New Pages:)

See those little buttons you can click in the upper right corner? Those are my pages!



Please check out my two new pages I just created, one is an about page, and one is a photo page.



Oh, and can you readers do me a great favor? Can you go to kickingdaisiesfanblog.blogspot.com and tell me what you think of the new design? I would greatly appreciate it:) and thanks chay for the new header!



-Marelle<3

Movies To Watch

Here are some reviews I did on some movies, so take a look and if you haven't seen some of them yet and are looking for something to rent, check them out!

ACTION ADVENTURE/FANTASY MOVIES:

Pirates of the Caribbean Saga
If you know me, you probably know that I am obsessed with this series, so of course I will have to start the reviews with these movies, and I will try not to let my obsession for the movies influence my review;)
So, there are three parts of these movies on DVD, but the fourth is still in some theaters.
TITLES IN SERIES: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl(2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest(2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End(2007), and Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(2011)
STARRING: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, and Penelope Cruz
RATED: PG-13, note that I will also share what rating I think is appropriate for the movie, and I agree PG-13 is an appropriate rating for this one. It has some intense action scenes, quite a bit of violence, and some potentially scary scenes.
REVIEW: All four movies(from Disney, based on the Magic Kingdom ride) are about the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow(Johnny Depp), and they are certainly action-packed and have great storylines. They are a great mixture of action and fantasy and have a sort of humorous side to them as well(which is probably one of the reasons I'm hooked!)Also, how can you beat Johnny Depp? He is my favorite movie actor and he is amazing as Jack Sparrow. In my opinion, the fourth movie is the best so far, the storyline was fresh, and not drawn out too much, as some fans thought the third movie was. All in all, I certainly give them 5/5

Lord of the Rings Trilogy
TITLES IN SERIES: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
STARRING; Elijah Wood, Vigo Mortisen, Liv Tyler
RATING: PG-13, which is a appropriate rating because there is a lot of violence, and a lot of scary creatures.
REVIEW: Lets start with their only bad point, even though there is only three movies in the series, they are all VERY long and drawn out, they could have made them a lot shorter. But anyway, the movies are about Frodo the hobbit(Elijah Wood) who comes across a very powerful ring that starts to take control over him. So the movies are following Frodo(with help from lots of new friends) on a journey to the only pit where the ring can be destroyed while their whole world around them is fighting for it's power. Sound exciting? It is! I give it a 4/5, only because of how drawn out it is, or it would've been a 5/5

Prince of Persia(2010)
STARRING: Jake Gyllenhaal
RATING: PG-13 which is a fine rating, there is lots of intense sword fighting, and non-stop action
REVIEW: This is a movie from Disney, about Dastan(Jake Gylenhaal),a man who was adopted into the royal Persian family, who comes across a magical dagger that can transport you back in time. You can obviously imagine the adventures he has with it in this action-packed movie. The story line is great, the action-packed scenes keep you hooked, and Jake Gyllenhaal was amazing in it. This movie is definitely worth watching, and it's a 5/5 for me!

Race To Witch Mountain(2009)

STARRING: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Annasophia Robb
RATING: The actual rating is PG but I would have given it a PG-13 rating because of the intense action scenes, violence, and a potentially scary-to-younger-kids alien:)
REVIEW: This movie(from Disney, and a remake of the classic Disney movie, Escape To Witch Mountain) is about a cab driver(Dwayne Johnson) who happens to pick up two teenage aliens and gets involved in their adventure to save their planet. Now, I'm not usually a fan of Sci-fi (I can't stand Star Wars) but this movie has just the right amount and keeps you interested the whole time, and a big plus is Dwayne Johnson, he is an amazing actor. I would give it a 4/5.

The Chronicles Of Narnia Trilogy
TITLES IN SERIES:The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe(2005), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian(2008), and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader(2010)
RATING: PG, which is appropriate, there is a tiny bit of action and violence, but not a whole lot and these movies are great for kids too.
REVIEW: All these are about the magical land of Narnia that three kids find themselves in, and they have wonderful hidden Christian meanings in them. They have great story lines, cool creatures, and awesome special effects. I would give these movies 5/5, especially since they are great for people of all ages.

