I have to be honest, this year I have felt, it went by so fast. One minute I was organizing a birthday party, the next I was already getting ready for Easter, then next was Christmas.
So now you ask, what happened during this year?
Well...I shall be typing out what I have seen that happened this year. We will be covering music, movies, deaths and what i have felt I have achieved this year.
First off, here a few highlights of the year:
Disney:
- Disney + was launched on 12 November 2019. This is a video on-demand streaming service that features Disney movies and new Disney TV shows.
- On May 1st, Walt Disney World celebrated the 30th anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Avengers: Endgame took over Avatar and has become the highest-grossing film of all time, and is also the second-highest-grossing film of all time in the US and Canada. This film currently has the highest weekend gross of 2019.
- An estimate budget of $356 million, Avengers: Endgame is one of the most expensive films to ever be made.
- The Original Six Avengers Cast members placed their handprints in cement at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
- 2019 marked the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures' movie "The Lion King.".
- The themed attraction Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was officially in Disneyland on Mat 31 and in Walt Disney World on 29 August (On my birthday!).
- The IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth came to an end on September 30th, but there will be an all-new nighttime spectacular taking place in 2020.
- The Walt Disney Company's purchase of 21st Century Fox was made.
- Walt Disney Pictures become the first studio in history to pass $10 billion worldwide in box office.
- Disney is the first to have most of their films reach $1 billion for a single year at the worldwide box office.
Other Highlights:
- On April 6, the Gringotts bank opens to the public, and is included in the Studio Tour. This was a new expansion which included: A new lobby and cafe. The Studio Tour Hub now contains the Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon. There is a Chocolate Frog Cafe, and the Studio Cafe has been redesigned, complete with floating candles.
- Apple TV + was released on 1 November 2019.
- Conan O'Brien and TBS announced that the Conan TV show would be reformatted with a new setting that features a looser structure. The show has reformatted to a 30 minute show, instead of an hour.
- The American animated TV show, The Simpsons, was renewed for its 31 and 32 seasons, which totals the series episodes to 713. This makes this the 1st American primetime scripted series to pass 700 episodes.
- For the first time, the 91st Academy Awards had no host since the 1989 ceremony.
- Netflix had 15 nominations at the 91st Academy Awards which made it the most ever for a studio owned by a streaming service.
- The 2019 Rugby World Cup was hosted in Japan from 20 September to 02 November, ending with South Africa winning the World Cup.
- The role-playing video game Pokemon Sword and Shield was released on November 15th.
- For the 4th time in its history, the 71 Primetime Emmy Awards which aired on Fox, did not have a host for the show.
- Spider-Man: Far From Home became Sony Picture's highest-grossing film.
- The Pussycat Dolls announce a 2020 Reunion Tour.
- A dolphin by the name of PJ has become a permanent resident at Clearwater Marine Aquarium due to PJ having hearing loss and vision loss and she will need long term resident care.
- SPUR Steak Ranches releases a vegan/vegetarian option on their menu.
- The Duchess of Sussex gave birth to her first child with prince Harry. This is the couple's first child and the name of the child is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
2019 Deaths:
This year, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to the following celebrities:
Allee Willis; Cameron Boyce; Luke Perry; Robert Forster; Linda Porter; Jo Andres; Pegi Young; Julie Adams; Lisa Sheridan; Elly Mayday plus many more.
I am terribly sorry for everyone's loss during this year. I know it is not easy to cope with the loss of someone, but hang in there. I know it is tough. I can tell you at least you have the memories of that person who passed away. The memories will stay forever.
This year, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to the following celebrities:
Allee Willis; Cameron Boyce; Luke Perry; Robert Forster; Linda Porter; Jo Andres; Pegi Young; Julie Adams; Lisa Sheridan; Elly Mayday plus many more.
I am terribly sorry for everyone's loss during this year. I know it is not easy to cope with the loss of someone, but hang in there. I know it is tough. I can tell you at least you have the memories of that person who passed away. The memories will stay forever.
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| A few people who sadly passed away in 2019... |
Here are a few movies which were released this year:
Avengers: Endgame; The Lion King; Frozen 1; Aladdin; Spider-Man: Far From Home; Captain Marvel; Toy Story; Joker; Hobbs and Shaw; Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker; Knives Out; Glass; Isn't it Romantic; How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World; Dumbo; Shazam!; Pet Sematary; Hellboy; After; Pokemon Detective Pikachu; John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum; A Dog's Journey; Godzilla: King of Monsters; Dark Phoenix; The Secret Life of Pets 2; Men in Black; Murder Mystery; Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; The Red Sea Diving Resort; The Angry Birds Movie 2; Angel Has Fallen; Hustlers; Downton Abbey; Rambo: Last Blood; The Addams Family; maleficent: Mistress of Evil; Doctor Sleep; Last Christmas; Charlie's Angels; Playmobi: The Movie; Jumanji: The Next Level; Bombshell; Cats; Little Women; Jojo Rabbit; IT Chapter Two; Abominable and The Aeronauts.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The film has grossed $362.2 million in the US and Canada, and $363 million in other countries, and for a worldwide total of $725.2 million.
