The Starling

 Hey Everyone.

 I hope you have a wonderful Weekend! 

I have decided to write about a movie called The Starling starring Melissa Mccarthy, Kevin Kline, Kimberly Quinn, Laura Harrier and a whole wonderful cast of people.

The movie starts off with a lovely couple named Jack and Lilly Maynard who are painting an outdoor mural on their daughter's Infant Katie's bedroom wall while she is contentedly watching them.

A couple months later Jack and Lilly are grieving their daughter Katie she passed away from SIDS, Jack is residing in a mental hospital, while Lilly is working as a supermarket assistant manager grieving by herself.

 After Lillys visit at the facility which doesn't go very well unfortunately along with the group session the counselor follows her out to her car, she feels she is putting Jack's grief above her own and she isn't taking care of her own grief, she suggests to Lilly that she sees someone for her own mental health.

 She is trying to stay strong for Jack's return in addition to work, Lilly works on their family property, she tackles the unkempt yard and garden under the sprawling tree by the house, as she works a starling nesting in the tree attacks her.

Meanwhile back at the facility Jack secretly cheeks his medication and is not cooperative in his personal sessions, he complains about Lilly's regular visits, and is not appreciative of the snacks she always brings, or the two hour drive she takes weekly to see him.

She has been avoiding Katie's room since her death, she finally enters the room, she methodically empties the room of furniture and baby clothes, then does the same in the living room, A young expectant couple comes by and is eyeing the crib.

Lilly trades everything for the recliner, after organizing her home, she goes to see Doctor Larry Fine, the recommend quirky Psychiatrist-turned- Veterinarian, in the beginning he is hesitant to help.

 He decides to listen to Lilly's story while he is giving a dog a special kind of surgery.

Katie's death was a year ago and Jack is having a hard time handling it, she mentions the furniture purging to Larry, he questions if She is managing it well, and he tells her again that Lilly would be better off seeking another therapist, he is available if she needs to see a vet.

 In the facility they are using Potter's wheels, Jack is triggered by coming upon remnants from a children's classroom while seeking a tool in the corner, he leaves abruptly.

Another Starling attacks happens Lilly has Dr. Larry treat her wounds, they form a unique unlikely bond as they help each other acknowledge and confront their problems.

 He helps her with the Bird while embedding ways to help her grieve her daughter Katie's passing in their conversations of passing, Jack periodically calls without speaking.

Lilly monogues at her uncommunicative husband about what she's been doing, until she mentions Katie in passing so he hangs up upset, the obsessed Lilly is talked into poisoning a bird feeder to exterminate the starling, she is reminded other birds might pass away.

She hurries home to find a bird that has passed away, she remorsefully buries it taking down the feeder, Jack continues to be uncooperative in private sessions admitting he feels lost unable to snap out of it.

 Lilly has another run in with the bird and she puts on a football helmet to protect her head, she talks to it and then it flies off, finding Katie's sock an upset Lilly walks to Larry's place in the rain, it is filled with an array of creatures.

There she reveals she thwarted Jack's plan of hurting himself badly by carbon monoxide in the garage, he was committed, then Larry tells her that she is blaming herself and that she needs to talk to jack, Lilly becomes attached to the bird, she almost nearly hurts it with a stone, she asks Larry to help her revive it, nursing it back to health, when the bird recovers she lets it go, she and the bird start to tolerate each other instead of abuse each other.

You will have to see the rest of the movie to find out what happens next, I decided to write about this movie because I have dealt with a few moments of grief in my life, and they were all very hard moments grieving is a very hard thing to do especially when its someone you love and care about very much, I have lost a few family members and most recently a cousin we shared the same birthday, he was a wonderful cousin and always put a smile on my face and he could always make me smile and laugh! 

One of the hard things about grieving is when someone asks how are you doing? 

And you say you are fine or that you are doing fine, when really you are not fine, and really upset and devastated at the whole situation, you say you are fine because you really do not want to get into the whole scenario and re hash everything that has happened because it's really sad or really whatever happened in your situation that has caused you to grieve. 

And I had good friends and family check in with me when I lost a few of my family members, they all told me they got me and to call them or reach out whenever I needed them and I am really thankful for that! 

It is ok to tell someone that you are not ok, and to talk to them about what has been going on with you or while you are feeling the way you do because if they really Care about you they will sit with you, and help you in whatever you need help in and just listen to whatever is on your heart to say because they know you are going through it right now and need someone to be with you and stand by you in your time of need! 

Personally when I lost my cousin, I had good friends that talked with me and supported me and cared for me in my time of need because they knew I was hurting and needed someone to talk to at that point of time! 

Another passing that I had some grieving moments with was Micheal Jackson… I remember where I was too , I was at the karate studio and it played over the radio…I couldn’t believe it.. I love his music.. he really blessed the world and made an impact on the world! He started singing when he was 5 Years old! Fun fact about me , I love the number 5!!!

And he had an amazing and successful career in his fifty years of life! I also loved Whitney Houston, she was absolutely beautiful and had  such an elegant presence about her , and she touched many peoples hearts and lives in her time of life! 

I was sitting at the kitchen table when I heard of her passing…. I listened to her Music all night that night …. And I loved her in Cinderella to me she’s always be my fairy godmother! I also really loved Aretha Franklin, when I heard about her I was in the hallway Sitting on the stairs …. She also leaved an incredible impact and legacy on the world and made a lot of amazing music! 

I also really liked Betty white, and Cameron Boyce! Very kind and caring , incredible people! 

Even though they are gone physically, they are still here in spirit and in each person heart who they have touched when they were here physically! I also was saddened when Kobe Bryant passed away and Twitch because they were such kind and caring, loving generous, joyous men! I am happy I got to know them and learn about them before they left the world.. 

 It is ok to let your guard down with people you trust with your heart and it is ok to tell them that you are not doing fine at the moment, everyone has a tough day once in awhile.

