I am not really sure how in the world another month has nearly passed up by! However, I am excited about this month's Theme but first we have to jump right into this movie!
This month Beth got her pick of movies and she picked The Princess Diaries.
I am not sure of how everyone hasn't already seen this movie but let me tell you, it's a great little teen movie here. It's about a girl name Mia who is kind of a geek in school. She gets picked on a lot, and basically is trying to survive going to school. Right before she is about to turn 16 her grandmother shows up out of the blue. This is a woman that Mia has never met, and has never really talked to. Mia thinks she is coming because she might have something to give her since her father (who she never really knew either) had just died a few months before. Mia is right, her grandmother does have something to give her... a title. Mia's father was next in line to be King of Genovia. and since his passing she is now next in line and is actually a princess! The movie follows Mia and her grandmother learning how to be a family and now to become a princess. Through all o the changes Mia has her mom and her friends on her side as she starts to sort out this new life.
I always love rewatching this movie. It's always fun to see what I have missed or just watch Julie Andrews be a Queen! She really is one to me so seeing her in the role is nothing too far from the truth in my opinion.
I know that Beth picked this movie because of the friendship between Lily and Mia. They are with each other through thick an than and they are always willing to stand up for each other. However, I do have to keep in mind that they are playing teenagers in this movie. That how Lily reacts to Mia being a princess, and Mia getting caught up in all of the factor that come being in the lime light, are all because they are teens. However, I do love that Lily and Mia trust each other enough to be honest that they are jealous of each other, or that they are upset with the circumstances they are currently in. I love how they take the time to see the other's point of view and try to help them to become whatever it is they are supposed to become.
Now, the theme! The theme, that really works well with the movie, is being a good listener. In order to be a good friend you have to do a lot of listening. Sometimes its just to make plans, or work through problems, or even just listening to their favorite song! If you have a best friend you know that there is a lot of times that you rally have to listen to understand what is going on with them. How do you put that quality into a gift?
Well during my research I found that good audience members have to be good listeners to understand what is going on in a classroom, a play, or a movie. So, everyone got movie gift cards to go and see a movie in the theater! I know that I have missed going to the theater and I know that movies coming out there year are a bit slow. Everything being pushed back really made it hard for because we are still waiting on some pretty amazing films, but I know that there are some great films coming out soon and I hope that my friends get the chance to see something great! Even if they don't want to do that they can get some popcorn and watch a movie at home too.
This month also brought a bonus gift! This one is inspired by Beth as well! Beth put "must love Chick-fil-A". So, I got everyone a $5 gift card to Chick-fil-A.
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