Detective Pikachu: The film went to debut to $54.4 million, finishing 2nd at the weekend box office behind Avengers: Endgame.
Frozen 2: This film grossed $1. 220 billion worldwide and had the highest all-time worldwide opening for an animated film.This film is the 4th highest-grossing animated film o fall time and is the 3rd highest-grossing film for 2019.
Knives Out: As of December 31st in 2019, this film had grossed R110.3 million in the US and Canada and $104.6 million in other countries and for a worldwide of $214.9 million. This film received a rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 402 reviews. This film recieved critical acclaim for its screenplay, acting and direction. This film also received 3 nominations at the 77th Golden Glove Awards. This was also one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum: The film made R57 million which then became the 1st film to dethrone Avengers: Endgame at the box office. This film was the best opening of the series.
This film I am going to write about was really the film of the year:
Avengers: Endgame: This film surpassed Avatar's record of 47 days, for the fastest film to reach $2 billion worldwide int he course of 11 days. This film broke the Infinity War's record for the highest weekend debut in April,a superhero film and a 3D film of all time. This film was a worldwide opening of $1.2 billion which is now the biggest of all time.
Here are a few music albums that were released this year:
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The film has grossed $362.2 million in the US and Canada, and $363 million in other countries, and for a worldwide total of $725.2 million.
Detective Pikachu: The film went to debut to $54.4 million, finishing 2nd at the weekend box office behind Avengers: Endgame.
Frozen 2: This film grossed $1. 220 billion worldwide and had the highest all-time worldwide opening for an animated film.This film is the 4th highest-grossing animated film o fall time and is the 3rd highest-grossing film for 2019.
Knives Out: As of December 31st in 2019, this film had grossed R110.3 million in the US and Canada and $104.6 million in other countries and for a worldwide of $214.9 million. This film received a rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 402 reviews. This film recieved critical acclaim for its screenplay, acting and direction. This film also received 3 nominations at the 77th Golden Glove Awards. This was also one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum: The film made R57 million which then became the 1st film to dethrone Avengers: Endgame at the box office. This film was the best opening of the series.
This film I am going to write about was really the film of the year:
Avengers: Endgame: This film surpassed Avatar's record of 47 days, for the fastest film to reach $2 billion worldwide int he course of 11 days. This film broke the Infinity War's record for the highest weekend debut in April,a superhero film and a 3D film of all time. This film was a worldwide opening of $1.2 billion which is now the biggest of all time.
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| A few movies released in 2019. |
New Year's Day-Unbreakable; Backstreet Boys-DNA; Bring Me the Horizon-Amo; American Authors-Seasons; Within Temptation-Resist; Ariana Grande-Thank U, Next; Avril Lavigne-Head Above Water; Meghan Trainor-The Love Train; BTS-Map of the Soul: Persona; Andy Black-The Ghost of Ohio; Norah Jones-Begin Again; Aly and AJ-Sanctuary; Miley Cyrus-She is Coming; Motionless in White-Disguise; Avicii-Tim; Ed Sherran-No. 6 Collaborations Project; Sum 41-Order in Decline; Slipknot-We are Not Your End; Taylor Swift-Love; Lana Del Rey-Norman Fucking Rockwell; Lindsey Stirling-Artemis; Sleeping with Sirens-How It Feels to Be Lost; Korn-The Nothing; Lacuna Coil-Black Anima; Liam Payne-LP1; Harry Styles-Fine Line and Iggy Azalea. Plus many more albums released this year.
Lindsey Stirling released a music video off the album "Artemis":
Artemis:
Lacuna Coil released about 2 music videos off their new album, here is one of the music videos, "Reckless":
Avril Lavigne released a new album this year, along with a new music video:
Head Above Water:
Within Temptation released w new music titled "Supernova" off their album "Resist":
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| A few music albums released in 2019. |
New Year's Day released 3 new music videos from their new album "Unbreakable" this year. Here is the music video for "Come for Me":
Lindsey Stirling released a music video off the album "Artemis":
Artemis:
Lacuna Coil released about 2 music videos off their new album, here is one of the music videos, "Reckless":
Avril Lavigne released a new album this year, along with a new music video:
Head Above Water:
Within Temptation released w new music titled "Supernova" off their album "Resist":
On a more personal note:
This year, I decided that there was a project I have been wanting to do for a very long time, but I kept on putting it off. So this year, I decided to go ahead with this project and I really hope you will be happy to see what the outcome is.