COMEDY MOVIES:

Bedtime Stories(2008)
STARRING:Adam Sandler
RATING: PG for "rude humor" (blaaah)
REVIEW: This is one of my favorite comedy movies ever! It is about a hotel maintence man named Skeeter Bronson(Adam Sandler) who is looking after his sisters kids, and everytime he tells them a bedtime story, the next day whatever happened in the story happens to him! It is hilarious, and great for people of all ages. Definitely a 5/5 for me:)

Old Dogs(2010)
STARRING: Robin Williams and John Travolta
RATING: PG for "rude humor". I would agree with this rating, it does have a few things that might not be great for little kids in it.
REVIEW: This movie is about two men that must look after the one man's(Robin Williams) girlfriends kids(kinda like the Bedtime Stories type idea). But the only problem is, they know nothing about kids! It's has some definite laugh-out-loud moments, and Williams and Travolta were great in it! I would give it a 4/5.

The Tooth Fairy(2010)
STARRING: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Ashley Judd
RATING: PG, which is a fine rating, it has a bit of "rude humor" and some sports action
REVIEW: This film is about a hockey player, who tells his girlfriends kid that the tooth fairy isn't real, and is suddenly turned into a tooth fairy himself! It is very clever and really funny, and it's great for people of all ages, plus The Rock is in it, so how can you go wrong;) It's a 4/5.

BandSlam(2009)
STARRING: Vanessa Hudgens, Lisa Kudrow, and Alyson Michalka
RATING: PG, an appropriate rating, because I wouldn't reccommend it for children under 10.
REVIEW: This movie is about a high school outcast who moves to a new state with his mother(Lisa Kudrow), in hopes he will get away from the drama of his last school, and befriends Charlotte(Alyson Michalka), the most popular girl, and together they start an amazing band. The movie is full of funny adventures, and catchy songs, plus some dramatic elements too. I would most certainly give it a 5/5!

The Game Plan(2008)
STARRING: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Maddison Pettis
RATING: PG, but I think it should be rated G because it is completely clean.
REVIEW: This film is about a self-centered football player(Yes, Dwayne Johnson again;) who is suddenly surprised by his eight year old daughter he never even knew he had(Maddison Pettis) showing up at his door. It is great fun to watch him slowly become a real father, and it is a hilarious movie, one of my very favorites. Obviously a 5/5:)

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Series
TITLES IN SERIES: Diary of a Wimpy Kid(2010) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules(2011)
RATING: PG, it does have some rude humor in it, so this is appropriate.
REVIEW: These movies are about Greg Heffley, and his life as a middle schooler. They are based off the books by Jeff Kinney, and they are HILARIOUS:D They are really clever, and great for all ages too! I cannot help but laugh out loud when I watch these movies! I would say that the second is better than the first, but I give them both 5/5!

I hope I helped you consider new movies to watch, and I would love to hear your opinion on these movies, and also I would love for you to share some of your favorite movies with me, comment!
I might make a second movie review post as well with some more themes so be on the lookout!

-Marelle<3

Do You Have OJD?

If you know me, you know I am the most obsesive Jonas fan on the face of the earth. No exageration. So, here is a quiz, I, Mrs. Jonas, made for you to test you level of OJD(Obsessive Jonas Disorder), or to see if you even have it at all! Don't peek at the answers!!! At the bottom you can calculate your points and see how big of a fan you are! And there are no multiple choice questions on this quiz, because real fans don't need them;)


1.What was the first play that Nick starred in, and how old was he?



2.What is Joe's all-time favorite snack?



3.What is Kev's favorite ice cream flavor?


4.What JB song is this line from:

"The gates of heaven will open wide"



5.What JB song is this line from:

"Filled with sorrow, filled with pain, knowing that I am to blame"


6.What was the name of Joe's dog that passed away while they were on tour?



7.What are all the boys middle names?


8.Where was Nick born?


9.What did little Kevin want to be when he grew up?


