.

Pendragon chronicles the adventures of Bobby Pendragon and his quest to save Halla over the course of 10 books. What the fuck is Halla you may be thinking? As explained in the book, Halla is everything - all worlds past, present, and future. In the first book Bobby finds out he's Second Earth's Traveler. Travelers are people who can use the flumes to move between the 10 worlds.

Honestly that's just the beginning and if it sounds weird that's because it kinda is. If you're not into the fantasy genre, Pendragon is not for you. But if you are, you should really check it out. The writing style is somewhat juvenile - but the author (D.J. MacHale) is writing from Bobby's perspective - and these books chronicle his life from 14-18 years old.
I just have to take some time to give MacHale heaping amounts of credit for his work with this series. The time it must have taken to come up with this idea and to successfully create and intermingle 10 distinct worlds with their own histories and cultures and so many details.....it blows my mind!

Not all of the books are magnificent, but as a whole, the series is literary gold. Exhibit A: the aforementioned quote. Exhibit B: (can be found in the second book) crazy silly words that are really fun to say like 'sniggers' and 'Hobey ho!'

Safe to say this series fits my tastes very well.
Regardless, there is an element of lameness that comes right alongside it's awesome levels. Personally, I believe they meld quite well and neither really outweighs the other...but for me the fact that it's lame (and it works) makes it that much more awesome.

ANYWHOOOO.....back to shamelessly plugging....

Check out the Pendragon series by D.J. MacHale!!!!

Fat Kids Unite!

I'm calling out to any and all fat kids in the world. And if you're not sure that you are one, you're about to find out. Do you like good food? Do you like eating good food? Do you like how you feel after you eat good food? Are you possessive of your food? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions, you're probably a fat kid. And I say unto you, welcome to paradise. :)

There is such a ridiculous amount of potential tangents with this post since it's so broad. I mean, food. The possibilities are really endless here. However, I'm going to try to limit myself to just a few topics: good food, bad food, tastes/preferences, tips/tricks, and learning to cook. If that still seems like a lot that's because it is. I'll try though to keep it a decent length (I seem to say that a lot).

Good food. What qualifies as good food? Well it's different to each person - going back to tastes and preferences - but I think some things are just universal. Same goes for bad food.
Attributes of food enjoyed universally = sweet, salty (sometimes together), savory, sour (different kinds depending on location), gooey/melty, and it could just be an American thing - but who says it should be - FRIED.
Attributes of food disliked universally (or nearly) = spoiled, rotten, spicy (also a regional thing).
I mean, seriously, I watch Bizarre Foods (hosted by a Minnesotan BTW), I know there's basically no truly universally disliked flavor - it's almost guaranteed that there's some culture that enjoys something others may find disgusting.

And it's all about tastes and preferences!!

My own are pretty standard for a southern Minnesotan gal raised in a German/Irish family. If it's cheesy, boozy, meaty, greasy, sugary, flaky, or just fantastic in any way (meaning FRIED), I will eat it all day any day.

Frozen things are easy to eat, just about anything microwavable is feasible, pre-made things too = tips for easy eating! Haha jk but also kinda seriously. #DUDEIGOTOCOLLEGE

"Anyone can cook" - Ratatouille. Well, if you take the time to learn...or spend time with your mother in the kitchen as a child!!!!!!! I learned to cook the same way I learned to do laundry - I asked my mother.

**and now I feel like Norman Bates**

Awkward pause....and that's all I've got folks!!

Post again soon (hopefully) and please please please comment!! <3

Kick It!

College makes doing life things pretty difficult - between classes, homework, and trying to get some sleep, there isn't much time left to do things for the hell of it....including blogging.

Oddly enough, that isn't even the point I was trying to make there - I was referring to other, more "pressing" things.

Things that people tend to push off because 'there's always time for it later.'

Figure out what I mean yet?

I am, of course, talking about bucket lists! Even if not everyone has a true, written out bucket list, they at least have a few things that qualify....things they want to accomplish before they kick the bucket. It's a universal concept....needing to fulfill dreams before dying - however one feels they would achieve that ambiguous concept...

So...I guess I can start with a few tips for actually making a bucket list if you don't yet have one.

1. Start small - not everything on your list needs to be insanely expensive, time-consuming, or complicated. Even the little things matter - it is the little things that define us, after all.

2. Write it down - we've all had those moments where a great idea hits us in the face, but is soon forgotten. If you make a tangible list for each item when you first think of it, that sad moment won't happen to you.

3. Think outside the box - some of the best goals you complete may end up being the most random! If it seems crazy, DEFINITELY write it down.

4. Read other people's lists - I'll admit it, my own list is pretty short right now, cause I've just gotten stuck on ideas. By reading other's lists, you can get a fresh perspective, and while not necessarily taking their goals as your own, be inspired to find more for yourself.

There are tons of other tips out there, but these are the ones that have stuck out to me the most.

Now, the hard part....actually completing your list. No matter how big, scary, and daunting it seems to you, you can't be afraid to start crossing things off. You've gotta start somewhere, they shouldn't all be difficult, and you do have a lifetime to complete it. Start with the smaller items, (but don't do them all right away) and maybe the ones you'd rather not do at 60. Life is a crazy journey and you never know what items you may run into on a 'regular' day.

I would be a terrible person for writing about bucket lists and not telling at least a couple of what's on my own...so here's a few:

#3 Visit Italy

#8 Go to ComicCon

#15 Go on a cruise

#26 Write a book

#30 Attend a red carpet event

My list isn't too extensive yet, but I have so much time to add on to it.

And you've got so much time for your list too! So get out there and do it! Finish that list before you kick the bucket so you can kick it hard!!!

MUCH LOVE <3