Once they find someone to talk to or receive a kind word or encouragement from someone they begin to feel better, I encourage you to when life gives you lemons make lemonade and as Dory says Just Keep Swimming, or like the song from Cars Life is a highway I'm going to ride it all night Long!

My favorite scene from the movie is when Lilly and the starling first meet each other, and getting on each others nerves and then eventually they become friends!

 In the beginning they don't really know each other and they are going at each other's throats as they begin to know each other, they slowly stop annoying each other and start to become comfortable with each other and enjoy each other's company! 

Also I am a fan of Melissa Mccarthy, she is absolutely amazing and awesome!

 I enjoy a lot of her movies, she lights up every room she is she has an incredible kind and caring heart and a beautiful smile that can make anyone smile and whoever she is with at the present time! She is really sweet and kind, and just a fun person to be around! 

She can make you laugh and smile non-stop she is an absolute joy to be around! Every time I see one of her movies, It makes me feel Like I am in the movie with her and like the character that she is playing is an actual person in real life! I recommend you all to see this Movie, I think you will really enjoy It! It is ok not to be ok sometimes, you do not have to be in superhero mode all the time, try to take a minute sometimes and relax everything will be ok! 

And I put an encouraging and inspirational talk by Chrystal Evans Hurst she is the daughter of Dr. Tony Evans and Lois Evans, she’s an absolutely incredible and amazing woman and person and is amazing at what she does!

 I watched A DFJ conference this past weekend, it was absolutely amazing!  I learned from Chrystal to let yourself be loved and to hug someone a little bit longer… because you want them to feel the love from you come into them! Hug’s releases endorphins… into the other person from you! My big sis gives me wonderful hugs … my church family and my family give me wonderful hugs and make me feel loved .

I think this movie will help you with your grieving process and help you to heal as you are on your journey  to feeling better… I’ve added a couple of clips of people that are grieving … and maybe this will help you while you are missing your loved one. Hold on to your loved ones and close family and friends a little longer…. Because time is short… you don’t want to leave anything unsaid or wish you could have done something when they were living … give them their flowers now! 

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Freaky Friday

 Hey Everyone! 

I hope you all are doing well and having a wonderful Week so far.

I have decided to write about one of my favorite movies Starring Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Micheal Murray and a whole wonderful Cast! 

The movie starts off with a Girl named Anna Coleman who is a musician , who lives with her widowed mother psychiatrist Tess Coleman and a little brother named Harry, and their grandfather Alan.

 Tess is engaged to Ryan, Anna hasn't accepted the engagement, she is still coping with the death of her dad three years earlier, At School Anna contempts with unsympathetic teachers, bullying from her former best friend Stacy Hinkhouse, she has a crush on a classmate named Jake who her mother disapproves of.

Anna also plays guitar in a band called Pink Slip, which is preparing to audition for a spot in the Wango Tango Showcase, unfortunately the audition is the same time of the wedding rehearsal which means Anna is unable to attend the audition.

During dinner at Pei-Peis Chinese restaurant Anna and her mom have an argument Pei-Peis mother overhears them arguing and gives them fortune cookies which they both read aloud at the same time, all of a sudden a earthquake happens only Anna and her mom feel the earthquake, no one else is aware of the earthquake or felt it happen.

The next morning when they wake up they discover they have switched bodies, Tess attends high school as Anna and sees firsthand the challenges Anna experiences including targeted mistreatment by her English teacher Mr. Bates who holds a grudge against Anna since her mom didn't accept his invitation to prom.

Tess threatens to report him unless he treats Anna fairly, meanwhile Anna inhabits her mothers body and struggles to manage her moms patients and the responsibility of adulthood. they return to the restaurant where Pei-Pei tells them only an act of selfless love will change them back. 

While attending Harry's parent teacher Conference Anna reads a heartfelt essay he wrote about her which prompts her to treat him kindly than she was treating him before.

Tess in Annas body attempts to reconcile with Stacy she ends up getting sent to detention because Stacy told the teacher she was cheating on the test, Jake helps her to complete the test which gives her a whole new opinion of him, later Anna in Tess body is surprised with a live Tv interview about her book, Anna hasn't even read the book, she improvises a humorous monologue about aging, Tess and Jake watch the segment, Tess is mortified and Jake is amused by the whole thing. 

Anna later visits Jake art work where they connect over music, at the rehearsal dinner her bandmates attempt to sneak her out of the dinner they are caught, Ryan allows her to go to her audition to build some trust in their relationship.

Tess and Anna switch roles at the audition, Tess plays Anna's guitar backstage and Anna is on the stage pretending to play the guitar, when Tess sees Anna's talent on the guitar she commits to being more supportive, Jake unaware of the switch is really impressed!

You will have to see the movie to find out what happens at the end, I can tell you it is a happy ending for everyone and will leave you with a smile on your face and your heart warm!

I decided to write about this movie because it is part of my childhood and one of my favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. 

I am a big fan of Lindsay Lohan, she is an incredible actress and is loved by many and has touched many hearts throughout her life and career! She is also a memorable lady, and also has a happy smile that lights up whatever room she is in! I think one of my favorite childhood movies with her Is Parent Trap she did an awesome job!

It is something I grew up, I also learned from the movie you never know what someone is going through until you are in their shoes, for me personally I never knew about diabetes and was unaware of what it was like having it, until I actually had it.

 I had to see it from another persons view who had the diagnosis before I got it, now that I do have it I know what it is like personally and Tbh it is very hard.. I have my good and bad days, there are some days when I wish I didn't have it.

 I have learned how to take care of myself even in the midst of diabetes, It will be 6 years in August that I have had diabetes, like the song from The Greatest Showman This is me! 

And I am loving and enjoying life! And I have a wonderful circle of friends and family that support me along the way and I am so happy and glad to have them in my corner!