Thinking back to the beginning of this year, I decided to take a different approach to fitness. This year, I have been walking a lot more than what I used to. I aim to get 10K steps each day. I have also reduced my HIIT training and have adapted to more low impact exercises.
The fitness program I am following is Rachael Attard. I have found that her workouts work for me. Her program is low impact, with a few HIIT training workouts. Since I started my fitness journey I have been struggling with my body. Even though the other fitness programs work, they didn't seem to work for me. Hence why I decided this year I am taking a new approach to fitness. The result? I am seeing that this type of exercising seems to work for me. I do not perform any exercises which are heavy on my legs - such as squat jumps, box jumps and lunge jumps. I am also trying to eat healthier than what I was before. I haven't been making smoothie bowls this year because I did bloat after a while whenever I had smoothie bowls. So I needed to cut down on that. What I have been trying to do is find quick and easy healthy recipes as I would like to still share my journey with you all.
You can take a test to see which body type you are on her website. It's free and it will not take long to fill out.
Here is Rachael Attard's website:
https://www.rachaelattard.com/
I still do follow Lucy Wyndham-Reed's exercises and she is still a huge inspirations for me. I still follow Cara Collective as well as she inspires me too. A new fitness trainer I have started to follow this year is Dana Landgren. Her workouts she posts on her Instagram page are all pelvic-floor friendly and are low impact. Plus there is a workout for everyone.
Here is the link to her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/danalandgren/
I am still a vegetarian. This would be the 5th year I am a vegetarian. Back when I became vegetarian I thought it would take a while to say to everyone "I have been a vegetarian for XX amounts of years.", now it has been 5 years and I do feel great that I am helping animals. Honestly, it is a choice I have made and no one has forced me to choose what I can and cannot eat. I have also reduced my use of plastic as this year more and more people are aware that plastic is not a good thing to have. Single use plastic is not what we need and many restaurants have swapped their single use plastic with plastic free alternatives.
This year I had the opportunity to run my own competition and it was a success. I personally must thank Eat naked Super Nude Foods for the absolutely amazing opportunity to let me run a competition. I am forever grateful. If you'd like to know more about Eat naked, here is their website:
https://www.eatnaked.co.za/
Here is the post:
This year, I finally posted more blogs than I have in the previous years. I know it is not a lot of blog posts, but it is a start. I have been posting motivation for the week and motivation I have found inspiring. I will try and write more blogs next year. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!
HAPPY 2020!!
This year, I decided that there was a project I have been wanting to do for a very long time, but I kept on putting it off. So this year, I decided to go ahead with this project and I really hope you will be happy to see what the outcome is.
Thinking back to the beginning of this year, I decided to take a different approach to fitness. This year, I have been walking a lot more than what I used to. I aim to get 10K steps each day. I have also reduced my HIIT training and have adapted to more low impact exercises.
The fitness program I am following is Rachael Attard. I have found that her workouts work for me. Her program is low impact, with a few HIIT training workouts. Since I started my fitness journey I have been struggling with my body. Even though the other fitness programs work, they didn't seem to work for me. Hence why I decided this year I am taking a new approach to fitness. The result? I am seeing that this type of exercising seems to work for me. I do not perform any exercises which are heavy on my legs - such as squat jumps, box jumps and lunge jumps. I am also trying to eat healthier than what I was before. I haven't been making smoothie bowls this year because I did bloat after a while whenever I had smoothie bowls. So I needed to cut down on that. What I have been trying to do is find quick and easy healthy recipes as I would like to still share my journey with you all.
You can take a test to see which body type you are on her website. It's free and it will not take long to fill out.
Here is Rachael Attard's website:
https://www.rachaelattard.com/
I still do follow Lucy Wyndham-Reed's exercises and she is still a huge inspirations for me. I still follow Cara Collective as well as she inspires me too. A new fitness trainer I have started to follow this year is Dana Landgren. Her workouts she posts on her Instagram page are all pelvic-floor friendly and are low impact. Plus there is a workout for everyone.
Here is the link to her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/danalandgren/
I am still a vegetarian. This would be the 5th year I am a vegetarian. Back when I became vegetarian I thought it would take a while to say to everyone "I have been a vegetarian for XX amounts of years.", now it has been 5 years and I do feel great that I am helping animals. Honestly, it is a choice I have made and no one has forced me to choose what I can and cannot eat. I have also reduced my use of plastic as this year more and more people are aware that plastic is not a good thing to have. Single use plastic is not what we need and many restaurants have swapped their single use plastic with plastic free alternatives.
This year I had the opportunity to run my own competition and it was a success. I personally must thank Eat naked Super Nude Foods for the absolutely amazing opportunity to let me run a competition. I am forever grateful. If you'd like to know more about Eat naked, here is their website:
https://www.eatnaked.co.za/
Here is the post:
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!
HAPPY 2020!!
