Youth Are Awesome, commonly referred to as YAA, is a blog written by youth for youth.
YAA provides the youth of Calgary a place to amplify their voices and perspectives on what is happening around them.
Youth Are Awesome is a program of Youth Central.
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Junior Achievement is an organization that allows a group of high school students to create their own company and sell a product while making 50 per cent of the proceeds go to a charity of the company’s choice.
This year, our company is called iSpark and we sell a kit that helps with prolonging the life of your cell phone! We include the following:
A cleaning cloth
A screen protector
An emergency charger with batteries included
Stylus
Reusable Violet Bag
We sell all these products for only $15. iSpark is truly an innovate product because we ensure you will have your phone working every day, all the time. The emergency charger is extremely convenient because it can easily just go into your purse when you’re heading out to the mall, a club or any other eventful place. It’s truly flawless.
Our company has created a twitter account: @iSparkjasa, a website: isparkjasa.yolasite.com, and a Facebook page called iSpark. Please support our company by liking iSpark on Facebook, following us on Twitter and going on our website to learn more information. If you would like to purchase a product, there is plenty of information on our facebook page and a “Contact Us” section on our website. Spread the message and tell others about our catchy slogan: “Spark it to recharge it.”
Enjoy! Have a wonderful new year! I guarantee you will if you purchase the iSpark 🙂
So while looking for modern books about war, I came across this book. Judging from its description, this book seemed unique and interesting. But in no way did I expect to break my personal record and read an entire novel in under a day.
Basically, Daisy is sent to England to visit her aunt and cousins (three teenage boys and one little girl). Soon, her aunt leaves for a business trip and a full scale invasion by an unnamed enemy force occurs the very next day. The children are forced to survive on their own in a war zone.
This novel quickly turns from a story of romance to a realistic war story. There is a lot of character development and a deep emotional aspect, but the author also manages to incorporate a fast paced, suspenseful plot line. This is a beautifully written story of how lives and people are changed by war. But it seems like all the good novels these days are also sad novels because this is honestly one of the saddest fictional stories that I’ve read, and also one of the best.
Bottom Line: this novel is excellent all around; I really have nothing bad to say about it. I give How I Live Now a 10/10.
Fireworks are a must when it comes to celebrating the new year. They light up the sky to symbolize a new and hopeful beginning. In case you missed them, no worries. Just scroll down the page and enjoy! Click on the photos for credits.
Here comes the end of another year, bringing about new beginnings of 2012 – including celebrations (fireworks!), the write-up of New Year’s resolutions, and exciting events to look forward to. Let us commemorate those we lost in 2011 and how far we’ve come as a group:
Whether we dread it or look forward to it, a new year is fast approaching. New Year’s Eve celebrations are a global festivity of hope for a bright and prosperous future. Although many cultures have diverse ways to commemorate the occasion, we all share a unanimous wish for happiness. May you see your resolutions through to the end!
New Year’s Traditions:
In Japan, you can see many dangling lobster decorations, symbolizing longevity. If your back becomes as hunched as a lobster’s, you know you’ve lived long!
Be prepared to get colourful! In Cambodia, your friends will squirt you with tinted water (yellow, pink, or red) for happiness.
In Cuba and Mexico, there is a common practice of eating 12 grapes at midnight for 12 happy months ahead.
Goldfish and birds are set free for good luck in Thailand.
In Wales, evergreen branches represent fortune. Many young men sprinkle their friend’s and relative’s homes with evergreen branches soaked in water.
A tree is planted and decorated with red streamers and lots of bells in Vietnam. This is done to ward off evil spirits.
In China, every inch of the house is cleaned prior to New Year’s. But when the day comes, cleaning must stop so any luck that has built up cannot be swept away.
Dark-haired men are deemed the luckiest in Anglo-Saxon countries, so they are very popular guests on New Year’s Day – the first visitor after midnight brings the household luck for the future.
To toss a pan full of water out the window will rid you of evil spirits in Puerto Rico.
Was it just me, or did 2011 seem like it lacked holiday spirit? Maybe it was the snow, maybe it was people being too busy… but either way, I loved 2011. A lot of things happened around the year, but most of all it was the end of my Grade 12 year and the start of university life. And let me tell you: you’ll love university. I still don’t know why teachers are frightening you. As long as you didn’t slack off in high school, university shouldn’t be a huge problem for you!