10.What is the name of Joe's current dog, and what kind of dog is he?


11.What are the boys parents first names?


12.What was the first song that Nick ever recorded, and who co-wrote it?


ANSWERS:

1:"A Chirstmas Carol" and he was 10 years old
2:Red apples dipped in organic peanut butter
3:Rocky Road
4:"Time for Me To Fly"
5:"Sorry"
6:CoCoa
7: Joe: Adam Nick: Jerry and Kevin is actually the oldest bro's middle name, his first name is Paul, but he goes by Kevin
8: Dallas, TX
9: A cowboy
10: Winston, and he is a bulldog
11: Denise and Paul
12. "Joy To The World(A Christmas Prayer)" and his dad, Paul Jonas, co-wrote it


SCORING:

1-5 Q's Right:
Ummm, can you even tell me all their names?
6-9 Q's Right:
You're definitely a fan, but you don't quite have OJD
10-12
Yup, you've got OJD:)




Hope you enjoyed, comment below on how you did!


-Mrs. Jonas<3

My New Fav Networking Site!

I am now on...


www.kickingdaisies.com!!!!!!


www.kickingdaisies.com/user/marellecole


Yay!!!


If you haven't heard of it, it is the next big teen networking site, and if you are a fan of the band, thats an added plus;)


It is a really cool site! You can write blog posts, post music, and best of all, talk to your friends and KD themselves:)


Check it out, and if you're on it, add me!


-Marelle<3

New Blogs! (So Excited!)

So, I, Marelle Cole, am now contributing to two more awesome blogs! Here's a little about them:


The Jabberings Of A Few Teenage Authors (To-Be)

This is a great writing blog that I came across, and I am now accepted and writing short stories, and poetry for it! So check it out:

wetheauthors.blogspot.com


Music Mania

This is a music blog all about different types of music and bands, and since music is practically my life, I'm so glad to be writing for it!

musicloversmania.blogspot.com



Please check them out, you can also find them on my profile under blogs I manage, along with my Kicking Daisies blog, kickingdaisiesfanblog.blogspot.com



Thanks, please tell me what you think here, and on the other blogs if you wish:)


-Marelle<3

P.S. Like my new Cheshire Cat photo? ;) I needed some more decor' for this blog, so I also added a new background photo, and a awesome new header a friend made for me (thanks Tami!<3)Thoughts?

Entry For Abby's Poetry Contest

Well, Abby @ His Sparrow is having an amazing poetry contest at jesusrules13.blogspot.com, and I was already planning on writing this poem to get some hard things off my chest, so I was especially glad to hear she is having a contest!


This poem is about some personal experiences with different people that I thought were my friends, but just ended up being jerks and taking advantage of me. It's about having so many things I want to say, but not being able to send them the message. It's not great as a poem, but I had originally planned it as a song with a tune, so bear with me here;)


"Press Send"

by Marelle Cole


I tried to be nice, but I guess it's true,
that good guys finish last.
I tried to take everything you do,
and mark it as the past.
But you don't seem to care,
how many people you hurt,
and I wish I could show you,
what I'm really worth


There was so many things that I wanted to say,
but I watched my chances slip away,
and now my heart cries every night and day.
So I guess you got your way.
There are so many things that I wanna do,
so many ways to get back at you.
I would spill my heart to you,
and tell you what I've been wanting to.
I would get my sweet revenge,
if I could only press send.



It makes me feel worse to see you hang out with all your friends.
Why do you make me feel I should be guilty,
like I'm the one who should make ammends?
I really wanna get revenge,
but I just can't seem to press send.


Did I tell you you're a jerk?
Because you are.
Are you happy now that you left your scar?
There's so much left for me to say now,
but I just don't know how,
because I wanna get my sweet revenge,
but it's a whole different story to press send.




-Marelle<3

Makeup Tips

Hey guys! I thought I would share some of my favorite makeup tips for you in case you care:) I am not a proffesional, and different people like doing different things with their makeup, but I thought I would just let you hear some of my own ways of doing things, I have been doing it since I was really young, and I love experimenting on myself everyday, and on others as well. Hope you enjoy!


