have courage and be kind

My world was changed last week. I went on a girl's date with Alli to see Cinderella. oh.my.goodness. What a completely magical experience! Cinderella has been my favorite Disney princess for as long as I can remember and this movie only made me fall in love with the story even more. It teaches about kindness and goodness and believing in your dreams and earning your happily ever after and the importance of family and just everything beautiful and lovely in this world.

Ever since I saw it I have had the soundtrack on repeat. It provides a peaceful background when I'm at home and a sense of empowerment when I'm walking on campus. Call me crazy, but I might be a little obsessed. Most importantly though, it just makes me really happy. And we should fill our lives with the things that make us happy right?

I am convinced that fairy tales do exist and that Prince Charming is out there! I just have to find him. I saw a quote once that said "She believed in fairy tales alright, but she also believed in doing something about them. When prince charming didn't come, she went to the castle and got him." Now. I firmly believe in men pursuing, but I also believe that it's important for a girl to know what she wants and to go after it!

My goal is to be more like Cinderella. She has such grace and she is so hardworking and kind. She had an incredible sense of who she was and didn't let anyone change her or make her bitter regardless of the circumstances she was in. She waited patiently while continuing to do the right things and she was blessed for it. She got everything she could hope for and more and I can't think of anyone who is more deserving of such privilege and love. The prince saw what was on the inside and that shone through and made her absolutely beautiful in every way.