Ok, so I guess this really isn't considered a cover. They're just lip syncing. But still, this is my favorite "Frozen" performance I've seen! It's adorable! Usually when people do "Frozen" covers, they sing "Let It Go." But here's a cute couple singing to "Love is an Open Door." It's probably the cutest song in the movie! My roommate showed me this video over the weekend, and it's just perfect! Enjoy!
So here I am, lounging on my Love Sac and doing my media chapter reading while watching the WCC tournament final with BYU and Gonzaga. Such a good time, right? When out of the blue, two girls in their skanky bikinis show up on my TV screen! It turns out it was a Corona commercial. But it was one of the most sexualized commercials I've ever seen of women and the thin ideal. I was shocked, so I immediately wanted to write about it haha! I know I focused my last post on Miss Representation, but I just want to reiterate the importance of being aware of this sexualization of men and women. It's literally everywhere. I'm glad that this class and the past few lectures have increased my awareness of this issue.
After watching "Miss Representation" in class on Wednesday, I came home and actually looked up some more information about the video and its director/narrator. For the most part, it got positive reviews. The video won several awards as well, which I thought was great! I even looked up some general conference talked addressing the topic of misrepresenting women. And I found this amazing talk by Jeffrey R. Holland. It's called "To Young Women." Starting at 8:05, his talk is directly relevant to the material presenting in the "Miss Representation" video. Listen to the last half of Elder Holland's talk:
What'd you think? Isn't he incredible?! He speaks so plainly and simply. I have a testimony of the divine worth and nature of women in God's plan. We are all different, but that's what helps the kingdom of God grow and reach the whole earth! Women can be a powerful and useful tool in God's hands. We are definitely nurturers as well as leaders and examples in the Church.
I really loved our music lecture back in the beginning of February. One of my favorite findings Dr. Coyne shared was that listening to ANY music or noise is better than silence. I think this is so true. This semester, I've started taking my midterms in the music room in the testing center. And I feel a lot less stressed and anxious while I'm taking it. It's amazing. And I've always done my homework to Classical music or rain noise. I can't study in silence. Pandora is great! I have a "Classical Music" radio and a "Solo Piano" radio that are really nice. Then I have a website that I love where I play my rain noise:
In dedication to our lecture in class today, I'm going to talk about one of my favorite reality TV shows, The Amazing Race! I do realize that my very last post was about one of my other favorite series, Downton Abbey. But I promise I do more than rave about TV shows, so visit my blog again!
I love this show. I've watched almost every season since I was in junior high. I get so thrilled by the drama and challenges and travel throughout the episodes! It's legitimately on my bucket list to be on The Amazing Race with my husband someday, so he better prepare himself.
The Amazing Race is a race around the world. The season starts with 11 pairs. In each leg of the race, teams need to complete "Road Blocks," "Detours," and other challenging tasks related to the culture of the country they're in. The teams get to see and experience some pretty incredible things while they compete! For example, in the episode I watched today (Season 24, Episode 1), teams started in LA and flew to China where they got to experience China's tallest tower, the longest street of wedding dress shops, and the stadium where the Beijing Olympics opening and closing ceremonies were! And that's just one leg! Ah it would be such an awesome experience to be a team on this show!
And just so you all know, the 24th season (the All Stars season!) just started this past Sunday. So if you've never seen this show, now's your chance! And know that if you need anyone to talk about episodes with, I'll be available. Enjoy!
I'm so glad this week is finally over. It's been a stressful week full of both tears and smiles. I've been taking more naps this week and trying to relax my mind and just reboot more often.
This week, I'm so grateful for my favorite show, Downton Abbey! It's been a lifesaver, or at least keeping me sane. I can immerse myself into their world and into their drama, and I momentarily forget about the struggles I'm facing in my life. I love the story. I love the romance. I love their relationships. I love the time period. I love everything about Downton Abbey.
I owe the conquer of this week to my wonderful fiancé and Downton Abbey. Bring on Monday.
In my Pearl of Great Price class today, we were discussing Moses 6, specifically Enoch and his teachings. We briefly talked about how the Atonement works as Enoch taught. This devotional by Brad Wilcox kept playing in my head throughout the discussion. It's one of my favorite devotional talks! If you haven't heard it, you need to!