STARTING OUT:

If you've never done makeup before,or you are under age and want to know the basics for when the time comes, here are my tips for you.


1. LESS IS MORE
When I first started doing makeup as an everyday thing, I made the big mistake of piling way too much on, and I ended up getting a lot of weird looks from people all the time, so don't make my mistake, always remember the Less is More rule, especially if your using makeup as an everyday thing, you are not going to need three different shades of eyeshadow on each eye, super pink blush, and so much eyeliner that you look like you have a black eye. BE SUBTLE!


2.LEARNING TO APPLY MAKEUP
This can be a very, very difficult thing to learn, especially if you've never used makeup. Even if you have used it as a once-in-a-while type thing, it's a whole different story to learn to apply it the right way everyday. Be patient and practice frequently before you wear it out in public. Just keep practicing, and you could also ask your mother, an older sibling or friend to help you learn, and that makes it a lot easier, my mother taught me, and it saved me a lot of embarassment. Also, remember when doing eye makeup, to apply the eyeliner first, eyeshadow second, and always apply the mascara last.



3.MAKEUP COORDINATION
So, one importaunt tip for make-up beginners is to make your makeup coordinate with you outfit. It probably wouldn't be the best idea to wear bright pink eyeshadow with an all-black outfit, or bright red lipstick with a pink and yellow one. Also, remember the Less is More rule for everyday makeup, if your wearing a T-shirt and jeans, it's not gonna look very good if you have a ton of fancy makeup on. Your makeup should complete your outfit, not clash with it.



4. BUYING THE RIGHT MAKEUP
If you are new to the whole makeup thing, and want to get some of your own, it's good to know what you're looking for. When you go out to buy makeup, first think about your style, and what kind of makeup would coordinate with your clothes. Your makeup must also express your personality, so if you're a bright, sunny type person and you like fun colors and such, I wouldn't suggest the smoky eye colors, or three black eyeliner pencils. It's always a good idea to ask other people what kind of makeup they wear too, and find out which brands work the best and things like that, because you would hate to buy something without experience and find out it's junk. Also, remember when you are buying makeup that most eyeshadow and lipgloss will last you quite awhile, so feel free to splurge on that, but eyeliner and mascara don't tend to last as long, so try to find cheaper brands of those if you can.


5. SHARING IS CARING
Since makeup can be pretty pricey, it's always a good idea if you have an older sister, or mother who wears makeup, to go halfsies with them on must haves like mascara, eyeliner, and lipgloss. You should definitely consider this if you don't feel like spending all you allowance on a few makeup products. But keep in mind that you will probably have to buy a few things for yourself such as your personal favorite of eyeshadow, and things like that, because the person you are sharing with may not want all the same products as you.



THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS

If you are looking for some new everyday products to use, here is a list of what I wear just about everyday. Most of it is very cheap and do-able, which is a big plus. Remember, I am only sharing my opinions, and everyone has their own.


1. L.A. COLORS BLACK EYELINER, OR NYC BLACK EYELINER
These are my two favorite eyeliners, because black eyeliner is an absolute must for me, I hate how I look without it. Now, NYC products can be a little pricey at times, and I'm not sure what the price is on that eyeliner, but you can check that(it is a pencil style BTW). What I love about L.A. Colors is the fact that they have them at the Dollar Tree, and they work magnificently! So you can't really go wrong with that(and these are crayon style). They may not have them at your Dollar Tree, but it's definitely worth looking!


2. NYC or L.A. COLORS SPARKLE BRUSH EYESHADOW
Okay, here's another NYC, L.A. Color face-off. They are both great products, and I wear this sparkle shadow everyday, because I'm a big eye person, and these products demand attention for your eyes. Once again, the NYC products are pretty pricey, but the L.A. Colors line can be found at most Dollar Trees, so I would start with the L.A. Colors line,because they work great and you can see if you like it, and then maybe you could give the NYC line a try.



