I thought this particular topic would be totally appropriate for today because we have had two snow days just recently. So on these two days I cuddled up under my heat blanket with all the lights off and watched Netflix on my new Nook I got from my grandma for Christmas (streaming Disney classics of course). It was the most relaxing two days I have had in awhile, well that was up until I had to go to work.
Netflix is such a great way to use up snow days because no one wants to do anything on those days because I mean in reality they are pretty much lazy days for everyone. Yes, you may have to do some homework here or there but once you are finished, just know that on Netflix there is something you get to watch to turn your day completely around, and the bonus to it is that they have a ton of old Disney Channel movies taht don't get played anymore!
I suggest getting hooked on a series because normally you can never go wrong with that. You will not want to walk away from it which could be a bad thing but it also waste time and would probably keep you from just eating all day like you would normally do on a snow day, I know it did for me.
Watching Netflix actually made me feel really good about myself even though I did absolutely nothing. I did get my house work done, and even way faster than I normally would. So all Netflix did for me was help me relax, get my work done faster, and not eat as much. What better could you ask for on a snow day? It also allowed me to get caught up on the classics!
We are still kids and enjoy to just relax every once in a while because there is all this pressure put on us to do so much better than everyone else and sometimes, at least for me, it just gets way to overwhelming and I need time off to just think. Watching movies and shows of my choice without any commercial breaks, because those stress me out even more, lets me forget about those things and when there is a day like a snow day, that is exactly what I am going to use it for, a nice break to get my mind off things. Everyone needs a snow day every once in a while because kids do get way to stressed about school, and some of the shows even portray ideas like this that you can find on Netflix, because although the show isn't "real" it makes you feel that way and not so alone.
So the next time anyone ever complains about having a snow day and then having to make it up later, how about you be thankful you get to watch one of your favorite shows, catch up on the classics or start a new one you learn to love in Netflix.
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Disney Friends are the best friends
Having really close friends is something I think everyone, no matter who you are or what you have done should have. They are people who will always be there for you, even if you have gone off the deep end into some stupid pile of shit, if they are REAL friends, they will dig you out. I think that friends like these can be identified in most Disney shows, such as Wizards or Waverly Place with Alex and Harper, or Hannah Montana with Lily and Miley.
I have been blessed with some of the best friends in the whole and I just wanted to share just how important friends really are. I have siblings, as well as many other people, and sometimes they are not the easiest people to talk to because well many times you aren't getting along or the age gap is to big it would pretty much be pointless to talk to them about what you are going through. Same goes for parents, there are just some things teenagers do not talk to parents about, and that is where your friends come in. Like Lily and Miley and Alex and Harper, they are the best people to talk to because they are you age, and understand best what you're going through, but hey that's what they're there for.
Having long heart to hearts is one of the best things about being a girl in my opinion, but for me at least, I need some guy time as well, and I am lucky enough to be one of those girls who has so many guy friends, but that is all they are, friends and I get a long with all of them so well and having people like good guy friends is important to me because you can talk to them in more of a joking way but sometimes they can be serious and that is when you know they are truly being honest, and I really wish that every girl had a guy to talk to.
Drama. Having drama in friendships is such a common thing but I promise it never lasts long. If whoever the drama is between is a true friend of yours, you will soon kiss and makeup and forget it ever happened. Everything in life has some bumps in the rode and you just have to surround yourself with people who will help you through it because no one should go through life a lone. Friendship is the most magical thing I believe this world has to offer, so if you have it, do not let it go because TRUE friends, are not always easy to come by, so grab yourself a Lily and Harper and never let them go!
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Gleeful
As of right now in my life, I am watching the popular series of ‘Glee’ on Netflix. If you are not familiar with it, it is pretty much about the Glee club at McKinley High School, which is a singing group, and how their lives change throughout their journey and why Glee club was the reason for it.
