Absolute Wannabe

I really don't know how to start this post off, mostly because it's sort of impossible to type out a shrill squeal. In all honesty, I can't really do that now anyway because of all the squealing I did last night over my favorite night of the year. Oscar night has always been sort of sacred to me. However, what started out as a shameless night of celebrity worship has grown into a celebration of all the people who have inspired me with their work and dedication. Last night, everything melted away as I watched, tweeted over 70 times (!), and customized what was possibly the greatest pizza ever. Anybody who watched also witnessed history. If you don't agree, think about this: We still talk about that one Cher outfit. You know the one. You're picturing it right now. I'm pretty sure that's all I need to say. Even though there will be countless shallow "10 Best Moments" lists on Buzzfeed, arguments over "Best Dressed", and discussions of ...

I don't know why I was struck to write something today. Nothing really happened. I studied and got some very nice messages from my Dad and some friends, but that's about it. And, while those messages are most appreciated, I don't know that I could write anything very meaningful about them (even if they were very meaningful to me. Did I mention they made me happy?). I guess this is just going to be a product of everything that's been swirling around in my head for the last few...well, months, I guess. When I'm not studying for school, I spend most of my time watching movies and TV. This may seem like a useless pass time, but it's really been very helpful lately. I've been trying to make this sort of conscious effort to start looking for things in everything I watch that could possibly inspire me.  I've seen people onscreen who are fulfilling the dreams they cultivated by watching movies on TV on Saturday afternoons. I know that seeking such inspiratio...

It's been so long since I've written anything that I'm kind of having a hard time doing it now. But, as a good friend just told me, I should probably write something...after all, I have about a month's worth of college to write about now. I've never been someone who's good with transitions...or being away from home for very long...or meeting new people...or trying new things...so, I've had an eventful few weeks. But, while these last few weeks have been a little nerve-wracking and scary, it's helped me appreciate the little things: a good cup of coffee,  a call to a family member, macaroni, a good book or movie, a quiet moment, time spent outside, naps, etc.  But, as the same friend just told me (she's pretty smart...), I need to quit napping and start living (I am paraphrasing. She said something much wiser that I should have written down at the time). The fact that I don't know anybody and my attitude can change at the drop of a hat. I j...

You know what I just realized? I have a blog. You know, that I write on. Maybe I should write things on it... But in all seriousness, I have a very good reason that I haven't written anything on here since November. You guessed it, my dog ate my computer. Okay, that was the worst dad joke ever. It was really awful. Hey, at least I found something I'm good at... Actually, these last few months have been the busiest and greatest I've ever had. I've traveled all over the country, performed in my first and last high school musical (it was not High School Musical. Sorry to disappoint.), and have done general senior-y things. Along the way, I really kind of learned about how much I missed out on during my freshman and sophomore years. I've also taken a lot of pictures. I'm thinking about opening up a little gallery so the world can witness me in a maid outfit. Yeah, you read that right. I'm really grateful that (even though I did nothing my first two years o...

So, I just went and saw Finding Nemo in 3D. So worth it. Throughout the movie, I was thinking about how much we can learn from each character. We should all watch the movie one more time and learn the lessons each character has to teach us. Or, you can just read this. But watch the movie, too. And go see it in 3D. The short before it, Partysaurus Rex, is awesome, and you get cool blue 3D glasses with Dory on them. Oh, and be sure to look out for the new Wreck It Ralph trailer, as well as the appearances by Buzz Lightyear and Mr. Incredible in the movie. Anyway, on to the cheesy life lessons... Be like Nemo and embrace your weaknesses, always be friendly, and always be willing to try new things. Be like Nigel  and always be willing to tell the stories you hear. Be willing to inform people, and, along the way, maybe bring them a little hope. Be like the Tank Fish  and be accepting, always have a plan, be a little obsessive, and never, ever give up. Be like Crush  an...

Hi guys! I know it's been a while, but I'm still alive. This blog is probably going to turn into the "Abby sees a movie and then writes about why/how it inspires her" blog. No, that does not mean that I'm writing about The Avengers. Actually, I wanted to talk about the new Pixar movie Brave. Brave is a movie I've wanted to see for a long time. It came out yesterday and I literally skipped out of the house to go see it. It's incredible. A must see. Buy that's not really what I wanted to say about it. The movie got me thinking about my career. Now I know I've already written about why I want to be a screenwriter, but this is a little more of a post about what kind of movies I want to write. I want to write Disney movies. Now, I know you're probably busy crying from laughter right now, but let me explain. Ever since I was very little, I've watched and been amazed by Disney movies. Disney's a pretty common part of a person's chil...

It recently occurred to me that I haven't posted in a while. Well, REJOICE!!! I just saw Titanic 3D and now I have a lot of emotions. Just kidding. The movie was amazing, though. In fact, it got me thinking. If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know that I want to be a screenwriter. If you haven't, I want to be a screenwriter. There, we learn something new everyday. When I tell people this, they often laugh. I understand why they do. It's a seemingly impossible goal. After a person is done with his or her laughing fit, I'm often asked why I want to do this. Watching a movie like Titanic only strengthens my desire to do this. I've been a moviegoer all my life, but I'm different than what people think I should be. Instead of watching several movies once or twice and analyzing them, I tend to watch a handful of movies over and over again, studying them, figuring out what I like and don't like. I look at the few I connect with to see wh...