 I encourage you all not to judge someone or their situation until you have been in their shoes or situation. Life can throw you a lot of curve balls and you can choose to let the curve balls keep coming at you or you can just keep swinging at the curve balls and running the bases till you reach home! 

I am going to keep swinging and not let my diabetes get me down, I have to much to smile and be happy about remember there is always a reason to smile and laugh! 

One fun fact about me Is whenever you see me I will always have a smile or a laugh on my face! I may have had something that had made me upset or  down about something.

I am not going to be down for long!

 I love Lucy makes me a laugh, I have a ball with I love Lucy! She can really make Me LOL! My Dog Elijah he can definitely make me laugh! laughter is good for the soul, and this movie will definitely make you laugh throughout the movie! And remember always check on your friends and family.

One thing I learned from Robin Williams who is a wonderful person inside and out, he was incredible human being and always could make someone laugh and smile he had such a beautiful personality and wonderful sense of humor, everyone you meet or come in contact with  is "fighting a battle you don't know anything about " be kind! It costs nothing to be kind!  

Malcolm-Jamal-Warner who recently passed away July 20th he was only 54 years old, he was on a family vacation in Costa Rica, he got swept up by the currents in the water and drowned at the scene... He was a definitely a kind, loving, generous, happy person and was loved by many!

 I heard him say in an interview yesterday that he had his ups and downs in life, He was happy with his life and everything that he had accomplished in life, and that If he was to pass away he would go with a smile on his face! He had a beautiful smile and touched many lives in his 54 years of life and has left a beautiful legacy on the world!

My favorite scene from the movie is when Tess and Anna freak out about the switch and they are freaking out about being in each other's bodies! 

And I also like when they go for a drive in the car, And Anna is eating French fries while she is in her mom's body! And Tess and Anna fight over the French fries because she wants some too! 

Another memorable scene is when Anna loses her bedroom door and she is not very happy about that because she knows her mom took her door!

I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a good movie! 

Also be on the lookout for Freakier Friday Premiers next month in August! 

Shall We Dance?

 

Hey Everyone, In celebration of Jennifer Lopez's Birthday coming up, I have decided to write about one of my favorite Movies Starring her, called Shall We Dance? 

Starring Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Lisa Ann Walter, Nick Cannon, and a whole wonderful cast of people! 

The movie starts off with a man named John Clarke, he is a lawyer and married to a woman named Beverly and he has a loving family he feels like something is missing in his life every day as he makes his way through the city, each evening on his commute home from Chicago he sees a beautiful woman in the window with a lost expression on her face through the window of a dance studio.

He is haunted by her gaze and he impulsively jumps off the train and signs up for ballroom dancing classes hoping to meet her, at first he feels like it was a mistake to sign up for the ballroom dancing class because he met the woman he has seen in the window Paulina.

 His teacher is the older teachers namesake of the studio Miss. Mitzi, and John is proving to be as clumsy as his equally clueless classmates Chic and Vern on the dance-floor.

 Later the good news is he gets his wish and he gets to meet Paulina the woman he was wanting and destined to meet unfortunately he doesn't get the response he was hoping for when he finally got to meet her and talk to her, she icily tells him she hopes he has come there to seriously learn how to dance and not look for a date, as he continues in his dance lessons he falls in love with dancing.

 He has not told his family or friends about his new obsession with dancing, he feverishly trains for the dance competition in Chicago his friendship with Paulina blossoms as his enthusiasm rekindles her own last passion for dance, the more time John spends away from home his wife gets more suspicious of what he is up to, she hires a private investigator to find out what John is doing once she finds out what he is up too.. she cancels the investigation and doesn't invade on her husbands privacy.

 Finally the competition has arrived and John is partnered with Bobbie for the competition his friend Link steps in to do the latin dances while John and Bobbie's waltz goes well.

 John suddenly hears his wife's and daughter voices in the crowd during the quickstep, he immediately gets distracted trying to find them, unfortunately him and bobbie fall and end up getting disqualified sadly, he and his wife Beverly argue in the parking garage and he ends up quitting dancing to everyone's dismay Paulina who was inspired by John to take up competing again is leaving to go to Europe and is having a go-away party at the dance studio. 

You will have to see the movie to find out what happens next with Paulina and John and the rest of the class! I decided to write about this movie because I have loved dancing since I was a little girl.

Dancing is one of my favorite things to do! I have a fun childhood memory that involves dancing, I am a big fan of the cheetah girls, I love all their movies, one year I had decided to have a birthday cheetah girls themed Party, Cheetah Girls One-World and me and my friends had a wonderful time we danced to a lot of cheetah girls songs from that movie! 

It is a memory I will always cherish,  One Pro in having Diabetes is I get to dance often, especially when my sugar levels are high and I have to get them down, I start dancing to you can't stop by the beat from Hairspray and that song immediately brings them down! Try dancing to that song it will give you a workout Lol!

One memory I can share with you is when I was in chorus for a chorus trip we went to Virginia Beach for a chorus concert, the time that we were there we got to go on a ship, during the time we were on the ship, they played a lot of fun and good music all I remember doing on the ship is dancing.

I danced a lot to one of the songs Party Rock, everyone was surprised at my dancing and talking about it the next day and saying Emerald you can really dance! 

Another time I experienced good dancing was when I went to see Aladdin on broadway With my chorus class and my high school chorus teacher that was an amazing and fun trip! 

They did a lot of fun dancing in that play, my favorite dance they did in that play was Friend like Me with Aladdin and the Genie dancing together, and then in the finale, they did excellent Dancing the whole crowd enjoyed it! 

Another play I really enjoyed dancing in was a Play Called Take the Lead, The dancing was incredible throughout the whole Play! 

Everyone put their Heart and spirit in their characters and dancing! The whole audience was on their feet by the end of the play! Adrienne -Bailon - Houghton Played the Principal in the Play, she did a beautiful Job! Everyone who went to see the play loved it, and told everyone about it and that they should check out the play! I saw it with my wonderful Jennie and we had a wonderful Time! 

