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Exploring Grief and Redemption in Thunderbolts* (A Movie Review)

I don’t know if y’all are aware of this, but my favorite MCU character is Bucky Barnes. You probably know that if you’ve been following this blog for the past however many years I’ve had it. My favorite MCU movie to this day is Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It’s just… chef’s kiss. The fight scenes? Perfect. I still remember going to see it in theaters with my boyfriend at the time. When…

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Writing Motivation

The 15 Minute Rule

Set a timer for 15 minutes (or however long you want) and then write. Do not stop. Don't edit or delete anything. Don't hesitate. These 15 minutes are just for you and your writing. Afterwards, you can leave the work as it is, delete it, or edit it. You can either move forward with it or move on from it. But for these 15 minutes, get it all out of your system.

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Life’s not a song Life isn’t bliss Life is just this It’s living You’ll get along The pain that you feel You only can heal by living

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Mess (A Poem)

My hands on your throat I scream Do you hear me? Do you see me? empty cupboards, peeling shoes You put on your makeup I grip your throat tighter but it’s like I’m invisible You can’t feel me You keep walking further and further away Leaving us in the doorway, screaming for you darkness, drought Can you hear us now? As we walk away find a new light You cry You scream Tell us…

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Diversity vs. Character Integrity in Harry Potter's Live-Action Series

If you know me, then you know that I love Harry Potter. My first tattoo is of the Deathly Hallows (with the wrong word for the quote, but whatever). Harry Potter holds a special place in my heart. it always has, and it always will. The past few years I have struggled with my love for Harry Potter because the creator, J.K. Rowling, is a woman that I don’t support. She is a transphobic, just…

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Be a June (Resist. Reclaim. Rise)

When Margaret Atwood wrote The Handmaid’s Tale, it wasn’t fantasy—it was a map—a chilling reflection of real-world policies stitched into a narrative meant to jolt us awake. She didn’t invent anything—she assembled atrocities that had already happened. It was a warning. And now, it’s happening again. Or maybe it never stopped. Maybe it just changed names. Smiled more. Hid behind phrases like…

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My review on Lady Gaga's newest album, MAYHEM. If you haven't listened to it, turn it on now. You won't be disappointed.

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What are your thoughts on the leaked teaser trailer for The CW's live-action The Powerpuff Girls?

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Why Women’s Bodies Are Not Public Property

In pop culture, it seems like no female celebrity can escape public scrutiny over her appearance. Recently, Millie Bobby Brown spoke out against journalists. They have commented on her body—a disturbing trend that has followed young women in the spotlight for decades. Millie was just ten years old when she starred in Stranger Things. She has quite literally grown up in front of the world. And…

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I died! Source (X)

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Listen to Women, Damn It (My Battle with Medical Gaslighting and Pain)

Women’s health is a disaster. Honestly, that word doesn’t even feel strong enough. For nearly a decade—give or take—I’ve been dealing with medical issues. I’ve been searching for a doctor who actually listens. Let that sink in. Years of suffering, of unanswered questions, of being dismissed. It took this long just to be heard. That is absolutely absurd. Women’s health is failing us because we…

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What Stage Am I At? (Reflections on Grief and Loss)

Grief is a strange beast. It creeps in, quiet and unexpected, or it crashes down like a tidal wave. Death, as we all know, is an inevitability. You are born. You grow. Then, eventually, you die. That is the cycle—unchanging, inescapable. But grief? Grief is unpredictable, shapeless. No two people grieve the same, and no loss ever feels the same. I’ve lost three of my grandpas. All of them,…

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Smile (A Poem)

Smile Smile Keep smiling until you break a tooth Smile That’s what they expect to see you smile All gummy and wide like you’re posing for the camera Picture perfect Smile Smile Act like everything is okay Be that happy girl everyone believes you to be Put on an act Be cheerful Make everyone laugh Smile like you mean it when you wanna scream Smile Why can’t you be mad Why…

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Exploring Disney's Transformation of Classic Stories

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love Disney. You probably already know if you’ve been following this blog for a while. I’ve written countless posts about Disney movies—how could I not? Disney played a huge role in my childhood, as I’m sure it did for many of you. My favorite Disney movie, without a doubt, is Mulan. In fact, as I type this, I’m wearing a bracelet that says “Fa Mulan.”…

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No One Mourns the Wicked (Wicked Part One Review)

The songs “Defying Gravity” and “Popular” are stuck in my head. Why, you ask? Well, because I finally watched Wicked: Part One! I bought the movie on Amazon Prime for New Year’s, and we watched it together as a family. I wanted to see it in theaters, but life happens, so I couldn’t. It’s fine, though. I got to sit on the couch with my puppy, sans bra, and watch the movie. Y’all, it did not…

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My 2025 Goals: Reading, Blogging, and More Fun!

Every year, people do New Year’s resolutions. You know, I’m going to give up soda or work out every week. Stuff like that. Every year. . .I don’t do that. You see, when I think of New Year’s Resolutions, I think about those types of resolutions. Giving up something or committing to something. To me, it never seemed like fun. Yeah, giving up soda is healthy. So is going to the gym. But I feel like…