10 Popular Video Games That You Need To Buy!

Whether you own gaming consoles like a PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or a PC, here are some of the most popular video games that you should go and buy:

1. Fortnite

Fortnite is one of the hottest games out there today. Everybody is playing this game with celebrities like Drake and Odell Beckam Jr. of the New York Giants are getting in on the "Fortnite craze". Fortnite was released back in 2017, but it's only now becoming popular with a lot of players in this year alone. They have since made two different game modes that support the same gameplay and game engine. There are: Fortnite: Save The World and Fortnite: Battle Royale. Fortnite: Save The World is a shooter-survival game where up to four players can fight off zombie-like husk and defend objects with fortifications they can build. Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free-to-play battle royale where up to 100 players fight in increasingly smaller spaces to be the last person standing. Fortnite is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and macOS:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1477-CUSA07022_00-FORTNITETESTING1

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/fortnite

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/fortnite-battle-royale/bt5p2x999vh2

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fortnite/id1261357853

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/fortnite-switch

2. Injustice 2

If you're a fan of superheroes like me, then this is the game for you. Injustice was released on May 11, 2017. It serves as a sequel to the 2013 game titled Injustice: Gods Among Us. You can play as heroes like Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash or you can be the bad guy for a change with characters like Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, The Joker and more. The game also features downloadable content with 10 new characters and "premier skins" for several characters that are playable like Supergirl, Green Lantern and Black Canary just to name a few. The storyline involves Batman and his attempt to restore society after the fall of Superman's regime. However, the arrivals of the supervillain group "The Society" and Brainac forces Batman to free an imprisoned Superman to help combat the threats. Injustice 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and on Android or IOS. Here are the links:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1018-CUSA05462_00-INJUSTICE2000000

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/injustice-2

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/injustice-2/bpkvh4c4xv4n

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/injustice-2/id1109008423

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.injustice.brawler2017&hl=en

3. Overwatch

Overwatch is a team-based multi-player first-shooter game that was released on May 24, 2016. This is another game along with Fortnite that is now getting the recognition that it deserves. The players are assigned into two teams of six. Each player selects from a roster of over 20 characters known as "heroes". Each hero has a unique style of play and whose role will be divided into general three categories that fits their role. The player on a team work together to secure and defend control points on either a map or escort a payload across the map in a limited amount of time. You can also gain cosmetic rewards that do not affect your gameplay, including character skins and victory poses, as you play the game. Purchase Overwatch for PS4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/overwatch-origins-edition/c1c4dzjpbc2v

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/overwatch

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0002-CUSA01842_00-OWLEGENDARY00000?emcid=se-pi-147509

4. Rise of the Tomb Raider

Rise of the Tomb Raider was released on November 10, 2015 and serves as the sequel to the 2013 game "Tomb Raider". The story follows Lara Croft as she goes into Siberia in search of the legendary city of Kitezh while also battling the paramilitary group Trinity, which intends to uncover the city's promise of immorality. She also traverse the environment and attack enemies with firearms and stealth as she explores into semi-open hubs. With these hubs, you can unlock new rewards, complete side missions, search for resources which can be used to craft useful materials. Here are the links to purchase Rise of the Tomb Raider for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and macOS:

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/rise-of-the-tomb-raider

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/rise-of-the-tomb-raider/9nblggh6crsz

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rise-of-the-tomb-raider/id1108032375

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Rise-of-the-Tomb-Raider/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80253510823

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA05794_00-RISEOFTOMBRAIDER

5. Final Fantasy XV

Final Fantasy XV is the fifteenth installment to the Final Fantasy series with them releasing the very first game way back on December 18, 1987. It is a popular role-playing game that features an open world environment with an action-based battle system, including quick-switching weapons, elemental magic, and other amazing features like vehicle travel and camping. The game takes place on the fictional world of Eos, aside from the kingdom of Lucis. You play as the main protagonist Noctis Lucis Caelum during his journey across the world of Eos. You can control him with simple movements like jumping over small obstacles, sprint for a limited time, and perform context actions such as taking cover behind objects. I encourage you to buy Final Fantasy XV on PS4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. Here are the links:

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/final-fantasy-xv

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/final-fantasy-xv-windows-edition/9nr0n2lz6tc5

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA01633_00-FFXVROYALEDITION

6. God of War

God of War follows the story of Kratos, who now has a new family and lives in the Norse mythology. Kratos along with his young son Atreus. Following the death of Kratos' wife and Atreus' mom, they go on a journey to fulfill her promise and spreading her ashes at the highest peak of the nine realms.  This is also another role-playing game just like Final Fantasy XV. If you like to play role-playing games, then you should definitely consider getting this game. You can buy the game on PlayStation Store for the PS4 now:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-CUSA07408_00-00000000GODOFWAR

7. Rocket League

Do you like to play soccer? Have you ever thought of playing it with vehicular cars? Well, now you can. Rocket League is a game where players from around the world play soccer using rocket-powered cars. In this game, one to four players are assigned to each of the two teams, using their rocket-powered cars to hit a ball into the opponent's goals and score points throughout the course of the match. Rocket League is out now for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam and macOS.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/252950/Rocket_League/

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2002-CUSA01163_00-ROCKETLEAGUENA01

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/rocket-league-switch

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/rocket-league/c125w9bg2k0v

8. Life Is Strange

Follow Max Caulfield in this episodic graphic adventure game titled Life Is Strange. Max is a photography student in her senior year and discover that she has the able to rewind time. Max along with her best friend Chloe Price try to solve the disappearance of their fellow classmate while also discovering dark secrets about Blackwell. You, as the player, get to make choices that affect the past, present and future using a butterfly effect. Five episodes in all. Download or buy Life Is Strange on Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and iTunes:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA01442_00-B000000000001366

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/life-is-strange/bp5hkf86c1nj?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/life-is-strange/id1180101534

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/life-is-strange-complete-season-episodes-1-5/c205fbspz3w8

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Life-Is-Strange-Episode-1/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8025841147c

https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/319630/

9. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is a graphic adventure game that serves a prequel to Life Is Strange. Here's the best part: it's free to play! That's right. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is free to play. So, there is no need to purchase any episodes for the game. It's completely free. The story follows Chris Eriksen, a young boy who creates an alter ego called Captain Spirit to help cope with the death of his mother and projects his imagination into reality. His costume is customizable, while the environment he's in can be interacted with quests like a treasure hunt and exploring an imagined planet. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit will make you feel like a kid again. Plus, whatever choices you make in this game, will carried on over to the upcoming Life Is Strange 2 game which Chris also stars in. So, go and play this game for free on PS4, Xbox One, Steam and Microsoft Windows:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/845070/agecheck?curator_clanid=26095454

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/the-awesome-adventures-of-captain-spirit/c36fnwgm6pdc?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

https://store.playstation.com/en-ro/product/EP0082-CUSA09376_00-PT00000000000000

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/captain-spirit

10. Life Is Strange: Before the Storm

Life Is Strange: Before the Storm is a prequel to the original game with Chloe Price serving as the main character. This prequel to the game is also similar to The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. Follow Chloe as she forms an unlikely friendship with her classmate Rachel Amber. This game does not include time travel, but it does feature the ability to "Backtalk", in which the player can use to call upon Chloe to get out of certain situations. It can also make a situation worse. Chloe and Rachel must learn that they have to face their demons and overcome them before it's too late. If you loved Life Is Strange, then you will definitely fall in love with this game. Available for Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PS4 and Steam:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA08479_00-BTS0000000STAONE

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/life-is-strange-before-the-storm

https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/554620/

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/life-is-strange-before-the-storm-complete-season/brb2j2gkcc3h?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab

Happy Birthday, Chloe Bailey!

Happy birthday to Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle with her younger sister Halle. She just turned 20 years old today!

Chloe Bailey was born on July 1, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia while her sister Halle was born on March 27, 2000. The girls first got media attention after winning "Radio Disney's Next Big Thing" competition in 2012. They even recorded a song called Unstoppable for the Austin & Ally: Turn It Up soundtrack in 2013. 