I also wrote about this play because I am a big fan of Jennifer Lopez's I love a lot of her movies, she's so genuine and puts her whole heart into whatever character she is playing and she makes you feel like the character she is playing is a real person! 

One of my other favorite movies with her is the Wedding Planner, she does an incredible job in that movie! You should check out that movie when you get a chance, and also check out Marry Me I love her in that movie! She's so caring and kind and loving and has such and elegant Presence! 

Richard Gere also does an incredible Job in the movie, He plays his character Really good, and really draws the audience into his character and world! 

He has acted in a lot of awesome movies, my favorite one with him is Pretty Woman, He and Julia Roberts play off each other really well in that movie! You should check out some of his movies when you get a chance you will really enjoy it!

I also really enjoy Lisa Ann Walter's Movies, The first movie I saw her in was Parent Trap where She played Chessy, she did a beautiful Job in that movie, and her character she played in the movie is a memorable character, Everyone who has seen Parent Trap remembers Chessy! 

She also plays in Abbott Elementary, She plays Melissa Schemmenti, a second grade teacher and does an incredible job at it! She is loved by her students and fellow coworkers and friends and family! 

She also has a bright and happy smile! As soon as you see her smile it will stay in your head whenever you think of a happy smile you will see hers in your head because of how happy it is!

 I love happy smiles they always make my day and my Heart Happy!

 Like a smile that I really like and enjoy is my First Lady at Church's smile it is so welcoming and Warm, and makes you feel happy on the inside and outdside!

 I also enjoy my big sister;s smile, her smile can light up the whole room, her mom's smile can too!  

I love a lot of people's smiles especially if it is really happy and contagious because when you see their happy smile it will make you smile! Jennifer Lopez also has a beautiful smile! It fills up her whole face, and when you see her smile I bet you will feel a smile come on your face, especially when she laughs and smiles!

My favorite scene from the movie is when the classmates all go out to eat after finishing one of their dance classes and they all learn about each other and why they are learning ballroom dancing ! 

The responses and looks they give each other after they learn about each other and why they are dancing is so funny! It will make you laugh too! I also like when John finds out his co-worker is also taking dancing and he has such a surprised look!

 My encouragement to you is to Dance whenever you can, and enjoy life and seize the day and opportunity, whenever you have a feeling to dance then Dance! 

You will absolutely love that you did! One of my favorite songs to dance to is Save the Last Dance for Me by Micheal Buble, Fun Song and Let's Get Loud by J-Lo! Also if you like other kinds of music 🎶, Anthony Evans is absolutely incredible LOVE him, Kirk Franklin, Israel houghton have a lot of entertaining and fun songs  , also if you like Grease or Whitney Houston, those are also fun to dance too!

I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a good fun family movie! And dance !

Hachi

 Hey Everyone!!!!

 I hope you all are having a wonderful and amazing July!!! I am so far! 

I have decided to write about one of my favorite movie starring Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Jason Alexander, and a whole wonderful cast. 

The movie starts off with a young man named Ronnie who says to his classmates his hero is his grandfathers dog Hachi, then we meet a man named Parker Wilson who is a professor who commutes to providence Rhode Island.

He finds a lost dog lost on the railway station in Bed Ridge and temporarily takes the dog to his home and tries to find out who the owner is of the dog, the dog hasn’t been claimed at all he is growing close to Parker, he takes Hachi everywhere with him.

Parker’s Japanese friend Ken says the dog is a breed called Akita and the character on its tag is called Hachi which means 8 in Japanese.

Parker names the Dog Hachi as it is a lucky number, Parker's Wife Cate eventually warms up to Hachi, he still sleeps out in the shed, Parker in Vain tries to train Hachi in normal things like fetching a ball, however Ken Explains Akita dogs Can't be trained; if Hachi catches the ball it will be for a special reason.

 Hachi digs a hole under the fence in his yard, and follows Parker to the train station, Hachi refuses to go back home and Parker misses his train, he hands the dog to his wife Cate and catches the next train, at 5;00 pm he returns to the station and is surprised to find Hachi there waiting for him.

He is even more surprised to find Hachi came to the station all by himself, from there a daily routine begins they walk to the train station together, Parker leaves from the train.

Hachi goes hime and comes back at 5;00 pm to retrieve Parker to go home, later Parker's daughter Andy marries Micheal and Hachi is in the family photo,Andy then announces she is pregnant.

A little after that Hachi starts acting Strangely and then follows Parker to the railway station with the ball, Parker throws the ball toward him, and much to his delight Hachi fetches the ball for the first time,  and they play for awhile and then Parker goes onto teach his class,  and he barks as the train leaves.

Parker is later shown at his class talking and standing in front of the piano and then he sits on the bench and holds Hachi's ball in his hand and ends up having a fatal stroke and collapses, Hachi waits for him at the train station, it becomes 9;30 pm and Micheal picks up Hachi from the Railway Station and takes him home.

Hachi sees Parker's family mourning him, the next morning is the funeral Parker's friends and family come to his funeral and Hachi goes to the railway station to wait, eventually Cate sells the house and moves away, Hachi now lives with Andy and Micheal and their newborn son Ronnie, even though Hachi is in a new House he follows the tracks to BedRidge.

Andy and Micheal find where he is and take him back home, Andy Realizes Hachi is pining for Parker, she opens the gate for him and Hachi licks her hand, and then runs back to the BedRidge Station and waits for Parker, He waits at the station every day and different vendors on the street and other people that see him or happen to come across him give him some food, a reporter writes a story about Hachi and people send over some money and cards.

Ken reads Hachi's story travels to BedRidge and talks to Hachi in Japanese and tells him he misses his best friend too, on Parker's ten year death anniversary Cate goes to visit his Grave and Ken is there too, Cate is pleasantly surprised and happy to see Hachi who is now elderly still waiting at the station for his friend, later Cate tells Ronnie who is now ten years old the story of Hachi and Ronnie settles in place.

