Our Little Secret

Soooooo, let me just start off by saying that 2020 was a very rough year. I lost my job, we lost three people on my husband's side of the family (one due to Coronavirus), my migraines took a turn for the worse and started getting a lot more frequent, I started getting severe anxiety/panic attacks, one daughter left home for military training and in now stationed on the other side of the world, another daughter stopped caring and is failing out of school, etc. And, those are just the main things that were going on.

It got to the point where I couldn't even watch the news or scroll through Facebook anymore because the world around us was falling apart and everywhere you turn, it was just full of negativity and hate, and it would prompt a vicious panic attack right away!

So, I was looking through Netflix one afternoon to find a new series to binge watch. You see...I had just completed my all-time favorite show, Outlander, for the 4th time and figured it was time to move on. (Laugh out loud! Yes, I really did watch the entire series that many times!)

I'm normally a scary movie, suspense-filled, or drama-type addict. But this time I decided to dig really deep...like inner child deep! And, decided to start watching my new guilty pleasure TV show - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! And, let me tell you! I am so glad I did!

It brought me back to my childhood and all the happy memories of being a kid, running in after you get off the bus to watch afternoon cartoons or waking up on Saturday mornings to watch your favorites! It was great! I found myself smiling and laughing again!

That was...until, one afternoon my husband caught me watching it and gave me a look like I had lost my mind! So, I had to explain to him, that I really hadn't "lost it". But, in reality, I had actually "found it!" I found my happy place and my sanity in this crazy world where everything was falling apart around us!

I found myself looking forward to the next episode and smiling and giggling through each one. I was hooked! So, let me tell you a little bit about the characters:

Pinkie Pie is one of my favorites! She is energetic, and happy, over-the-top, thoughtful, and playful. She always makes me laugh the most!

Fluttershy is my other favorite. She is shy, and quiet, she loves and connects with animals, thoughtful, kind, and loyal. And, her colors of pink and yellow look beautiful together!

Then, there's Rainbow Dash who is the athletic, energetic, super-fast, talkative pony that has the amazing rainbow colors in her mane.

Rarity is the diva who loves her fashion and flare! She loves jewels and sparkles, every girl's obsession, am I right?! She always looks amazing and commands the room.

Applejack is the hard worker who's motto is "work before play." She's strong, and loyal, and a true friend. She's always willing to lend a hand and will always have your back.

Princess Twilight Sparkle always tries hard, does her best to make the right decision, is helpful and smart, and is a beautiful purple color.

Last but not least is Spike! He's a dragon and is Princess Twilight Sparkle's right-hand man! He's mischievous, he's head-over-heels in love with Rarity, always getting into trouble, and absolutely loves to eat gemstones for snacks! (Ouch!)

So, if you're looking to carve out a little corner of happiness in this crazy world of ours, give My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic a try! Everyone deserves a little happiness and a chance to bring out their inner child!

P.S. It'll be our little secret! (Wink, wink!)