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What's so romantic about the rain? It seems that in both fiction and real life, the rain makes everything more romantic. No wonder it's been used in countless love stories.

The Sound of MusicLiesl and Rolph flirt before they run into the gazebo together when it starts to rain.

How I Met Your MotherTed literally meets his soulmate in the rain.

Ted also has two rainy moments with Robin, in seasons 1 and 8.

Barney and Robin also have a rainy moment.

They even have a parody for double dating.

Pride and Prejudice

Singin' in the Rain It's literally in the title of the movie.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

The Host

Dear JohnI’ve never even seen this movie but I guessed that they had a rain scene. And guess right I did.

The Amazing Spider-ManI love this scene. Gwen Stacy looks at Peter Parker before moving on in this lovely umbrella scene.

The Notebook

I didn't forget this classic!

I'm definitely missing a ton. Comment below if you have one!

Have a legendary day, The Blogger

#movies

1. Clueless has a lot of overlooked humor that's ACTUALLY funny

How can anyone overlook this little speech? I actually LOL ROFL. Travis is definitely my favorite character.

Links:

• Travis' Acceptance Speech
• Freeway Freakout
• Shaving Scene

I don't care how “quotable” Mean Girls is. Constantly quoting it like it's the freakin’ bible is just plain annoying. Most of the quotes aren't even funny. Quality, not quantity, guys.

2. The characters are better

Cher Herowitz is adorable and the supporting characters are just as endearing. Meanwhile, the girls in Mean Girls spend 99.99% of the movie plotting revenge on each other, hence the title. Of course they make up in the end, but that's because it's a movie.

3. Mean Girls comes off as preachy

I know issues like bullying are real and need to be addressed, but honestly, it can feel preachy sometimes.

Meanwhile, Cher reaches her epiphany in a more natural way.

4. Clueless is more lighthearted and positive

Clueless playfully and humorously portrays the Valley girl stereotype and high school teenagers without being too judgmental. One could say it's quietly amusing. Clueless is mostly about girls having fun and minding their own business, while Mean Girls characters spend 99.99% of the movie being catty.

I couldn't have said this better myself so I'll let some other people say it: https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a10141/clueless-important-for-women/

Don't get me wrong, Mean Girls is decent. But saying, “It's the BEST MOVIE EVER?” Ugh! As if!

Maybe I'm biased because I'm not really a fan of teen comedies. I'm more of a period drama or fantasy type girl. Even then, I can name TONS of teen comedies better than Mean Girls: Clueless, for one, Freaky Friday, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Legally Blonde, Easy A, etc. I'll give credit to Mean Girls, though, for being better than The Breakfast Club, which is boring as hell.

Maybe it's because Mean Girls is overhyped. As Ted Mosby from HIMYM once said, you don't oversell a movie. If you say The Karate Kid is the best movie ever, they'll just be disappointed when they see it. You just say, “yeah the The Karate Kid is kinda good.” And then when they watch it, it blows their mind. Speaking of which, isn't Ted the very essence of clueless himself?

Have a Legendary Day,

The Blogger

#movies

It's hard not to be a little envious of How I Met Your Mother's Canadian reporter. Everyone loves Robin and guys are always falling in love with her. Robin manages to be both glamorous and badass at the same time. And she can rock basically any outfit (it's no wonder Cobie Smulders used to model).

But if you watch carefully, Robin is as real as you and me. She has flaws, insecurities, and fears too, just like any other human being. From her childhood upbringing to her every-once-in-a-while-yet-endearing craziness, we still love Robin Scherbatsky and every adorable part about her. She's the epitome of a “hot mess.” When Robin asks Barney, “Why do you like me? I'm such a mess.” Barney replies, “Maybe it's because I'm just as much of a mess as you are.” Gold.

And in fact, her flaws don't bring her down. Not at all. Instead they just make her stronger and as independent, intelligent, caring, funny, and inspiring as she is. She's still amazing and confident because she knows that her flaws don't define her, and her strengths far outweigh her weaknesses. Yes, she's done things she not exactly proud of but most importantly, she owns it. Just like when everyone finds out about her embarrassing past (Robin Sparkles), of course she's not thrilled at first (who would be) but she moves on and later, embraces it. And that's what makes her even more awesome.