You will have to watch the movie to find out what happens to Hachi later we go back to the present and Ronnie  tells his class his grandfather and Hachi taught him the meaning of "Loyalty" "you should never forget anyone you have loved", he finishes with Hachi will always be his hero, and his class applauds him. 

I have decided to write about this movie because I love my dog Elijah Deeply with all my heart, He is one of the best things that have happened to me, when I was in Middle School, I would write a lot of letters and notes to my mom on how much I wanted a dog and how I would take care of it, and walk it and do all the things that my dog would need, One day my mom saw my neighbors dog and said that dog is so well behaved and is looks like a very nice dog, and she asked what kind of breed the dog is? 

And he shared that the breeder who gave him his dog has puppies that are available and my mom took the contact info and gave the person a call, and then one evening my mom told me were going to for a ride to the store,  and as we continued riding in the car I knew we weren't going to the store because we had passed a few, we finally arrived at the destination and the lady came out and greeted us, her little cute dog greeted us also, we went in and down to her basement and there were puppies there to my surprise and my mom said pick one! 

I said seriously? She said yes, I played with the puppies for a little and picked one the one I picked had already been chosen, then the lady said why don't you see which one comes to you? 

That is what I did and as it turns out Elijah kept coming to me, I picked him and the rest is History!  Elijah is the baby of his litter, He is my whole Heart and Best Friend and my Protector he has been hanging with me since 2010, Elijah is similar to me in different ways He is loving and kind, and funny! He has an amazing and incredible personality , he is strong and loves going on rides, he shares his love with everyone! If he sees you are upset or sad about something he will lay his head on you or look at you sincerely and lovingly with his little cute eyes and give you kisses! 

He gives me kisses all the time lol! Elijah has been through a lot in his fourteen years of life, each of the things he has gone through in his life, he hasn't let any of it stop him! He may be getting older yes… he’s still young at heart and still loves me unconditionally !

 He still runs and loves to go on walks and he isn't afraid to use his voice! When I am away from Elijah, I think about him often, I am thinking is he ok? Is he having a good day?

 I like checking on him if I am on an outing or know that if I am going to be away for awhile that he is ok... I think I am his favorite Person... As soon as he sees me he gets the Happiest look on his face and gives a lot of kisses! Dogs are just like family, if you give them your heart and show how much you love and care for them they will give you the same in return! 

Elijah is a very popular Dog, almost everyone knows who Elijah is!  He also loves Music, His favorite is Disney Music, He loves the Encanto Soundtrack and he enjoys the Lion King! He also loves Watching I love Lucy, Bluey, and  Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ! Elijah is my best friend…  I just can’t stop loving him …. There are sometimes when I get a little grumpy with him when he wakes me up and has to go out… He kisses me lovingly and I take him outside… I would do anything for Elijah  he’s my world … He will be Turning 15 in August! He’s the big Dog on campus! As my Pastor G says Elijah’s fine and he’s all mine ! Lol 🤗‼️‼️

There are so many people in my life that sincerely love and care about me and they know that I love and care about them deeply, I think that I have a bleeding heart for people, l like making sure everyone is ok and letting them I am here if they need anything and they can count on me! 

And I am so happy and grateful to have them in my life and I will treasure and cherish the love and friendship they have for me! 

If any of you have lost someone special in your life or have lost a pet, I want  you to know that you are not Alone, someone will always be there for you in your time of need, don't be afraid to call or text someone if you are needing to talk or just want to hang out or do something I know that whatever person you called or texted would be elated to spend some time with you! 

And Remember all the good ,memories and special times that you had with that special someone or pet and know that they are always with you, even though you can't physically see them they are with you and will never leave you they will love you beyond the day that they transitioned

Whenever you need some cheering up, think of the special person or friend that makes you smile and I can tell you that you will feel much better. 

Or listen to one of your favorite songs a song that I really like is how Will I know by Whitney Houston and Remember the time by Micheal Jackson

My favorite scene is When Hachi and Parker first meet, and they become wonderful friends and have an amazing and wonderful relationship together! 

I also like how Loyal Hachi was to Parker, even though Parker was gone, he would wait at the train station every day for his master! That is a lot of love Hachi had for Parker!

I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a good family movie!

Walk to Remember

 

 Hey Everyone.

 I hope you all are having a wonderful March so far, I am I had a wonderful birthday,  it was a day filled with love laughter and happiness. 

I have decided to write about a movie called Walk to Remember, Starring Mandy Moore, Shane West and a whole wonderful cast of people.

The movie starts off in North Carolina with a young man named Landon Carter who is a rebellious teenager, he and his friends leave evidence of under age drinking on school grounds and unfortunately severely injure another student while doing a prank.

 The principal gives him a choice of being expelled or helping the janitorial staff after school, as well as tutoring the fellow disadvantaged students at their sister school and being in the school play.

During the different functions Landon is in he notices Jamie Sullivan a girl he has known since Kindergarten who is the local ministers daughter, since he is part of the in crowd, he has barley noticed Jamie.

 She wears modest dresses and only owns one sweater, she makes no attempt to bring any attention to herself, and she wears no makeup.

Landon is having trouble learning his lines, Jamie who is also in the play agrees to help Landon learn his lines if he agrees to one thing that he can’t fall in love with her.

Landon at first thinks that won’t be any problem because he doesn’t have any feelings for her at first, at Least he thinks he doesn’t.

Landon begins practicing with Jamie  after school at her house, a spark of affection soon begins between them, even though Landon does like spending time with her, he can’t let his friends know that, he blows her off in front of his friends, after that she decides she wants nothing to do with him.

He rehearses independently and tutors independently, it is the night of the play Jamie astounds everyone and Landon with her voice, and beauty, when it comes to the ending of the play onstage Jamie sings and Landon kisses her that is not part of the play.

