A Drop of Happy

Michael Absolutely Worth the Watch

Michael Movie
Released: April 2026
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Kendrick Sampson, Larenz Tate, Derek Lik, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, Juliano Krue Valdi, and Keilyn Durrel Jones
In theaters
Loved it! The movie was over, and the whole audience in the theater just sat there waiting for more. 
Great casting
Make-up artist
Rating 10/10
Headlines and Haters
The movie stopped in 1988
Black or White video 1991
1994 settlement after 1993 accusations
Court Case 2005
Why didn’t we get to see about the accusations and the settlement
GQ article Yes, Michael Really Ends Like That
 
 

Today Is a Good Day to Talk About Your Joys (Yes, Yours Matter)

Today Is a Good Day to Talk About Your Joys (Yes, Yours Matter)
Talk happiness. The world is sad enough Without your woe. No path is wholly rough. ― Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Today is a good day to be positive. I am not talking about ignoring our problems or propagating toxic positivity. I am talking about thinking of the good things in life, having a different perspective and practicing gratitude. 
I do love that quote from Ella Wheeler Wilcox because she is basically saying yeah, life is rough, but it’s not only rough. There are moments of joy and happiness that will carve out for ourselves. We have a habit of talking about our woes and pushing our woes. That’s why clickbait is so popular because it tugs on our emotions, and the more negative the better. 
Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about our joys. — Rita Schiano
Journal Prompt: Your toughest accomplishment

The Drama Review: A Hard Lesson—Everyone Isn’t in Your Corner

The Drama Review: A Hard Lesson—Everyone Isn’t in Your Corner
The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Mamoudou Athie dropped in theaters, and to be honest, I was not too excited about seeing it. Zendaya notwithstanding. However, I am glad I did. 
Lesson learned: Some people only care about themselves and do not always have your back
Rating 8/10
Spoilers 9:30 marker

America's Next Top Model Reality Check: Is Natalie Nunn better than Tyra Banks?

After finally watching America’s Next Top Model documentary, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, I have concluded that Natalie Nunn is better than Tyra Banks. Hold up, wait a minute. Let’s get into it before everyone attacks me from all directions.
7/10 for the three-episode documentary.
 
Listen to the full episode. 
Know your Values
Article: Stressed Out? Activate Your Core Values for Real Relief and Resilience
Is Trya Banks a crappy person?
Does she know who she is?
Natalie Nunn > Tyra Banks
Not another America’s Next Top Model Cycle
 

Wuthering Heights: A Bold Take on a Legendary Love Story

Did you all know about the controversy?
Why I know nothing about the movies or previous adaptations
About the Movie: Release, cast, critic, Box Office
Review: Listen to why I gave it a 9.5.
Recap and Spoilers
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You Are Your Only Limit

Oftentimes, there are things we want to do. There are places we want to go. There are goals we want to accomplish that may seem unattainable. Sometimes, when we look at the situation we are in, all those things seem dang near impossible. I get that. How can we dream bigger when we are caught up in just trying to survive, or trying to get through the day or battling health concerns or consumed with worry about what loved ones are going through? Sometimes, it never seems like the right time. 
How do others do it? How do they overcome? How do they make it look easy? First, I think we should acknowledge that regardless of what success we think we see, everyone has their own personal battles, and although they make it look easy, for them it probably was not. Basically, let’s get out of their business and get back into our own because everyone has their own trials and burdens to bear. But what can we do for ourselves if we are in the pits? 
The only limit is you. The only limit is ourselves. The only limit is how big or small we can dream. It sounds impactful, but I want us to take it a step further and make it impactful. I want us to translate that into positive action for our lives. The only way to do that is to change our mindset. To shift it away from all the reasons we cannot to all the reasons we can. 
The Power of Mindset
Shifting Mindsets

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2: Was It Worth the Wait?

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 was finally released on Netflix with four more episodes. After binging it, I don’t know how I feel about this season. It definitely did not dethrone Season 2 (Anthony and Kate) as my favorite, but I am not sure where it would land. I have to watch the season again to make that decision.
For now, my hierarchy remains the same: 
The Viscount Who Loved Me (Season 2, Anthony and Kate).
The Duke and I (Season 1, Daphne and Simon).
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Season 3, Colin and Penelope)
An Offer from a Gentleman (Season 4, Benedict and Sophie)
Anthony and Kate did make an appearance for season 4, but if you blinked, you would have missed them. In part 2, my favorite happenings were Hyacinth, Lady Danbury, and the Queen. It was a cute season, but a little disappointing because Araminta seemed to have gotten off light versus how she was treated in the books. She did not catch enough smoke for my liking. Everything else was on point as usual. These are vets by now, so the acting was solid, and I enjoyed the subplots of the other characters. 
Let’s discuss, or if you have no intentions to watch, let me spoil it for you. 
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Release What’s Weighing You Down: Today is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you

Release What’s Weighing You Down: Today is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you.
It is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you. There are times when we not only get stuck in life, but we can also get stuck on people, things, or ideas that we once held dear but have since lost their luster. Sometimes the reality of a thing no longer aligns with the fantasy we have built in our heads. It is no longer serving us or maybe it never was, and we have been waiting for it to meet our expectations, but it, they, whatever keeps failing us or it has run its course. At some point, we have to recognize when it is time to let go and know that it is okay. Letting go is an important aspect of stress management. Learning to let go is a gateway to peace. Peace of mind and peace of spirit. 
Article: How to Let Go of What You Can't Control