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Royal Rumors

Rumors have been flying around the internet the past few days that we'll be seeing a new Princess Diaries movie sometime in the near future.

I'm sorry to rain on this royal parade, but Entertainment Weekly has confirmed from a source at Disney that there is not actually a third installment in development.

As much as I love Princess Mia and all things Genovia, I'm pretty relieved.

It's been fourteen- yeah, fourteen, feel old now?- years since the first Princess Diaries movie was released, and it was perfect. Hilarious, heart-warming, and the soundtrack was full of early 2000's sass. The second movie was also amazing (if you tell me you didn't want to attend a royal sleep over after watching it you're lying) and I was panicking that if they tried to add another one now it would just be a mess.

So, sorry if you had gotten your hopes up for some more Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi, but on the bright side, the newest book in the series, 'Royal Wedding' was just recently released so get to readin'!

Goodbye, Trolley people.

Chelsea Totten

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Thursday, June 18, 2015
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Barbie's New Shoes

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After sporting those classic high heels since 1959, Barbie can finally slip 'em off.

A new collection of Barbie dolls from Mattel's Fashionista line gives Barbie adjustable ankles which means she can finally kick off those heels and slip on a pair of ballet flats.

The new collection also includes 22 hairstyles, 23 hair colours, 18 eye colours and 14 facial shapes. The line is designed to be more diverse and represent 'the world that girls see around them'.

I can't wait to see what these things will look like.

Chelsea Totten

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Saturday, June 06, 2015
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Barnard College Makes a Change

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Barnard College has taken a very important step last week.

The New York all women college has announced it will now accept transgender females.

A statement released by the school said “In furtherance of our mission, tradition and values as a women’s college, and in recognition of our changing world and evolving understanding of gender identity, Barnard will consider for admission those applicants who consistently live and identify as women, regardless of the gender assigned to them at birth.”

In the wake of all of the different opinions flying around since Caitlin Jenner's appearance on the cover of Vanity Fair last week, seeing positive change in society is so refreshing.

No matter what your religious or political beliefs may be, there is no reason that we should not allow someone to live as their true selves and be happy (as long as it's not physically hurting others, or anything like that.)

Hopefully, Barnard College leads the way for other people and companies to open their minds and accept others in today's changing society.

You rule, Barnard.

Chelsea Totten

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Saturday, June 06, 2015
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We're Back !

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In case you didn't notice, we've sort of been MIA for a month or so. When we started the blog we were posting loads of cool articles and eventually it started to become too much to keep up with when work and everything else mixed in.

So now we're back, and we're going to post as much as we can to keep you all informed and entertained but if it's not quite as much as before we apologize. We may be a little flaky, but we will never leave you. We promise.

If you've been wondering what's been going on since our last post here's a list of three things I've done since then.

1. Planted/Quickly Killed a strawberry plant in my yard.

2. Read the novel Wild by Cheryl Strayed and was inspired to live a better life.

3. Entered a Television Writing competition.

So now that we're all caught up, I'm going to go work on a post for today. It'll be something juicy.

See you around, friends.

Chelsea Totten.

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Saturday, June 06, 2015
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5 Thing Mia Thermopolis Taught Us

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After Princess Diaries came out, Genovia was at the top of my dream list of travel destinations. (and I don't even like pears.)

It was a classic. Every tween/teen/twenty-something girl could relate to Mia, and the struggle she faced just trying to fit in and find out who she wanted to be (even if that was a Princess). I've made a list of 5 Things I remember learning, thanks to the perfectly clumsy Princess Mia.

1. There's Nothing Wrong with Less-than-Perfect

Frizzy haired, clumsy Mia knows that somedays, things are just not going to get any better. But that's okay. She's got two best friends who don't care what her hair looks like. You go, Mia.

2. "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." (feat. Joe)

This was a super important lesson for Mia (who was often walked all over) to learn in the movie. She was sort of a push-over, and thanks to Joe and his infinite wisdom she realized that you are essentially in control of how people treat you, and how you choose to let that affect you.

3. First Kisses aren't Overrated

We all know that Mia dreamt of her perfect foot-popping kiss her whole life. Whether it's your first kiss ever, your first kiss with a true love, there's nothing wrong with wanting that perfect foot-popping moment. Unless he happens to be using you just to be photographed by the paparazzi.

4. Your Perfect Guy Does Exist

And like Mia, you may realize it when you least expect it. Don't worry. Plus, if you ever screw up, you can fix it with an 'I'm Sorry' M&M pizza.

5. Finally, how to perfect the princess wave.

It's all in the wrist.

Anyone up for a trip to Genovia?

Chelsea Totten

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Fun Fact: That fall wasn't supposed to happen.

Thursday, April 30, 2015
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Random Fact Of The Day

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Our great friend Science has made a new discovery.

You know how you get a song stuck in your head? This happens to me on a daily basis. Right now it's that new Jason Derulo one. Anyway, there's a technical term for it- earworm, and apparently 90% of people experience it at least once a week.

Psychologists in the U.K. thought they'd study this problem and see if there was some way to counteract it. Apparently, there is. You ready?

Chew gum.

This allegedly reduces the amount of time a song gets stuck in your head by a two thirds. Whoa.

Although getting a song stuck in your head doesn't seem like the worst thing ever (usually), maybe this will eventually lead to other studies and solutions to more serious psychological issues.

Chelsea Totten

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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International Dance Day

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It's International Dance Day! I'm a horrible dancer, so I thought I'd spare you all the trouble of seeing me dance.

Instead, here are my top three famous dance scenes.

3. The Routine (Ross & Monica)

I almost forgot about this until I was making this list. Monica and Ross's childhood dance routine re-danced as adults is so ridiculous you have to love it. Let's all watch this episode today.

2. Closing Time Flash Mob (Friends With Benefits)

I love this movie as much as I love Justin Timberlake. Plus, this scene encompasses so many elements- the flash mob (that convinced him to stay in the city earlier in the film), the running joke about Third Eye Blind (who doesn't sing Closing Time, it's Semisonic) and the song 'Jump Around' that they make reference to earlier in the movie. It's also just perfectly cheesy and adorable.

1. You're The One That I Want (Grease)

Obviously, this is a classic. Nothing beats seeing Sandy all made over into a bad-ass, and Danny drooling over her all through the fun house while their friends dance in perfect harmony around them. If you don't like Grease, I don't believe you.

Some others I love include Ferris Bueller's parade number, One Tree Hill's Spice Girls dance, and everything in Singing In The Rain.

What are your favourite dance scenes? Let me know below!

Happy International Dance Day, friends.

Chelsea Totten

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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