My Top 7 Chick-Flicks

I can't believe that it's been almost a month since I last posted. Man, I've been slacking! Actually, I've just been busy with other things and unfortunately, my blog suffered for it. But I'm here today with another post and I've decided to share my top 7 chick-flicks with you guys! Who doesn't love a good chick-flick, right?

They are in no particular order. They're just movies that always put me in a good mood or make me cry. (And trust me, it's not easy to make me cry in movies!)

1. A Walk to Remember- This is one of my all-time favorite movies and it always will be. The relationship between Landon and Jamie is absolutely beautiful. This story is heart-wrenching and tragic but has its really emotional, perfect moments. It has an amazing script and is a story that will always stick with me. And this is one of the few movies that makes me cry.

2. The Sound of Music- This is definitely another one of my all-time favorites. I used to watch this movie all the time with my grandmother before she passed away. We bonded over our shared love for this incredible movie. Julie Andrews is spectacular as always and the songs always put me in a good mood. This movie is not only a timeless classic but is also a memory that connects me to my grandma. For those reasons, I'll always cherish this movie and it will always be a favorite.

3. Ever After- I think that this movie is one of the best Cinderella remakes ever and I know that a lot of people agree with that. Drew Barrymore and Dougary Scott are perfection in this movie. In this Cinderella story, we get to see Prince Henry and Danielle get to know each other and fall in love over time. Henry's character is endearing in his pursuit of Danielle and Danielle is headstrong, brave and somewhat feisty. This is a new side to Cinderella and gives her more of a personality, which we all can appreciate. So Ever After definitely deserves a place on this list!

4. Another Cinderella Story- You may be surprised that this movie ended up on my list too. I call this movie my guilty pleasure. I absolutely love Drew Seeley, so that's definitely a plus for this movie. Another Cinderella Story is fun, funny, charming and cute. I love that they added dancing and music to the story. The reason that I count it as one of my favorite chick-flicks is because I put this movie on whenever I'm in a bad mood and it always cheers me up. No matter what.

5. Ella Enchanted- This is another fun love story that never fails to put a smile on my face. I'm a HUGE Anne Hathaway fan and this is one of my favorite movies that she's ever done. I love everything about this movie from the characters, to the setting, to the magic to the love story. I love the message that the movie sends and the fun atmosphere that the story provides. It really feels like you're going on an adventure in a far-off magical land with Ella and Char. This is a great movie to put on when you need a little escape from reality.

6. Pride and Prejudice- This is not just one of my favorite movies; it's also one of my favorite books. Anything by Jane Austen is spectacular but Pride and Prejudice holds a special place in my heart. The story is way ahead of its time and allows us to learn about life while also being entertained. The message behind this movie is so important and is made better by the incredible story that's being told.

7. Legally Blonde- Seriously, what's not to love about Reese Witherspoon? Whenever this movie is on TV, I can't help but watch it. It's one of those movies that just sucks you in and you root for Elle so much. You can't help it. She learns about who she is and what she's capable of. It's a really fun, girly story but also has a great message about self-discovery in it. It's a real feel-good movie with lots of girl power!

Well, those are my top 7 chick-flicks! I hope that you enjoyed it! What are some of your favorite chick-flicks? Do we share any favorites?

-Chelsea

A Walk to Remember

I follow a lot of mil/So pages on Instagram and every once in a while, they'll do something called roll call, where they post a photo with questions such as: what's your name, age, military branch, fun facts, etc. The idea is that if you answer the questions, you can find some other mil/Sos with similar interests and you'll make some new friends that will help you get through the separation from your husband, fiance or boyfriend.

So a few days ago, one of the pages posted a roll call photo and asked the standard questions but the last question was, "What's your favorite movie?" If you know me or you've been following this blog for a while, you'll know that A Walk to Remember is my favorite movie. Much to my surprise and delight, quite a few of the girls responded with the same movie and I was able to talk to a few girls about it.

It really got me thinking about why the movie is so touching, beautiful and wonderful. So without further adieu, here are the reasons why I love A Walk to Remember.

1. Shane West- Need I say more?



2. Mandy Moore- Again, this goes without saying. But seriously, she and Shane have such great chemistry in the movie. Plus, we get to hear her sing and that's always a pleasure.



3. It has beautiful quotes-



4. No matter what, Jamie stays true to her faith and herself- The cool kids in the movie pick on Jamie for being the preacher's daughter but she never lets it get to her. She keeps her faith, even when she goes through her treatment and it shows just how strong of a person that she really is. It's an extremely heartwarming scenario.



5. It's an extremely timeless love story but they don't fall in love right away- They take time to learn about each other and fall in love over time. It's much more believable and real than love-at-first-sight stories.



6. Mandy Moore's bucket list- I've stolen a few of her goals!



7. It's a tear-jerker- I love movies that can make me feel and emote. Every time the movie is over, I cry.



8. It shows the beauty of second chances and not judging people for past mistakes- Landon learns to give his father a second chance and Jamie learns to do the same for Landon. They learn how to be better people through forgiveness.



9. It shows that teen love isn't always just puppy love- Speaking as someone who married their high school sweetheart, this means a lot to me.



10. It has amazing music- Seriously, Switchfoot is crazy wonderful!



Have you seen A Walk to Remember? What's your favorite movie?

-Chelsea