My winter break has basically been spent eating, watching movies, sleeping, eating more, and watching more movies. As pathetic as that may sound, it hasn't been wasteful. Along with getting some much needed relaxation, I have actually gained some inspiration and motivation from these activities. The excessive eating and sleeping has given me motivation to get healthy next semester and the excessive TV watching has actually given me inspiration to work hard and be successful next semester in terms of academics, my social life, and extracurriculars (all thanks to some classic movie quotes). Who knew spending hours in front of the TV could be so beneficial?!

1. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." – "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off"

2. "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." – "Star Wars"

3. “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”– "Lord of the Rings"

4. “I know what I have to do now. I’ve got to keep breathing because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?”– "Cast Away"

5. "I figure life's a gift, and I don't intend on wasting it." - "Titanic"

6. "Don't let the haters stop you from doing your thang." - "Mean Girls"

7. “Maria, these walls were not meant to shut out problems. You have to face them. You have to live the life you were born to live.” - "The Sound of Music"

8. "After awhile, you learn to ignore the names people call you, and just trust who you are." - "Shrek"

9. “Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear.” - "The Hunger Games"

10. "Get busy living, or get busy dying." - "The Shawshank Redemption"

11. "Just keep swimming." - "Finding Nemo"

12. "No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world."- "Dead Poets Society"