And lastly, Robin knows that chasing absolute perfection is just ridiculous. Because imperfection is the real perfection and beauty. It's what makes her full, dimensional, down-to-earth, and above all, real. It's what makes her life journey and growth legendary enough to tell. She's not afraid to be herself, speak her mind, and hold on to her morals (like being honest and professional in her work and not giving in to external pressures). Robin simply accentuates her best traits.

There's one episode about Robin that really spoke to me, in season 1, episode 18: Nothing Good Happens After 2 AM. Robin wakes up in the morning, optimistic and ready to get on with her day. And she should be. She's young and free, she's living in an exciting city starting her career. But by the end of a long day, you just feel empty, as if you're not living up the expectations you have, or at least the expectations society has on what your life should be like to be considered happy and fulfilling.

It's just like what Barney said, “When I'm sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead.” Robin did just that.

And the fact that she's Canadian (like me!!!) makes things even better. You keep doing you, ma girl, Robin.

Have a legendary day. The Blogger

#himym

Being young is hard and confusing. Now for all you Grannies out there trying to be as hip as your grandchildren, I'm here to show you how!

An important aspect of being young is the internet. Young people love spending exorbitant amounts of time on the internet. In fact wasting time on the internet is a fine art that needs to be mastered, has been refined and revolutionized in less than a decade, thanks to Gen Y, and is a great determinant to how young-at-heart you truly are. If you find yourself constantly leaning towards bingo or bridge rather than the internet (we get it, the internet is a vast landscape; I'll help you navigate), below are a few websites that are prime starting points:

1. Facebook. Your number-one resource to stalking every friend and acquaintance you've ever had. Also to embarrass your grandchildren and children (who are already embarrassing your grandchildren for you).

2. Twitter. Who needs the news when you can just catch up by reading one-sentence updates from the Kardashians? So efficient!

3. Instagram. Take pictures of your food, yourself, sunsets, candid laughing group shots, or mundane items arranged in an artsy fashion, totally change the color scheme, and post! Be sure to add as many hashtags as you possibly can. The more, the merrier! Never ever like someone else's post from more than three months ago...just no.

4. Snapchat. Show your friends your impressive double chin. Screenshotting is a necessary skill. If you miss 10 seconds, you miss a cherished memory, how dare you.

5. Vine. Basically Snapchat for video.

6. Tumblr. The best part about Tumblr is that you can have pretty things, without actually buying it. Sure it's all virtual, but at least you can have beautiful photos on your pretty wall and be proud of yourself for having such good taste, even if you're poor! There is absolutely no longer any need for fancy clothes or fancy furniture from your hard-earned retirement money when you can simply express who you are solely through Tumblr!

7. Youtube. A virtual zoo for those who can't afford to pet animals in person.

8. Netflix. An opportune moment to sit and literally do nothing but stare at the screen for several hours without ever lifting a finger! May I suggest How I Met Your Mother, definitely the most legen-wait for it-dary show of all time! Bet you it's better than The Brady Bunch or whatever you watched back then.

9. Buzzfeed. aka Gif-land. A collection of posts relating to and elaborating over every mundane aspect of life such as “10 Things Everyone Who Has Ever Opened a Water Bottle Understands”, quizzes comparing you to inanimate objects, and intellectual feminist articles.

10. Pinterest. Like Tumblr, you can plan your future wedding and cultivate your inner middle-aged self.

11. Tindr. This app will magically boost your self-esteem, especially about your outer appearance. Wrinkle creams no more, it's all about confidence amiright?

12. Thought Catalogue. More feminist articles and articles bitching about how difficult it is to date the opposite gender or being fat/skinny. A catalogue of thoughts aka brain vomit.

