Meeting Robin Hood

This past weekend me and my friend Jeremy went to the Renaissance Festival. And... Drum roll please... WE MET ROBIN HOOD!!! It was sooooo awesome! But I do have a few complaints:

1) He was waaay too old! Like, maybe 40 or older! That's too old to be Robin Hood! Everyone knows Robin is young and attractive, not old and... Old! It was such a disappointment. But he acted like Robin Hood would. SO maybe he's just an older version of him. Hmmmm...

2) Maid Marian was young! If they're gonna make Robin an old man, why make Maid Marian a beautiful young woman? It's disgusting!

3) Alright guys. This is the worst part: He. Wasn't. Wearing. Green. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT??? Everyone knows Robin Hood wears green! EVERYONE. It just wasn't right.

Here's a picture. Please disregard the random man in the background.

See?? Doesn't he look old???

But even though he didn't LOOK like Robin Hood, he sure did act like him. He was really nice, and very gentlemanly. My friend and I had dressed up as Robin Hood with white flow-y shirts, brown vests, and Robin Hood hats we made ourselves, and Mr. Fake-but-nice Robin Hood liked them a lot. He even let us take pictures with him.

So even though it was a lame representation of Robin Hood, I am still content.

Les Misérables

So today me and my friend went to go see Les Misérables! And it was AMAZING! I've never been to a musical before (though I love the music, my favorites being Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera), so this was an awesome experience for me. We had really great seats: First row on the balcony in the very middle. I am still super psyched about it all. The actor who played Jean Valjean was so talented... And don't even get me started on how much I love Marius.

So if you have never seen Les Mis, I highly suggest going. The music is great, the acting is great, the special effects are neat... All in all a good way to spend 3 hours of your afternoon.

I guess I can now check off Les Mis from my "Musicals I Want To See" list... Which consists of the following:

1) Wicked
2) The Phantom of the Opera
3) Beauty and the Beast
4) Les Misérables (Check!)
5) Evita
6) The Sound of Music
7) Rent

I make a lot of lists... I'm just now noticing this... Sorry if that annoys anyone.

Close Seconds

So, here is my list of "close seconds" on my "Awesome and Amazing Fictional Characters Who I Am Gonna Marry" list, in no particular order...

#1: Westley. Westley is so amazing. He was the closest of all these "close seconds" to making The List. He's loyal, gorgeous, romantic, wonderful, AND the Dread Pirate Roberts to boot. But there one thing I can't stand about him: he is enamored with Buttercup. I despise Buttercup... I mean, even her name is awful! Westley deserves so much better than her! She's a total jerk to him in the beginning, she agrees to marry Humperdinck, she's annoying... And if you're read the book (you'd better have. If not, go read it NOW), then you'd know that she, well, not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I just can't see what Westley sees in her.

#2: Dastan, Prince of Persia. Dastan is awesome. I love the "street rat" aura he gives off, and boy does he know how to fight! He's like a non-cartoon Aladdin, except better! He is also attractive in a rough and rogue-ish sort of way, and very clever and inventive. I really don't know why he didn't make The List.

#3: Peter. While I am 100% a Prince Caspian fan, I'm not gonna lie and say Peter isn't attractive. He definitely has his moments. But I think what I love most is the fact that he's King of Narnia, haha. I mean, really! It's NARNIA. I'd marry the ugliest man in the world just so I could go to Narnia.

#4: Dave, The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I love Dave. Before I saw "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", I thought it looked stupid. I mean, I'm not exactly a Nicholas Cage fan. But it was a really great movie, mostly because the main character, Dave, is totally impossible to not love. He is so adorable! And I absolutely LOVE his voice! He is such a unique individual, and I am seriously considering why he's not on The List. I really didn't think his romantic interest was all that awesome, though. He, like Westley, deserves better.

