Weekend Movie Marathon

So, I decided to celebrate for being a week and half ahead of schedule for my McNair research project. I have my defense committee put together as well as my research proposal and time line signed off on by my mentor. For those who have no inkling as to what I am talking about, just know that it is something worth celebrating. I decided to watch a few movies and a marathon of Supernatural (I watched the entire seventh season). The three movies that I remember watching were pretty awesome: Easy A, The Vow, Underworld: Afterlife, Haywire, and In Time. I freaking loved them all. I feel like I'm going to be a film critic, so bear with me...

Easy A was pretty fan-freaking-tastic. I think it hit on the very general theme of public display of humiliation because of seemingly good intentions. I learned...

 1) People talk. They talk about you in a positive and negative light. They really don't care. It fulfills the need to be relevant. I'm just as guilty as anyone else. Discussion about another person makes me feel like I matter because someone wants to hear what I know (truth or not) and how I feel. I know that comments can range from the harshest condemnation to the highest praise. I think this where the "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it" rule comes into effect. Words can hurt.

2) Be you. Stand strong in who you are. Some situations will place you in compromising spots. Many people will compromise their character and dignity to be part of something that they don't need to be a part of. Quite frankly, I know too many people like that. They change who they are to be a part of someone or something else. I feel like if you have to change who you are to be accepted, then you probably don't need to be accepted. I'm not setting myself as the world's golden model (but, I am pretty awesome) but there should be certain things that you shouldn't compromise on.

Any who, I'm doing with the film criticism. I just wanted to say that although movies are usually for entertainment purposes much can be learned from these films. Besides, they are reflections of our culture.

I want to thank you all for allowing me into your hearts once again. It brings me joy to know that I'm not completely crazy. You care, read, and even comment. Just know that I appreciate you and your time, and I hope to continue to edutain with my humor, eloquence, and insight. Also, I want to thank all of those who have served our country. I appreciate everything you've done because  I don't think I have the gumption to do it. To all of my friends and family/readers (yes, you're family), I'd like to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day!

*Sigh*

I'm back. Woohoo! I'm really glad that this semester is over. This semester has been eventful to say the least: gained and lost some friendships (who doesn't), finished my English degree program, received a scholarship, selected a McNair scholar, continue my employment, and learned that I'm 11 hours away from graduation. But, now it's summertime. Everyone is gone, and I'm a tad sad about that.

Now, I kind of understand how my mom felt when I left for college. I was telling them to go home, and don't come back but I didn't mean it. LOL They were home. Now, they just need to come back. Hey, there's always August. I know this sounds weird, but I miss the loud chatter of my residents, the random trips to get food, the awesome celebrations of birthdays, and just everyday conversation. I was so prepared for the summer to hit, so I can actually get some rest but I couldn't sleep that first night; it was just too quiet.

It's okay though. I can get back to many of things that I like such as blogging. Yay! I stop my rant here before it starts. Besides, I anticipate many more posts about my "wonderful" summer adventures.

P.S.
I truly thank you for reading my blog posts. It means so much to me that you actually take time out of your day to read what I write about. The support is amazing, and it drives me to write more for you. Thanks for motivating me.