On another note, 2011 has also been the year when I first started posting for Youth Are Awesome. It’s been a busy year for everyone, but YAA has definitely made my life more interesting. I have volunteered for Youth Central for most of my junior high and senior high life, so I was really happy that I could still volunteer for them in university. YAA is just special like that! Blogging is simply a great way to share things, and YAA is way better than those Tumblr blogs who live on re-blogging other people’s posts. How unoriginal; it takes time to re-blog, but it takes talent to blog.
If you haven’t noticed, I’m one of those sarcastic and sorta-cynical writers. Naturally you’d think I act like that in everyday life, but in actuality I still feel like a kid who has a hint of cynicism in her. Anyways, I think the best way to sum up my YAA experience is to highlight my favorite posts from the featured authors of this wonderful blog.
Lisa, aka “Mangomaru” has written a lot about the fine arts in Calgary! I especially loved her Video Games Live post, because I’m a VGL fan myself.
Ali is another fellow nerd around this site, and I love his posts about current events and videos of the day; he just has this flare in his writing that doesn’t bore me! His most notable post is probably Windows 7- Tips and Tricks, but I really liked his common fallacies post (they were very useful to me)!
Dhruv is also a blogger who does videos of the day as well as excellent reviews on movies, old-time TV shows and books! It’s hard to pick just one review that I fave, so I’m just going to post some shameless advertising about the Youth by Youth Cinema Competition!
MJ is a really cool blogger who simply writes about cool stuff! Her Men vs Women post is really intriguing, and you can read the several comments on this post (which is also a great read).
Vicky also has cool posts from reviews to guides and just overall highlights about stuff. I’m going to pick her scholarship guide because it’s pretty darn useful for students!
Sarena, one of our Bloggers of the Month, has written beautiful poems as well as photos and videos of the day and reviews! I really like her turtle picture (I love me some turtles) and her compilation of Albus Dumbledore’s words of wisdom.
Bill, a blogger who has super interesting posts and also a Blogger of the Month, has something in common with me. Writing about Stampede food! It’s hard to sum up what he posts–just about anything I suppose. I do like his post about marketing because I never realized the effect of minimalism but his True Wonders of Canada post is definitely the cherry on top!
Syed has great taste when finding pictures, videos and websites of the day! His post on the next 10 years of inventions is a great read when you’re curious about what the future holds.
Sheliza, a super cool blogger who introduced me to WeTopia and Games for Change with her post, has written tons of stuff about Calgary and volunteering! Her most recent post about future jobs has given me some hope going into the competitive field of Computer Science, which is a huge relief when you’re going to be a student in debt.
So then, what about me? Well, my favorite posts to write are whenever I’m poking fun at Disney and Facebook; just anything to entertain you guys. So what have been your favorite posts from the awesome YAA team? Brownie Bonus points for those who comment about mine! To celebrate this milestone of 2,000 posts, my next post will be dedicated to a random commenter on this blog post; so shout out any requests and I’ll try to do them. If you give me suggestions on how to improve, what to write about, or anything along the lines of “me” (I know, so humble), then I will take the advice and use it for future posts.
Okay! Hi there, this the blog that’s going to summarize The Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style: How to Find the Perfect Look. So in case, you’re a bit lost, I’m going to be covering different clothing styles highlighted in this book. It’s a general summary to help you find your style. So if you missed my first blog, lookie here.
Now, onwards, my fashionistas. Here’s the summary on how to look Girly.
When you dress girly, the point is that so you can balance out sweet and sophisticated. You’re not supposed to overdo the look with excessive pinks and frills. The key things to play with are florals, ruffles, lace, and flowy clothing articles.
The book sums up some girly wardrobe must-haves such as:
(From left to right, up to down) Floral dress, cropped cardigan, ruffled top, soft-tee, flowy skirt, peep-toe heels, ballet flats, and boot-cut jeans.