The people in it are amazing singers and actors. They make everything so relatable even though it is somewhat taken to the extreme, like most movies and shows. But that is what makes it so entertaining, well that and the fact that pretty much all the guys in it are super yummy. Like honestly, which girl doesn't love to see hot guys sing their hearts out? In my opinion, there is nothing better than a hot guy that can sing.
Another big thing Glee has for people is the message to be yourself, if I were to pick one topic or idea that Glee portrays, that would be the one that sticks out the most to me. All these kids are said to be "outcasts" and everyone starts to feel that way sometimes, I know I do, but watching Glee these last few days have really changed my perspective on so many things in life. The thing that I got the most out of is the fact that it is okay to grieve and feel guilt, you don't always have to put on a strong face because if you have true friends, they are going to be there for you, no matter what.
I have never cried over a movie or show or anything, but when it comes to music with a story behind it most of the time it gets me and I have cried or at least been teary these past two days because of Glee, but in a good way. I have really been relating to the topics on Glee anyway just because of what is going on in my life. I believe there is at least one episode that totally relates to whatever someone is going through and that is kind of the point.
So if you have Netflix, or something that you are able to watch Glee with, do it. I get guys probably would not be a big fan but I promise it is seriously a great show!
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Disney Love Poem
I am going to attempt to write a freely expressioned poem with no sort of criteria that will likely end up being mediocre and that is really okay.
I love Disney
Yes I do,
I love Disney
It is true.
Disney is special
In my mind,
Everyone is special
and very kind.
Memories are made
good and bad,
to look back on
if you are sad.
Disney is love
Disney is life,
Disney is happy
I love Disney.
Wow that was very well written.
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
I love Disney
Yes I do,
I love Disney
It is true.
Disney is special
In my mind,
Everyone is special
and very kind.
Memories are made
good and bad,
to look back on
if you are sad.
Disney is love
Disney is life,
Disney is happy
I love Disney.
Wow that was very well written.
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Disney Cookie Stand
Since this weekend was our annual Christmas cookie baking, and ther holidays are a mere 12 days away, a thought crossed my mind. In light of my Disney suggestions I found this most appropriate, why doesn't Disney World have a Christmas cookie baking shop? I mean would it not be most appropriate being as the amusement park is predominantly for a child, I believe this shop could be a large holiday attraction.
The shop could feature Disney characters as cookies of course, and appropriate frosting for decorating, but they should also have pre decorated cookies for those who are decorating challenged, or simply to lazy to decorate said cookies. This shop could also feature different culturally diverse treats to match the different countries like in Epcot.
One reason I think this is something Disney should look into is because their competition is Universal Studios, a short drive away from any part of the Disney World, has a Grinchmas every year which brings in a lot of holiday travelers to see reenactments of the Grinch, and to visit "Whoville". I mean if you are going to travel all the way down from Iowa to Orlando and had to chose Universal or Disney around the holidays, I hate to say that I'd probably chose Universal, but if Disney took up that cookie shop I may have a tougher time deciding.
Let's imagine ourselves in a scenario that we have children and are fortunate enough to take our children to Disney every year. If you aren't spending the holidays in the comfort of your own home for whatever reason, I don't think you should lose Christmas traditions such as cookie baking. With a shop like the one I have described I think you could make traveling holidays have their own traditions, maybe you would even be able to reserve areas for your family specifically to make it more personal.
Coming back to reality I realize that the possibility of Disney actually following through with any of my thoughts in this blog and other recent blogs is unlikely, I'd like to dream.
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Thursday, December 10, 2015
The Santa Clause
One of my more favorite Christmas movies of all time is, The Santa Clause, with Tim Alan. Disney just so happened to make it, so that's another plus on top if it's already found greatness. Although I am biased because I love Christmas and Disney, I truly do think this is one of the most heartfelt movies ever made, and it truly is for all ages.