After their win almost a year ago, they started to upload pop song covers on their YouTube channel.

Here is a link to their channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/ddbail2

They covered "We Can Stop" by Miley Cyrus,

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back" by Taylor Swift,

And even covered numerous song by Beyonce like Love On Top,

Halo,

and Best Thing I Never Had.

But, it was one song that Chloe x Halle sung that got the attention of Beyonce herself and that song was Pretty Hurts from the singer's fifth studio album.

Their rendition of "Pretty Hurts" by Beyonce is the girls' most viewed cover to date with 15 million views and counting. After that, they were signed to Beyoncé's record label Parkwood Entertainment. 

Chloe x Halle has since an EP called Sugar Symphony (2016),

a mixtape titled The Two of Us (2017),

and most recently their debut album titled The Kids Are Alright (2018).

Chloe is not only a singer, actress songwriter and producer just like her sister, but she is also a really good big sister to Halle. So, happy happy birthday to Chloe Bailey! Enjoy the rest of your day with your friends and family.

Make sure that you purchase "Sugar Symphony" from Amazon Music, Google Play, Apple Music and Spotify.

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Chloe_x_Halle_Sugar_Symphony_EP?id=Boazdsd4rvannmmnw32u2bejo7e&hl=en_US

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sugar-symphony-ep/1107035133

https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Symphony-Chloe-x-Halle/dp/B01EPF15OU

https://open.spotify.com/album/1JZ5U0GaRhFVDRYda0dxf7

Also, stream their mixtape "The Two of Us" on Google Play, SoundCloud, Spotify and Amazon Music or listen to it on YouTube.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C5MFWY/ref=pd_mp3_als_qp_pa

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Chloe_x_Halle_The_Two_of_Us?id=Bf7tpzqigzwk7vf765yhbpvhzaa&hl=en_US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8_PGsVfw8E

https://soundcloud.com/chloexhalle/chloe-x-halle-the-two-of-us

https://open.spotify.com/album/7L72ZmCM1yipucMF0oMEo1

Read my review on The Kids Are Alright by Chloe x Halle. Here is the link:

https://whenathinkbubblebursts.blogspot.com/2018/04/chloe-x-halle-kids-are-alright-review.html

And don't forget to buy their debut album "The Kids Are Alright" on Google Play, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Spotify.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-kids-are-alright/1349882013

https://open.spotify.com/album/26mqgId4rrypPiYnN9tXuX

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Chloe_x_Halle_The_Kids_Are_Alright?id=Buam2janpoxnwoca6mu6k75dhra&hl=en_US

https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Are-Alright-Chloe-Halle/dp/B079VSQZTB

Grown-ish Season 1 review

I have decided to make my last blog for the month of June very special and different for you guys. I'm doing a review on a TV show called grown-ish. Grown-ish is the spinoff to the ABC series black-ish starring Anthony Anderson.

 It was created by the creator of black-ish' Kenya Barris and premiered on Freeform on January 3, 2018. Anthony Anderson is also the  The show follows Zoey Johnson (Yara Shahidi) as she heads to college, but when she finally gets there, things doesn't go as planned.

 The cast of Grown-ish also stars Trevor Jackson as Aaron,

 Francia Raisa as Ana,

 Emily Arlook as Nomi,

 Luka Sabbat as Luca,

 Jordan Buhat as Vivek,

 and Chloe & Halle Bailey as twin sisters Jazlyn and Skylar.

