Serious with a Side of Funny

Tonight, I had plans to take a step away from the posts about random dance parties and British chocolate. I wanted to turn my attention to a more serious topic and discuss my thoughts after watching the PBS Documentary Half the Sky. It was inspiring, incredible, powerful...insert your own intensifier here. I watched it tonight online because it is expiring at midnight, and I decided it was more important than my other homework or cleaning checks. My assessment was correct: it was the best thing I could have done for myself today. I recommend every checks it out. Half The Sky will change the way you look at improving the lives of women around the world.

Anyways, I was going to devote my whole blog post to the topic until I entered the necessary pastime of all college students- watching YouTube Videos and looking at blogs about animals. I was reminded that sometimes it is good to keep the troubles in check with some hearty giggles and belly-aching chuckles.  I want to fill the world with smiles, and I think that sometimes the best way to do that is through sharing what I find inspirational and sometimes just a little silly. So here are my top five pics for the night:

5. Squirrels with Day Jobs- Yes, you read that right. It is a slideshow of pictures of squirrels dressed up in costumes. Hopefully, it is not too ridiculous to bring you at least a smile or two. Here is a teaser image for you:

4. Extreme Sheep Herding

There are LED lights, photo imaging, crazily talented dogs...just watch it. You will not regret it. And make sure to tip your hats off to talented Brits with mad sheep herding skills

3. A little surprise- Just click on the link, and smile.

2. The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party- This video is proof that Saturday Night Live can still be funny. I know way too many of these girls and guys. We need to stop pretending we care, and actually start listening to ourselves, rather than staring at our phones.

And my #1 Pick.....Drum roll please....

Cuties and Their Equally Cute Canines- This slideshow changed my day. I loved it more than words can express. It was the ultimate inspiration for this blog post. The commentary below is even better. I know that it will make anyone smile. I mean, just look at Ryan Reynolds and his canine cutie.

I hope you find reasons to smile everyday. It is the small moments that really make a difference. And that is just a musing of a marvelous me. :D