13. Reddit. You read posts. Have you read it?

14. Linkedin. Spy on your colleagues to see how successful they are.

15. Spotify/Pandora. Because who has money to pay for music anyway? We'd rather listen to ads.

16. Porn. People without clothes touching each other. No shame, welcome to the 21st century!

17. The Onion. “America's Finest News Source.” For articles like this post right here. Same genre, but better articles. Totally real news (see #2).

Good luck baby boomers!

That is all. The Blogger

#satire

I have to say, blogging has made me more alive than I’ve felt in years! Okay, that was an exaggeration, but you get the point.

Things I've discovered whilst blogging:

1. I actually like writing...well, sort of. I usually HATE writing. I hate writing essays. I'm tired of providing evidence and explanations for EVERYTHING and being formal and persuasive and citing all my sources. Maybe I like creative writing and journalistic writing better. Okay, this isn't exactly journalism, more like rambling, so I guess this sort of writing is blog-alism?

2. Blogging provides a much needed outlet for expressing myself. Turns out blogging isn't what I want, but what I need.

3. The power of creating something. A great quote once said, “Appreciation of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.” For too long, I've been passively enjoying other people's work without creating my own art. It's time that I did, even if it's something very simple like a blog. I never thought I’d ever blog because I’m too lazy to actively do anything. There's no satisfaction like hitting publish after you're done. And that's the push I need, especially since I hope to break into a creative industry. So blogging is giving me the practice to put myself out there, be creative, and express myself.

4. Complete freedom. That's the beauty of blogging. You can write anything about anything, in any style. I can write as little or as much as I want. I can totally be myself. There's no limit! It's truly liberating.

5. Blogging is actually a lot harder than it looks. I used to think that blogging was all about just writing whatever, adding some pictures, and then publishing it. Well, actually that's what it really is, but more effort than that. I never seem to run out of ideas (which is a good thing, hopefully it'll stay that way) but just the execution is difficult. Sometimes I worry that I might forget to say something. Like have you ever walked into a room about to do something but then you forget what it is? That's what it feels like. I've been putting so much attention into blogging lately that I'm ignoring other responsibilities. Oh well, I consider this productive procrastinating. At least I'm creating something, right? (See #3)

6. Nothing is better than following your passion and writing what you're passionate about. Blogging gives me something to wake up for in the morning. Who knows, I might even make money from this someday. That might seem far-fetched but a girl can only hope. But I have to remember that I'm doing this blogging primarily for me, to express my opinions, be true to myself and not just say things based off what I think others want to hear.

Maybe I'm still in the honeymoon phase but this blogging thing is cool!

Try out blogging, if you haven't already. You might be surprised how much you like it! Like I did.

Barney also has a blog, which makes things even better.

Have A Legendary Day,

The Blogger

#blogging

In response to Buzzfeed’s article, I decided to do my own rendition of the post.

The phrase “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is applicable not only to people but also to cinematic tastes. Some comments in the Buzzfeed article disagree with the film shots chosen and complain that the author missed some movies. While I do think some of the shots are beautiful, a few others didn’t really capture my attention. Daniel Dalton seems to like dark, unique shots from action movies or odd shots with women or women’s body parts. My tastes tend to be girlier, leaning towards green landscapes. Fun fact: the color green is actually good for your eyesight. Maybe that’s why many people find green to be soothing.

I haven’t seen every single movie in cinematic history, including some very famous ones like The Wizard of Oz or Gone With the Wind. So this list isn’t necessarily the best of the best in the entire history of cinematography, but they’re just some of my personal favorites.

Forrest Gump (1994)

The Sound of Music (1965) There were so many beautiful shots to choose from. This is just one of my personal favorites because of its simple elegance and the off-white color palette.

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

The Notebook (2004)

Titanic (1997)

Frozen (2013)

Pocahontas (1995)

Atonement (2007) Again, so many good shots, it was difficult to choose.

Pride and Prejudice (2005) Lots of impressive shots, it was nearly impossible to pick just one.