 So, I watched all 13 episodes of Grown-ish on Hulu and I immediately fell in love with this show. It all started with the first episode when Zoey Johnson begins to transition into college at Cal U, which is something that her dad Dre (Anthony Anderson) doesn't approve of. Later on in the show, we meet some of her friends at night class. Aaron, Zoey's crush and friend. Zoey has had a crush on him since they first met. Jazlyn and Skylar, twin sisters and are also star track athletes at Cal U. Both of these girls are sassy, smart, and focused on the big picture. Vivek, a first generation Gujarati Indian. His parents are Hindus. He is also a drug dealer and likes to support his fashion choices. Luka, a trend setter and also very independent. He once wore the same skirt as Zoey, but much better. He is also a stoner. Ana, a freshman at Cal U and Zoey's roommate. She was left at a party by her friend after she threw up drinking too much alcohol, but her and Zoey eventually become friends again in "B, Don't Kill My Vibe". Nomi, a Jewish American who turns out to be bisexual, but just not out to her family. Dean Burt (Chris Parnell) who is the dean of Cal U. He is also Nomi's uncle.

 And then there's Professor Charlie (Deon Cole), a night time professor who is teaching a class called "Digital Marketing Strategies", which is basically all about drones. He is also a regular character on black-ish.

 After watching Grown-ish for the first time, I learned a lot of things in the world that I didn't know about.  Like, having a hard time to date as a black girl when you're Jazz and Sky in "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp" or when you're wondering if the guy that really like you only sees you as a "late night hookup" like Zoey in "If You're Reading This, It's Too Late". Safe spaces, a place where you can speak your mind and nobody judges you for it in "Safe and Sound" and choosing between three guys, in Zoey's case, who are all in love with you at the same time in "Back and Forth". They also tackled on drugs, college parties, sexuality and relationships. So, if you guys need a new show to watch while you're bored, then you should definitely grown-ish. It's kinda like a teenage version of black-ish except Zoey is taking the place of being a narrator instead of Anthony Anderson. I even like the fact that they made Nomi bisexual and showed off her experiences as a girl who is bi. I would give grown-ish a 10/10. I was really moved by what they taught in that show. Freeform has also renewed the show for a second season with 20 episodes! I can't wait to see Zoey and her friends in season 2. Until then, make sure that you go and watch season 1 of grown-ish on Hulu, Vudu, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and on the Freeform website. Here are the links for you to check out:

https://freeform.go.com/shows/grown-ish

https://www.hulu.com/grownish

https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/title/916496

https://www.amazon.com/grown-ish-Season-1/dp/B078S61R98

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfgMCnrpG0kLCnIXLplx4kg

Happy 25th Birthday, Ariana Grande!

Aww, who is this cute little baby girl? Well, that is singer and actress Ariana Grande when she was a baby. Actually 25 years ago, Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida. She started her career as a actress in the Broadway musical 13 in 2008 when she was 15 years old. She played the role of Charlotte, one of the cheerleaders in the musical. She also won a National Youth Theatre Association Award for her role.

In 2010, Grande got the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon TV series Victorious starring Victoria Justice. She played that role from 2010 until 2013 when the show ended after just three seasons. She went on to reprised her role as Cat on the Nickelodeon spinoff show called Sam & Cat along with Jennette McCurdy from iCarly in that same year. The show ended after one season in 2014.

On December 12, 2011, Grande released on her lead single titled Put Your Hearts Up. This was the first song that I had ever listened to by Ariana Grande. I didn't know that she could sing until I listened to this song from beginning to end.

You can also watch the music video for Put Your Hearts Up below:

And then, I watched her sing an acapella cover of Rolling In The Deep by Adele on her YouTube channel titled osnapitzari, which is now Ariana Grande'.

Sadly, she has deleted the video from her channel, but you can still watch this same video for another person's YouTube channel. You can either watch this video here or go to YouTube and type in "Ariana Grande Rolling In The Deep" and you should see this video that I posted above. This was considered as her most viewed video to date with 40 million views and counting before she deleted it.

But, on March 25, 2013, Ariana released her debut lead single called The Way featuring Mac Miller.

She scrapped the original lead single Put Your Hearts Up because she felt like it was "too kiddie" for me and that she grew up listening to 90s music. So, The Way, to me, is more less a "proper lead single" for Miss Ariana Grande. Music critics started to compare the singer to Mariah Carey because her vocals almost sounds just like her. But, I don't want to compare to Mariah Carey because this is Ariana Grande. This girl can sang! That's right. I said it, "SANG!"