3. FALSIES MASCARA
I got started on this because my mom uses it all the time, and she lets me borrow her makeup all the time, and it works great! It really gives your lashes great volume, and the black color is magnificent. I'm not sure of the exact price, but most mascara range from $7-$12 dollars, if that is any help:)



4. BURTS BEE'S LIP BALM
I also got started on this because of my mother, this stuff is just so great, it gives your lips a tingly feeling(hee hee!) and the color is just really brilliant. It comes in tons of cool shades and looks more like lipstick than lip balm so you can't really go wrong. The price varies so just go to your local store and check it out



5. MARY KAY YOU'RE A STAR! SPARKLE POWDER
These super cool sparkles come in a really cool powder puff and last forever (practically!). My friend Sonya is completely obsessed with sparkles, and loves covering me in this:) If you like sparkles, this is a must have. I've never actually seen these in the store, but you can order them online, once again I'm not sure of the pirce, but it's sure to be pretty expensive, Mary Kay products don't come easily, unfortunately.




I hope these tips helped you, comment below on what you think, what are your makeup tips?


-Marelle<3

It's midnight...and giveaway winner time!

And the winner is Abby! Abby, I already have your address, so comment below and tell me what prize you want, Funscribe or The Camp Rock nail set. And, we have a suprise detail as well, I drew a second place winner, that gets the alternate prize(whatever prize Abby doesn't pick) and that winner is Alyssa! So after Abby lets me know, I will send you your prize! Congrats winners! -Marelle

Blogger Obsession

It seems I have become obsessed with editing, posting, ect. on my blog and on my Kicking Daisies blog. Did you notice my new design? Do you like it? FEEDBACK:) Anyway, I have been working VERY hard on the Kicking Daisies one, and have been trying desperately to get more followers, so I was wondering if you would check it out for me, even if you don't like Kicking Daisies, or have never heard of the band, I would appreciate you going to it and letting me know what you think of the design and such. Blogger STILL isn't letting me post links so here's the URL address:

kickingdaisiesfanblog.blogspot.com


I hope you enjoy it, and by the way, my contest ends tomorrow, so enter if you didn't, I haven't got very many entries.


Thanks, and have a wonderful day!

-Marelle<3

100th Post, Giveaway! Enter!

Yay, I'm so excited for my 100th post giveaway! We have two amazing prizes, and the best part is, the winner gets to choose which one he/she wants! We have a awesome Camp Rock nail design kit, which includes artificial nails, polish, file, and jewels. We also have a game that me and my sister invented ourselves complete with everything you need to play and instructions. it's called Funscribe. The rules are that if you are already following this blog, you must make a post on your blog about this giveaway and you will get an entry in the drawing. If you are not following me, all you have to do is follow me and you will get one entry. I will randomly select one winner Friday, June 10th.Also, please, please PLEASE comment if you followed me or made a blog post about this, because Blogger is not letting me view my followers at this time so COMMENT IF YOU ENTER!;) Please enter, good luck!

'My world would be a wonderland'-Alice

You probably noticed that I have changed my blog name. I thought that this name describes me a little better than my last one which was just 'Marelle's Blog'. I'm a huge Alice in Wonderland fan, and I'm a very whimsical person so I thought this would show a little more about me. But I wanna know what you guys think, do you like it? Do you think it fits the feel of my blog? Feedback please! -Marelle

Life Of A Busy Bee

Yup thats me, the person who is in a very busy, spur-of-the-moment family. The family that just randomly decides to come on up to NC and, oh yeah, spend the whole summer there. My family is very crazy. Which is good because I can't stand not being occupied at any moment. Today was my precious pup Belle's birthday, she turned 2. She is a very wild and crazy dog, but she is a total sweetheart. Happy birthday Bellezy:) Life around here has been pretty cool, we've been going down to the Tucksaseegee river a lot to go swimming, and have been getting a lot of cold sodas and milkshakes at the local general store:) But don't think I've forgotten FL, I miss it everyday, or more so I miss my friends and family there. I can't wait 'til my best friend Sonya can come up and visit, that will totally make me feel better:) -Marelle