I saw the movie “Finding Dory” and I am proud.

In childhood, all any of us can think about is being an adult and that isn’t a bad thing. Being an adult can be fun: driving, being responsible, staying out all night and even starting your own family. I have also heard many adults say the following, “this is the best time of your life,” or “live life like you mean it, because you won’t be able to in the future” and I think that these statements are true. Many adults think about their past and many children think about their future, but why do so few try and live both at the same time? I approach some things with seriousness: work, school, reunions and church. I also try to let my inner child out sometimes too: around friends, parties, home and the movies. I find that keeping a balance between the two sides can be difficult. Recently, I showed my childish side. This past Friday I saw “Finding Dory.” This type of movie is generally seen as a children’s movie that parents will take their toddlers to pre-teens too. Not many teens will admit that they go and see this type of movie. However, I went to the movie hoping to see comedy, cuteness and the classic song ‘Just Keep Swimming’- all of which were there!

This isn't so much of a movie review of “Finding Dory” but rather a call back to the basics, a time when we as adults need things to be simple and easy. Just because we are all working, learning, or having children does not mean that we can’t take a moment and relax and enjoy the things that we know would make us happy. It doesn't do you any good to always be ‘stuck up,’ so rather find your inner child in everything you do, and under no circumstances be afraid to do the things you love, even if you're scared of what others think. We can’t live our whole lives with the fear of what others think. Living up to other’s expectations is not possible; it will usually end with you coming up short from the other’s expectations and won't bring you happiness.