Fall

 

I love fall.

 

 The feel.

 The smell.

The reminder that soon enough, Christmas and play season will be here.

I think it's amazing how many memories can be brought back just by stepping outside and looking around at the fall colors.

Yeah, I'm pretty busy this fall. I have 3 dance classes, and I'm in The Nutcracker. I'm taking piano, and then of course, school(I just started Algebra 1 last week) It's really exciting and so much fun. 

…except the Algebra. 

But in the whirl of everything, sometimes I forget to look around. To appreciate the beauty of fall. To slow down and thank God for His gorgeous creation. 

So today, I challenge you to find beauty in one thing you might not have found it in before. And thank God for it☀

PJ Challenge Days 27-30

Day #27: You are leading a quest. Pick one demigod from Camp Jupiter and one from Camp Half-Blood (it can't be Percy or Jason)
Um, I think I would pick Reyna from Camp Jupiter and Clarisse from Camp Half-Blood. Yeah, I know. That would probably be a pretty explosive duo to take with me. But I think the quest would be in good hands.


Day #28: Given the opportunity, would you accept Zeus' gift of godhood?
NO! Imagine, having to watch all your friends and family die. And never aging. I would get so lonely. So never. I would never want to be immortal.


Day #29: Least favorite PJO/HoO book
I would say Battle of the Labyrinth. I just never really found it interesting enough.


Day #30: Favorite PJO/HoO book
From PJO I would say Last Olympian I just love it!
HoO I think Lost Hero. Some people don't like it, but with the absence of Percy, I really bonded with the characters.
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Okay, so my Percy Jackson Challenge is officially over!
Blood of Olympus comes out at midnight and I will be waking up a little before that to start reading immediately.
It's weird.
I've spent the last year counting down the days with my friends and brother.
And now here it is.
The day.
I am so excited and yet I almost can't stand it ending.
But the day is here. It's come. And it is gonna be...
fantastic.

The Hobbit—Has it Been Worth it?

                                My thoughts, hopes, and concerns for the final installment

 

*CONTAINS SPOILERS*

 

            Okay, so the Hobbit. Many are excited. Some are not. I’m not going to lie, I have enjoyed the last two movies (except for some major alterations *cough cough* Tauriel.) I watched the trailer when it came out in the end of July. I was so excited!

           

It was a well done trailer, and I had a feeling that Pippin’s song was going to get tossed into the mix somewhere. The song does really fits the story.

           

Anyway, now for my hopes. I think they could really do something respectable with this. Especially the battle. And deaths. Someone pointed out to me that it would be really good if Kili had to choose between defending Tauriel or Thorin/Fili and he chose the latter. But I’m not sure if Peter Jackson would consider that (because of the whole romance thing.) I really hope that the characters that are supposed to die actually die (My mom and her friend, however, have decided that they will save Thorin somehow--but I suspect that they only want to do this because he is played by Richard Armitage...) I would be kinda upset if that didn’t happen. Also if Thorin didn’t make up with Bilbo in the end. And if Rivendell in the end isn’t perfect. But I could go n and on about how I want things to be done exactly.

           

Now my concerns. Going back to the whole romance (can you tell I hate—sorry, dislike it?) I am afraid that there will be some mushy love/death scene for the two, somewhat reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, he has to die, but I wish it would be with Fili at his side (as it should be) And like I said, I’m concerned that the very end in Rivendell will be cut out.

           

All in all, I think I want it to end with Bilbo writing the end of the story. Then there is a knock at the door. “No thank you! We don’t want any more visitors, well-wishers or distant relations!” Bilbo yells. “And what about very old friends?” Gandalf asks.

            The screen goes black.

 

            To answer my question, I know it’s been worth it for me. While the book will always be better, I have enjoyed seeing it on the big screen. But what about you? I’d love to hear about your opinions and expectations on the movies. Just leave a comment or email me!

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Watch the trailer here!

PJ Challenge days 23-26

Day #23: Favorite Movie Moment (Lightning Thief)
The end. Hands down, my favorite part was the end when I didn't have to sit through that horror anymore. Seriously, if you're a fan and are considering watching the movie, just don't. It's horrible. I mean, it's okay as a movie, but as a book-to-movie adaptation, it is almost as bad as Eragon.

Day #24: Most Disappointing Omission from the Movie (Lightning Thief)
The entire plot.
Oh, you mean specifically?
Okay. The "You drool when you sleep" scene.

Day #25: Most Memorable Moment (HoO)
*Spoilers for Mark of Athena*
When Annabeth and Percy are hanging over Tartarus, about to let go and fall.
"As long as we're together" :')

Day #26: Most Emotional Moment (HoO)
Same as the last question, I think. Yeah, definitely.
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Sorry, just a random fact. The other day, my friend told me I looked like Richard Armitage...
Just to clarify, THIS is Richard Armitage. I look nothing like him. Nothing like him. Seriously, Hawk?