Halloween Makeover😈

Hello readers!

Now that September is near, that only means one thing. Fall is here, which means it's time for Halloween!! Was that technically two things? You get the point. I love this time of year, and all the spooks and scares that come with it. 

Every year, my mom goes insane decorating the house for Halloween. She always, without fail, decks the house in all things spooky and mystical. Sooo, I thought it would be cute to decorate my blog with a bunch of horror/halloween widgets!! 

All this to say, the page will be under construction for a couple of days while I get it perfect!! Sooo, if you see things changing constantly, just know that I'm curating the perfect spooky vibe for fall!! Can't wait for y'all to see:) I might also write some entries about my fav horror movies/Halloween costumes! Lmk what you'd like to hear about (if anyone's actually reading this)!! 🧟‍♀️

xoxo, 

rinny<3

Dolly Parton's Legacy

Hello readers,

Today we lost a legend. Dolly Parton, the beloved country music singer, actress, and philanthropist, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was 80. 

Dolly Parton dazzled our radios, televisions, and hearts throughout her seven-decade-long career. Beyond her outstanding music career (which earned her 11 Grammys and more than 100 million records sold), she spent endless time and money giving back to those who need it. She was outspoken and fearless, and looked damn good while doing it. 

Dolly's philanthropic work, to me, is one of the most admirable things about her. In 1988, she created the Dollywood Foundation, a non-profit to inspire the children in her home county to obtain educational success. In 1995, this foundation grew when it adopted Dolly's Imagination Library, where children ages 5 and under are gifted books once a month around the world. This foundation also offers five scholarships to students in her home county to attend any accredited university. 

Dolly Parton was also a huge ally to the LGBTQIA+ community despite her strong Christian faith. In a 2017 interview with Larry King, she stated, "I keep saying: 'If you're the fine Christian that you think you are, why are you judging people? That's God's Job.'" Dolly followed this with, "We're supposed to love one another; we're supposed to not judge." 

She was also very vocal about her support for the Black Lives Matter movement, endorsing the organization and removing Confederate implications from her businesses. In an interview with Billboard, she said, "Of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!" Iconic. 

There is so much good in Dolly. If I wrote out every charity she donated to, everyone she stood up for when other people weren't, or how many people have said she was a "walking angel", I'd be here for days, and this entry would be incredibly long. As a little girl growing up in the South, I've always looked up to Dolly's beauty, wit, and her passion to help people. Dolly Parton, we will always love you. 🦋

xoxo, 

rinny<3

Post-Grad... Strange

 Hello readers!! 

It's been a few days since my last entry, so I wanted to give you guys a little update on my life! I moved back home a few months ago after graduating, and getting adjusted has been... interesting. 

Every year, when August comes around, my friends and I prep for back-to-school. Shopping for clothes, supplies, the whole nine yards. This year, though, is quite different. Instead of gearing up for school, we're all around the state/country... gearing up for jobs!! 

I recently received a job offer (that I'm going to accept! Yay!!) somewhere I think I'll really enjoy, and I'm super excited to get back into a routine. I've been unemployed for a few weeks (unexpectedly quit my last job) and have been sooo antsy. I've been cleaning things that have never been touched. Bringing up hobbies I haven't touched since middle school. VERY boring (but also peaceful).

As excited as I am for my new job to start, it's a strange feeling, knowing that school is starting and I never have to go back. It's liberating to know I never have to do algebra homework again, but the real world is a lot different than going to a couple of classes and then napping for three hours. As a 22-year-old, I feel a bit of imposter syndrome. What do you mean I'm an adult?? Weird. I'm not sure how to describe it. Maybe bittersweet? Anyways. Post-grad life is a roller coaster, but oh, do I love it!!

xoxo 

rinny<3

Is Peter Parker the MCU Oppenheimer?

Hello readers!

PSA: If you haven't seen the movie yet, there will be spoilers in this review! 

I recently saw "Brand New Day" (the newest Spider-Man) in theaters, and boy, do I have some thoughts! I've loved Tom Holland's version of the character since he first debuted in "Captain America: Civil War," and I think it's safe to say that the character has transformed over the past decade. 

When "Spider-Man: Homecoming" came out in 2017, I was 13. Almost a decade later, I'm 22, and it feels like the character has grown up with me, in a way. Like Peter Parker, I went through high school, lost/gained some friends, and have experienced a lot since the last movie, "No Way Home" (2021). Once I saw the trailer for BND, I was so excited. I've always been a huge Marvel fan, so whenever a new movie comes out, I always compare it to the comics, so I had a few predictions for this one. 

My main prediction was that the movie would include the "Man-Spider" arc. In the animated series from 1994, Spider-Man's mutation doesn't end with just his powers. He eventually finds out from Dr. Connors that his mutation is accelerating, and fast. Due to this, Peter goes to Dr. Mariah Crawford in search of a cure, but the results aren't what he had hoped. What was once Peter Parker fully mutates into Man-Spider. The real cure is eventually administered by Kraven the Hunter, and Peter goes back to the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man... as long as he wears his Neogenic Recombinator. 

My prediction was... half correct. We did get Peter mutating, but there was no Dr. Connors, Dr. Crawford, or even Kraven. However, what we got was better than I could've expected. In the film, Peter's mutations start because he has gone through traumatic events: the loss of Aunt May, Tony, and making the whole world forget about him. Since he is moving farther and farther from who he is, his arachnid DNA increases, which in turn brings about Man-Spider. However, instead of going to Dr. Mariah Crawford, Spidey took the MCU route and sought out help from Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk.

