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Day 30 – Your favorite theme park show
Festival of the Lion King, Animal Kingdom
This is one of those shows that captivates you from the very beginning. The cast is amazing, and it’s all-encompassing! Truly incredible!
Thank you for following along with me these last 30 days! This was such a fun challenge!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Hello, March! It’s so nice to see you!
Here are my goals for the month of March:
Do you have any goals for the month of March? Let me know in the comments!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
I was inspired to do this challenge by Kristian! Kristian is the wonderful author of Life Lessons Around The Dinner Table.
Here’s the link to Kristian’s first post:
Thanks, Kristian, for the inspiration!
Let’s get started!
Casablanca (1942)
Confession: I didn’t see this movie in full until I was a junior in high school. As part of our history class, our teacher, Mrs. Cofield, showed it to all of her classes when we started studying World War II. And what a movie to show!
This is truly a classic film. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are fabulous on screen.
Based on a unproduced stage play called Everybody Comes to Rick’s, it had its world premiere in New York City on November 26, 1942. It exceeded expectations. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, and went on to win Oscars for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Picture.
I love “As Time Goes By.” And the classic quotes!
Come back tomorrow for a new movie!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Day 29 – Your favorite theme attraction
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Although I was scared at first, I love this ride!
We wanted to ride it when we went to Disney on our honeymoon in 2015, but the wait was well over an hour the day we went to Hollywood Studios. Oh, well. Hoping we can ride it when we return to Disney in the fall of 2020!
Come back tomorrow for the LAST post of the 30 Day Disney Challenge!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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February just zoomed by!
Here’s the link to my February Goals post:
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Ready?
Here we go!
Here’s the breakdown:
Order my new glasses. — Did not accomplish.
Donate blood. — Accomplished!
Finally finish the first draft of my 2012 WIP! — Did not accomplish.
Make journaling a daily habit / practice. — Accomplished!
Create my own media kit. — Did not accomplish.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Al. — Accomplished!
Take unused / unwanted clothes to Clothes Mentor. — Did not accomplish.
Write more Commentary posts. — Semi-Achieved.
Celebrate Drew’s 30th birthday! — Accomplished!
Take unwanted / duplicate American Girl items to Once Upon A Child. — Did not accomplish.
Final Thoughts
What about you? Did you have any goals for the month of February?
Come back tomorrow to see my March Goals!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Day 28 – Your favorite theme park
Disney World!
We went to Disney for part of our honeymoon in November 2016. You can read more in my Adventure Time post. Here’s some photos!
All of Disney World had their Christmas decorations up! This was just beyond the entrance to the Magic Kingdom.
The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse.
The Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree. Every park had a huge tree, and they were all different!
Expedition Everest! We were in the front row! It was an awesome ride.
First in line for MuppetVision 3D!
Pixar Place! This place was nuts. We wanted to do Toy Story Midway Mania!, but it was over an hour wait! I guess we just have to come back again …
The amazing model railroad in Germany!
Obligatory. Spaceship Earth!
We are planning to go back to Disney in the fall of 2020, to celebrate our five-year wedding anniversary and experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for the first time!
Come back tomorrow for a new post!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Here’s the link to Didi’s challenge post:
After Camp ended in early August, Kristin and Brennan felt adrift. Kristin went home to Kansas, and Brennan headed back to Texas. Although their time at Camp hadn’t always been sunshine and roses, the two knew they had a connection. Neither of them quite knew what to make of their experiences, but they’d promised to stay in touch via text.
On August 12th, Kristin’s phone buzzed early.
Good morning, K. I hope there’s sunshine in Kansas today. It’s raining here in Corpus Christi. I wish you were here to brighten my day. Love, B
Kristin smiled, and rolled over on her stomach. She waited a few minutes to text him back. After Camp, and the nasty fight they had at the end, she was more cautious with her words.
Hey, B. Good morning. There’s a beautiful sunrise outside my window. I’m sorry it’s raining. I hope it clears up soon. Any plans for today? I think I’ll be going back-to-school shopping soon. Junior year! Love, K
Brennan smiled. Despite wanting to stay in touch with Kristin, what happened at the end of Camp was hard to stomach. They’d fallen head over heels for each other, or that’s what Brennan had thought. He could tell Kristin was less impulsive now, more careful with her words and actions. Still, that fight was a looming dark cloud over them. Being states away certainly didn’t help, either.
Brennan longed to be with her again. Not necessarily physically, but be in her presence. He wanted to push that dark cloud away, calm the stormy sea. But, he felt like a ship passing in the night. He needed an anchor, or else he felt he would just drift along, aimlessly.
His phone buzzed a few minutes later, getting him out of his funk.
Hey, dude. Wanna catch some waves later?
Brennan laughed aloud. His best friend, Adam, was up for surfing any time, no matter the weather. Adam was the only person that Brennan had told about his experiences at Camp.
Sure, Adam. That sounds great. What time?
Brennan exchanged a few more texts with Adam, and then invited Rafael and Mike to tag along. Mike had a Jeep Wrangler, which was the popular beach vehicle of the group.
About two hours later, the rain lessened, and the sun was a muted orb behind the clouds. Brennan heard Mike honk as he grabbed his board and a few essentials. Brennan’s mom caught him at the door.
“I love you, Brennan. Be safe. I want you back home before dinner. Text me when you’re on your way home. Got it?”
Brennan looped an arm around his mom. “No worries, Mom. I love you, too.”
Kristin was distracted by back-to-school shopping for several hours, and missed Brennan’s photo with his surfing buddies.
At 4:45 p.m., a sudden storm exploded off-shore. Brennan knew he needed to be heading home soon, but Mike convinced him to stay in the water for 15 more minutes.
