soul surfer.

Sorry for my lack of posting as of late.  I tend to drift away from the Blogger world every now and again.  Things at home have been rather hectic, and spring break was last week...yeah, that's my excuse ;)

But despite the fact I didn't travel to the beach or go on a cruise, my spring break wasn't a total loss.  I earned some money filling in at the chiropractic office my mom works at, had a movie marathon with two of my best friends, and (obviously) and went to see Soul Surfer...with two different best friends. :)

Soul Surfer was the portrayal of Bethany Hamilton, a 13-year-old Hawaiian girl who survived a shark attack and still continued to pursue her passion for surfing.  Not only was it heart wrenching and inspiring...it made me realize how selfish I am.

I mean, I am really selfish.  I have both arms, both legs -- all of which work right.  I don't have cancer or an incurable disease.  I have a family who cares about me, clothes on my back, food in my cabinets, and a roof over my head.

Just like Bethany, I needed a new perspective.  And this movie gave me one. :)

love-love-love,

anna :)

day twenty four: that's a cheeto...

A movie no one would expect you to love.

Well, I'm usually an action-packed or romantic comedy kinda girl.  And when romance and action are meshed together, well, that makes it all the better :)

But -- I have to say I enjoyed this movie immensely.

Yup, I'm going with Despicable Me.

I'm just gonna list my 'favorites' from the movie, 'cause I'm really not sure how else to do this post.

Favorite character: Agnes.  I mean, how can you resist that face?

Favorite scene: When Mr. Gru blows up the little alien shack thingy.  (I'm not sure how to describe it, haha)

Or when Agnes says: IT'S SO FLUFFY I'M GONNA DIE!!!

Favorite Quote:

Agnes: My caterpillar never turned into butterfly *sad face*

Edith: That's a Cheeto...

Agnes: Oh. *eats old, disgusting Cheeto*

Ahahaha.

But of course, the sweetest line of the movie...

Mr. Gru: But now he knows he never can part, from the three little kittens that changed his heart.

Crowd goes awww.

*awww* :)

day two: you've got to be kidding me.

Okay, so first they expect me to pick a favorite song (which was really hard by the way!)  And now they expect me to pick a favorite movie?  *bangs head against wall*

Well, I guess I'll pick my top five and then narrow it down from there.

1. The Perfect Man
Wow.  This movie and me go back to the fourth grade...*wink*

2. Chronicles of Narnia; The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
It's so true to the book.  And I watched it four times this week.  That's gotta count for something.

3. National Treasure
Ohmydeargoodness this movie is amazing.  Action-packed, romance - everything!

4. Because of Winn Dixie
True to the book as well.  And you can't help but love that dog.

5. Ice Princess
It gives me hope.  And I like hope :)

*Grrr*  This is REALLY hard!  I love so many movies.  I don't wanna hafta pick.  *crosses arms*  *hmph*

Well...I mean, Peter IS my soulmate and Aslan is just...wow.  He's exactly how I think Jesus is (except He's a lion of course) and since I love Jesus, that means I love Aslan.  Which means...

FOR NARNIA!  AND FOR ASLAN!

Who's with me? ;)

voyage of the dawn treader...finally... ;)

IT.WAS.AWESOME! :D

I loved every moment of it.  So thrilling and wonderful and ugh!  I am such a Narnia nerd!!! ;)

My favorite part (of course) was when they almost made it to Aslan's country.  I SO wanted to see what was behind that wall of water!  Whoops...did I just spoil a bit of it?  Oh well.  Most everyone has seen it by now anyway.

I totally give this movie 5/5 stars.  There were a few details that differed from the book...but it was just so exhilarating I couldn't give it anything less than that!

Oh...and did I mention we saw it in 3D?  Mhmmm.  It was totally, um, EPIC!!! :D

And I had to mention this...for my dear friend Lily's sake.  Edmund (Skander Keynes) is very cute in this one.  He's brave and totally worthy to be a king of Narnia :)

And Lucy...*cries*...she's all grown up.  I just can't believe she can't return to Narnia and dear Aslan. :(

And at the almost-end, I love how Aslan says, "I have a different name in your world..."  Does that scream I'm God or what?! :D

All in all, it was a great night.  And now I'm going to go stand in my closet and hope for a Narnia miracle ;)

letters to God.

Hey girls! I watched Letters to God last night with my Mom and Dad and bawled my eyes out. But in the good kind of way :) Inspired by a true story, an extraordinary eight-year-old boy, Tyler Doherty, faces his daily battle with cancer with bravery and grace. Armed with the courage of his faith and surrounded by a loving family and community, he writes to his pen pal, God. Tyler's letters find their way to a hurting postman standing at the crossroads in his own life. At first, Postman Brady is confused and conflicted over what to do with the letters. But the decision he ultimately makes becomes a testament to the quiet power of one boy’s unshakeable faith and shining spirit.

I definitely give it 5/5 Stars. It's a great movie for the whole family. So grab the popcorn, Coke, and tissues and get ready to be inspired ♥

Blessings && smiles,
anna :)

anne of green gables makes me smile.

Hey ya'll! I am sooo sleepy. **yawn** I stayed up until 1:00 AM watching Anne of Green Gables and its sequel. It's actaully a trilogy (I used a big word! :D), but I haven't watched the last one yet. These movies are so good--I just had to share them with you! And if you've seen them already, leave a comment and tell me what ya think. Anyway, this is only the second movie review I've done, so if it's not good, bear (or is it bare??) with me!

Here's my personal summary of Anne of Green Gables:

13-year-old Anne Shirley finds herself back in an orphanage once again. But then, there's a glimmer of hope--someone wants a girl! And that someone lives on Prince Edward Island. So she's dropped off at the train station, knowing Mr. Matthew Cuthbert will love and cherish her, just as if she was his own daughter. Thrity minutes afterward, Matthew Cuthbert finds her, sitting and waiting ever so paitently. "Where's the boy?" he thought to himself. They had asked for a boy, hadn't they? "Guess they made a mistake. I can't just leave her here." So he takes her home. On the way to Green Gables, he quickly realizes he wants her to stay--she's so bubbly and full of life! But what will his sister Marilla say? Will Anne get to stay in Green Gables? (Guess that's a no-brainer!) She ends up staying at Green Gables, where she makes a best friend, breaks her school slate over a boy's head, and has many wonderful adventures.

And to find out the rest, you'll just have to watch it!

As for Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel...I can't explain it to you, because if I do, it'll ruin the first one...but they are sooo good! That is if you like good, wholsome entertainment. Which I'm pretty sure most of you do. :) :)

Anyway, I definitely reccomend them! They are rated G, and something for the whole family to enjoy! Look for them at your local library before buying them, but if you can't find them, ask around to see if anyone you know owns them. If not, you might even want to purchase then. In my opinion, it would be money well spent. :)

Blessings,

anna :)