This time of the year, I would always like to watch my all-time favorite Christmas movie, The Polar Express! It all started just about, what, five years ago (why am I asking you), well and my sister received the DVD for Christmas and insisted on watching it. Well, I couldn't disagree! The second the movie ended, I couldn't help but cry at the amazing song, "Believe" sung by Josh Groban.
The movie begins when a boy (whose name is never identified) is going to bed. Nothing unusual. He's very observant as he silently questions why his parents leave out milk and cookies for Santa and convince his sister that a Santa exists. Clearly, he's not convinced that Santa is real.
Though, in the middle of the night, he's woken up to a subtly reverberating sound of a train on tracks that never existed outside on his street. Onward, his curiosity guides him as he chooses to embark on a journey to the North Pole via The Polar Express.
If I could sum up this movie without spoiling it, I would say Tom Hanks. Hanks fills the movie with his iconic voice, and through several characters as well. He really makes the movie and fills it with the necessary nostalgia, warmth and coziness, and sentiment that the movie needs.
No spoilers here, but hope you see the movie, if you haven't already. It's truly a great family film, so maybe you can pick it for your family movie night or what have you.
That said, my favorite Christmas song (of the multitude of Christmas songs that blare throughout your house) and thus the Song of the Month is Josh Groban's "Believe", which is the motif of this movie--to not just believe in the impossible, but also to believe in oneself. So here it is, folks:
Before I forget, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all!! I celebrate Christmas, but Christmas is not the only holiday that's celebrated around this time. I feel like a lot of people forget that. Regardless, it's the holiday season and want all of my readers to feel welcome and appreciated.
Just an Update: I will not be blogging next week . . . at all. Not only will I be lounging around, enjoying holiday festivities, and what not, but I will also being doing my annual year in review (even though I haven't done it in several years for hiatus). That said, Year in Review works this way: I do a blog post every day, starting a week before New Years, so starting directly on Christmas Eve, and these posts are categorical, so one day will be economics this year (strictly in the US), politics, pop culture (music, literature, movies, products, etc.). Again, since I will be blogging for a whole week, that will need my undivided attention, because that's the equivalent of a month and a half of my blogging time nestled in just one week, so seven posts that would normally equate seven weekly posts. I'll be tired, but I love doing this and I hope you enjoy!
...which in translation means I am sorry for the hiatus. Hope all of you had wonderful holidays, whatever that may be. Mine personally consisted of the usual games for prizes and dinner until I fell asleep--which never happens during this special of times of year! Well, is was bound to happen, For presents: A shawl unisex jacket that I have been sleeping with each night lately because of the mere warmth it provides me, other clothes that I appreciate having (considering the many people who don't have mich) but can't seem to fined myself wearing--I'll probably sell them on Amazon so look out!--and I tablet (The Surface) which I will now be typing my posts with (but I absolutely find it excruciating to type when the keys are flat, not having any sense of where the keys are exactly).
Speaking of the hiatus, I am hoping to blog A LOT MORE this year than past to exceed my overall number of posts. I will definitely be hard, but thankfully, the good thing about an adventure is how it's played. I'm still in school so between homework, studying, volunteering, and teeny peaks of sleep between time, I WILL--AND COMMIT--to going around my schedule to at least fit two posts a month. I do not promise anything, and I never will for that matter! But I will do the best that I can do, because I am not perfect; I am trying to do EVERYTHING and one thing I can't seem to handle is how much I can't control my everything. I mean if I was a good time-manager I would have blogged a heck of a lot more last year, but I am not as good as I think I am. And that's okay; it's something for me to deal with. The only thing I can do to rekindle that upset is NOT DO IT AGAIN!
My resolution for school consists of earning a GPA of a 4.7, which won't be easy, especially if I plan on blogging in between it all. But, the real test would be how I can overcome it all. That would be the true testament to me!
The story behind such a high GPA is that last semester I worked hard, but I slipped a little. During the summer I had made a list of expectations and tips for myself to succeed. I followed many, but neglected those that would otherwise make me more successful. My goal was a 4.5 and I ended up shy of a few micro-points, unfortunately. Again, if I would have put in a little effort and not have doubted a couple of things, I would have be fulfilled. As a matter of fact, one of the guidelines that I had made during the summer was to "not hesitate--just do"!
So to balance the 4.3something, I plan to get a 4.7--which I can earn with all my Honors/AP courses--to balance and eventually earn a total of 4.5. It will be the HARDEST semester, but it will pay off at some point, maybe even many points. Wish me luck!!
I have much to work on, and I will learn on the way. I will make many things happen and dry shy of others. Ultimately, there will be more goals for next year that I can achieve. What about you?
How were your holidays? Spectacular? Leave a comment below :)
Just as a Valentine Delight, I took the liberty of emphasizing Friendship to day--in case you were left at the alter, or your sweetheart ran off with your hotter best friend. Regardless, everyone needs a friend!
Happy Dancing Piglet Day
*Don't be a shmooter-puss*
The sooner you realize that special someone is closer than you thought, get some--then, get some more!
Here's the ideal friendship I think everyone should have!
I know, I know! I'm sorry your New Year's wasn't as epic because I didn't wish you a happy new year! Now, we're like half'through the month of January and I kinda feel like a dush! So HapPy NeW YeAR!!! Here's a Sorry and Happy New Year pic just for you!...
Forgive me now?
Okay so Recent Topics suggest that I'm going to talk about my FAVORITES, but they're horribly wrong, and to prove it...they spelled the word "favorites" wrong. Haha, right?
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hahaha "popcorn" sounds like "your mom"
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Again, box of tissues, cause things just got serious!