After that Jamie avoids him and she continues to avoid him until Landon makes a peace offering and buys her a new pink sweater, he also defends her after his friends play a mean cruel prank on her they photoshop her head on the body of another girl.

Landon asks Jamie on a date, she tells him her  father he doesn’t allow her to date, he asks her dad if he can take Jamie out he at first resists then he decides to let him take her on a date their first date .

Landon helps Jamie fulfill a list of things she’d like to do, such as being in two places at once, and getting a tattoo, after that they go to the docks and Jamie explains to Landon how she experiences belief and how it is like the wind.

Landon kisses her, and declares his love for her, Landon’s mother finds a private list of his own dreams and aspirations he wants to go to medical school, to which he reveals Jamie is his inspiration, on another date Landon asks Jamie her plans for the future, she tells him she doesn’t have plans for the future, because she has leukemia , and hasn’t been responding to treatments. 

A desperate Landon asks his father for help in curing her, he is disappointed by reply, he comes to terms with Jamie’s condition and he tells her he will be there with her until the end.

 One day Jamie collapse's, and ends up in the hospital, while she is there she gives Landon a book that belonged to her mother, she tells Landon maybe God sent Landon to help her through her tough and hard times, that Landon is her angel Jamie is given private home care provided by Landon’s estranged father that releases Jamie’s dad from finical burden, Landon Visits his dad and tearfully thanks him, and they reunite and embrace.

 I decided to write about this movie because it talks about how special and wonderful life is, and to enjoy each and every moment of life.

My favorite scene from a walk to remember is when Jamie and Landon are talking and he gives her a temporary butterfly tattoo and how he fulfills all the things on her list that she wants to do while she’s able to do the things she wrote in her list.

 I also like the scene where she sings only hope, that when he really notices her and falls in love with her. And the dress she wears in the movie is absolutely gorgeous and beautiful and her hair is nice too.

I like how he slowly falls in love with her and sees that her beauty is in the eye of the bee 🐝 holder. And he sees her for who she is. And sees her heart that is kind and caring and compassionate and loving. 

 Life is short, it’s important to seize the day and every opportunity you have with your friends and family. Personally I try to enjoy each and every day I am blessed to have, personally I love living life to the fullest and sharing my smile and joy with others because seeing my friends and family smile makes me smile on the inside and outside. 

Before you leave a place or a event or occasion make sure the last words you say are in kindness and love, you don’t want to have the feeling of regret and wish you wouldn’t have said that….  And if you have done something wrong or feeling bad about something that happened towards you or that you did to someone ask for forgiveness… It’s not for other the other person it’s for you, and knowing in yourself that you did the right thing.  

I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a good movie.

Lilo And Stitch

 Hey Everyone, 

I hope you all are doing well and having a good summer so far!  I have a good summer so far, I hope all the dads had a happy father's day! 

My day was a little crazy yesterday in the midst of fathers day I was picking up some goodies to bring to the celebration, I was at Target and I didn't realize till I got to the car, that I had misplaced my phone.

 I went back to target to retrieve it and I went to the front desk at guest services and the lady there asked me if I was looking for my phone and I told her Yes!

 She then told me that a lady told her that she goes to church with me and my friend on my Lock Screen on the phone, she didn't have my number a member of my church called me and I didn't realize it till I got my phone back and she told me that the person had called her and told her she found my phone and my friend from church let me know that it was at Target, I told her thank you! 

This is the third or fourth time that this has happened to me.

The third time I lost my phone I was at the Disney Store, In Hershey outlets, I get so excited when I see Disney things, My attention immediately goes somewhere else and my mom and me were on our way to the airport for our vacation, I didn't realize I had lost my phone till I left the store, I went back into the Disney store and someone found it and returned it to me! 

 I am truly blessed, it may seem like a small thing I am so glad that It was found because  I have really important things that I hold dear on my phone my life is on there! I certainly had Angels looking out for me, I am glad my Lock Screen Pic is also a picture that is easy to see and familiar to people that happen to find it if Is missing. There is never a dull moment with me!

 I have decided to write one of my favorite movies Lilo and Stitch Live Action Version. 

It is such.a cute movie, It Stars Sydney Agudong,  Maia Kealoha,  Courtney B Vance, Billy Magnussen,  Zach G, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere  and a whole wonderful cast of people! 

The movie starts off with Stitch, he lives on a planet called Turo and for now he is called Experiment 626, Doctor Jumba created him and he is in a meeting with the United Galatic Federation for Illegal genetic Experimentation because he created Stitch AKA Experiment 626 .

He is known to be aggressive and a near indestructible creature with advanced learning capabilities and Jumba is Imprisoned while 626 Is punished for his destructive behavior he escapes and uses a police cruiser and uses its hyper drive to reach earth crashing on Kaua"I the grand council woman offers freedom to Jumba if he captures 626.

She pairs him with an Earthly expert Agent Peakley Stitch Crashes a wedding party because he wanted to have some wedding cake he loves sweets, he gets hit with a tourist trolley and then is taken to an animal shelter.

We then meet lilo Pelekai a little sweet Hawaiian girl who is expelled from Hula School for pushing her bully Mertle off the stage due to her big sister Nani's absence for missing her hula dancing.

Nani then finds lilo at home and lilo has locked Nani out of the house because she is mad at her for missing her dance performance and not being there for her, Lilo is listening to Elvis Presley in her room, And ignoring Nani not letting her in the room, then a social worker arrives to see how Lilo is doing and to check on how Nani is doing in taking care of her.

 The social worker Mrs. Kekoa  makes a list of tasks for Nani to complete before her next visit, the next day their neighbor Ms.TuTu hears that Lilo wants a friend she takes he to the animal shelter to pick out a pet, where the experiment 626 is being kept, 626 realizes Jumbo and Peakley are after him he acts like a dog to get lilo to notice him and take home and she does.

