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| It Get's Worse by Shane Dawson |
Love, Skyleigh
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Book Review
Happy February 2017!!
Today I want to talk about Shane. If you don't know who he is, you either live in a hole, you don't go on youtube, or maybe you just don't spend hours watching people eat food and light shit on fire. It's probably the latter. But anyways, I love Shane. He put this collection of essays out back in July and I've finally had the chance to read it and it was wonderful! It was just really cool to get to know him better, and since reading, I have a deeper appreciation for how hard he works and what he does. He's been through so much and his success story is just very real and genuine. Also, his life is just insane. So much has happened to him and he clearly has a lot of stories to tell. The writing was written just how he speaks, I read the whole thing in his voice. His self-depreciating jokes are always fun to laugh at, and they're oh too relatable. But at the end of the day, especially after learning more about his personal life, he's not trash. Quite the opposite. I doubt this review gets to him, but I just hope that it's added to the list of all the good reviews of his content and personality, and that he knows that all of his supporters will forever outweigh whatever the big critics say.
Love, Skyleigh
Love, Skyleigh
Monday, January 30, 2017
Book/Movie Review
The Girl On The Train!!! Okay. I know this book has been out for a while. I've seen it on the shelves from it's very debut. I only just recently picked it up though. I heard all of it's praise, and I've always meant to. But I was already late so I just kept putting it off and spending my money on the newer finds. I finally picked it up though and since it's already been reviewed by people a hundred times over I thought I'd talk about the movie too!
As always, book first. And book was better. Of course it was. It was more detailed. And I really enjoyed it! It wasn't one of those, omg I have to keep reading every second of it but I was definitely into it. It was not what I was expecting, and I did like that it wasn't all in Rachel's perspective. The ending was strong. I really liked Megan. IDK why. I just did. Anna's a bitch.
The movie wasn't awful. I mean, it was okay. I didn't mind the casting at all. I really enjoyed that. And it stayed pretty close to the book, only changing minor dialogue and set and story details for a better on-screen flow. It was really well done. In the books it often referenced Rachel as fat, so I was a little curious why they didn't cast someone a bit larger, but she did an amazing job!! It was well-paced. I'm no movie critic and IDK if I'd ever watch it again but I did like it in the moment. Not the worst movie adaptation I've ever seen.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Putting Yourself First
In the face of everything today, be it politics or whatever, there is something to be said about putting yourself first. There is so much to be influenced by in this world and in every person you come across. Through my experience on social media I already see the growing grasp of passion that young minds are having, especially on protesting equal rights. And believe me, I think this is the greatest thing that could ever happen. We are the future. This generation is going to carry across and take over for the old people who lived through the 70's and the 80's to a time of new light and prosperity. This is a revolution in the works in my eyes. And everyone who is even a little bit passionate about this is going to make a huge difference. I understand the frustration that so many young people are having right now, in the face of the most recent election and more. I'm right there with you. Having teachers and family, neighbors and even friends preach their personal political agendas to you, claiming to listen to your contrasting beliefs, but really they don't because they will always view you as more naive and less wise. They think you will change your political mind as you face more of the real world. And for some that may be true. But this liberal regime is something amazing in history. Every protest is counting for something. I've put together a list of advice for people who are struggling alongside with me:
1) Don't listen to headlines alone. Do your research. Chances are you will be significantly more respected if you can back up your beliefs. Even if it feels ridiculous, have a couple statistics and stories in the back of your pocket. Read both sides, read multiple sources, and you will be smarter in more ways than one.
2) Don't let the media and memes control your political beliefs. It's easy to sway based on the jokes and the roasting. Enjoy it, partake in it, but don't base your beliefs on it.
3) If you feel strongly about something, you are aloud to feel it. Even if you don't have a million reasons to support a cause, you still can. You don't have to be a woman to be a feminist, an environmentalist to promote climate change, a person of color and/or in the gay community to end racism and discrimination. You are human. And if you hear about something, or a group of people who are suffering, and you think it is wrong, It is okay to support it without any other reason.
