Life Lessons I Learned From the Princess Diaries

After watching this movie countless times, and practically ruining my only VHS copy of it, I think it's time we all realize that this is a movie that every little four year old girl (or a girl of every age) needs.

The Princess Diaries.

Call me a horrible fan for never reading the books by Meg Cabot, but practically every woman out there can admit that this is a movie we can relate to in one way or another. Whether you are an actual royal princess, or a shy every day girl, we have all had our "Mia Moments." I quote this movie all the time, and I have compiled some of my favorite quotes and life lessons for your enjoyment:)

1. We are all princesses.
2. Best friends are important in your life.
3. Kisses are always better when your foot pops.
4. Some days, your frizzy hair, glasses, and military boot shoes are just as good as it's going to get.
5. When a boy moose thinks you're cute, he'll go, "WAAAH!"
6. You're mom will always be there for you.
7. Shut up does not always mean, shut up.
8. You don't need a man to help you rule a country.
9. Looking like a wannabe backstreet boy does not make him a nice guy.
10. Always carry an extra emergency break in case of knighting ceremonies.
11. Shut up and listen.
12. Take archery lessons.
13. Stomping on a boy's foot is the best way to go in awkward situations.
14. The maids know everything.
15. Riding side saddle is HARD.
16. Loathing can be mistaken for love.
17. The art of the fan is difficult to master.
18. Princesses never cross their legs in public.
19. Gracefully wave and say, "thank you for being here today."
20. Walk tall and proud-- do not schlump.
21. Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. Never let it fade away.
22. Keeping up a journal is a good idea.
23. Your grandma is awesome.
24. Flying is not the same as sliding.
25. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.

These are just a few. I could probably think of a lot more, but being eleven o'clock in the evening with red eyes and coming back from a difficult hike across the wilderness, I will settle for 25.

OH WAIT! And an extra one by our lovely Eleanor Roosevelt.
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

I think these are all lessons that we can learn from this movie, it really is a classic. If you haven't seen it go on Netflix right now. Hope you're all enjoying this faint cooler weather. Love you all!

Goodbye!! xx

And for those of us who have those days, just know that even the Princess of Genovia gets them too:)