He knows he will be protected with her, Nani takes Lilo And 626 with her to her job a the resort Luau with her friend David Kawena who also works there, Lilo decides to give 626 the name Stitch since her sister said that she will have to stitch up the seat that he messed up.

Lilo and Stitch are enjoying the resort they have to leave because Stitch causes a table fire by accident and it leads to Nani being fired she has to look for another job.

Nani then is visted by Kekoa and CIA Agent Bubbles who poses a social worker to investigate Stitch's arrival Kekoa insists Nani find new employment Immediately however she is rejected due to many interviews because of Lilo and Stitch's antics.

 Lilo helps her big sister Nani find a job as a surfer instructor something that she loves to do and enjoys doing, they surf together after her first shift is done, in the meantime Jumba and Peakley are unable to capture Stitch while they are jet skiingcausing the pelekasis and stitch to wipe out, almost drowning lilo when stitch sinks.

Stitch doesn't know how to swim, that's what caused lilo to sink he was trying to hold onto lilo to go back to shore, Stitch was to heavy for lilo to handle by herself the weight of him made her go under the water and why he sank under the water, as lilo is recovering Kekoa informs Nani that the Hawaian government will cover Lilo's health insurance costs if she gives up guardianship she reluctantly accepts the offer and gives up her custody.

The sisters share a final together before Lilo has to go live somewhere else, Stitch sorrowfully sees what he caused and decides to leave because he is so sad to the outcome of what has happened with lilo and her big sister, he returns to the animal shelter alone meanwhile the council woman is disappointed that Jumba hasn't captured Stitch, and cancels their deals and orders Pleakley to return Jumba to prison.

However Jumba escapes Peakley and plans to capture Stitch instead, Kekoa and Bubbles arrive the next morning to find lilo missing, so they and her big sister go to look for where she went, Lilo finds Stitch at the Shelter, Jumba appears to capture Stitch, they go to a home and fight Jumba destroying their home, during the fight he reveals that Stitch used lilo for his own protection, that causes Stitch to be guilt ridden and surrender, Jumba takes Stitch on his spaceship using a portal generating Gun planning to erase Stitch"S Empathy.

 However lilo sneaks on the ship and comes on board, and knock Jumba out the spaceship, the ship crashes into the ocean and ends up trapping lilo and Stitch underwater, Stitch rescues Lilo, he cannot swim to the surface, he releases her to emerge and he sinks down to the bottom of the ocean, Nani and David rescue Lilo she refuses to leave Stitch behind Nani goes back to save him, you will have to see the movie to see how Nani Saves Stitch she is superwoman and saves him confidently, they reach shore together Stitch isn't moving he is motionless, David decides to Jumpstart his lungs and he is revived.  

You will have to see the movie to find out what happens next, I can assure you it is a happy and cute ending for everyone involved in the situation.

 I decided to write about this because it based on friendship, love, kindness caring and Ohana, Ohana means family and no-one gets left behind. 

Family comes in all different ways. Everybody wants to be loved and have a family.

 Family is the most wonderful thing to have you know they will always have a special place in their heart for you, they will give you unconditional love and a smile and hug whenever you need one and will go to the ends of the earth for you and do anything for you. And if it comes too a really intense situation and its a life situation because of the love they have for you and family they would even give their life for you, that is what love is,  that they would be willing to give up their life so you can live yours and continue to live the life you were meant to live and live life to the fullest and celebrate yourself and all your success and wonderful things that have happened to you so far in your life,  

For example Stitch loved lilo so much and because of the love Stitch has for lilo, he made lilo let go of him so she could live, "no greater man Than this who lay down his life for his friends" and that is what Stitch did.

 I have a wonderful family that I love with all my heart, I enjoy and cherish every moment and time that I spend with them, I know to capture the moments that I cherish with them because time is short, and I want my family to know that I am enjoying and loving the time that I am spending with them..

I have a group chat with my family everyone uses and loves even when were not together in person it is a way for us to keep in contact with each other and see how everyone is doing and what were all up to and we can share with one another. 

Enjoy each moment and time you have with your family because time is short, and make sure you tell them whatever is on your heart to say while they still can hear it and respond to it don't wait till its too late you will regret that you didn't say anything when you had the chance. I also love my church family, I have an amazing church family, and a lot of people that I connect with at my church and to me they are also my Ohana I gained a big sister in my Ohana family and a lot of good friendships and relationships with different members of the church that I deeply treasure and love, most of. the members there have known me since I was a baby and have continued to support me and encourage me in my 28 years of life.

My favorite scene from Lilo and Stitch is when Stitch and Lilo first meet and Stitch pretends to be a dog to capture her attention to adopt him, he sees a poster on the wall of a little girl hugging a dog and he hugs lilo and they give each other a nice warm hug. 

Stitch may look strange on the outside, if you get past that you will see his cute and adorable and someone who wants to be loved and cared for. 

Before you Judge Stitch, Get to know Stitch first and once you do you will really like him and grow to love him.

I recommend this movie to anyone who Wants to watch a good  family heart warming movie. 

I encourage you to Remember and know you will always have a Ohana!

Soul

Hey Everyone! Happy Juneteenth!

 Today I have decided to write about one of my favorite movies Called Soul, It stars Jamie Foxx, Angela Bassett, Daveed Diggs. Tina Fey and a whole wonderful cast!

 The movie starts out With a man named Joe Gardner, He is a pianist and a part time middle-school teacher, he dreams of playing Jazz professionally one day! 

He receives an offer to be a full time teacher at the middle school he's teaching at now! 

His mother urges him to accept the deal because she wants to see him live a good and fulfilling life, one that he can excel in  and be really good at! 

Joe learns that his favorite Jazz Musician Dorothea Williams is going to be in town playing with her Quartet and his old student that he used to teach told him that he should come down and let her hear him play the piano and that he thinks she will be very impressed after she hears him.

