Let's fire away

 

 Greetings ! 

It is a lovely day today. The sun is shining and it feels like summer.

I just want to drink a milkshake with my best friend 

 

I cannot believe it's March already. Days been flying away very fast for me. 

SOOOO......

I

THOUGHT

 I would do a Ask me Anything post :)

Haven't done that in a while so let's do this 😄.

Just drop some questions in the comments and I will answer them soon!

*no obligations of course :)*

I wil see you all soon ! Load me up with questions :)

 

~ Rachel

We Love Pirate's Week | Elizabeth Swann

 

 ''I have had more than enough experience dealing with pirates!"

Avast ye ! I am back again with another post of the We ❤ Love Pirate's Week. 

Today that I will be writing about Elizabeth Swann from the POTC franchise :)

Main ramblings and sorts..... 

I remember the day I first watched POTC. It was with my family and we watched At World's End (I have no idea why we saw that one first) and we where around 20 minutes in and my mom said we ain't watching this. This was mainly because Davy Jones with his tentacles was kinda weird and creepy for my younger brothers and sister. So we turned it off. 

But I was curious and I needed to watch the POTC films for myself. And I did. I loved it. I also started first with Curse of the Black Pearl. 

Fun fact is that my best friend recommended the POTC films and I am so glad she did!

Can you believe she was 17 here ? (I cannot)

 Elizabeth led a fairly sheltered life of privilege throughout her childhood. She is raised by her father Governor Swann. 

She was always fascinated by pirates since she was a little girl. I really believe everyone is fascinated by pirates when they lived in that era. I would! 

Elizabeth was kinda a damsel-in-distress in the first movie. I don't wanna judge her and I still do love her. She needed to be rescued but we can blame the corset for that. And I mean who doesn't want to be saved by Jack Sparrow. 

I really believe she changed throughout the films. She became a queen!

I think Elizabeth is really cool. She turned from damsel-in-distress to pirate queen. Who would have thought?!

Keira Knightley has been my heroine and someone I look up to for a very long time now. I still look up to her and she portrayed Elizabeth Swann so wonderful.

The OH THE HEAT SCENE is the best scene. I loved how Elizabeth tried to get the men's attention but that I didn't work. They just kept fighting. I really laughed! In a good way. 

I really didn't like it that she wasn't in the 5th film, Dead Men Tale no Tales, but I loved that we saw her in the ending scene. I would have loved to see how the plot was with Elizabeth in it. Oh I do wonder!

I think what is interesting to is that Elizabeth find herself drawn to Jack because of her obsession with pirates when she was a little girl. We all known where her heart truly lies but anyways. I kinda was really fun. The flirtations between them :). 

What is there more to say about Elizabeth. I really wonder, it is difficult I might say. 

A thing that I also love about Elizabeth that she can make tough decisions. She can be fierce. That is I think also the reason why Jack chose her to become the pirate king, cause she can make decisions and doesn't have any second thoughts. 

 She can wield a sword, which is awesome. 

Her costumes are amazing ! 

She defends herself. And not only with swords.

I love how her relationship with Will makes them explore the beginning of a love story. 

Elizabeth doesn't try to be masculine (she finds strength in her femininity).

Over all she is a heroine and she has become one of my most beloved characters in the fictional world. 

And with this said I will close up this post :)

 Apologies that this isn't a really long post

~ Rachel

 

We Love Pirate's Week | Tag

 

 ''Not all treasure is silver and gold mate''

Ahoy! 

Hamlette's We Love Pirate's Week has begun!! And I am super excited people :)

Now let us go to the tag !

My mood right now :)

1) What are your favorite pirate movies or books ?

OOHHH The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. I do love The Princess Bride too (it is kinda a pirate film, correct me if I am wrong😏). If Peter Pan is also a pirate film count that one in !

2) Who are your favorite fictional pirates ?

I would say Jack Sparrow for sure :) I do love Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner too, just all characters are lovely.

 

3) What do you like the best about pirate stories ? (themes, costumes, aesthetics, etc.)

 

I would say the aesthetics😍

 

4) If you were going to play a pirate on the stage or screen, what would you costume look like ?

 

I would definitely wear something like this only without the high heels. Just plain flat boots are good for me. We ought to run am I right fellow mates ?!

5) What pirate ship would like to serve on ?

I think the flying dutchman, that's kinda of a cool ship. 

6. Any favorite sea shanties or pirate songs ?

Yo ho (a pirate's life for me)

7) Have you ever participated in International Talk Like a Pirate Day?

No, to be honest no. I don't know if I would ever participate. I would known what to say😂

8) Would you like to go sailing on a real tall ship?

Sign me up!! That would be awesome. I saw a ship once at the dock of a river and it looked so much like a pirate ship! Sadly I couldn't get in but took a picture. 

9) Have you ever learned anything about real pirates, or do you tend to stick to the fictional kind ?

I have looked up about real pirates when I started watching the POTC franchise but it kinda blew up in my mind. Can not really rememember anything now. 

10) Why is the rum gone  

I've had it with wobbley-legged, rum soaked, PIRATES !

 And that was all for today :) But don't worry I have another post coming soon!

All hands on deck !

Do check out the amazing giveaway Hamlette is hosting in the We 💙 Pirate's Week 

~ Rachel

10 Random Facts | About Me

Don't you love it to be in a gorgeous field with your bestie picking flowers and just enjoy life ?!

A very good day to you all! *sending you all hugs* 

I wonder if people even read my blog 😂 Of course they do. I am being silly..sorry.

I changed my entire blog again, into pinkish vibes and I love it. Also refreshing my whole  blog, deleting some posts that are horrible and just write new things, FRESH things. Enjoyable things. 💙

To start fresh here are 10 random facts about me :)

 

1) I am born in Africa 

People seriously look at me super strange and suprised whenever I tell them I am born in Africa. Usually I only tell them if they ask😄. I just am proud that I am born somewhere else then Holland. I now life in Holland for 10 years now.

2) I have a big family

 I have 3 sisters and 3 brothers. And my dad, mom and me included that is 9 total. LOVE them all so much.

3) I am obsessed with Period Dramas

You all probably knew this already but yeah here you have it. I actually have an period drama instagram account where I post pictures of different period dramas and I share my love for them and meet new people who also share an love for PD.

4) I have been to 7 countries

I have been to Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Sweden, Germany and Suriname. And including Africa. 🌎

5) I think out-loud 

Yep so true. It really helps me memorize things. It does :) 

6) I love tea

Wow I just put tea in my random facts about me😂 It is true. Tea is my weakness just like chocolate. I drink tea every day and it is just so good. And good for your health too.

7) I was on ballet

I was around 10-12 years old if I can remember correctly. I did if for a few months but didn't really quite like it. I do remember it was like a modern ballet and not the classical ballet.

8) I like to keep things tidy

(I don't like a mess, it gets me frustrating. That is why my room is always clean. But sometimes I just forget to tidy up and leave it for a few days. Until it gets on my nerves. Then I clean up :D

9) I am not a morning person 

I have a hard time standing up in the morning :)

10) I am blonde

Way to end the facts :D So I am a naturally blonde. Still am. Have not dyed it. All my other sisters/brothers where blonde when they where little but their hair turned dark blonde. Mine still blond. I do love the fact that I am the only one with like blonde hair in the family. 

 

I hope you enjoyed :D 

~ Rachel