Starting from the very beginning, you get a working man around the holidays and his child who is predominantly with his mother and step father due to his workaholic life style, causing a gap in his relationship with his son, Charlie. On one Christmas Eve night after he and Charlie had gone out to dinner after burning the turkey, Scott (Tim Alan) had settled in and was reading The night Before Christmas, with Charlie. Shortly after Charlie had fallen asleep he awoke to said "clatter" coming from the roof, and woke his dad to go and check it out. Looking in disbelief they saw Santa on the roof, and as they called out for him, he slipped and fell off the roof. What they didn't know is that when Santa falls off the roof he is no longer able to be Santa, and the next person to put on the suit knowingly or not, will transform into Santa over the course of the next year. As you can imagine this happened to Scott, despite his effort in denial, shaving and working out.
After Scott had put on the suit the sleigh kept him in route as Santa would be and then to the North Pole, where he got the low down on being Santa even though at that point he was still in disbelief and Charlie was in awe for his belief in Santa had returned after his psychiatric step dad and mother had convinced him otherwise with their scrooge like minds.
Charlie and Scott came back home, and did Christmas day activities before his mother picked him up. When his mother arrived Charlie told his mother that his dad was the new Santa and he was boasting with pride, while his mother was not amused in the slightest with whatever game Scott was trying to play. Over the course of the next year tensions rose between Scott and his ex-wife and their opposing views on how Charlie should see Christmas, and Charlie being so obsessed with the idea of t]his father being Santa did not help Scott's case. Because Neil, Charlie's step dad was a psychiatrist he thought Charlie was much too old to believe, in the midst of Scott becoming Santa only made matter worse for Laura and Neil wanted fell custody of Charlie being that they thought Scott was going crazy.
Almost a year had passed, and the holidays were coming, and Scott had completely transformed and now accepted his new role in society, forcing Charlie away even farther. On Christmas Eve Laura and Neil find that Charlie is missing, and armed forces were now on the lookout for Scott, perceived to be a mad man now holding his child hostage which is not the case at all; Charlie saw his dad coming down the chimney and wanted to ride along so his dad agreed. (I would too if I hadn't seen my child all year) The police caught Scott and took him to jail but still couldn't find Charlie, who was just stuck on the roof in his sleigh. After he was put behind bars, elves came and rescued him and Charlie, and went back to Charlie's house to prove to Neil and Laura the truth. In disbelief they finally understood, Scott went up the chimney back to his work away from the police, and dropped gifts to everyone, even Laura and Neil who got their childhood dream gifts; the same gifts that caused their disbelief in the first place. Only something Santa would know!
If this movie can't break an old scrooge of his non-merry ways I don't know what can, but I think this is one of the greatest holiday films, next to the Grinch, with real scenarios that are relaetable and heart warming; something for the entire family to enjoy. So snuggle in and cuddle up because you're going to need it on these cool winter nights!
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Starting from the very beginning, you get a working man around the holidays and his child who is predominantly with his mother and step father due to his workaholic life style, causing a gap in his relationship with his son, Charlie. On one Christmas Eve night after he and Charlie had gone out to dinner after burning the turkey, Scott (Tim Alan) had settled in and was reading The night Before Christmas, with Charlie. Shortly after Charlie had fallen asleep he awoke to said "clatter" coming from the roof, and woke his dad to go and check it out. Looking in disbelief they saw Santa on the roof, and as they called out for him, he slipped and fell off the roof. What they didn't know is that when Santa falls off the roof he is no longer able to be Santa, and the next person to put on the suit knowingly or not, will transform into Santa over the course of the next year. As you can imagine this happened to Scott, despite his effort in denial, shaving and working out.
After Scott had put on the suit the sleigh kept him in route as Santa would be and then to the North Pole, where he got the low down on being Santa even though at that point he was still in disbelief and Charlie was in awe for his belief in Santa had returned after his psychiatric step dad and mother had convinced him otherwise with their scrooge like minds.
