Hey, It's Okay

 I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be happy I already got to see Natalie from college. She returned home over the weekend for the Obsession event, and she'll be back this weekend for San Japan, an anime convention. 

......to be glad Natalie is enjoying all her classes. She's taking some acting classes, a costume class, composition, plus ballet. 

......to just be hanging with family for Labor Day weekend. I always have the best time with them.

.....to be currently reading Famesick by Lena Dunham. It's entertaining so far. She's the creator, director, writer, everything basically of the show Girls, which I think is one of the funniest shows out there. 

......to have loved this mural we found at Disney Springs when we were in Orlando. Inspirational and beautiful. 

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Winning An Obsession Movie Costume Contest

 So, can you really win a contest if you're the only contestant?

It's what happened to Natalie.

We went to an Obsession movie event and was the only one to show up in character.

If you've never seen the movie Obsession, it's basically about a guy who makes a wish that his co-worker will love him more than anyone else in the world. And it all goes terribly wrong. 

It made over 500 million at the box office and was made for under 1 million. So yeah, it resonated with many people. 

But back to the contest. There was one the day before, Saturday, and many showed up. But Sunday? Natalie was the only one who walked around in fake blood and wounds made with latex. Did she get double takes? Yes. Someone asked if she was okay in a wobbly voice as though she were worried there was a murderer in our midst. 

Anyhow, since she took the time to dress up, Kings of Horror, the people behind the event, gave her the 1st place prize. 

And one of those prizes included meeting Darin Toonder, who played Harry the shopkeeper in the film. 

He was the nicest guy. You can always tell when someone is eager to meet fans, and he certainly was. We watched him interact with so many for long periods of time. 

That's Natalie holding the One Wish Willow that caused all the craziness in the film.

And she even filmed something for social media and had a blast doing it. Her theatre classes are coming into play. 

She even got an autograph, which she will cherish. He signed it with a line from the movie ("It is too early"), which pertains to her life in college. Her alarm goes off at 7 AM on Monday and Wednesday, and she is NOT a morning person.

And that's not it! She got a bag full of goodies. Kings of Horror is truly the kindest people. 

Their next event is Mallrats, where Kevin Smith will be there! Plus other Jay & Silent Bob actors. It's September 5th and 6th!

So have you seen Obsession yet? If not, it's streaming on Peacock! 

How To Get A Free Resort Upgrade At Disney World

I had us booked for The Little Mermaid rooms at the Art of Animation resort at Disney World. They are the cheapest room there, and I am all about cheap. But it's okay, because the theming is fabulous. 

So how did we get upgraded to The Lion King suites? 

Well. 

I think we got lucky. I truly think the way to get an upgrade is pure luck. 

Some suggest to be sure to check in to the front desk in person. They'll insist it's the only way to receive an upgrade.

They are incorrect.

I checked in via the app. I did this, and it still showed The Little Mermaid rooms. (There are 4 different areas at the resort: The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and Cars.)

When I received the notice that the room was ready I noticed it changed to The Lion King suites.

I thought it was a glitch.

A suite?

For us?

We have NEVER been upgraded before. 

But it was our lucky day. 

And it was true. We had a Lion King suite. I thanked the Disney gods, because oh my gosh, more space! The Little Mermaid rooms just have the two Queen bed set up. 

But The Lion King suite?

SPACE!

This was the living area. The couch folds out into a bed.

This was the primary room. 

And even better, you get your own bathroom. And the Lion King details are wonderful.

There is a kitchenette with an actual fridge. In the standard rooms, all you get is a beverage cooler. 

Here is the other bathroom, and this area leads into the shower and toilet. It was nice having another bathroom because Natalie has so much makeup and creams and lotions. She took control of this one while Tommy and I used the other in the mornings. 

Another bed pulls down on the table, and yes, it was comfy. Natalie slept here. Tommy slept on the couch bed and said it was comfortable as well.

And be sure to check into details. I loved the song lyrics on these.

And even the carpet in the hall is Lion King themed. Check out the paw prints!

We were so thankful for the upgrade. The extra space was wonderful, and the theming was impressive. 

Heck, even the lobby is impressive, so truly, any room at the resort is a win. Even if you don't get the upgrade, you'll still be happy with what you receive. 

We will return to Art Of Animation one day. And if we get another upgrade, yay. If not, well, we know we'll still enjoy our time. It is considered a Skyliner resort, so you can reach two parks, Epcot and Hollywood Studios, via the nearby skyliner, which is convenient.