Kristen Bell - Girl Crush

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It is time.
This week, Veronica Mars arrives on the big screen.

I always loved this show.
 

Yet, today it's not about the movie.
It is about the actress.
It is time to share my girl crush again.

Kristen Bell has always been one of my favorites.
I guess it's her height (hello fellow shorty), or her way of living.
She acts and looks like the girl next door.
Her true beauty is simply just naturale. 

 

Who is your Girl Crush?

And yes, females are entitled to have girl crushes too...guys have guy crushes, too.

Trust me.

xoxo

Monday Morning Gossip - A little update from Moi

My best friend M. and I decided to start something regular called Tourist Day. We started in September of last year and have ever since continued. Sometimes we just stroll around unknown streets in our neighborhood and discover funny street names, random cafes, or fun houses to look at. We also go to the regular tourist spots in our great city/area. I mean, it is typical. You live in a place and hardly ever go visit the places your city is known for. Last time I went to Santa Monica Pier was about ten years ago. I kid you not. I have been to Santa Monica multiple times, mostly shopping and some eating...but I always ditched the pier, This weekend we decided to change that. We definitely had a blast!

Never mind my squinting eyes. I took my sunglasses off so no one complains about me wearing them in a photo. It was a hot day with 82 degrees or more, depending on where you were and all. Yes, it was early March. Gotta love California...then again, a little cooler would have been nice.

Loved the Ferris Wheel ride and the views!

Hope you are all having a fabulous start into the week.
I will be studying, studying, studying....grrrrrr...

Linking up with Leeann and Kimberlee for Monday Morning Gossip.

Time Flies

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Three years ago at pretty much this exact time I heard of an accident.
It is incredible and impossible to describe how one feels when any reality becomes one's own.

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Three years have passed.

Three years you have been missed.
So much has changed and happened, you won't believe it.

Every day I am here I am thankful. I am here because of you.

Time flies and it is just crazy.
There are moments I still think you are around, and catch myself accidentally asking my mom if you went to a family event, too. I then clean up my mess and say something that rhymes with or sounds like your name.
I breathe heavily after that.

To me, you are still around.
To me, you just celebrated your 23rd birthday, and welcomed your brother back from Australia.

To me, you still roll your eyes on how silly your dad acts at times.
To me, you rock out to your favorites tunes in clubs.

To me, you travel and you smile and you want to come visit California.

To me, you live in all kinds of things but especially in sunrises and sunsets.

Life goes on. Life is good.
I am happy where I am.
Yes, I miss home incredibly. Every day.
I miss walking to my favorite cafe, I miss bumping into people I know - including you.
I miss the smell of the lake in the summer, and our Carnival season.

I miss our family. I miss my friends.

However, you know what?
You have showed me that life is short.
You have taught me to do what I want to do and be the person I need to be.

I sacrifice a lot by not being home, by not spending time with family and friends as often as I would like to.
Yet, I am living my life and I am being happy...

...but you know that already.

Thank you, J. 

Take care.

We miss you.

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Waiting For Superman

I am obsessed with the following song. 

I have always been a huge fan of Daughtry and this song just wowed me. Literally.

What made me love this song even more is the message behind it.
Have you watched this video before? Heard the song?
I mean, it's not about good old Superman. It could be, no doubt.
I believe it is about the Superman (or Superwoman) in all of us. When you watch the video you understand it better. It's the little things we do in life (or the ones we choose to ignore). My mom told me once to do good deeds at least once a month. I believe to do one good deed a day, if not twice a day.

By that I don't mean jumping into a fight on the street when there's a chance that you get harmed. By that I mean a simple thank you or bless you to random people; on the street, at the bank while standing in line, in class, at work, or at Starbucks of all places. By that I mean saving snails after a rainy couple of days. Holding doors for others, or giving up your seat to a person who may need it more. By that I mean a simple smile rather than a frown even when you feel like crying - pretend you are an actress or an actor working on a shitty day and performing to her or his best ability!!!

I have been saving snails ever day, smiling to people even though they gave me a stinky look, saying bless you when someone sneezed, and I have been holding doors. I have also kept up with going out and spending money on occasions I cannot afford but I saw it as a good deed. 

I feel like Superwoman.
I may not have saved people, or flown around but I feel accomplished.
Today's deed is unknown but we shall see.

So, what is your good deed of today or this week at least?
There has to be one!

Will You Build A Snowman With Me?

Ever since I was a little girl I have been in love with Disney Movies. Granted, some were good, some were not as good. Some movies even make you question what the real message is because when you get older you see and understand things a little differently. Plus, having a minor in Film Studies and the historical and humanistic approach to them makes me cry at times...but let's not go there.

I finally gave in, went to the movie theater, and watched my first Disney film in years. The last one I saw was Tangled and I didn't fully want to see it. I loved it, but Frozen? That was one of the cutest and funniest ones ever. I watched other Disney films on DVD but seeing it all on the big screen? So much better (and sadly more expensive). Guys, I fell in love. With Olaf. :) If you are familiar with this film you may know why. Also, quite ridiculously...the younger sister, Anna, is my twin - and well, her other half (not gonna spoil it for you if you haven't seen it) is basically my favorite person. We laughed so hard because of this - we couldn't believe it. Not that I am a princess but yes, Anna is me, or I am Anna. 

After the film we had to get frozen yogurt so we went to my favorite spot - Yogurtland.
This place is my favorite of all places. I never liked Pinkberry; probably because you have to tell them what you want and can't mix it yourself. Also, Golden Spoon isn't my favorite either; too creamy. There are other places that sell frozen yogurt in our area or everywhere but I could not find a place that made me enjoy a halfway healthy and delicious "snack" time that much.

So, after Frozen we had frozen yogurt. Best idea ever!

Have you seen Frozen? Or any other Disney Movie you think is worth seeing?
Let me know. I am in the mood to watch some more this month!

xoxo