Birthday Post!

Hello!

Today I wanted to take some time out of my day to write a birthday post.  My birthday is on Tuesday, but we're going to celebrate tonight because this week is finals week and I need to study!  But, aside from it being my birthday, I wanted to write this post as a personal thank you for everyone that's helped me every step of the way into adulthood.  19 isn't the most exciting birthday, but it is a celebration of my last teenage year!  Its so hard to believe that I am really that old.  I know its not "old" but its still not an age I feel like I am!

Anyway, I wanted to make this post about my year of being 18, and talk about how crazy it was, how many lessons I've learned, and how I couldn't have made it through such chaos without the important people in my life.  Some are an inspiration, I aspire to be just like these people when I grow to be their age.  Some have given me advice, guidance, and unconditional love that I feel like I don't even deserve!  Along the way, I also learned how I don't want to be when I grow up.  I've unfortunately came across people in my life that were trusted, I was really close with.  I've learned that I don't want to be that way, I want to have different values in life.

Being 18 was way different from 17, 16, 15, etc.  I know everyone jokes that on your birthday you never "feel" the age, but this year I felt 18.  

Thank you for reading, please visit again!

See ya real soon!

Maddie :)

MOANA

Last week Disney released their newest animated film Moana...  And naturally of course I went and saw it the opening night like the dorky Madison I am.  May I say WOW Moana was amazing!!!  I purchased the Moana CD the day after and have been humming the songs since!  I am so obsessed with the songs, visuals, and message this movie has created for its fans.  Moana is a strong and persevering main character that does what she wants, but her intention is for the good of others!

And, I have to add in how much I admire her close relationship with her grandmother.  That hit a soft spot for me because I have such a close bond with my grandmom.  Moana's attitude towards life and her quirky little friends kept me smiling throughout the entire movie!  The pig Pua and the chicken Heihei were adorable and hilarious, comparable to Olaf!  However I do wish there was more Pua, he was so cute.  

Maui was a fantastic addition as well, I couldn't believe how well Dwayne Johnson can sing!  It just goes to show how talented of a person he really is.

Now I am on the hunt for everything Moana!  I've found a functional backpack that will absolutely be a birthday present I'm asking for!  Its the Moana Lesportsac backpack!

Overall, I must say Moana has definitely made me change up who my favorite princesses are.  She definitely comes close to topping the list, her music and message are memorable and inspiring!

I hope this encourages you to go see Moana, its amazing!

Thank you for reading!!! See ya real soon!

Maddie :)