He goes down to the jazz  club to play for her and she is very impressed and tells him that he can play with their Quartet that evening! 

He gets so excited that he calls everyone that he will be playing with the famous Dorothea Williams and he doesn't look where he is going and unfortunately he falls into a deep hole, and passes away he ends going into an afterlife realm and sees other passed souls in the after life getting ready to go into another whole realm called the Great Beyond.

He doesn't want to go the Great Beyond he somehow gets into a Seminar called the you Seminar and the realm is Called the Great Before a realm where new souls prepare for life on earth and they get a badge that gets them to Earth once it has been completely filled in interests and personality traits with guidance from other Earthly Counselors who are all named Jerry and experienced Souls who act as Mentors.

 Joe is accidentally mistaken for a mentor he is chosen to mentor 22, who is a very stubborn Soul and has been in The Great before for a long time, she has no interest in going to earth at all.

She is intrigued with Joes desperation in going back to Earth, and his unremarkable life 22 decides to let Joe mentor her and see if he can find her spark to to enable her badge and Joe can use her badge to return home. 

After Joe fails several times and attempts to find 22"s spark and passion they come across someone named Moon wind who spins a sign who regularly enters the zone to rescue lost souls, he helps 22 and Joe find his souless body in the hospital. 

Joe makes it back to Earth he accidentally brings 22 with him to Earth when he goes, 22s soul ends up in his body, and Joe ends up in the therapy cats body, they escape the hospital together and locate Moon wind together who agrees to meet them at the Jazz club that evening so Joe can be returned to his body, in the meantime 22 is enjoying Joes body and experiencing new and exciting things in a human body while they are on earth, like food wind and music,  she has deep conversations with different people Joe is connected to in the Earthly realm which gives her a deeper understanding of life. 

Back in the after life realm, someone named Terry sees Joe and 22 are missing he is in charge of counting Souls, he sees that the count is off, he goes to Earth to find Joe, as the day gets closer to ending Joe and 22 Visit Moon Wind to return Joe to his body, 22 has finally discovered the joy of living, she refuses to leave Joe's body and flees, Joe chases her through a subway station Terry ends up finding them and he disconnects them from life and returns them to the Great Before.

22 finds her badge is complete Joe bitterly tells her its only because she found the the result of experiencing life in his body with his perferences and that she has no purpose of her own.

Distraught 22 throws her badge at him and retreats into the zone, A Jerry informs Joe that a spark is not a soul's purpose in life Joe refuses too believe this and discreetly uses 22's badge to go to Earth. 

The show at the Jazz Club is successful, Joe finds that it is not fulfilling his desires like he thought it would. I decided to write about this movie because I wanted to celebrate Juneteenth and this is a wonderful movie it shows you to celebrate life and to seize the day because Life is short, from the movie I learned to enjoy each moment and day I am blessed to have, One of my favorite things about my life is my family and friends and celebrating my Birthday anyone who knows me knows I ABSOLUTELY  LOVE My Birthday! 

I love everything about it, the celebration, thinking all of the past birthday memories, creating new birthday memories and enjoying the new age that I turned to be honest with you, It's hard for me to turn a new age whenever my birthday arrives because I enjoy the age that I am so much and everything that has happened while I was that age, I also learned that I can't go into the next chapter of my life if I keep looking into the old chapter I will always have the memories and the moments that I had of my previous age, now with the new age I can create new memories and moments and always cherish and remember those ones.  

I have some fun facts about the Soul Movie Joe Gardner is the first black protagonist in a Pixar film, and the film is deeply rooted in Jazz Music, Real-life Inspiration Joe Gardner is basically based on Dr.Peter Archer a retired Band Teacher with over 30 years of experience. 

Joe Gardner has 18 different outfit Variations throughout the film reflecting his personality and situations. Jamie Foxx is an incredible actor.

 He really projects himself in the role he is given to play in any movie role he is given, He has overcome a lot in his life, Even in everything he has gone through he is a still a strong and mighty Man! 

He portrays a Jazz Pianist int his movie, also did you know? Jamie in real life is a wonderful Pianist and He also played Ray Charles in the 2004 film Ray showcasing his connection to Jazz Piano. 

My Favorite Jamie Foxx Movie is Annie where he plays Will Stacks, He does a magnificent job in that movie role, he really brings the character to life, Cameron Diaz is in the movie also, she plays Miss. Hannigan her and Jamie play off well on each other, and they also Starr in another movie together Called Back in Action, they are acting As CIA Agents and they do an outstanding job.

 I Think they would be incredible CIA agents in real life check out that movie too! 

The movie soul is about appreciating the small everyday moments in life and finding Joy in the simple act of living!

 I encourage you all to enjoy your life, and each moment and day you are given even if it's a small moment I still think you should enjoy it because I know that you will be able to find joy even if it's a small thing for example for me I'm not able to enjoy a lot of desserts and milkshakes and coffee mochas like I used to pre diabetes I am able to find joy in the small things even in the midst of diabetes.

My dad also absolutely loves sweets just like me he bought some Cheesecake and I love cheesecake so I was able to have a small amount and even though it was a small amount I still found found Joy because it's something that I always enjoyed and when I had it at the right time, my sugar levels would be ok.

Also something I loved having was smoothies like Chocolate Smoothies from Tropical Cafe, I got to enjoy the smoothie and I was so happy I got to have something that I haven't in awhile, I wasn't able to have the whole thing I was happy to have a good amount of it. Find Joy in the small things, I think it will make you feel really good and joyful inside.

My favorite scene from the movie is when Joe and 22 first meet, there interactions with each other are very funny as are they getting to know each other, you will see as you watch the movie the more they get to know each other and hang out with one another they become really good friends!

 And happy they got the chance to meet and experience life in each other's eyes and see what life is like in each others' point of view. I hope you all have a wonderful Juneteenth! Happy Juneteenth! I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a good family movie!