Charlie and Scott came back home, and did Christmas day activities before his mother picked him up. When his mother arrived Charlie told his mother that his dad was the new Santa and he was boasting with pride, while his mother was not amused in the slightest with whatever game Scott was trying to play. Over the course of the next year tensions rose between Scott and his ex-wife and their opposing views on how Charlie should see Christmas, and Charlie being so obsessed with the idea of t]his father being Santa did not help Scott's case. Because Neil, Charlie's step dad was a psychiatrist he thought Charlie was much too old to believe, in the midst of Scott becoming Santa only made matter worse for Laura and Neil wanted fell custody of Charlie being that they thought Scott was going crazy.
Almost a year had passed, and the holidays were coming, and Scott had completely transformed and now accepted his new role in society, forcing Charlie away even farther. On Christmas Eve Laura and Neil find that Charlie is missing, and armed forces were now on the lookout for Scott, perceived to be a mad man now holding his child hostage which is not the case at all; Charlie saw his dad coming down the chimney and wanted to ride along so his dad agreed. (I would too if I hadn't seen my child all year) The police caught Scott and took him to jail but still couldn't find Charlie, who was just stuck on the roof in his sleigh. After he was put behind bars, elves came and rescued him and Charlie, and went back to Charlie's house to prove to Neil and Laura the truth. In disbelief they finally understood, Scott went up the chimney back to his work away from the police, and dropped gifts to everyone, even Laura and Neil who got their childhood dream gifts; the same gifts that caused their disbelief in the first place. Only something Santa would know!
If this movie can't break an old scrooge of his non-merry ways I don't know what can, but I think this is one of the greatest holiday films, next to the Grinch, with real scenarios that are relaetable and heart warming; something for the entire family to enjoy. So snuggle in and cuddle up because you're going to need it on these cool winter nights!
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Sunday, December 6, 2015
My Disney Quiz
http://www.quizyourfriends.com/take-quiz.php?id=1512061646016420&lnk&
Above is a Quiz I have created to test your Disney greatness, try if you dare, but I doubt you can do it because you're not that good.
"...it all started with a mouse." -Walt Disney
Above is a Quiz I have created to test your Disney greatness, try if you dare, but I doubt you can do it because you're not that good.
"...it all started with a mouse." -Walt Disney
Possible Christmas Scenarios
As I mentioned in my last blog, I am slightly unamused by Disney's lack of Christmas contribution. In an attempt to solve this problem, I have created a list of possible movies followed with loose scenarios that Disney can create and build off of to add to the holiday season and make it that much better.
Holiday Hollow: a story that follows Tinkerbell and her fellow fairy friends throughout Pixie Hollow. This feature could show the newly found fairies in the winter woods and how they are having issues keeping the Christmas spirit alive which somehow makes the snow melt causing a lack of need for the fairies, which then the fairies have to find a way to keep the spirit alive, so the fairies can stay in Pixie hollow.
Inside Elf: a spin off of the movie Inside Out, which instead of following Rylie, will follow a troubled elf who cant seem to find his Christmas spirit because he was in a reindeer accident and his emotions got mixed up with a human, Rylie. Upon this discovery, he has since left the north pole and has set out on a journey to find Rylie who now has his elf based emotions. As you probably can predict the Rylie is getting older and is turning out to be rather Grinch-like, and she slowly turns into an Elf, and the Elf begins to turn into a human under the ticking clock he faces to find the emotions to stay an Elf. In the end they'll both love Christmas.
Clara's Christmas: this story would be about a little girl named Clara, a new princess whose parents shower her with gifts could never understand why she is so unhappy around the holidays, and with very few friends her age to encourage her to keep believing, she leaves a not for her parents explaining why she's leaving, and sets out on an adventure to find the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way she meets an assortment of new friends, one of them being an elf who will eventually show her that she new the true meaning of Christmas all along. At the end she'd meet Santa and he would bring her back home, and her parents and her would hence forth live the holiday season giving back and creating tradition for the future generations of the family.