Here are some ways to incorporate those girly must-haves into a purdy outfit:
1. Pair your floral dress with:
Tinted sunglasses (adds glam)
A bright belt(highlights your waist)
Platform shoes (keeps your dress looking fun and not too dainty)
Oversized cocktail ring
2. Wear your ruffled top with:
A cute ring or two
Sleek dark jeans (make them ankle length so that your flats will stand out)
Studded pointy-toe flats
3. Your boot-cut jeans would look nice with:
Flower earrings
An embellished tank top (something soft and flowy)
A shiny clutch (wallet type thing)
Open-toe heels (to add a sense of sophistication to your outfit)
4. What to wear with your soft-tee:
Aviators or classic sunglasses (look coool, bro)
Denim shorts
A bright colorful tote
Casual sandals (to elongate your legs to make you look tall)
5. Ballet flats would look good with:
A gauzy scarf
A knit beret
Loose minidress (shows off your legs, but your cardigan will keep you from being overexposed)
Cardigan
A structured bag
The best celebrity to model the girly look after is Taylor Swift:
Taylor has a thing for florals, light and dainty outfits. Here are some examples of her well-put-together outfits~
Here’s a general display of girliness on the runway, on the streets, and on the red carpet~
Wait! But before you go, you gotta know where to shop. These are the places to go if you’re going to get all your girly-gear:
Betsey Johnson (good for sparkles, bows, bright floral prints)
Lulu’s (known for flirty rompers, cropped jackets, girly bags, jewelry)
As another year comes to a close, I look back on the year that was 2011, and reflect. A lot has happened this year – the Arab Spring; the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami; the Australian floods; the deaths of notorious figures like Osama bin Laden, Muammar Gaddafi, and Kim Jong-il; the Occupy Movement; so much, that it’s tough to keep track of. A news review of 2011, however, is a blog post for another day. For now, let’s focus on this wonderful website called Youth Are Awesome, and my experiences with it.
First, a quick flashback to May of this year. I’m approaching the end of Grade 11, relieved that IB exams are done, yet somewhat stressed about final exams. Nevertheless, I’m in a perpetual state of boredom; I feel the need to try something new, so I start clicking around, seeing what I can find. I come across the Youth Central website, and from there, the Youth Are Awesome page. My interest is piqued – I haven’t written recreationally in years; the grind of school taking away from my time and motivation. I fire off an email, and two weeks later, I’m writing up my first-ever blog.
As I began blogging for YAA, I also explored the site, seeing what others like me had to offer. It was truly an awesome experience, from TheGentlemanScholar‘s “Photo of the Day” feature, to Ali‘s science and technology blogs, Vicky‘s book reviews, and the random stuff that Alice and Bill blog about, not to mention all of the awesome stuff that ALL of the bloggers here post. Checking YAA on a daily basis brought me inspiration, knowledge, laughter, and a reaffirmation of the awesomeness of youth. Over the last several months, I’ve seen YAA grow tremendously, and now, I can look back at 2,000 (!!!) posts on virtually any topic imaginable – the arts, news, philosophy, photography, religion, school, science, technology, random stuff; you name it. From contributing and reading others’ blogs, I feel like I, too, have grown a lot. I’ve learned a lot, laughed a lot, and have even experienced a few paradigm shifts from reading the arguments presented by others.
However, seven months after signing up, I sit here, typing this post, but with a twinge of regret. When I first signed up, I had high hopes for my future as a blogger for YAA. Unfortunately, as per usual, other commitments have hindered my progress. I feel like I haven’t contributed to the site as much as I can and should. I haven’t made a single post this past month, partially due to school, partially due to tiredness and lack of motivation. However, I have also spent this past month re-evaluating my priorities. I am committed to redoubling my efforts towards YAA, and hope that on the journey to another 2,000 posts, maybe I can enlighten and inspire just as others have done to me.
Happy holidays to all, and here’s to a new year where the world doesn’t end!
I joined Youth Are Awesome nearly three years ago – I was with Youth Are Awesome in its very first year. I’ve seen the change of program coordination, the 1,000th post milestone, when we decided our website needed a revitalizing makeover,when Telus became our first major sponsor, and I’m proud to say I’ve grown along with Youth Are Awesome through its 2,000th post and beyond milestone.
I’ve learned three things while blogging for Youth Are Awesome so far in my three years: first, the more you blog, the better the writer you become. My very first blog was about an IB art show. It was simply horrid – silly grammar mistakes, long and daunting paragraphs and the only savior of the article was the great photographs of those people’s art. But, before I knew it and 93 posts later, you learn quickly what works and what doesn’t, what sounds likes a mysterious metaphor or rather dreadful rambling, and how to write blogs that engage the Calgary community about the awesome things that youth can be and are doing.
