That Campfire: A Lucaya Fanmix

"There was this campfire you see . . ." 

Fire and Stars inspired by Maya and Lucas from Girl Meets World

Listen on Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/user/sarahbelle6246/playlist/4MMWY44hYwry6wV31Kq0bD

Are Feelings Stronger Than Science?: A Riarkle Fanmix

It was only a matter of time :) 

Science and Romance inspired by Farkle and Riley from Girl Meets World

listen on Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/user/sarahbelle6246/playlist/4BqrWfSsT92UDYP0tMbb1Q

Les Cirque Des Rêves

A Spotify playlist for Celia and Marco. 

Opponents and partners in a dangerous game.

https://open.spotify.com/user/sarahbelle6246/playlist/6i9u63gamkc6SmGDJP2td0

Alice Through the Looking Glass: A Movie Review

The last time we saw Alice, she declared her independence and turned down a very prestigious lord for marriage. When we return to her world, she is returning home from an adventurous voyage near China. Things have changed since she went away, and she is forced to choose a life of adventure or a life of stability. During all this, she runs into Absoleum who brings her back to Underland where the Hatter needs her help. 

Time itself is against her as she tries to make the Hatter better, but it is Time that she must confront in order to make him well again. 

Convinced that his family is alive, the Hatter is fading with the memory of his past woes and mistakes. He wishes to see his family again because of the way that he left them: with bitterness and anger. 

Alice is determined to help her friend, but she is also bitter about her own situation. She doesn't want to leave her ship and her father's memory behind. 

She visits the master of Time at his castle where he tells her that she can't change the past, but she can learn from it. Alice doesn't listen, and she becomes determined to set things the way she believes they are supposed to be. But it all continues to follow the same pattern that it has previously. Alice cannot change the moment the Red Queen decided to be the Red Queen, or the moment that the Hatter's family was attacked by the Red Queen. She also can't change the fact that Hamish is determined to have her sign over the deed to the ship that was her father's pride and joy. 

So what does Alice do? Well, that's the important element of the story. 

I enjoyed this film as much as I enjoyed the first Alice in Wonderland. It also has important messages that I needed to hear at this moment in my life. 

"You can't change the past, but you can learn from it." - Time

" Every day is a gift, every hour and every second." -Alice

Alice can control her reaction to her circumstances, and she can appreciate all the time she has spent with her friends, new and old. 

Her decision at the end of the movie is an important one, and a lesson that very few learn. The past is past, but what matters is what you are able to do now. 

I give this movie five out of five pocket watches.

The soundtrack is also wonderful, and Pink's song at the end wraps it up nicely. 

Final Fantasy Medley featuring Lindsey Stirling!

Because this beautiful medley needs to be on my blog. Lindsey Stirling and Final Fantasy!

Muzzled the musical

Ashley Clemments and Mary Kate Wiles mentioned that Muzzled would be released soon, and now it's finally here!
From the description on youtube:
"In the Royal Kingdom of Serenadia, singing is power. Our hero Malfalia
The story and songs are creative and fun. It's a neat idea, and so well performed.
I had to share it because it's a cool project, and hopefully they'll make a season 2.

Magical moments

As a writer, it is important to observe and explore the world around you.

I've been stuck in a rut lately. But I'm trying to be more appreciative of the world around me. 

Even though I wasn't in the mood to go anywhere, I went with my parents to Branson, Missouri for a break from it all. 

They dropped me off at a shopping center, where I had hoped to find a place to write, but instead, I found two dancing fountains. 

Sometimes I believe that things happen for a reason, and I believe it was no accident that I walked by the fountains when this song played. 

The song is "I Lived" by One Republic. 

I recorded both fountains, and I was able to put the videos to the music. I hope this moment inspires you, as it inspired me. 

Ben and Mal

Because this video is amazing! 

And so are these two :)

Destiny

Heartsong for the day: Destiny by Play

Star Canopy

This scene from The Croods is amazing!
I finally watched this movie, and I was impressed with the story line. But this scene is probably my favorite.
The Croods have always lived in the dark, and they finally venture out into the world. This is the first time that they have ever seen stars. And this scene captures the wonder and awe they experience.

Writing Music- The Great Mouse Detective

This movie was one of my favorites as a kid, and the instrumental gets stuck in my head all the time. It's a fun score and I write to it often, especially during exciting scenes.
The Great Mouse Detective was released on this day in 1986. I still watch it from time to time, and this score still gets me whenever I hear it.

