Movie That I Love Love Love!!!

Let me first state that this is not by any means a movie review. Yes, Kiki's Delivery Service is more than movie review worthy material but I'm still trying to let the brilliance that bombarded my very being wear off before I even think about focusing on writing a review. Even so I wanted to share what I have concluded based on what I have seen. And this conclusion is...this adorable movie is on my list of favorites for sure! I was totally inspired by watching it.

I remember seeing the movie trailer when I was younger and have always wanted to see it. The wait was well worth it. Check it out if you have free time.You definitely won’t regret it, I sure as heck didn’t!

Movie I'm Loving (Review): Grave of the Fireflies

I have always admired Japan for its technological mystic cities and countryside heaven-worth landscapes based off of elaborate descriptions from various friend’s sightings, from pictures, books, and of course movies. I have always gravitated to the culture out of pure fascination and wonder, and this curiosity formed by the basic captivating reference by anime/manga. Yes, I am proud to admit that I love anime, and as a result I eventually stumbled upon the popular movie The Grave of the Fireflies that was directed by Isao Takahata 1988.
The main characters of this movie are two orphaned children, a preteen boy known as Seita and a little girl named Setsuko, and from their eyes you were provided the views of war from a child’s perspective. Within this 88 minute movie you will go through their journey as World War Two comes to an ending. Life does not go easy for the pair as their family is torn apart and food rations fall short during their attempts to survive.
The movie, though terribly sad and defiantly powerful enough to be considered life altering, is something that I advise for everyone to see at least once. Not a fan of anime? No worries, they have a real version as well. This movie really made me take a step back and realize, not for the first time, that I am truly blessed. And it also made me pray twice as hard for Japan’s situation as of now.
In History we just went over World War two and let me tell you, this movie made me see a whole other side to what happened to them that I was not and could be taught. So far the several people that I have recommended the movie to already said that it was amazing despite the tragedy that inked the film with its devastation. Let me warn you it will make your eyes water a little, but not in that chic flick sort of way. In my opinion I would give it fives stars for the creativity, the art, the story, and for the message that I got from it. Hopefully you will check this amazing movie out and feel this way as well.

more pictures from the movie

Dear Japan, Please be okay....

Disasters happen, that's apart of life. Yet the shock, the loss, and even the constant emphasis of destruction is something I can never get used too. What happened to Japan is absolutely awful. I find myself constantly reading news about everything that's happened. The powerful earthquake, the overwhelming tsunami, and even the nuclear radiation hit Japan mercilessly. And it really hit home here, all the way in the US, as well.

Not only because of the various pictures and stories but also because it's such an advanced country, and it makes me wonder-if this can happen to them, can it happen to us as well? As a teenager I like to think of myself as mature, and I know for a fact that I'm responsible and focused. Yet death, something so normal and inevitable is something I just don't think through. I don't really think about what would happen if some natural disaster swept everything away and possibly even tore my family apart. I never think about the structure of my life completely crumbling to pieces while trying to survive and cope with all that's happened.

And yet, it happens to people anyway. People who never dreamed of it happening to them either. People who don't know what to do after. People who might even lose hope.

I've been through my share of tough situations within my life. I've been homeless, I've been bullied, and I’ve been insecure. Yet I've never focused on this solely because I had my family with me at all times, I always knew that I would have at least something waiting for me at the end of the day, whether it was my teddy bear, my diary, or even my music, to look forward to.



Now, when I see pictures of children at evacuation centers smiling happily, I wonder-would I be able to smile as well if I were them? I know some of them don't know where their family is, they don't have a home, and they might not have that familiar and comforting teddy bear at the end of the day, and my heart goes out to these children.

I pray for these people, for the country, and for their hope. Some of the stories I've read are just too heart wrenching to bear without at least saying something. So as a teenager with only my blog to share my thoughts on this matter to the world, I ask for everyone to keep Japan in their prayers, or at least in their thoughts if money is an issue.

I pray that Japan will be okay...


Here's the latest news concerning Japan's crises from Yahoo.com

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake_global_tragedy

They ask me, "Who are you?" And I answer, "I'm simply Me".

The weather was great (despite the humidity) and once again I decided to take some pictures outside. School days somehow seem to be a lot longer than before. But I link this to the prior knowledge that Spring break is not to far away. I can't wait till it's here! I plan on sleeping in, spending time on my computer, and just chilling. Despite the knowledge of Spring break, however, I also have Ap tests, Sat tests, exams, and Taks to worry about. Man I can't wait to get out of High school! Well...then again it'll just be replaced with college but I like to think that's different.

Summer Break is what I'm really looking forward to. I have several months to do as I please compared to a measly week. I can't complain though, a little bit of a break is better than none at all :).

 

Dear Spring Break, I'm looking foward to your arrival. It's been a whole year since I've last seen you and I can only imagine what might take place this year. After all last year was a blast! I'm interally gratful that you show up for my birthday, it's one of the greatest gifts you can give, a break that is. I'll always hold all the past years of your visits close to my heart, but you're arrival is what I never tire of yearning for.

Looking foward to the visit, Jasmine Castaneda

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I'm the Same Girl You Met Yesterday

Yeah yeah, I know I look different compared to the day before but trust me. I'm the same person. The only difference is my hair. This hairstyle is obviously in braids and is dark brown while the the other hairstyle was a short light brown bob. But I'm going to be upfront with you, that that, dear reader, was a wig. And I'll be the first to admit it. I just recently starting wearing it for the fun of it (I've always wanted to try out short hair but have never put the scissors to my own mane) although I do NOT plan to wear it all the time. I think my semi-long dark curly hair defines me (and yes it's my real hair this time-even if it is in braids). My hair makes me feel exotic and just different. And by different I mean in that, yes-I-enjoy-being-mixed-and-will-proudly-admit-my mother-is-from-the-islands-and-both-of-my-parents-have-bestowed-me-their-awesome-features-hence-my-appearance sort of way.

 The weather was beautiful outside.

I'm perfectly aware that it is still winter but I felt like dressing as if I was heading to the beach. Well, that and I have been eyeing this Chico's skirt that's been hanging in my mom's closet for ages and just had to wear it. The hat is a souvenir my mom bought from her vacation in Florida a while back and the earrings are from Charlotte Russe. The shirt I am wearing is from Burlington. I purchased it forever ago and I've been itching to wear it. So you can only guess my delight with the warm weather and can only imagine how fast I reached for it. It was near 80 degrees outside, why wear shoes? :)

A Warm Breezy Friday

I really do love this dress that I am wearing. One of my awsome best friends bought it for me for my birthday last year and I continue to wear it. I always feel just a little bit more mystical and proper with it on. Even more so since it reminds me of Alice and wonderland. I thought the day was going to be cold so I paired it with thick grey knee high socks that I bought ages ago from shii with a pair combat boot I got from marshalls. The white scarf I believe is from rue21 and the watch that you will later on notice is from target (I'm proud to state that I got it for ten dollars). The day suprisingly turned warm if not slightly hot but I thanked god that we were graced with a slight breeze.

Did you notice the heart shaped mark on my upper right arm? No, your eyes are not playing with you. That's my birthmark. Don't believe me? Most people that meet me don't either until they try to rub the mark off to only fail since it is utterly impossiable. The only change is that it seems to have gotten bigger over the years as I have grown, it is probably my favorite feature about myself.