What I learned: The best movies aren’t necessarily the ones with the best single shots, but consistently have many beautiful shots throughout. A movie has two parts to its formal name: motion picture. While having a great shot is important, a good movie is more that just a pretty picture. There’s the motion aspect of it. The best scenes are where as the picture moves, it moves flawlessly to create the perfect experience. There are many great movies that I haven’t listed on here (Les Miserables, Jurassic Park, etc) that have many decent shots that, when put together in one motion, is something beautiful.

As you can see, there have been lots of beautiful movies throughout time, as long as there have been creative people in the world to make them.

I guess this post could also be renamed “Ten Chick Flicks Every Chick (and Guy) Should See.”

That is all,

The Blogger

#movies

You know, I've been wondering, who's the Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn of our generation? Emma Watson? Julia Roberts? Anne Hathaway? Meryl Streep? Jennifer Lawrence? Emma Stone? Angelina Jolie? These were all good possibilities, but none of them seemed to fit perfectly.

Then yesterday, I had a stunning revelation. The next Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn is not an actress, but in fact, a musician. And that musician's name is Taylor Swift.

You see, in order to be as iconic as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, you have to be famous and successful but most importantly, you need an iconic style. Simply fame and success isn’t enough. Julie Andrews, Liz Taylor, Laura Bacall and many others were extremely famous and successful in their time, but you don't see people putting up paintings of them in their rooms. No, all the girls today hang up pictures of Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. And no one in the future is going to have pictures of Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, Emma Stone, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, etc. on their walls, no matter how many Oscars Meryl Streep gets or how many children Angelina Jolie saves.

Taylor Swift's style is iconic, in addition to her immense success and fame. Just like how Audrey Hepburn, thanks to Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Marilyn Monroe, with her memorable quotes, are the epitome of old Hollywood style. I mean, a lot of actresses today have great style and wear beautiful clothes (I especially love Jennifer Lawrence's white dress pre-Hunger Games) but their fashion choices are not iconic. Taylor Swift's style is iconic because it's classy, unique and it’s got character, such as her flawless red lips and curly hair. Many girls admire her style, which will stand out in the test of time with her perfect country style turned fairytale turned city chic. Taylor Swift is also extremely popular and though many people have different opinions about her, she is generally well-respected. Most people like her or at least are neutral about her.

I'm going to make a prediction. I bet 50 years from now everyone is gonna have pictures of Taylor Swift on their walls. She already has several album covers that would make great posters for a future teenager's room. They probably won't even know what her music sounded like but they'll know that Taylor Swift had great style. Just like how a lot of people today probably have never watched a single Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn movie, yet they have posters of them in their homes and talk about how great they are.

That is all,

The Blogger

#music #art

Ever since Frozen came out, much has been debated on how the favorite modern classic compares to its sister movie, Tangled.

People say Tangled is better because it’s more feminist and shows equal teamwork between the two genders, while Frozen is more like, “Screw men, girl power!” The characters in Tangled also fall in love in a more realistic timeline than the other Disney princesses.

While those on Team Tangled have valid points, I'm here to show you why Frozen is still better than Tangled. Or at least why I still love Frozen more than Tangled and why it speaks to me more.

Part I: Frozen is more than just feminism.

1. Family loyalty

What really bothers me about the 2010 live action version of Alice in Wonderland and other stories about dysfunctional families is how the sisters treat each other. Anne Hathaway's character tells her sister that she's done so many bad things that she deserves to die and sentences her to a life in prison. What type of sister does that?

Instead, Frozen emphasizes family values. Anna sticks up for Elsa with fierce loyalty, even when the rest of the world has turned away from her. “She's my sister,” Anna says as she insists on finding Elsa. “She will never hurt me.”

Meanwhile, Elsa does whatever she thinks is best for Anna, even if it means hurting Anna's feelings when she doesn't want to play with her because she thinks her ice powers are too dangerous. Although Elsa runs away, leaving Anna behind, Elsa has the best intentions. She just wants to protect Anna.

Anna always believes in Elsa even when Elsa doesn't believe in herself. Whenever Elsa says “No, I can't,” Anna replies “I know you can!” Strong sisterly bonds and women who support each other, believe in each other, and care about each other are good role models for young girls.