Secondly, when you enjoy writing about the interesting things that go on around you, you can’t help but become more involved and aware of your community (international or local). My favourite articles I’ve written for Youth Are Awesome are certainly the ones of my younger days volunteering with Youth Central- Camp Bonaventure, Bow River Flow, Drop In Centre, Inn From the Cold, and other many wonderful volunteering activities that I certainly wanted to share with other youth in the ever-growing information age. Philanthropy wasn’t limited to those with experienced authority or vast amounts of money- youth were more than capable of being the leader of today, I soon learned through blogging for Youth Are Awesome.
Finally, you’ll know every single blogger from their profile pictures and style of their articles that you’ll be friends with each one before you know it. I’ll always be able to identify Sarena with her wonderful poems, Carrie and her great gamer insides posts or Ali and his excellent technology review posts. Youth are Awesome is a great and safe space to make friends- I’ve learned better photography skills, what to do on exams, what not to do in university, and an infinite amount of interesting knowledge over a course of three years by sharing with my fellow bloggers the passion to blog for Youth Are Awesome.
I joined Youth Are Awesome because I’ve always enjoyed writing and telling stories- that is really what any piece of writing is to me- and with my name proudly stuck to art performance reviews and volunteering opportunities, the added monument of approval from the admirable figures of Calgary, I’ve been able to communicate what the world look like from a youth perspective and to add in that young, innovative voice to daunting and real world.
I hope to see all of you join us again in a bit for the 3,000th blog milestone!
I’ve only been blogging for five months, and I am already in love with this site. The youth behind this blog are ordinary people with something to share with the world. Maybe it’s serious; maybe it’s funny; maybe it’s just completely random. What’s important is that we’re here to say something. Our posts aren’t relevant to the business men, bankers, or the fancy-schmancy; they’re relevant to teens, and written for teens.
In all honesty, blogging is a lot more difficult than it seems. Sure, you can pick just about any topic. But that’s the biggest difficulty. When there are so many possibilities to explore, you really have to think of one you’ll know that will automatically capture the audience’s attention. Writer’s block, or blogger’s block, is always a difficult thing to deal with. However, blogging is a learning experience. Our editor at Youth Central, Jennifer Atkinson, is dedicated to making this amazing blog a huge success, and she has done an amazing job. For each post we write, she goes over them, and makes small changes so that our voices shine through, but our writing is professional. I imagine it’s also hard being the manager of a blog, trying to let the bloggers explore possibilities while keeping a certain standard of excellence. From her guidance and the comments we receive, we can improve our writing and expand our knowledge. The time we spend frustrated at our computers, trying to think of something to say, is nothing compared to the wealth we gain through blogging.
Finally, I’d just like to thank everybody writing for Youth Are Awesome. I am proud of everyone who has contributed to this amazing site. It’s the entire blogging team that has helped this blog become such a successful and interesting community. We blog about everything from movies, to culture, to issues around the world. We inform people, and tell them our opinions. Youth Are Awesome is an amazing circle of individuals, hoping to pass on something interesting. Thank you to all our readers for staying with us, and letting our blog evolve into what it is today. We are currently at an all-time high of over 14,742 visits this month! We have now reached our 2,000th post milestone. Congratulations to all of us at Youth Are Awesome. Keep reading and visiting everybody! 🙂 Everyone has a great new year ahead of us!
(Thanks to our sponsors as well for supporting us on our journey. Go Telus!)
The family is going to Las Vegas for vacation, and you’re underage so you can’t gamble or party. What do you do now? The instant you walk into your hotel, you hear the slot machines and see the millions of adults gambling. It seems like it’s going to be a long week for you. Well, believe it or not, there’s actually a significant amount of stuff for youth to do in Las Vegas. The city may be well known for gambling and partying, but there are many activities to do that you may not be able to do in Calgary.
Shopping
Las Vegas Premium Outlet North
In Vegas, the term “shop till you drop” really applies. There are two outlet malls close to the Strip (accessible via bus or taxi), both of which are similar. They are owned by the same company and called Las Vegas Premium Outlets, North and South. If you have to choose one, go to the North outlets. There are better stores in a nicer atmosphere. However, the North outlets are outside, so keep that in mind if it’s really hot (or a little on the cold side – for Vegas – in the winter months). The discounts you find there are a shopaholic’s dream. The prices compared to what you’re able to find in Canada is unbelievable! You’ll probably never find so much designer brand names in one place for so cheap. Ever. Would you believe me if I said you could find a nice pair of Nikes here for $40? Or how about Coach bags that are usually $200, for $50? Or how about True Religions for $100, when they’re usually $300 or more at Chinook or Market Mall? Of course there’s many more great deals out there, but these are just a few that caught my eye when comparing things to the prices in Calgary. Oh and also take a taxi or a bus to the outlets, especially during the holiday season, because if you drive there it’s almost impossible to find parking. The bus to take is called the Downtown Express – it’s gold and long, and you can catch it at about five hotels along the Strip. If you accidentally get on the Deuce (the one that is a double-decker), that will take you to Freemont Street (which is very close to the outlets) but won’t quite get you there.
