Disney+ Marathon Day 3 | November 14

November 14, 2019November 18, 20193 Comments

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/2193975/even-stevens-where-are-they-now/

8:30am – Rise & shine! 🌞

10am – Breakfast + Even Stevens 🍳

I won’t say I cried, because I didn’t, but I will say that Louis giving up a collectible card to buy his sister Ren a birthday present as an apology is so FREAKING sweet. 💕

S1E1 – Swap.com

10:30am – Blogging + Even Stevens 💻

S1E2 – Stevens Genes

S1E3 – Take My Sister . . . Please

11am – Blogging + Hannah Montana 💻

S1E1 – Lily, Do You Want To Know A Secret?

I still know most of the lyrics to Hannah’s songs. 😂 Also, I know for a fact that everyone wanted Miley/Hannah’s closet after she revealed it to Lily. 👜 👠👗 😍

S1E2 – Miley Get Your Gum

S1E3 – She’s A Super Sneak

I may or may not have teared up when Miley sang the song she wrote for her mom who passed away (in storyline on the show). 😭

What are the odds that Christy Carlson Romano would post a Kitchen Throwback video today making cheese jerky with Jason Earles from Hannah Monatana?!? 😱

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaOYLzduxZ8

12:20pm – Blogging + The Hunchback of Notre Dame 💻

1:30pm – Lunch + The Hunchback of Notre Dame 🍲

The animation. The soundtrack. The story. I swear God Help The Outcasts is one of the most beautiful scenes in any Disney movie. There’s a reason this is in my top 10. If you’ve never seen it, GO GO GO!!!

2:40pm – Blogging + JONAS 💻

S1E1 – Wrong Song

In the 1st episode, Nick experiences a hardcore crush. After he discovers she has a boyfriend, he has a hard time letting go. I don’t care who you are. That’s relatable content! Who says Disney Channel can’t be deep??

S1E2 – Groovy Movies

Um . . . the end of this episode when the brothers remake their old home movies for their mom’s birthday made me tear up. I swear I’m doing fine! 😂

S1E3 – Pizza Girl

4pm – Blogging + Kim Possible 💻

S1E1 – Crush

Yup. Still know every single word to the theme song. CALL ME BEEP ME IF YOU WANNA REACH ME!! 📱

S1E2 – The New Ron

S1E3 – Sink Or Swim

Round of applause for Disney QUEEN Christy Carlson Romano! 👏 👏 👏 She was not only Ren Stevens on Even Stevens but also the voice of Kim Possible. Now she’s cooking with fellow child actors on her YouTube channel. We truly don’t deserve her! 👑

6:15pm – Dinner + Brother Bear

When I say I sobbed during the entire movie, I mean I was literally shaking with tears streaming down my face. 😭 The story about brotherhood always tugs at my heartstrings. This is another film in my Disney top 10. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out BIG time. Two words: Phil Collins. If that doesn’t convince you, you don’t deserve this movie in your life. 🤷‍♀️

Final thoughts for the day: I was surprisingly emotional during almost everything I watched today. Louis Stevens giving up his collectible card to give Ren a nice necklace for her birthday as an apology. Miley Stewart missing her mom. The Lucas brothers remaking their ruined home movies for their mom’s birthday. Basically everything in Brother Bear. Holey moley! I need some time to recover. We are 3 days into this marathon, & I hope you’re enjoying hanging out with me. See you tomorrow! 👋

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D I S N E Y + M A R A T H O N D A Y T H R E E A R T

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Disney+ Marathon Day 2 | November 13

November 13, 2019November 18, 20193 Comments

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9am – Rise & shine! 🌞

9:30am – Christmas music + Shower 🚿

10am – Blogging + Doug 💻

S1E1 – Doug’s Last Birthday

S1E2 – Doug’s New School

S1E3 – Doug Grows Up

11am – Breakfast + Ducktales 🍳

S1E1 – Send in the Clones

Magica uses “Bibbidi bobbidi boo!” to keep Mrs. Beakley under her control. Also, Magica’s brother Poe was turned into a raven, & he uses “Evermore” & “Nevermore” often, a reference to Edgar Allen Poe’s poem The Raven. Those are just two of MANY easter eggs in Ducktales. 😲

S1E4 – Where No Duck Has Gone Before

. . . I blinked, & suddenly episode 5 was playing. I thought I was so invested in the show that I lost track of time. NOPE! Certain episodes are missing in the lineup so I only watched two. It seemed like 5 because of the episode numbers.

