**This article is spoiler free! :)

As I am sure you are all aware, the new live action Avatar: The Last Airbender show recently dropped on Netflix. I had been watching it over the last couple of days, but it made me really miss watching the animated version of the show! So I decided, what the heck. Let's do it! 

To start off, I had not seen any episodes of Avatar since I was maybe 11 or 12 years old. I used to watch it on the weekends and during the summer breaks with my siblings, and like many, I had tons of great memories with it. There's so many inside jokes and fun plot points to each of the episodes, and I was super excited to jump back into it!

Obviously having just watched the new live action, I remembered many of the plot points of Book 1 (though, I will say, I believe Book 1 is the most memorable for me anyway, regardless if I had watched the live action beforehand or not. Maybe that's just what they played for reruns more often?). For the most part, I remembered plots here and there about Avatar, but by the time I got to book three, I had completely forgotten everything that had happened! Which made it super exciting to rewatch, because it was like watching it for the very first time. I loved getting to re-connect with the gang, and was so excited to rewatch my favorite scenes (the cabbages guy, the secret tunnel scene, you know the ones! 🤭).

Having just rewatched the live action, it was interesting to see what plot points that they had changed around, and what they had kept the same (or made different variations on from different books). I thought some changes in the live action were better than the animated, but if I were to recommend one version to watch, it would definitely still be the original animated cartoons for sure. It definitely threw me back into my ATLA hyper-fixation for a little bit 😅 and it also made me wonder what element I would be able to bend if I were a bender! I always thought I would probably be a water bender, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe it's time for me to take a few Buzzfeed quizzes again, hahah! What do you all think?

But now that I have rewatched the show, I am able to watch The Legend of Korra for the very first time! I'm not sure why I never watched it when I came out--honestly, I think a lot of the reason was that I didn't know it had existed! But now that I have rewatched the original series, I feel that this gives me a chance to watch and appreciate it for the very first time. So far I have only watched the first three episodes, and I like it so far! It honestly gives me a lot of Arcane vibes with the way there are somewhat futuristic technology but very steampunk-esque aesthetic. I'm interested to see what I will enjoy more by the end of the series--the original, or The Legend of Korra. I definitely have a strong attachment to the original show, which I hope doesn't impede my decision on liking The Legend of Korra or not! Sometimes it's hard to let go of your favorites 🤭 And speaking of, I am SO excited they are producing a show that continues with the events after the 100 year war with the original gang! I'm curious if it will follow the plot of the ATLA comic run that has been released recently, or if they will go a whole other direction.

I'm so glad I took the chance to rewatch the series over the last few days. It has been such a joy getting to relive a little part of my childhood, and I cannot wait to see how the rest of The Legend of Korra goes! I'll be sure to keep you all updated on what I think 🥰

Hello hello helloooooo my friends! I hope your week is going well and you are remembering to eat some snacks, drink some water, and take some breaks. Today I wanted to take a little time to talk about one of the brands that I use in my day to day skincare--Scarlett Johansson's "The Outset" Skincare line! Before I dive in, I do want to clarify that this is NOT a sponsored post, I just really enjoy their products 🤭

I started using "The Outset" around September of 2023 (so about 6-7 months at this point) and found that it has really helped my skin a lot! The basics set comes with a cleanser, a serum, and a moisturizer, and that is basically all I use (besides a sunscreen that I added to my morning routine). It is supposed to have all natural ingredients that supposedly gently cleanse your skin rather than be abrasive or "deep cleansing" like a lot of other products on the market. Here are my pros and cons with having used the products thus far!

Pros:
-My skin has cleared up a lot since using it!
-It's only three steps, which makes it super easy for me to follow through with a routine when I'm not feeling motivated to do my skincare, or am feeling super tired at night.
-The aesthetic of the bottles is very cute <3
-When you run low, you can buy the refill packets and refill the bottles you already have!

Cons:
-Because it is so gentle, if I happen to miss a day or two of proper skincare, my skin breaks out a lot quicker than if I had used other products :( but honestly this just motivates me to keep up a good routine HAHAHA
-It is more expensive than skincare you can buy in stores (like Target).

Other Tips:
-This is more a skincare tip in general, but I found that double-cleansing at night (washing your face once to get the dirt and grime off, and then a second time to ACTUALLY cleanse your skin) works WONDERS. My skin cleared up and the cleanser worked so much better after I started doing that. And also washing your hands before you do your skincare, too. It sounds like a no brainer, I know. But doing that before touching your face helps to not add any MORE dirt or germies to your skin :)
-If you wanted to try it but aren't ready to commit to the full thing, I recommend starting with the travel sizes! That's what I did before buying the big bottles, and it was super helpful to see how my skin responded to the product change without dropping a ton of money on something I wasn't sure about quite yet.