Have a limited time in Vegas, and don’t want to waste time going to the outlets? There are plenty of great stores and shopping centres along the Strip to keep you occupied. I recommend the Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood, the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace and Fashion Show Mall, which is just north of Treasure Island.
Food, food, and more food
Caesars Palace
If you’re not worried about getting fat, eating buffets in Vegas is something you should do everyday. The food is spectacular for the price you pay, and it’s quite a bargain if you can eat your money’s worth. Almost every hotel has buffets ranging from $30-$50, price varying on how high quality the buffets are.
There are two main “chains” of hotels in Vegas which have their own Rewards Cards. MGM Resorts International consists of the MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, New York, New York, Monte Carlo, Aria, Bellagio and the Mirage. There are really no consistencies between these hotels, other than their M Life Players Club (which doesn’t matter if you’re under 21). Why am I telling you this? Because the OTHER chain, Caesar’s Entertainment, offers an all-you-can-eat 24 hour buffet that is good at any of their hotels. They consist of the Rio, Planet Hollywood, Paris, Flamingo, Harrah’s, Bally’s, Imperial Palace, O’Shea’s and Caesar’s Palace. This means you can go get dinner one day at the Rio, go to Harrah’s for breakfast the next day, Paris for lunch and Planet Hollywood for dinner. It’s quite a bargain if you plan on just pigging out for the next day and eating as much as you can. However, there’s one downside to the buffets here – the line-ups can be ridiculous, depending on what time you go. Unless you’re high up in the Total Rewards program that they have at Caesar’s Entertainment, you will literally be waiting two hours in line just to get in (especially at the Rio, which has won “best buffet in Vegas” several times).
Other awesome restaurants I would recommend are Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville (the Flamingo), the Hard Rock Cafe (south end of the Strip, near MGM Grand), Serendipity III (Caesar’s) and the House of Blues (Mandalay Bay).
Shows
UFC
Las Vegas has many world-class shows in almost every hotel. While this may not sound like something ideal to do on a daily basis, it is quite nice to do it every few days. I would recommend visiting a Tix4Tonight booth either a day before you want to see a show or the day of. These booths are EVERYWHERE on the strip – Fashion Show Mall, Hawaiian Marketplace, Bill’s, Casino Royale – the list goes on. You’ll get tickets for up to 50% off their regular price. It’s definitely worth it.
A few shows that I’ve noticed on my trip here that you wouldn’t get to see in Calgary are UFC fighting, The Price is Right Live (which is really fun!), more Cirque du Soleil shows than you can count on one hand (Love at the Mirage is the best one), David Copperfield and many, many others.
And more!
Since you’ll be walking along The Strip to do any of these activities, you’ll probably notice a few interesting stores that you should stop by in for a look. The M&M store and the Coke store (near MGM Grand) are two you should definitely go in, as you can find a lot of interesting items in there.
If you have more time in Vegas and are looking for something to do, here are a few other activities that could be worth your while:
Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum (the Venetian)
Watch the fountains at Bellagio (free)
Watch the Mirage Volcano erupt (free)
The Sirens of TI (at Treasure Island – free)
Go to Freemont Street at night and watch the Freemont Street Experience on a giant, block-long overhead projector (free)
The Neon Museum (north of Freemont Street)
The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
Siegfried and Roy’s Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage
Mardi Gras at the Rio (free)
The Lion Habitat at MGM Grand (free)
The Titanic Artifact exhibit at the Luxor
Bodies exhibit at the Luxor
CSI Experience at MGM Grand
The Roller Coaster at New York, New York
Gondola ride at the Venetian
Indoor rainstorm at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood
The “Rainforest” at the back of the Flamingo (go see Bugsy Siegel’s memorial – he’s the guy who started Las Vegas!)
Las Vegas Ghost Tour
If you STILL say there’s nothing to do when you’re under 21 and in Vegas… I can’t help you.
Fire is the prequel to Graceling, and since Graceling is such a great book I really had no reason not to read Fire.