2. No clear villain

Elsa was originally supposed to be the “villain” in the story until Lopez wrote “Let it Go.” Elsa now instead has a caring heart but struggles with her fears and is misunderstood by others.

The only person who comes close to being a villain is Hans or maybe the Duke of Weselton but since they are minor characters, they don't really count. Frozen's lack of a clear villain is what makes the characters dimensional and real, and the story rich in complexity but still easy for children to grasp. Perhaps it even makes the story a little less scary and a little more compassionate towards the human experience. I remember being totally creeped out by the evil queen in Snow White when I was a kid and I'm sure Mother Gothel would have been just as frightening.

3. About letting go and embracing yourself

Frozen is about a journey in discovering yourself.

All her life, Elsa hid her powers because she was taught to. She was taught that she couldn't be different, to conform, and to hide her true self. “Conceal, don't feel, don't let it show” she repeats. Only when Elsa finally frees herself in “Let it Go” does Elsa really create something amazing, an ice castle that is. And it's when Anna brings her back does Elsa discover that her powers can be good, not bad, if she believes in herself. A similar analogy could be applied to other aspects of life. When you are confident in who you are, your personality will shine.

Elsa's situation is often compared to mental illness. Elsa hiding in her room even though she really wants to build a snowman is similar to someone who really wants to participate in life but doesn't because they're struggling with depression.

Part II: Entertainment Value

4. Cinematography

Don't get me wrong, Tangled does have some lovely scenery of its own.

My favorite scene in Tangled, the Kingdom Dance.

However, Frozen's cinematic style is far superior to Tangled's. Frozen has several gorgeous, breathtaking, awe-inspiring shots. Frozen is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also unique. It really plays on its whimsical wintery theme, bringing out the essence and majestic beauty of ice and snow, which makes Frozen really stand out from other Disney films.

Even the characters look impressed.

Every scene is Frozen is beautiful.

Featuring a consistent color scheme, a lovely array of blue, purple, and white. Swirls, patterns and more, oh my!

It's a movie that makes you WANT to be there. After watching Frozen, I had the urge to go to Norway.

Seriously who doesn't want to be here in this gorgeous place?

Frozen's cinematic spectacle really can’t be beat.

How can ANYTHING be compared to this wondrous enchantment???

Or this?

5. Better Costumes

We all know that little girls watch Disney movies because they like looking at pretty dresses so this is important.

Rapunzel just wears a simple purple dress throughout the entire movie.

Meanwhile, Elsa and Anna rock dresses that again, build on the beautiful winter theme.

Elsa's iconic dress is just so glamorous and shiny and pretty.

Anna looks adorable in her pigtails and winter attire. Her coronation dress is just as lovely.

6. Elsa builds her own castle.

Let me repeat. Elsa. Builds. Her. Own. Fucking. Castle. A Beautiful Castle. Made of Ice. With her own hands. How epic is that? Do you know any other Disney characters that builds a castle? Bonus points for Frozen.

Complete with a fountain may I add.

7. Music

Again, Tangled does have some good music like “Kingdom Dance”, “When Will My Life Begin,” and “I See the Light.”

But Frozen has better songs like the powerfully moving “Let it Go”, which builds the base and theme for the story. Along with “For the First Time in Forever”, “Love is an Open Door”, and “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman”, the songs in Frozen are clearly better written with better melodies.

In conclusion, I still can't let go (pun intended) of how great and awesome Frozen is.

TL;DR Tangled is good. But Frozen is still better.

That is all, The Blogger

#disney #movies

Hello all!!

This is my first post! A BIG, heartfelt welcome to my blog. I'm sooooo excited to start. Let's embark on my blogging adventure together! Some posts will be lighthearted and fun. Others, well to warn you, I do have some pretty strong opinions and those posts might be a bit acerbic for your taste. But I don't bite, I swear!

I'm going to post as much as I possibly can here. School is starting soon so this blog might slow down for a while before I can pick it up again.

Sincerely yours, The Blogger

#blogging