From there on, she went to release more songs like Baby I and Right There featuring Big Sean.

Ariana finally dropped her debut studio album Yours Truly on September 3, 2013. The album went straight to number one on the Billboard 200 charts. It also reached number one on the ITunes Store charts in just nineteen minutes in over fifty countries worldwide.

After the success of Yours Truly, she went on to make more studio albums like My Everything (2014),

Dangerous Woman (2016),

and her upcoming fourth studio album Sweetener (2018). 

I can honestly say that I'm proud to be a fan of Ariana Grande for 6 years. I have listened to all of her songs and albums, went to go see her on the Honeymoon Tour for the first time in 2015 and watched her grow up from a 19 year old girl to a 25 year old woman. Ariana Grande is my idol. She is one of my favorite singers. Whether she has red or brunette hair, Ariana has proved to the world that she can make a name for herself on her own. She can be an actress or a singer, but to me, she is still and always will be Ariana Grande. So, Happy Birthday, Ariana Grande.

Thank you so much for your music, inspiration and everything that you have done for your fans including me. Also, Ariana has created a fundraiser for Human Rights Campaign on her Facebook page. The Human Rights Campaign is fighting to make sure that LGBTQ community is treated equally everywhere. Please consider making a donation to her fundraiser today in honor of her birthday. Ariana is a role model for the LGBTQ community with her music videos and songs like Break Free and Everyday paying tribute to LGBT. Here is the link to her Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/arianagrande/

All you do is just scroll it down and you should see "Ariana Grande Human Rights Campaign" after that. One more thing. Ariana shared a snippet of Raindrops from her Sweetener album on Instagram. Here is the link for you to go and listen to the snippet:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BkeT6-RnfIU/?taken-by=arianagrande

Don't forget to pre-order Sweetener on Apple Music. Here is the link for it:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sweetener/1399202539

How to: Unplug & Enjoy Life

 

In the world we live in today, everybody is either glued to their cell phones, the TV, the computer and tablets like Android or an IPad. What ever happened to making eye contact with your friends instead of texting the person who is right in front of you? Or going outside and getting some fresh air for yourself? I once watched an episode of Grown-ish starring Yara Shahidi called "Erase Your Social" and in that particular episode, everybody was obsessed with their gadgets. And yes, even Zoey Johnson was one of them. It's like they couldn't put their phones down for one minute. They were trying to see which one could get the most likes on social media or which one was more active on social media. Now, I'm not saying that you can't talk on the phone or text or get on the computer at all. That is not what I'm telling you guys to do. You can still do all of that stuff, but you need to be balanced with it. It's time for all of us, including me, to take a break from technology and just enjoy life again. Because in this society, you're only live once. So, here are the 7 things that you can do to 'unplug':

1. Go For A Walk.

Put your clothes on and go outside to take a 10 or 30 minute walk around the neighborhood either by yourself or with a friend. This is all a part of exercise and we need to start taking better care of our health. Take some small snacks with you like trail mix or a granola bar and don't forget to drink plenty of water. You have to stay hydrated after you have just finished walking for the day.

2. Plant A Garden.

Have you ever thought about planting your garden and growing your own fruits and vegetables? Well, now you can. Just go to your local store and look for the seeds and plants in the gardening section. You can also go to Amazon and purchase some books on how to start a garden like "Beginner's Illustrated Guide to Gardening: Techniques to Help You Get Started: The Essential Handbook or "Vegetable Gardening for Dummies".

Here are the links for you to buy these books that I mentioned:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470498706?aaxitk=cJJi5wKPpeb34FnS1cYeWw&pd_rd_i=0470498706&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3930100107420870094&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=gardening+books&hsa_cr_id=7923283260001

https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Illustrated-Guide-Gardening-Techniques/dp/1591865336/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529891297&sr=8-1&keywords=beginner%27s+illustrated+guide+to+gardening

3. Read a Book.

Ah, there is nothing like reading a good book to yourself every once in a while. I sometimes like to read a book before I go to bed. Reading is good for your mind and is very relaxing for when you need something to calm you down. 

