Ok, I know its August but whats a girl to do?
I don't know about the rest of you, but there are some days when I crave the joy of wrapping myself in a blanket, sitting on the couch and popping in any number of my Disney favorites. Oh, and did I mention that I do all this whilst going to town on a gigantic bowl of cereal? (P.S. I'm eating a mug-full right now)
Weirdly, I have been experiencing this childish urge a lot more frequently as of late. Perhaps its because I haven't quite gotten used to the fact that I, a woman in my mid 20's, is supposed to be a fully functioning adult with a 40 hour-a-week job? Perhaps its because the summer heat has me retreating to the cool embrace of the air conditioning? Or, could it be something more sinister creeping up inside my brain....nostalgia.
It doesn't quite add up given that I spent the majority of my childhood playing outside. I was never that kid who spent hours upon hours seated in front of the television. And yet, lately, my sudden craving for old animated favorites hasn't subsided. Sure, over the past few years there were times every now and then when I'd pop in an old Disney/ Pixar flick just because. But lately its the only thing I want to watch, listen to, or draw.
Once I actually sat down and thought about it, I discovered the reason why.
It dawned on me when I went to "The Science Behind Pixar" exhibit at the Boston Museum of Science (check out my instagram). I saw at least three different generations of people crowding around the entrance, eager to discover what lay just beyond the purple doors. Sure, I expected the little kids to be excited, but there were also quite a few adults there that I swear were even more excited than the kids!
Why?
Because Disney/Pixar movies are one of the few things that help bridge the gap between generations. Even my grandparents remember when Snow White graced the silver screen. My parents saw Disney movies when they were younger and, when they became parents, they took me to see them in theaters. Now, even in my 20's, I make paintings of characters from "Frozen" to bring as a gift to kids' birthday party's.
I know that when I have my own kids, Disney films will only have become infinitely more awesome. Maybe we will all have hologram t.v's by then. Even so, those Disney people are marketing geniuses, so there is little doubt in my mind that the old Disney films will continuously updated, recreated, or even rebooted (I loved the live action Cinderella).
My main point that I am trying to make here is that no matter how old be get, Disney will always be there as a safe haven for our inner child. Whether you are a young girl who pretends to be a mermaid whenever she goes for a swim, a boy who longs for adventure like Peter Pan, or an old man whose preferred method of travel is via thousands of balloons. At the end of the day, we will continue to carry a bit of that Disney magic with us to infinity....and beyond.
Much Love,
Hayleigh
Much Love,
Hayleigh
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