I also own the Purifying Clay Mask and oh my god you guys, it makes my skin SOOOO soft. Like insanely soft, I rinse it off and am still amazed every time at how smooth my skin feels afterwards. I am looking to maybe add the Night Cream into my routine at some point soon, and if I do I'll be sure to post a video update for you all :)

That's all for today! I just wanted to share a little bit about my routine and my thoughts on the products in case any of you were thinking of trying 🥰 If any of you guys use any other Outset skincare products that you think I would enjoy, feel free to leave a comment or DM me! I would love to hear about them!

Have a great rest of your week, and I'll talk with you guys soon!

-Jess

So many fandoms. So many characters. But only five will make the list. Take your guesses now, because I bet you can guess them all. I talk about them ALL the time, hahaha!

Snoopy is one of those characters that has just ALWAYS been there. Of course, he is always around during the holidays for the different Peanuts holiday specials. But the Apple TV show is also adorable as well! Snoopy is just the epitome of happiness and joy. He's always enjoying the little things, and just being his silly little goofy self. If I'm having a bad day, I always look to him to cheer up :)

My FAVORITE movie of all time is Back To The Future! So of course, Marty has to make this list. Marty isn't afraid to be himself, and fight for what he believes in. When I need the reminder to do that for myself, Marty is a great character to turn to. He's his goofy self, and he even learns to make the best of a bad situation (I mean, come on. He was literally stuck in the 50s for a week! Sure, that must have been stressful, but try and tell me he did not have a good time, hahaha!).

She's a dreamer, an artist, kind hearted, loving, caring, and above all, has such a pure heart, even after everything she has gone through. Rapunzel is one of those characters that I am constantly striving to be. I adore her and her reminder to keep dreaming and keep doing. That your trauma and past does not define you. To embrace your artistic creativity and strive to be kind towards others. I adore her <3

Some people may say that this is a kids show, and it technically WAS made to be a kid show. But I think that Bluey has been able to help heal so many people's inner child (mine included!) and I very often find myself putting Bluey on in the background while I'm getting ready for my day, or working on a project. Bluey is learning about the world as a child, but is such a great reminder that at heart, we are all just kiddos. Thank you for showing me that I can still be a kid, Bluey 🥹

I mean, come ON. If you didn't guess that Spider-Man was going to be on the list when you first started reading this blog post, then I'm doing something wrong here. Spider-Man is a HUGE comfort character for me. I love his ability to make the best of a bad situation, and he is just like us. Trying to figure out his way through life. And like I said earlier with Rapunzel, he is constantly looking to try and help people, to brighten their days and lend a hand when he can. Even Peter Parker out of the suit is just as kind hearted as he is with the mask on. And I love that through all of that, Spidey reminds us that it's okay to make mistakes and learn from them. He isn't perfect. And that's what makes him so special and lovable.


Two dogs, a princess, a time traveler and a super hero! I'd say this is quite the list here, hahah! I would love to hear about some of your favorite comfort characters! Feel free to leave a comment below! And I'll catch you guys in the next blog :)

​-Jess

Oh, hi there!! You thought that my blogs were gone for good, didn't you 😉 Most certainly not! The start of this year has been a little crazy for me as I have been expanding my content and also I have had some things happening in my personal life as well, so blog posts kind of fell off the agenda for a bit. But we are back and better than ever!

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw that I am currently working on a new cosplay 👀 I want it to be a surprise, so I can't tell you QUITE too much yet, but I can say right now that I am super excited about this one. It's a character from a (non-Marvel) movie franchise that I adore that I have wanted to cosplay for a while! I have been slowly getting the pieces in the mail, but am hoping to have it done and debuted by next week if things continue to go according to plan! Although, that all depends on if everything fits correctly of course 😅 ah, the life of a cosplayer. If you are interested in getting behind-the-scenes and early access looks of my cosplays, you can become a subscriber on my Instagram! I have been uploading stories and posts there as I have updates about my cosplay process 🤭

I also have started streaming on Twitch (yippee!!). I am so excited to announce that I am officially a Twitch Affiliate! If you like Disney Dreamlight Valley (or just Disney in general!) I adore playing that game, and it is typically my go-to game to stream. I'm hoping to also start streaming some other games on Twitch as well (perhaps some Fortnite, The Sims, or Stardew Valley!).

Another exciting thing--I'm really taking some initiative this year to do some more fun side projects! I'll be posting the long form updates on props and costumes to my Youtube as I work on them throughout the year, so be sure to subscribe if you want some cosplay prop inspiration/tutorials! 🥰 (I also love posting Vlogs and Lifestyle videos there too!).

Lots of exciting things happening in the FPP world over the past few months, and it's only going to continue to keep growing! As I am expanding my chats about fandoms and lifestyle, I would love to hear more of what you all are interested in as well! It has been so much fun getting to talk to you all a little bit more about me and my other interests (though, Marvel is never gonna leave! It'll always be here in some way, shape or form 🥰). Feel free to leave a comment below, on my socials, or send me a DM if there is anything specific you'd like to see!

I'm so excited to be back to blogging, and chatting with you all! Thank you once again for sticking around with me throughout my creator journey. Whether you are new here, or have been a long time follower, I am so grateful for your support.

Until the next blog post! See ya then! 🫡

​-Jess