4. Play Some Board Games with Friends & Family.

Try playing some board games like Scrabble or Monopoly with your friends or family. This will be perfect for game night with your peers. Not only are you having fun, but you are also giving your brain a workout when doing so.

Here are the links to buy Scrabble, Monopoly and along with some other games on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-A8166-Scrabble-Crossword-Game/dp/B00IL5XY9K/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1529877088&sr=1-4&keywords=scrabble

https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-C1009-Monopoly-Classic-Game/dp/B01MU9K3XU/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1529877132&sr=1-4&keywords=monopoly

https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-A5640-Connect-4-Game/dp/B00D8STBHY/ref=pd_sim_21_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00D8STBHY&pd_rd_r=fcb4c470-77f8-11e8-a9fc-2715f6184f1b&pd_rd_w=gFJNT&pd_rd_wg=VSdw5&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7967298517161621930&pf_rd_r=Y0MREBYD4KCYQEJTW82E&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=Y0MREBYD4KCYQEJTW82E

https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-A2120E180-Jenga-Classic-Game/dp/B00ABA0ZOA/ref=pd_sim_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00ABA0ZOA&pd_rd_r=181cc2d8-77f9-11e8-97cb-05508e51e6b0&pd_rd_w=FfolR&pd_rd_wg=omog3&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7967298517161621930&pf_rd_r=DGMRPS92DZ2BB1ZFTD22&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=DGMRPS92DZ2BB1ZFTD22

https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-Games-UNO-Card-Game/dp/B00004TZY8/ref=pd_sim_21_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00004TZY8&pd_rd_r=26aeec4e-77f9-11e8-a061-53ab090c2460&pd_rd_w=f0jTy&pd_rd_wg=hhvQo&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7967298517161621930&pf_rd_r=AX1B5RC462D6GRH9MH84&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=AX1B5RC462D6GRH9MH84

5. Start Eating at the Dinner Table with Family.

Some teenagers don't eat dinner at the table with their families. It's about time that we change that. Let's start having a no-phone zone at the table so that way you can communicate with your family more. Tell them about your day or even tell a funny joke just to break the ice a little bit.

6. Learn How to Play an Instrument.

Do you have a instrument like a guitar, keyboard or even a flute? Have you ever thought about taking music lessons from a music teacher? I think that you should go and do just that. Set up some lessons with a teacher or you can just go to YouTube and learn how to play a guitar or the piano. Hey, if you're using the internet, you might as well use it to help you learn something new.

7. Taking On a New Hobby.

Learn a new language like Spanish or French. Or try taking some dance or acting classes. Trying a new hobby is good for you because you can go out and do something that you love to do in the world. Whatever you decide to do is totally up to you.

And that's it. Thank you so much for reading. I wouldn't be blogging as much as anymore because I'm taking a break for blogging every day. So, I will be posting different articles on certain days of the month. I hope that you guys understand that I need time to think and also time to unplug from my computer. Thank you for understanding and I will talk to you guys soon.

Beyonce:15 Years of Dangerously In Love

On June 23, 2003, singer Beyonce released her debut solo studio album titled Dangerous In Love. The album had spawned hit singles like Me, Myself And I, Baby Boy featuring Sean Paul and Crazy In Love featuring Jay-Z. 15 years later, Dangerously In Love still remains as one of Beyoncé's best albums to date. It was best known for establishing her career as a solo artist after each member of the music group Destiny's Child decided to take a hiatus and release solo albums of their own. Beyonce went on to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with her album, sell 11 million copies worldwide, win five Grammy awards in 2004 and have two back-to-back number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. After Dangerously In Love, the singer released more studio albums through the years like B' Day (2006), I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), Beyonce (2013) and Lemonade (2016). She most recently released a collaborative album with husband Jay-Z titled Everything Is Love on June 16, 2018. Beyonce has really proven to everyone that she is, in fact, the "Queen B". I can't wait for her to drop more surprise visual albums like she did with Beyonce and Lemonade or release new music from her upcoming seventh studio album or break some records on the Billboard Hot 100 or 200 chart. Beyonce is not far from over just yet. She still has a long way to go. And yes, Beyonce would have seven studio albums as a singer. She has been in the music business since she was 17 years old. Led and formed one of the best-selling girl groups in history, Destiny's Child and released her first ever studio album as a soloist. So, here is to fifteen years of Dangerously In Love. Thank you Beyonce for blessing us with your beautiful voice and music. I can't wait to hear more from you in the future. 

