On My Mind

This is the last week in 2016. While this year has been really great for me (hello, Mrs. Mills) it has also been rather terrible. So many things happened this year that I don't think we will ever forget even if we really wanted to. I know this week will be full of reflections for me. My hope is that we don't wallow in the despair and agony of 2016, but look to the brightness that 2017 can and hopefully will bring us.

Carrie Fisher

Her most memorable role for me is as Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars. I am a huge fan of the series. Honestly, Princess Leia was probably my first true heroine and strong female role model. Yes, the way they wrote Leia had flaws, but to me she was perfect. Carrie Fisher's portrayal of her (even though she may have not thought so) was beautiful. She was a bright star in this world and she will be missed. Rest in Peace. Edit: Debbie Reynolds has also passed away. My thoughts go out to the families and loved ones. 

Time

Rogue One

Yes, more Star Wars. I love it. If you haven't seen this movie yet, you need to move your butts to the nearest theater right now. Rogue One takes place after Revenge of the Sith and before A New Hope. It was really refreshing and interesting to see how the story actually developed from one to the other. Felicity Jones portrayed Jyn Erso amazingly. It's so refreshing to see females take the stage and to see their male counterparts play more roles other than the "hero" type (basically everyone is a hero though). 

Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

These just look so amazing. I found them on Pinterest, but you can find the link to the directions and ingredients here. I am thinking these would be create for an at home New Years Eve party! 

Coming to Netflix in January

I think the powers at Netflix have decided that 2016 was so crazy that they were going to make it up to us in January. Here's a list of everything new coming to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO Now. Let the binge watching begin. What shows are you looking forward to?