The lifeguards blew their whistles in unison. Rafael and Adam headed in. Brennan caught one more wave. As he turned, Brennan saw a flash of lightning, and Mike’s head.
“Mike! Get out of the water! Now!”
All three guys cupped their hands around their mouths and yelled the same command, over and over. It started to rain. Thunder followed, and the rain began coming down in sheets. The head lifeguard jumped off his station and dashed toward them.
“Hey! You guys need to get to shelter. Now.”
Brennan protested. “But – Our friend! Mike! He’s still out there. Alone.”
“I’ll find him. You guys get under cover. This is my job.”
The three guys scrambled to the safety of the beach bathrooms, a solid concrete block building about 500 yards from the shoreline.
Brennan was terrified. He knew the lifeguard was fully capable of rescuing Mike, but it was still scary. They huddled in the bathroom, where Rafael said a quick prayer. Adam tried to calm their nerves, to no avail.
As the thunder roared and lightning flashed, Brennan needed a distraction. He finally saw Kristin’s text, the response to his photo.
So cool! I hope you have fun. Wish I was there! Do you want to FaceTime later? Love, K
Brennan smiled, then re-focused. “I hope they find Mike.”
Adam wrapped his arms around his friends’ shoulders. “I know they will.”
“We need EMS!”
They jumped. Rafael scrambled up toward the windows near the ceiling. “Hey, guys! Mike’s alive!”
Brennan slumped to the floor. Adam squeezes his shoulder. “It’s good news. Mike’s gonna be okay. He’s getting help.”
Brennan shook his head. “All four of us could have been out there. It’s weird. It feels surreal.”
Rafael nodded. “We’re lucky. Mike, especially.” He whispered another prayer, this time it was one of thanks.
Adam helped Brennan off the floor. “Come on. Let’s see where Mike went. And you should call your mom.”
Brennan nodded, relief washing over him. Before dialing home, he texted Kristin.
Hey, K. Boy, do I have a story for you. FaceTime at 7:30? Love, B
With shaking hands, he dialed home. He stuttered as he told his mom what happened. He asked to go to the hospital. Mom said yes and that she would meet them there.
“I’m so glad you’re okay. Be safe. See you soon. I love you.”
“I love you, too, Mom. Thank you. You’re my anchor.”
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Day 27 – Your favorite quote
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I loved Lilo & Stitch (2002). It’s such a good movie, set in Hawaii, one of my dream places! It also combines a family movie with science fiction!
Come back tomorrow for a new post!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Taylor Swift + Books!
I found this lovely book tag on Olivia’s blog!
Here’s the link to her post:
The Last Song, Nicholas Sparks.
I cried every time I read a Sparks book. This one, though, hit me in all the feels! No spoilers, but have a tissue ready.
{ Listen to: You’re Not Sorry }
The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins.
I couldn’t get it out of my head. I can’t remember if I already owned Catching Fire, but I know I wanted to devour it, and Mockingjay, and then go back and read the first one again. This is a trilogy that will never leave my bookshelves.
{ Listen to: Back to December }
Oh, man! These types of questions are hard for me. I’m of the opinion that books are better adapted as TV series or miniseries, not movies.
The only book I can think of right now is Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, Matthew Desmond. I think this is an excellent book – One of the best I’ve read. Since it involves real people, I think a docu-series would be perfect, especially to see “where are they now” type of angle.
{ Listen to: If This Was a Movie }
Caraval, Stephanie Garber.
I NEED to read this book! It’s been on my radar for well over two years now, and I just need to find a copy.
{ Listen to: Gorgeous }
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Several people, both online and in-person, have told me how much they dislike this book. I was assigned to read it during my senior year of high school, and I ended up loving it. There was another research assignment for that class, and I did that project on Fitzgerald, his other works, and his experiences as an American expatriate in Europe. This is one of two books that I re-read every year.
{ Listen to: Shake it Off }
The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg.
This book brings back so many childhood memories.
My parents have had a copy of this book since before I was born. It was a Christmas tradition for years to read the book and/or listen to the story on cassette tape. We even had a collector’s set with the book, cassette tape, and a silver bell. If you haven’t read it, you should.
Also, the movie adaptation (2004) is wonderful. We went to see it in theaters, likely the weekend it was released. We love Josh Groban in our house, so we also got the soundtrack and DVD. It’s a thing.
{ Listen to: Never Grow Up }
Fallible Justice (ARC), Laura Laakso.
I was thrilled to receive this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review last year! The cover drew me in immediately. The story was really good, too. I can’t wait for book #2 in the series!
{ Listen to: Sparks Fly }
Little House in the Big Woods, Laura Ingalls Wilder.
I can’t remember how many of the eight-book series I read when i was younger, but I have fond memories of reading this one for sure.
{ Listen to: Style }
{ Listen to: End Game }
Columbine, Dave Cullen.
I had the grand opportunity to listen to Dave Cullen lecture at my university, and then I interviewed him about the lecture and the book for the student newspaper. It was such a powerful experience. He also signed my copy.
It’s a bit odd to get obsessed with a book covering one of the worst school shootings in American history, but Cullen is a powerful writer and researcher. I want to re-read it, and review it properly here on the blog.
{ Listen to: I Knew You Were Trouble }
This is slightly deviant from the question, but the only logical answer I can think of.
I loved Divergent and Insurgent, but I hated, absolutely loathed, Allegiant, Veronica Roth.
It’s a shame, really. I loved the cover of Allegiant, but the content was such a let-down!
Maybe I should re-read the series? I’m not sure.
{ Listen to: Bad Blood }
Tag – You’re It!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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Day 26 – Saddest death
Mufasa’s death, The Lion King (1994)
I’m getting emotional just thinking about it. I sobbed the first time I saw it, and realized what was happening.
Come back tomorrow for a new post!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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