After meeting with Dr. Banner, Peter builds the MCU version of the Recombinator: the Genetic Inhibitor. With his inhibitor, he's able to stop his arachnid DNA from going above the normal level, containing the Man-Spider. After making one designed for his own genetics, Peter made a universal inhibitor. However, his new invention slowly starts to have an Oppenheimer effect when it's used to conceal Jean Grey's powers by the DODC (Department of Damage Control). In the comics, mutants are greatly discriminated against, as many of the plot points were based on the Civil Rights movement. 

Using the facts about the inhibitor and about the history of the X-Men, it's clear that this plot point is laying the groundwork for future power-suppression technology that could be used to target the X-Men and other mutants. Bruce Banner does warn Peter that this device could be dangerous in the wrong hands. At the end of the movie, the inhibitor is left in the hands of the DODC. Given all this info, there's a high chance that this one small invention will have a ripple effect on the future of MCU mutants. 

If you made it this far, WOW, thank you for reading my nerdy ramble! Hope you enjoyed and learned something new:)

xoxo 

rinny<3

Update!

 Hello readers! 

I am loving being a girl blogger!! Also, welcome to the new readers😋 I'm happy you're here:) I made some changes and rearranged the page a little bit! I'm really loving it so far, but knowing me, I'll probably mix things up a million times before it's perfect. Let me know what you think and anything you'd wanna read/see:) 

me trying to curate the perfect aesthetic hehe

xoxo

rinny<3

PLL Rewatch

 Hello readers!! 

I've been rewatching Pretty Little Liars, and I am hooked. I love everything about it, from the drama to the bad writing and, of course, the fashion. I first watched the show in middle school with my best friend in her media room. I can see it now: the dark room lit by the TV, a mountain of blankets covering the couch, and the snacks in between. 

I'm currently on season 2, and I CANNOT WAIT until the dollhouse. Those episodes were sooo good; I just wish their time there was longer. It should've been a season, or half of a season! At least more than 2 episodes.  😔

Watching as an adult is very different than in middle school, though. As a kid, I thought Ezra (the pervy English teacher) was sooo dreamy, but now, as a 22-year-old..... JAIL TIME! And how come no one caught on? Their little flirtations in class were so obvious (or maybe I'm just too observant). 

One last thing.. Troian Bellisario (Spencer) was seriously acting circles around everyone on that show. Where is her Emmy!!! I wonder what she's up to now. Speaking of Emmy's.. would you guys wanna hear my predictions?? lmk. 

I'm gonna go continue my rewatch now🥳 

xoxo, 

rinny

Can We Talk About the X-Men?!

 Hellooo, 

Last night, some of the new X-Men cast were revealed at Marvel's D23 panel!! This is huge news for me because I love the X-Men and have been waiting for this reveal for so long. There are seven cast members announced so far, so let's get into it.😋 (still trying to figure out how to get the pics perfect. Rome wasn't built in a day!)

Sadie Sink - Jean Grey

 I'm super excited about this one. When I first watched Brand New Day (sorry if you didn't already know...), I was hesitant about Sadie playing Jean because I was worried I wouldn't be able to see Jean, only Max (her character in Stranger Things). However, I think she's a great Jean, and I'm really excited to see her in future projects!!

Kit Connor - Cyclops (Scott Summers)

I'm not too familiar with Kit, but after doing some light research, I think he's a great choice for Cyclops! I'll miss James Marsden, but super excited for this new interpretation!

Christopher Abbott - Professor X (Charles Xavier)

      

This one, I have some thoughts on. My first reaction to this casting was, essentially, the same as when Marnie finds out Charlie shaved his head in the show Girls (Abbott plays Charlie). I think he's a great actor, but it's going to be hard to beat James McAvoy and Patrick Stewart. 

Samara Weaving - Emma Frost 

PERFECT! Absolutely no notes. Samara is going to body this role. 

Inde Navarette - Rogue 

I absolutely LOVE this choice. After seeing Obsession, I'm obsessed with Inde (see what I did there?). She is such a good actress, and I think she's perfect for Rogue. She has the edge, the spunk, and the beauty! I just hope she has the accent!! 

Maya Boyd - Storm (Ororo Munroe)

Maya, Maya, Maya!! I'm gonna be honest, I didn't know who she was. HOWEVER, I learned that she is a Broadway baddie! I was a theatre kid myself, so I will always root for them. She's never acted on screen before, so Storm being her first on-screen role is the mark of talent.

Adam Driver - Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Milbury)

(For the Girls fans), CHARLIE VS ADAM. WHO'S READY. But seriously, I think this is perfect casting. Driver has proved that he can play the villain with his role as Kylo Ren, and play it well. I am soo excited to see his interpretation of Mister Sinister. All we need now is Lena Dunham cast as Magneto. 

Speaking of Magneto... I wonder who's going to play the rest of the X-Men? We still haven't got the casting for Mystique, Beast, Wolverine, and sooo many more. Stay tuned to hear my thoughts on the rest of the cast when it drops!! 

xoxo

psa

Hi guys, 

I'm currently in the process of getting my blog set up and getting things where I want them... so if the site constantly changes, just know I'm trying to get it perfect❤️

xoxo