After plenty of interviews across four years, I spent the afternoon with one of my favorite people in the world, Joel McHale. Whoever said “never meet your heroes” obviously had the wrong ones because boy, am I blessed. This guy is the absolute kindest, most down-to-earth person you will ever know. Getting the chance to spend the day with him on the set of one of his projects was an absolute blast and so surreal. We had so many laughs and hugs and just good ‘ol conversation.
For more on this (coming soon), be sure to check out the Events & Appearances page on my portfolio. Y’all are in for a treat with tons of coverage coming your way at Collider! You won’t want to miss it! In the meantime, check out my interview with Joel and his Animal Controlco-star Ravi Patel, and hear about their experience working with Joel’s Community co-star, Ken Jeong.
As this blog’s history has seen, Wisdom Wednesday is usually just a few quotes that really mean something to me. But because the last few years have been up and down through learning experiences that hit both internally and externally, I wanted to do something different.
Every Wednesday (or so), I’d like to share things I’ve learned over the years stemming from events that have opened my eyes like relationships, friendships, family and sadly, death. For those wondering what the title of this blog signifies, it’s just one of my favorite songs from Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum that’s left me with a lot of thought at the end of some very starry nights.
To kick off this Wisdom Wednesday 2.0, here are seven things you should never apologize for.
Failing. It is not a permanent experience.
Following your dreams even if others don’t believe in it or they sound silly.
Putting yourself first. Your self-worth impacts your relationships, emotional and mental health.
Wanting more. Why should you settle?
Trusting your instincts. If you have to rely on others for your answers, you are living wrong.
Making mistakes. No one’s got it all figured out — and I still don’t.
Loving someone. Especially if you’ve been made to feel bad about it.
What are some things you won’t ever feel sorry about or apologize for? Share in the comments below and give the song a listen while you’re at it!
This is what our planet looks like from 1.5 billion kilometers away. The Cassini spacecraft captures the Earth as a pale blue dot beneath the rings of Saturn.
— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) July 3, 2021
It’s beautiful, clear winter nights like tonight that just speak the loudest. As the year winds down and another arrives in just days, I’ve found peace in not just family, friends and work but a lot of Carl Sagan’s work, including Pale Blue Dot. We are nothing compared to what is out there, our problems today and tomorrow are of the utmost frivolity. Our issues, our differences. It can be so exhausting and this really cool video captured from NASA a few months ago that was shared on Twitter just reiterates it all. It’s nights like this that I find solace in his words — hopefully, you do too. (With a soundtrack from one of my favorite bands and lyricists, Michael C. Hall of Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, of course.)
I didn’t get a chance to share this as I’ve gotten a little busy with the holidays shortening work schedules and interviews just lining up but I got to watch Ghostbusters: Afterlife last month and have to say, it was 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆! Oh gosh, I just loved it so very much! The moment those piano keys played at the start, I don’t know what came over me but I started to tear up. This movie has been one of those films that has always been there for me in low times and happy times, and it just felt like coming home in a sense. I got to watch it with my dad and big sister whose arm I squeezed periodically.
Honestly, after waiting almost two years for this movie, I can proudly say it left me in awe, made me laugh and cry — and even just thinking about it again, I’m tearing up. It really is the Ghostbusters movie I’ve been waiting for since I was a kid and that is no disrespect to Paul Feig’s version because I love him. He is the absolute kindest, most thoughtful and cognizant filmmaker today and that cast was legit hilarious! But this one brings back the humor and spookiness the original movies were known for — were 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 for, and it had so much more heart than I could have imagined. I didn’t expect to respond that way but am glad I did. So eloquent and smartly written, Jason Reitman constructed this magical experience that really plays as a love letter to fans. I’m excited to see it again!
That said, I also have to say that the critics are wrong about this one. Giving it a freshness score of just a mere 63% is ridiculous. From the writing to the casting, and even the setting playing to the isolation Spengler felt in his last days — there was so much to love. Plus, McKenna Grace is going to be a force! I just love that kid. Have you seen her other work? She is such a talent. But the movie also wasn’t just a nostalgia-packed film for fans with Easter eggs and throwback nuggets. It served as a beautiful tribute to both Egon Spengler, everyone’s favorite spores, molds and fungus collector and of course, the incomparable Harold Ramis, who really helped make this world with Dan Aykroyd. Ramis, who passed away in 2014, also leaves us in the first few minutes of the film and it was heartbreaking. But the way they brought him back is such a delight and for McKenna to carry the torch with the young cast as the next generation, I am ready for s’more — and that concludes my (mini puft) review. What did you think of the movie? Let me know in the comments below.
Whether you’re heading overseas on a romantic trip for two or hitting the road with friends, what good is traveling if you can’t find a creative and fun way to share the experience with others? Today, social media has created a trusty and inspired haven through Instagram for users all over the world to share memorable moments on their every trip, while sparking an inspired wanderlust that drives our deepest desires to explore.
The travel category of Instagram can be a bit overwhelming for some as you spend hours sifting through thousands of accounts through destinations and users. But it’s an exciting feat to undertake as it encourages you to head out and dive into an unknown world while leaving your comfort zone for a purposeful existence. If you are in the mood for travel this chilly winter, check out eight of our favorite Instagram travel accounts to follow.
Living in a culture inundated with the urge to change our ways once a new year hits can be incredibly intimidating. Not only is it hard to figure out our resolutions and work at them every single day, but it can be stressful seeing others start on goals, while you wonder how they truly do it.
From planning trips to the appeal of green juice cleanses, setting goals for a new year ahead can be hard and induce a heap load of anxiety that can often hinder productivity and dampen your spirits. But the truth is, resolutions can be scary, especially since researchers at the University of Scranton found only 8 percent of people successfully achieve resolutions every year. You know what that means? It means 92 percent fail. Ouch. Totally disheartening, right? But we’re not the type to stop at failure.
With the first week of the new year officially done, how are you doing with your resolutions? To help you stay on track this year and get more organized, use your trusty devices to hold you accountable and achieve your goals. What’s the point of technology if it can’t help us? Whether your resolution is to eat more healthy or budget wisely, we take a look at some amazing apps to help you be more productive and reach your goals by Dec. 31, 2017.
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