"Second star to the right, and straight on til morning!"

I watched Hook yesterday at work. And how awesome is that movie?

Every time I watch it I just want to go to Neverland and become a lost boy, well girl, if you're going to be politically correct about it. Can girls become lost boys? Are they then called lost girls? Cause that sounds kind of depressing. I'd rather just be called a lost boy.

Anyway.

Neverland just seems like so much fun, minus the whole Captain Hook thing, but he is defeated at the end of Hook, so if I went now I wouldn't have to worry about him. But just getting to play and be a kid forever sounds, like, way awesome. I really think we should figure out a way to get there...maybe if get my hands on some fairy dust I could make it happen. I'm open to ideas here, people!

Also, Hook has one awesome insult scene:

And two of the greatest phrases ever:

RUFIOOOOOOOOO!!!

BANGARANG!!!

I think the reason I love the story of Peter Pan so much, and all of its various spinoffs and reincarnations,  is because it encourages everyone, not just children but adults too, to have imaginations. I have always had a vivid imagination and my favorite game as a kid was to play pretend, either with friends or by myself. And I would totally still play if it wasn't an indicator of insanity in someone my age. I just think I am constantly craving adventure, and have been my whole life, whether it's real or imaginary. Plus, I think I have to agree with the story of Peter Pan in that keeping your imagination alive and thriving is the key to staying young and happy. Appreciating everything in life that is magical and adventurous everyday. 

If you're interested in another reincarnation of the story of Peter Pan, check out this YA series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson called Peter and the Starcatchers. I read it a few years ago and completely loved, loved, loved it. I highly recommend it to everyone because it was just one of those books that I felt better about life after I read it, I'm not really sure how to explain it, but it just made me happy!