Basically, Fire, the last human “monster” (irresistibly beautiful creatures with the ability of mind control) is brought to “king city” by prince Brigan at a time of unrest in the Dells, as war between the kingdom and the rebel forces seems imminent. Fire is given the task of uncovering a plot against the king.
When compared to its predecessor, this book has a far greater emphasis on dialog and character development. There is a much deeper emotional aspect in this book, but unfortunately, it sacrifices plot to achieve this. Fire lacks the same level of violence, action, and fast plot movement of Graceling. Also, the protagonist – Fire – is a much weaker character who, at many times, seem to depend on the characters around her.
Bottom Line: this book is well written and has great character development and emotional analysis, but lacks in plot movement. I give Fire an 8/10.
In March, the Bank of Canada will be coming out with a new polymer $50. The current version of the bill has the image of Alberta’s Famous 5, but those five iconic women will soon be replaced by the CCGS Amundsen, an amazing part of Arctic technology and research.
This Arctic research vessel is going to swap the place of five women which we’ve certainly all learned about in school. Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney and Irene Parlby were all human rights activists who won full political rights for Canadian women, and then later through the Person’s Case changed how women were viewed in the British Empire.
After 10 years on the $50 bill, the women are coming off even though Canadian landscape, animals and great men will remain. The CCGS Amundsen is an Arctic icebreaker, a special-purpose ship designed to move and navigate through ice-covered waters, which has been used to do much of Canada’s Arctic research in these past few years.
I don’t know whether or not I think that this is the right decision. On the one hand, I understand the importance of representing these iconic women, especially if they’re the ones who actually gained the right to vote for all us ladies out there. However, we should also be constantly celebrating the amazing things that we are doing now, in this century. I understand that the discoveries that CCGS Amundsen didn’t exactly manage to make great strides in women’s rights, they did make great strides in the ice and science.
The back of our money should be used as an opportunity to educate Canadians, but should we be educating them about our future or our past? What do you think?
What am I really happy about in the new Sherlock Holmes movie? The fact that they didn’t stick a lame “2” beside the title. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Thrones is yet another witty installment in the Holmes series directed by Guy Ritchie (known for Snatch and…stuff you’ve never heard of)
Much like the first one, you don’t really see Holmes “solving” the case; rather, he zooms in on objects that will eventually be used in his solution to kick the villains’ ego down. Or, to solve the case. With some elements of a “who-dunnit,” the new movie has a lot of great suspenseful scenes. You’re already been introduced with the person who is suspected of a huge crime, a professor who respects Holmes but threatens him and Watson if the professor were to be pursued.
Holmes, with his witty banter and seriously crazy moves, convinces Watson to join him in one last case (although Jude Law probably isn’t done with being Watson yet) and ditching his honeymoon with his new wife. The duo has to team up with a gypsy named Sim to figure out why her brother sent her a letter, and where he is. I can’t really say much more about the plot, but I’ve got to say that it’s at the same level of awesome plot as the first movie.
Sequels usually flop, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one. There were slow areas in the movie, but eventually you get so involved with the plot that you begin to get a bit emotional. Yes, in a Robert Downey Jr. film, I shed a tear (or two). The action is very entertaining and Downey’s voice overs are so tantalizing. I think they made the second movie easier to follow, as they had more zoomed-in moments of key elements as well as just anything Holmes sees. As he puts it, he has a curse where he notices everything; and boy, that must be the worst super power ever. On one hand, you can solve cases like no other dude, but on the other hand… you get absolutely no break.
I think Holmes gets lonely and bored without trying to solve a case and kick some bad guys around. All I’ve got to say is that I came in not knowing the plot, but much like the first film, you’ll be filled with two hours of entertainment. And the awesome one-liners from both Watson and Sherlock. And although the conclusion to the case was a little less epic than the first movie, there are more “What, seriously?” moments that make up for it! *Mini spoiler* And since you had one scene in the first film where you thought Watson died… well, expect something heart-shattering like that in the second film.
So since you have time, go and watch the movie in all its glorious big-screen-ness.
personal record and read an entire novel in under a day.
If you haven’t noticed, I’m one of those sarcastic and sorta-cynical writers. Naturally you’d think I act like that in everyday life, but in actuality I still feel like a kid who has a hint of cynicism in her. Anyways, I think the best way to sum up my YAA experience is to highlight my favorite posts from the featured authors of this wonderful blog.