11:30pm – Getting Ready For Work + Ducktales & Emperor’s New School 💄

S1E4 continued! ( D )

S1E1 – Rabbit Face ( ENS )

“He’s gotta ACE. THAT. TEST.” Such a catchy theme song! 🎶

S1E2 – Squeakend At Bucky’s / Kuzco Fever ( ENS )

2pm – Work 🛍

4:25pm – 15 Minute Break + Emperor’s New School ⏰

S1E3 – Empress Malina / The Adventures of the Red-Eyed Tree Frog Man

7pm – Dinner + Emperor’s New School & Goof Troop 🍲

S1E3 continued! ( ENS )

S1E1 – Everything’s Coming Up Goofy ( GT )

8pm – Blogging + Goof Troop & Emperor’s New Groove 💻

S1E1 continued!

S1E2 – Axed By Addition

S1E3 – UnReal Estate

10:30pm – Bath + Ducktales 🛀

S1E5 – Armstrong ( mislabeled as Hero For Hire )

*Note: I made up for my earlier mistake & watched a 3rd episode of Ducktales.

Can we talk about how creepy Armstrong is?? He’s a robot that becomes power hungry & uses his technological abilities to wreak havoc. In 2019, that is S C A R Y.

Final thoughts for the day: Ducktales is amazing, & I forgot what a gem Emperor’s New School is. Also, we need to talk much MUCH more about the friendship between Kuzco & Pacha. I am so excited to be watching this stuff through older eyes. It validates my memories of an amazing childhood in the 90s & 2000s. There’s a bit more variety coming soon from my list so hang tight if you want to hear about films & shows that have yet to be mentioned. I ended the day with 12 TV episodes & 1 movie. We have 28 days left. On to day 3! ➡️

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Life Update: Slumps, A Broken Heart, & Disney+

October 27, 2019October 26, 20192 Comments

Zawiła, Dawid. https://medium.com/thrive-global/this-year-pursue-meaning-instead-of-happiness-71e1bb3a3d8f. Accessed 26 October 2019.

This is a bit of a mouthful so please be patient with me. I’ve been inactive in all creative aspects of my life so don’t feel like I abandoned this blog for something else. I have been in not just a creative slump but also what I would call a life slump. We are nearing the end of a decade, & I feel like I’m going through a personal crisis, questioning my purpose in life & what I’m meant to be doing. At the end of the day, I am an artist at heart so none of this will be going away anytime soon. Writing keeps me sane, especially at times like this. That brings me to the next part of this saga.

A little less than two weeks ago, my dad drove himself to the emergency room. Three days later, he had open heart surgery. The next day he woke up with amnesia; it isn’t an extreme case but serious enough to require slow, detailed sentences & repetition. One week later he was able to come home, still showing signs of memory loss. To say my family is emotionally drained & physically exhausted is an understatement, but we are walking hand in hand through this journey & taking it one day at a time. Every day he shows signs of improvement, & I cling to those glimmers of hope because the lowest moments have brought me to my knees sobbing in prayer. Perhaps that’s where God wants me to be more often. I am so grateful for the overwhelming amount of prayers & outpouring of love. I know my dad is the best so I’m glad other people think so too. 😉 Onto the last part of this update!

I know this is a change of tone, but hear me out before you roll your eyes. Disney & reviews.org are offering $1,000 in exchange for watching 30 Disney movies in 30 days on their new streaming service Disney+. First of all, this would be a bright spot in my life after a sad ending to the month of October. Second, I am a Disney fanatic & binge-watcher extraordinaire, the perfect candidate for this “dream job.” Third, that money would be an amazing gift to me & my family. This is where I need Y O U R help so pay close attention. The application process includes social media following & a video reviewing my favorite Disney movie. The video is not on Youtube yet, but you can start clicking on each of my links & following me. What are you waiting for?? GO GO GO!!

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If you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading everything I had to say. I appreciate everyone who has supported this blog. It means the world to me. 🌍 I promise it won’t be long before I’m back with a new post. Keep an eye out! 👁

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Goodbye 2018 | Hello 2019

January 1, 2019January 1, 20192 Comments

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It is time to say goodbye to the past year and look ahead to a brand new chapter. Out with the old & in with the new! I know this has not been a great year of consistency on my blog, and for that I am deeply sorry. I can only promise to try my very best to do better in 2019 and move on. Walk with me down memory lane & see what my year looked like:

– J a n u a r y 1 –

• G o o d b y e 2 0 1 7

• 2017 Reading Wrap-Up + 2018 Reading Plans ( B l o g P o s t )

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKpIwxNQxM&t=2s

– J a n u a r y 2 1 s t t o 2 7 t h –

• I filmed my life for one week.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M0_thzwVkA

– J a n u a r y 2 6 –

• My blogs FINALLY got their own domains!