4) Be as active as you can. On social media. Peaceful protests. Petitions. Even if it feels like your words and actions are going nowhere. You are partaking. You are instilling hope. And you are making a difference. Because one voice turns into a hundred. And then a thousand. And then millions. It's possible. And it is so important to be active.
After the beautiful thing that was this years women's march, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of power that would have had before the election. Yes there were hundreds of protest, but one as uniting and strong as this may have tilted the whole election differently. If everyone shut off the media and went out to see what everyone really wants and believes. But that dulls when I feel inspired by what that kind of power and voice will do for our future. I can only imagine what kind of strong and wise individuals will rise up from this youthful and passionate group of people.
5) If someone says that you have nothing to protest about, that is okay. Yes, history has come a long way in even just the past few decades alone. But there is still a long way to go. Clearly if any one group of people feels like they need to physically protest for their beliefs for fear that their rights will be taken away, that is enough. If history has taught us one thing, it's that both governments and rights are fragile. Even if a person gains the rights that they desire, there is still setbacks in the minds of their neighbors. There will always be discrimination to fight against. There will always be rights that are in place that need to be protected so that no one will have to take a step backwards. And there is still rights that people want and need. And every person should be aloud to protest for their beliefs as much as they want without being called stupid for it. And everyone should learn to listen to each other.
6) Finally, and this is so important. If you are passionate about all of this, focus your preachings on your peers and people who are younger than you. Don't waste your breathe fighting against people who are older than you and don't believe in the same ideas. It is okay. Your generation and the ones that follow are the minds you need to influence. Because soon, you guys are all going to be in control. You don't have to debate everyone. Swallow the argument, and remember how it all really works. You can't change their minds. And they won't change yours. Use your powerful voice elsewhere. Put yourself first.
1) Don't listen to headlines alone. Do your research. Chances are you will be significantly more respected if you can back up your beliefs. Even if it feels ridiculous, have a couple statistics and stories in the back of your pocket. Read both sides, read multiple sources, and you will be smarter in more ways than one.
2) Don't let the media and memes control your political beliefs. It's easy to sway based on the jokes and the roasting. Enjoy it, partake in it, but don't base your beliefs on it.
3) If you feel strongly about something, you are aloud to feel it. Even if you don't have a million reasons to support a cause, you still can. You don't have to be a woman to be a feminist, an environmentalist to promote climate change, a person of color and/or in the gay community to end racism and discrimination. You are human. And if you hear about something, or a group of people who are suffering, and you think it is wrong, It is okay to support it without any other reason.
4) Be as active as you can. On social media. Peaceful protests. Petitions. Even if it feels like your words and actions are going nowhere. You are partaking. You are instilling hope. And you are making a difference. Because one voice turns into a hundred. And then a thousand. And then millions. It's possible. And it is so important to be active.
After the beautiful thing that was this years women's march, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of power that would have had before the election. Yes there were hundreds of protest, but one as uniting and strong as this may have tilted the whole election differently. If everyone shut off the media and went out to see what everyone really wants and believes. But that dulls when I feel inspired by what that kind of power and voice will do for our future. I can only imagine what kind of strong and wise individuals will rise up from this youthful and passionate group of people.
5) If someone says that you have nothing to protest about, that is okay. Yes, history has come a long way in even just the past few decades alone. But there is still a long way to go. Clearly if any one group of people feels like they need to physically protest for their beliefs for fear that their rights will be taken away, that is enough. If history has taught us one thing, it's that both governments and rights are fragile. Even if a person gains the rights that they desire, there is still setbacks in the minds of their neighbors. There will always be discrimination to fight against. There will always be rights that are in place that need to be protected so that no one will have to take a step backwards. And there is still rights that people want and need. And every person should be aloud to protest for their beliefs as much as they want without being called stupid for it. And everyone should learn to listen to each other.
6) Finally, and this is so important. If you are passionate about all of this, focus your preachings on your peers and people who are younger than you. Don't waste your breathe fighting against people who are older than you and don't believe in the same ideas. It is okay. Your generation and the ones that follow are the minds you need to influence. Because soon, you guys are all going to be in control. You don't have to debate everyone. Swallow the argument, and remember how it all really works. You can't change their minds. And they won't change yours. Use your powerful voice elsewhere. Put yourself first.
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