Pitch Perfect 2

Last weekend, my mother and I spontaneously decided to see Pitch Perfect 2. Pitch Perfect is one of my favorite movies and the sequel is one of my most anticipated movies of 2015. Pitch Perfect was one of the biggest movies of 2012, earning over 100 million. Pitch Perfect follows Beca (played by Anna Kendrick), a freshman at Barden University who gets involved with the university's all-girl acapella group. With hilarious co-stars like Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and Lilly (Hana Mae Lee), both movies make you laugh out loud.

I had very high expectations for this movie, and it did not disappoint. I loved the conflicts the girls had to overcome, especially the comedy woven into it. The incredible music, new characters, and awesome setting made it even more enjoyable. Plus, Flula was in it!!

If I had to chose, my favorite songs would be the Bellas' Worlds mash-up and the Riff Off. Fat Amy's song was also amazing:P I also loved the end-credit song, "Crazy Youngsters" by Ester Dean.

However, it didn't blow me away. It wasn't worse than the original, but it wasn't the best sequel I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong, I loved it; it will definitely be on my favorites shelf. I think the reason why is all the great, hilarious lines were included in all the trailers and clips. I was still laughing in the theater, but I had already memorized the lines already.

Overall, I give Pitch Perfect 2...

4.5 out of 5 stars.

My Trip to Europe

As an assignment for school, I had to write an essay on the places I have been and the places I would like to go. I have been lucky to visit many incredible places at such a young age, so this assignment was relatively easy for me to complete. For the essay, I focused on my trip to Europe back in 2013. At the end of 2012, my uncle moved to Liverpool, England, which was the perfect excuse to go. So my mother and I jumped across the Atlantic Ocean and spend three weeks of our summer vacation travelling around Europe.

We went to three places: Liverpool, London, and Barcelona. In Liverpool, my uncle took us on a tour of "The Beatles Landmarks." If you did not know, the world-famous 60's rock band The Beatles originated in Liverpool. We went to a few of the members' childhood homes and other landmarks. We also went to the Cavern Club. The Cavern Club has featured up-and-coming musicians since it was first opened in the 50's, including the Beatles.

The Globe Theatre

In London, my mom and I let our inner tourist out. We went to the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, and the Globe Theatre, which was my favorite. The Globe Theatre is one of the most famous theaters in the world because of one man: William Shakespeare. This theater was the first place to perform the plays written by the revolutionary and world famous playwright William Shakespeare. While there, I saw costumes and props from my favorite Shakespeare plays, such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and more.

La Sagrada Familia

Lastly, we went to Barcelona. I loved Barcelona. We went to the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo, two of the architect Antoni Gaudi's most famous buildings. At the Sagrada Familia, you have the option of taking an elevator up to the top and them making your way back down on foot. The views were absolutely breathtaking. I could see the Mediterranean Sea, Tibidabo Amusement Park, and more. That was undoubtably my favorite part of the entire church. Plus, I got to practice my Spanish-Speaking skills;)

I learned three things while in Europe. First off, people with Liverpool accents are almost impossible to understand (no offence, Liverpudlians). Secondly, if you ever find yourself in Barcelona, do not bump into anyone and keep your bags close. Lastly, I want, rather I need, to go back.