Art Blog ➡️ laurenmicheleartblog.com

Lifestyle Blog ➡️ laurenmichelelifestyle.com ( New Name, Same Blog )

– F e b r u a r y 2 –

• I received my Elretron Penna wireless bluetooth typewriter.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX1-bktxdf8

– F e b r u a r y 5 –

• The evil empire was defeated in Super Bowl LII

– M a r c h 2 8 –

• I joined the trend & created a Disney & Pixar Bracket

– A p r i l 4 –

• I saw Crowder in concert.

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Oh How He Loves Us ❤️ @Crowder | #HowHeLoves #HeIsJealousForMe #OhHowHeLoves #OhHowHeLovesUs #DavidCrowder #Crowder #CrowderMusic #Music #Concert #Worship

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– A p r i l 1 5 –

• The 3rd anniversary of Jonathan Crombie’s death. Gil, you are gone but never forgotten!

– A p r i l 2 7 –

• Avengers: Infinity War was released in the USA. 💥

– A R T

– (Funny) Avengers Cast Videos

– A p r i l 2 8 –

• I attended my first LA Galaxy game at StubHub Center.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2mpPAKuP9A

– M a y 4 –

• I unboxed my first bookish box.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvcG3W6hXdY

– M a y 1 1 –

• I tried not to sing on Snapchat & FAILED.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtymrHlQUa0

– May / June 2018 –

• I made some changes to my room.

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– J u n e 2 –

• I saw Third Day in concert during their farewell tour.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM93yOHc0W0

– J u n e 1 8 –

• I got glasses! 🤓

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaGqkyp9Ie4

– J u l y 3 –

• I revealed my (growing) Disney pin collection to the world.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y06BlkrU5lU

– J u l y 2 0 –

• I made my favorite Youtube video to date. 😂

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wg-gQ2hXxA

– J u l y 2 3 r d t o 2 9 t h –

• I participated in the 7in7 Readathon for the first time.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo45XqUaUFo

– J u l y 3 0 t h t o A u g u s t 5 t h –

• I participated in BookTubeAThon for the second time.

Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyEZ9gzZb8c

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHZs4Lxxr30

– A u g u s t 3 –

• Christopher Robin was released in the USA ➡️ A R T

– S e p t e m b e r 4 –

• I said goodbye to Bug’s Land via photos from 2002 & 2009

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Not the best picture quality, but I wanted to post a tribute to A Bug’s Land circa 2002 & 2009. Bye bye bug friends! 🐜🐝🐛🐞 #ABugsLand #BugsLand #Bye #Farewell #Bug #Bugs #ByeBugsLand #FarewellBugsLand #Flik #PrincessAtta #Atta #ItsToughToBeABug #ABugsLife #BugsLife #DCA #DisneyCaliforniaAdventure #Disneyland #DisneylandResort #Pixar #Disney #DisneyInsta #Disneygram #InstaDisney #2002 #2009

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– S e p t e m b e r 2 6 –

• I received my first pair of Mickey ears in a Disney-themed bookish box.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz5blv56tsc

– S e p t e m b e r 2 7 –

• I went to Universal Studios Hollywood for the first time.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGwwFXA_AjE

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqSORL5R0h4

– O c t o b e r 1 5 t h t o 2 1 s t –

• I participated in Spookathon for the first time.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUz0HJjwdUg

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMmn3r4M4_Y&t=4s

– N o v e m b e r 5 –

• I turned 25 ➡️ Reflecting on 25 Years of Life

– N o v e m b e r 1 8 –

• I saw As I Lay Dying in concert for the first time ever. SO GOOD!! 🔥

– N o v e m b e r 2 3 –

• A project I’ve been working on for 2 years finally came together. 🎉

Blog ➡️ Bookish Gift Guide

Video ➡️ Bookish Gift Guide

– D e c e m b e r 3 r d t o 9 t h –

• I participated in TisTheSeasonAThon, a brand new holiday readathon.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BthNgFtCHOM

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvAdtvthT8&t=12s

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– D e c e m b e r 5 –

• I made a Hanukkah gingerbread house for the first time.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15XUa-uv-gM&t=14s

– D e c e m b e r 6 –

• I finished We Wish You a Murderous Christmas by Vicki Delany, completing my 2018 Goodreads goal of 55 books. 🎉

• I attempted to make buñuelos for Hanukkah.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nQ-WGA7uzQ&t=8s

– D e c e m b e r 8 –

• I learned some basic Hebrew for Hanukkah.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCffRhVhle4&t=9s

• I unboxed a pair of gorgeous Hanukkah Mickey ears from FastPass Creations

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apm0EXwuyno&t=10s.