Ariana Grande The Light Is Coming featuring Nicki Minaj review

The Light Is Coming (stylized as the light is coming in lowercase) is the first promotional single that was released on June 20, 2018 through Republic Records along with the pre-order for Grande's forthcoming album Sweetener. It features rapper Nicki Minaj. It was also produced by singer Pharrell Williams. Grande performed a preview of this song at the Wango Tango on June 2, 2018. You can watch the video of her performance below.

 The track is described as a "twitchy beat" with some elements of disco, R&B, hip hop and techno music. It's about relying on the positive side of things to get you through hard times. It also samples from a CNN archive clip of a man who was at a town hall meeting in Pennsylvania in 2009 shouting at former senator Arlen Specter in the intro saying, "You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead/ You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead". Minaj and Grande take turns exchanging their verses. Nicki begins on the first verse rapping, "Ay yo, trophy wife, out you won me/ Until you had to find out that it's one me/ Now you benched, aww, your bum knee/ I'm the bad guy/ Call me Chun-Li", and then ends her verse with, "Now he's shooting his shot like drive-by/ Why you had to make me call up my side guy?/ Can't let a f-boy eff up my nice vibes/ Yo Ariana, come let me give you a high five". Then Ariana sings her verse saying, "The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole/ The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole". She also tackles the media on her relationship with SNL's Pete Davidson on the pre-chorus with, "How can they tell you all that you've been through?/ They are so confused, who cares about their rationale?/ If it ain't your view/ That's the bottom line", and then calls her lover a "know-it-all" singing, "Know-it-all/ Give you a box of chances, every time you blow it all/ As if it were shade, you would just throw it all/ It's like you're trying not to glow at all/ Know-it-all".

I like The Light Is Coming. The beat of the song, if you really listen to it, reminds you of Pharrell's "Lemon" featuring Rihanna. It makes me just wanna get up and start singing to the lyrics. Now, I know that some of you guys don't like The Light Is Coming. I understand. Everybody is entitled to their opinion. But, you shouldn't let one bad song by Ariana ruin the hype for Sweetener. Ariana confirmed that she will be releasing a another song off of Sweetener on July 20th and share a snippet of it before it's released. The second single is rumored to be God Is A Woman. Don't forget to watch the music video for "The Light Is Coming" on YouTube.

 Until then, make sure that you pre-order Sweetener and get the light is coming instantly on Google Play and Amazon Music or you can pre-save it on Spotify. You can also pre-add it on Apple Music. Here are the links for Sweetener below:

https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Buo4mxko7g7d4u5zaewgzkr5jna

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DTL4H87?tag=republicrecor-20&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&ascsubtag=a8834fb9441513f22926ed356a36cb2e

https://umusic.digital/uhwwep/

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sweetener/1399202539

Don't forget that you buy some official Sweetener merchandise from the Ariana Grande Store. All Sweetener album bundle or album orders will include pre-sale access to tickets for a future Ariana Grande headline tour. Here's the link for you:

https://shop.arianagrande.com/

And make sure that you also pre-order Nicki Minaj's upcoming studio album Queen on Google Play and Amazon Music or pre-add it on Apple Music. Here are the links for Queen below:

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Nicki_Minaj_Queen?id=B6cnbnnwb7mgev76pqixyn7b5ga

https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Explicit/dp/B07DPWX9PS?tag=republicrecor-20&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&ascsubtag=ce5f2b1648aa9dd9d888d002a7e9d5fc

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/queen/1398449449?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Go to the Nicki Minaj store and purchase some Queen merchandise before it drops on August 10th.

https://nickiminajqueen.com/