Sorry I was MIA for the week. Between David Bowie and Alan Rickman, my heart just wasn’t into writing much last week. It’s strange how I can feel so upset over the death of someone I never knew, yet somehow all of that sad news really shook my core.
I met some of my childhood best friends over our mutual love of Labyrinth. Every Friday night I’d go over to their house and we’d have a big bowl of popcorn and watch (and sing along to) the movie. They moved away after a few years and I never heard from them again (they were in a bad family situation and they just had to up and leave), but I always have Labyrinth to remember those fun times.
Alan Rickman’s death was most upsetting for me. I feel like I just lost Snape in the books and now I’ve truly lost him again, and so soon. His passing really made me think about my own mortality. He’s someone I’ve always loved as an actor and knowing I’ll never see him in another role really upset me. However, his death motivated me in a sense as well. I really, REALLY realized my life could end at any moment and I want my life to be something I’m proud of. I’ve spent a lot of time trying many different things and nothing has ever quite stuck. I know what I’m passionate about and I need to invest my time and energy in the causes I believe in – I want to be happy with my actions instead of complacent with my inactions. Basically I want to push myself out of my comfort zone and into something I love.
With all of that said, I had a wonderful weekend.
I haven’t mentioned on here yet, but I’ve been taken on as the Associate Lifestyle Editor for an amazing blog that loves all things related to fairytales and nerd culture, and combines them with travel – The Fairytale Traveler. I met up with the blog owner this weekend and we brought our boys to see Monster Jam in Tampa. I think it’s safe to say they had an awesome time watching the trucks flip over and squish cars.
Sunday was super low key. Hubs and I had a few hours to ourselves so we went to a mall, squished ourselves together in a chair and just chatted and people watched. No phones, no distractions, just us – and it was so so nice. It’s been a while since him and I have done that and I think it was much needed.
How was your weekend?
This weekend has been crushing with a mountain tall wall of homework staring me down. I’ve almost had no time to breathe. Thankfully, I just finished all of it and I’m happy to return to blogging. All the recently celebrity deaths this week have been trying to say the least.
What are you in school for right now – homework is no fun :p
It has indeed been a sad week. :'( But I’m glad you had a good weekend. *HUGS*
Thanks <3
Last week was definitely a rough one. Glad you enjoyed your weekend time! I did much the same…I didn’t write up a post for Friday (was going to do it Thursday night, but we just watched more HP movies instead) and spent the weekend enjoying friends and my brother who was up to visit. I got pretty much nothing ‘productive’ done and it was just what I needed.
Best of luck with pursuing your passions! It can be a scary thing to do, but I think even just the pursuit is so worth it.
It’s so nice to do nothing productive and just enjoy life sometimes 🙂 Glad you had a good weekend as well!
This indeed has been a very sad week, Alan Rickman’s death hit me pretty hard myself. I think this is a great post!
Congrats on your new opportunity! I am going to go check out The Fairytale Traveler now!
P.S. I am super jealous that you got to go to Monster Jam in Tampa (I’m originally from Clearwater)!
Love, Jenn
I think his death was really hard for so many of us 🙁 Yay for a fellow Floridian!
Big hug for Alan Rickman passing. Congratulations for your role in what sounds like a really cool blog!
Thanks! I’m really excited about this new writing opportunity 🙂
Last week was so hard, but I’m glad you’ve decided to pursue your passions! That sounds like a really cool position, I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun!
It’s been a lot of fun writing there so far and I’ve got some cool opportunities coming up with it that I’m excited for 🙂