Magical and mystical

I have heard much about the Outlander series, especially from the Tattered Cover Bookstore. Mom and I decided to start the TV series, and I was impressed.
This scene in particular, the Druid Dance is so beautiful.
The story itself is very interesting, and although the show is a bit gory (some 17th century medical and torture scenes) it's an amazing adventure and enticing historical drama.
The story starts in the 1940s, in Scotland, where Claire and her husband Frank are on their second honeymoon, celebrating the end of World War II. But ties to the mystical and historical soon unfurl, and Claire is sent on an adventure she could never have imagined, leading her to make difficult and life-changing decisions.
Thrown into Scotland in 1743, and taken in by the MacKenzie clan, Claire must decide how to survive the historic events that tie to her husband's ancestor, and a man named Jamie Fraser.

Heartsong of the day: A New Life by Debrah Cox

Lyrics:

A new life,
What I wouldn't give
To have a new life
One thing I have learned
As I go through life
Nothing is for free
Along the way!

A new start
That's the thing I need
To give me new heart
Half a chance in life
To find a new part
Just a simple role
That I can play

A new hope
Something to convince me
To renew hope!
A new day
Bright enough to help me
Find my way!

A new chance
One that maybe has
A touch of romance
Where can it be,
The chance for me?

A new dream
I have one I know
That very few dream
I would like to see
That overdue dream
Even though
It never may come true! A new love Though I know there's no
Such thing as true love
Even so,
Although I never knew love
Still I feel that one dream is my due!

A new world
There's one thing I want
To ask of you world
Once before it's time
To say Adieu, world
One sweet chance to
Prove the cynics wrong!

A new life
More and more I'm sure
As I go through life
Just to play the game
And to pursue life
Just to share it's pleasures
And belong
That's what I've been here for
All along!
Each day's a brand new life!


Lyrics curtesy of http://www.lyricsfreak.com/l/linda+eder/a+new+life+from+jekyll+hyde_20491046.html

Souls of Light and Dark ( A Cruel Beauty Fan mix)

Based on the novel Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge. 

Which I've reviewed here: http://moderndaybookshelf.blogspot.com/2014/01/cruel-beauty-by-rosamund-hodge.html

Listen to it here: http://8tracks.com/sarahbelle624/souls-of-dark-and-light-a-cruel-beauty-fan-mix

My New Year's Resolution

This song. Everything about it speaks to me right now. I've kind of put my wants and needs on the back burner. Now it's time to step it up. I'm going to go after that dream. I'm going to work toward it, even when I'm tired and depressed. I will not give up on my dream, and I won't let fear control my life. I'm going to live my life. Starting now!

A Thousand Years: Kang Chi and Yeo Wool

Because this was too beautiful to not share.

The best fan song ever! An ATLA love song ^_^

I came across this song by accident, and now it is one of my favorite fansongs along with "Final Fantasy is an RPG" :)

The original post is here: 

http://mylifeisavatarthelastairbender.tumblr.com/post/5952648695/an-atla-love-song-acoustic

This girl has talent! 

Starlight Playlist

Sometimes music helps you write when you're stuck with writer's block. I decided to make a playlist of my own to reflect the thoughts of my characters and the over all atmosphere of the story. Some songs come from my main characters, and others reflect the tone of the story and the thoughts of secondary characters.

What songs do you listen to when you write? Have you found songs that fit your characters, story or plot?

Heartsong: Best day of my life by American Authors

Lyrics:

I had a dream so big and loud

I jumped so high I touched the clouds

Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh x2

I stretched my hands out to the sky

We danced with monsters through the night

Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh x2

I'm never gonna look back

Woah, never gonna give it up

No, please dont wake me now

Oo-o-o-o-oo

This is gonna be the best day of my life

My li-i-i-i-i-ife

Oo-o-o-o-oo

This is gonna be the best day of my life

My li-i-i-i-i-ife

(instrumental)

I howled at the moon with friends

And then the sun came crashing in

Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh x2

But all the possibilities

No limits just epiphanies

Wo-oah-oah-oah-oah-oh x2

I'm never gonna look back

Woah, never gonna give it up

No, just dont wake me now

Oo-o-o-o-oo

This is gonna be the best day of my life

My li-i-i-i-i-ife

Oo-o-o-o-oo

This is gonna be the best day of my life

My li-i-i-i-i-ife

(instrumental)

I hear it calling outside my window

I feel it in my soul (soul)

The stars were burning so bright

The sun was out 'til midnight

I say we lose control (control)

(instrumental)

This is gonna be the best day of my life

My li-i-i-i-i-ife

Oo-o-o-o-o

This is gonna be the best day of my life

My li-i-i-i-i-ife

This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be

The best day of my life

Everything is looking up, everybody up now

This is gonna be the best day of my li-ife

My li-i-i-i-i-ife

Read more: American Authors - Best Day Of My Life Lyrics | MetroLyrics 

Epic Disney Medley in Acapella

This was a wonderful surprise that my Dad sent to me.
Beautiful video and amazing transitions :)