#5: Aragorn. Aragorn is my second favorite character in The Lord of the Rings. He is really awesome,in the awesomest of ways. His fighting skills are impressive, he has a bit of a mysterious air to him, and he stands up for what is right. But that's about as far as his awesomeness goes. There are times when he looks super hot, but most of the time he just looks grungy. He never seems to be clean, and he looks like he may smell bad. Also, he's like, obsessed with Arawen, who I do not particularly like.

#6: Shang. Mulan is one of the bestest Disney movies ever made. Just need to throw that out there. Okay, now that that's been said... Shang is one of the best guy characters ever created. I love his condescending attitude, how he protects Mulan from the Huns, and his awesome song ("Some how I'll make a man out of youuuuuuuuuu!!!" Oh yeah. Best song in the movie). Plus he's Asian, and Asian people tend to be ninjas. He's also pretty good looking, and extremely buff.

#7: Jesse Tuck. Jesse should have gotten on The List. But I forgot about him. I'M SORRY JESSE! IT WON'T EVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!! *sobs uncontrollably* Ahem. Now that my apology's out of the way... Jesse is so perfect: handsome, brave, understanding. Plus, he's forever 17. So if he and I got married, all I would have to do is drink from the spring when I turned 17, and we could remain young FOREVER. It doesn't get much awesomer than than.

#8: Oliver Wood. Wood is definitely one of the lesser-known and unappreciated characters of Harry Potter. But he's SO ATTRACTIVE! Why couldn't he be in every movie??? *sigheth* Some people just don't get enough credit. So, yeah... I really don't know much more about him except for the fact that he is attractive, since he's not a major playa in the movies... But if he was, I'm sure we would find out that he is really the one who defeated Voldemort, and that he is better than Harry.

#9: Edmund. By now, you guys probably think all I do is watch Narnia movies and drool over the Ben Barnes, William Moseley, and Skandar Keynes. But I assure you that this is (usually) not true. I just happen to think they are all very attractive, very amazing characters. I even have them in order of bestest to not bestest: Caspian, Edmund, Peter. Now, most people don't understand why I like Edmund more than Peter. The reason is this: I don't know. Haha, sorry folks, but I really have no legit reason to explain this. So I'll just say why I like Edmund. I like him because he has brown hair and gorgeous eyes. I mean really, just look at those eyes! I tend to have a soft spot for brown eyes...

#10: Aladdin. Aladdin is like Dastan, except sweeter. I don't like the fact that he lies to Jasmine, but hey, it was in the name of love, so I'll soften my anger. I also love that he has a Genie, a monkey, and a flying rug. It's not fair for him to have so much awesome stuff! His hair is pretty cool too.

#11: Dimitri. Anastasia is (surprise, surprise) one of my favorite movies, and, quite frankly, on of the best non-Disney movies ever made. I love the songs, and I love Anastasia. She's a pretty good role model for younger girls. BUT! My favorite part is, of course, Dimitri. He's definitely one of my dream guys. He's super attractive, brave, and romantic! Wish he was real...

And there you have it! The "close seconds" to my List of Awesome and Amazing Fictional Characters Who I Am Gonna Marry. You're welcome.

Top Ten Awesome and Amazing Fictional Characters Who I Am Gonna Marry (I am NOT delusional. Honest)

Don't you hate how there are no real-life awesome men around? I do. It just isn't fair. So since I can't have a real hero, I'm gonna marry a fictional one. Here's what I came up with...

#10: Robin Hood. At the bottom of my Top 10 we have Robin Hood. BUT! Not just ANY Robin Hood... Robin Hood as played by the incredibly attractive Errol Flynn. The character of Robin Hood is so romantic and exciting- something I cannot resist in a guy. Plus he has such an adorable little mustache! Very few men can pull those off.
Pros: I'd get to live in a tree house! And rob the rich to feed the poor!
Cons: He'd always be wearing tights...

#9: Luke Skywalker. No one ever gives poor Luke any credit; Han Solo is always the one girls drool over. But I think Luke is a great character. He's rather dashing at times. And he's not a scoundrel. If Leia hadn't been his sister, he may have ended up with the girl and been the hero of the story.
Pros: He's a JEDI. What more must I say?
Cons: He's a tad whinny. And gets his hand chopped off.

