Childhood

Having turned 22 recently and the recent release of Disney's The Little Mermaid on DVD, I feel it is time to state this to the world at large. The Little Mermaid is by and far my favorite Disney film. I remember going to see it in the theaters when I was five--cute, naive, and happy. I went with a little girl named, Ariel. Coincidence, I think so. The film reminds me of that when, a time where I can only remember blue sunny skies and complete freedom to be whoever I wanted to be. After all of these years, the film still gives me hope of succeeding at life, finding love, and living happily ever after. Also, the music is amazing. I think it is partly responsible for my love of theater and especially musical theater.

All of that being said, I'd like to add that I think Ariel was my first crush and she will probably always have a little hold on my heart.