– D e c e m b e r 2 1 –

• I showed off my family’s holiday movie collection.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=witJbYoPn2Q&t=12s

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Farewell to Anita Shreve (author of “Stella Bain”), Aretha Franklin (singer), Barbara Bush (former First Lady), Billy Graham (evangelist), Burt Reynolds (actor), Charles Lazarus (founder of Toys “R” Us), Dorcas Reilly (creator of green bean casserole), George H.W. Bush (41st president of the United States), Jerry Maren (Wizard of Oz), John Mahoney (Frasier), John McCain (politician & Vietnam War veteran), Kate Spade (designer), Ken Berry (actor), Ed King (co-writer of “Sweet Home Alabama”), Luis Valbuena (baseball player, former Los Angeles Angel), Mike Taylor (Walk Off the Earth), Nanette Fabray (actress), Penny Marshall (Laverne & Shirley), Scott Wilson (Walking Dead), Sigi Schmid (former LA Galaxy coach), Stan Lee (comic book editor, publisher, & writer, co-created Dr. Strange & Spider-Man with Steve Ditko), Stephen Hillenburg (creator of Spongebob Squarepants), Steve Ditko (comic book artist & writer, co-created Dr. Strange & Spider-Man with Stan Lee), & Verne Troyer (Austin Powers movies, Jingle All the Way, & Men in Black).

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Let’s take a look at some numbers as inspiration for the coming year: I ended 2018 with 431 art blog followers (up from 357), 420 lifestyle blog followers (up from 346), & 244 Youtube subscribers / 88,153 views (up from 188 & 72,815). I look forward to growing my internet family in 2019. Onward & upward! ➡️ ⬆️

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Reflecting on 25 Years of Life

November 4, 2018January 1, 20193 Comments

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This isn’t going to be easy for me to write so while I take a few deep breaths, please listen to this song (or at least part of it):

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFeJkfB4xKo

“This is a story that I have never told. I gotta get this off my chest to let it go. I need to take back the light inside you stole.”

A few years ago I choreographed a dance routine to “Warrior” for a talent show. I hadn’t danced in awhile so it wasn’t my best performance ever, but something inside me needed an outlet. After I finished, I had to run to the bathroom because I was shaking so bad & sobbing. I’m not open about things in my past because I don’t think it’s something the public needs to know. However, if you are someone who is still healing, you are not alone. Middle school and high school were hell for me, but college was even worse. I suffered for so long and then turned around and made my precious family suffer because of my anger. I was angry at myself for being weak & at God for abandoning me. I hope my mom doesn’t mind me sharing this, but she has told me that she thought she would lose me in college because I was so close to the edge without caring. There is no sugar coating this: I wanted to die.

Tomorrow I turn 25 years old. The broken little girl in middle school didn’t think she would make it this far. The angry college student didn’t want to make it this far. God brought me this far, and He isn’t done yet.

“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord.” – Psalm 40:1-3

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Super Bowl LII

February 5, 2018February 15, 20182 Comments

Though I’m not a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I feel like my team won the Super Bowl. Want to know why?? Because the evil empire has been defeated!! I truly believe we achieved world peace last night. 😂 In all seriousness, that was one heck of a football game. Congratulations to the Eagles! I also want to give a shout-out to P!nk for singing the national anthem beautifully despite having the flu and to Justin Timberlake for a fantastic halftime show. I also loved Leslie Odom Jr.’s rendition of America the Beautiful. Moving on to my favorite commercials of the night:

🎬 Honorable Mention – WOW | Pringles

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk0nVMU76bc

🎬 Honorable Mention – Peyton Manning: Vacation Quarterback | Universal Parks & Resorts

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlNoeTWSfe4

T O P 🌟 F I V E

🎬 Alexa Loses Her Voice | Amazon 🎬

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6-8DQALGt4

🎬 Doritos Blaze vs Mountain Dew Ice | Mountain Dew 🎬

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eKYR_iL5eU

🎬 Dundee | Tourism Australia 🎬

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM8GyfxRzA8

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ZTh9Rd0aA

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNJKWVmK-GM

🎬 It’s A Tide Ad | Tide 🎬

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gGXnE1Dbh0

🎬 Touchdown Celebrations To Come | NFL 🎬

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwSLRbBk_2w

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New Name, Same Blog

January 26, 2018January 25, 20182 Comments

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My eagle-eyed followers might’ve noticed a big change on my blog, but allow me to make an official announcement for those who missed it. I started this blog in the midst of my poet phase of life, but it’s been awhile since I transitioned to lifestyle content. I’ve wanted to change the name for years but hesitated due to the cost. Last week I decided to take the plunge & couldn’t be happier with my decision. This blog has officially changed from laurenmichelepoetry.wordpress.com to laurenmichelelifestyle.com. Thank you so much for faithfully following my blog! I can’t wait to see what 2018 has in store for my little corner of the internet.