#8: Legolas. Oh. Oh oh oh. Legolas is beautifully amazing. I can hardly think about it, he's THAT awesome. He owns at everything. He kicks orc butt. He shoots things with his bow. He's an Elf. And he's beautiful. Did I mention that already? Legolas is one of the most amazing characters ever invented. Ever.
Pros: Just about everything.
Cons: I guess he could use a haircut...

#7: Han Solo. Before you say, "Wait a pancake-flippin' minute! You just said...!", allow me to explain. I did not say Han Solo wasn't amazing. I was just saying Luke has his perks too. Han is much more mature and experienced. And he's a rogue, which can be quite attractive in the right amount. And he has a ship. And he's very handsome. And he's pretty awesome with a gun. So I guess I'm trying to say that I love him.
Pros: He's amazing!
Cons: He owes Jabba the Hut a ton of moola. Running from bounty hunters on our honeymoon doesn't sound too swift.

#6: John Smith. Come on! Tell me he's not amazingly attractive for a cartoon character! He is just about as amazing as Disney gets. John Smith has great hair. And shoots a gun. And saves the Chief. And even after being separated from Pocahontas for like, a year, he still loves her (while she, on the other hand, forgets him and falls for the cheesy and ugly John Rolf. Did anyone else throw stuff at the TV after watching "Pocahontas II"? Cuz I know I did).
Pros: He's super loyal and wears armor! And is an explorer!
Cons: Um... He gets shot by Radcliffe... But he gets better! So no cons!

#5: MacGyver. Who doesn't love a guy who diffuses bombs, carries around Duct tape, and has great 80s hair??? I love MacGyver because he is good at everything. And because he always beats the bad guy, and is super handsome. And his TV shows never got stupid like lots of other 80s TV shows did.
Pros: He can do ANYTHING. And he's a perfect gentleman.
Cons: His hair got ridiculous by Season 7, I'm not gonna lie.

#4: Prince Char. I don't really like his character so much as I like who plays him. Hugh Dancy is very, very, VERY attractive. And he has an amazing mustache too! And he has a SWORD! And he uses it to protect Ella (who is played by Anne Hathaway. Who I do not like. At all)! He's so romantic... I love fairy tale princes like him. They are most wonderful.
Pros: Mustache! And SWORD! And he would use his SWORD to protect me in a most chivalrous and romantic manner.
Cons: He sometimes shaves, and no longer has a mustache.

#3: Mr. Darcy. I love Mr. Darcy. So much. He is beautiful and chivalrous and polite and is always trying to help people. His accent is super attractive and he falls in love with Lizzie (Lizz, Lizzie, same thing! I must be the one who he falls in love with!!! :D oh happy day!). He's also filthy rich. Not that that matters though. I'd love him anyways.
Pros: All of the above.
Cons: He's a tad shy. Which I find attractive, but could cause a few communication issues...

#2: Prince Caspian. One word: SEXY. Prince Caspian is the most beautiful man alive. His hair is beautiful. His eyes are beautiful. His mouth is beautiful. He. Is. Perfect. And I am going to marry him one day. Just you wait.
Pros: He's King of NARNIA. Which is the best place EVER.
Cons: He has a beard in "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Gross. Now worries. I shall make him shave.

#1: Flynn Rider. If you haven't seen "Tangled" get up of your butt and go see it NOW. It is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It has all the expected "Disney Charm", if you will, BUT it also has Flynn Rider (who is amazing). He is by far the most attractive, the most amazing, and the most adventurous "prince charming" Disney has ever created. EVER. And that's saying a lot (especially cuz John Smith is Disney too). He is witty, romantic, brave, daring, awesome, compassionate, and a whole slew of other positive adjectives that I shall not take the time to write. He is definitely worth of #1 on my list.
Pros: Everything and anything. And then some.
Cons: Nothing at all.


My next blog will be about all the "Honorable Mentions". And trust me, there were quite a few.