I suppose I could probably go on countlessly, story upon story that Disney could, or should create to help fulfill the empty space in my heart, but now that I have a few out there maybe, just maybe the Disney God will see them and create them. So please, Disney God, if you are seeing this, take my story and do with them what you will, but please give me more.
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Holiday Hollow: a story that follows Tinkerbell and her fellow fairy friends throughout Pixie Hollow. This feature could show the newly found fairies in the winter woods and how they are having issues keeping the Christmas spirit alive which somehow makes the snow melt causing a lack of need for the fairies, which then the fairies have to find a way to keep the spirit alive, so the fairies can stay in Pixie hollow.
Inside Elf: a spin off of the movie Inside Out, which instead of following Rylie, will follow a troubled elf who cant seem to find his Christmas spirit because he was in a reindeer accident and his emotions got mixed up with a human, Rylie. Upon this discovery, he has since left the north pole and has set out on a journey to find Rylie who now has his elf based emotions. As you probably can predict the Rylie is getting older and is turning out to be rather Grinch-like, and she slowly turns into an Elf, and the Elf begins to turn into a human under the ticking clock he faces to find the emotions to stay an Elf. In the end they'll both love Christmas.
Clara's Christmas: this story would be about a little girl named Clara, a new princess whose parents shower her with gifts could never understand why she is so unhappy around the holidays, and with very few friends her age to encourage her to keep believing, she leaves a not for her parents explaining why she's leaving, and sets out on an adventure to find the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way she meets an assortment of new friends, one of them being an elf who will eventually show her that she new the true meaning of Christmas all along. At the end she'd meet Santa and he would bring her back home, and her parents and her would hence forth live the holiday season giving back and creating tradition for the future generations of the family.
I suppose I could probably go on countlessly, story upon story that Disney could, or should create to help fulfill the empty space in my heart, but now that I have a few out there maybe, just maybe the Disney God will see them and create them. So please, Disney God, if you are seeing this, take my story and do with them what you will, but please give me more.
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
Disney God
As the holidays are just around the corner, and myself being a Christmas fanatic, I like many of the rest of the country snuggle in most nights and watch Christmas classics; Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, The Santa Claus trilogy, etc. As much as I love these movies, I cant help but wonder why Disney doesn't have more to offer in these holiday selections. Off the top of my head the only Disney has really only contributed The Santa Claus movies and Mickey's Once/Twice Upon a Christmas. Disney is about kids, and kids love Christmas, so Disney, why are you not contributing more to my holiday binge watching?
The Grinch is my all time favorite movie let alone my favorite holiday movie and it kills me a little inside that Disney didn't have anything to do with it. Disney could make a fortune making Christmas princess', or fairies, and could have very beneficial lessons to teach kids, and example would be the importance of giving not receiving. The way I see it Disney has nothing to lose.
If there is a Disney God that I could write a letter to I would, but I'm not sure if he exits so I'll write one here:
Dear Disney God,
I would really like you to make more Christmas movies. It makes me sad that you don't have more because I love Christmas and I love you and you're not giving me very many options to do both at the same time. :( I'd appreciate you making an effort to address this problem, because I would hate to have to contact you like this again.
Thank you,
Megan Wagner
aka your biggest fan
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
The Grinch is my all time favorite movie let alone my favorite holiday movie and it kills me a little inside that Disney didn't have anything to do with it. Disney could make a fortune making Christmas princess', or fairies, and could have very beneficial lessons to teach kids, and example would be the importance of giving not receiving. The way I see it Disney has nothing to lose.
If there is a Disney God that I could write a letter to I would, but I'm not sure if he exits so I'll write one here:
Dear Disney God,
I would really like you to make more Christmas movies. It makes me sad that you don't have more because I love Christmas and I love you and you're not giving me very many options to do both at the same time. :( I'd appreciate you making an effort to address this problem, because I would hate to have to contact you like this again.
Thank you,
Megan Wagner
aka your biggest fan
"...it all started because of a mouse." -Walt Disney
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