A Drop of Happy
A Drop of Happy: Carefree, stress-well, light and lively living while reviewing and discussing all things entertainment and wellness
Episodes
Love Island
Season 8 Episode 21
So I am still being held hostage on Love Island by my daughter. Honestly, I am not hooked like everyone else. Before I dive into the recoupling drama, I really was annoyed with Titi and Parmida because the girls were trying to be so respectful to them and not bring them into the drama, but they felt compelled to jump in and say something. You spent three days with this man, and now you think yo...
Your Peace Is More Important Than Your Response
You don’t always need to react
You’re learning that not everything needs an immediate reaction—especially not from you.
It is alright to let things go. Sometimes, some people may feel the need to have a say, or win an argument or be right or have an opinion. In this current time, when everyone has a social media page, a podcast mic,...
Rowan is supposed to pick from three men her father has selected for her to marry. On the day they return from battle, she finds out that the one she actually loves, Zane Kane, loves her servant and is secretly plotting against her. He only wants to marry her to get her title, dowry and rewards. Then he will force her to accept Elara, and if she doesn’t, he will divorce her. The other two suitors seemed to hate her as well an...
US Weekly recently published that Kristy and Desmond Scott agreed to divorce terms over two months ago. The terms include how they will split the assets, custody of the children, and even how they will communicate on the children’s education. I am sure their lawyers left no stone unturned in order to get the divorce done. However, the article also states from the court documents that, “Ten days after filing...
Are Parasocial Relationships Healthy… or Getting Out of Control?
What is a parasocial relationship? I have to ask because lately, I feel that’s the new buzzword being thrown around. Everyone is talking about the detriment of parasocial relationships brought on by social media. Discourse is particularly intense on social media and reflects society's obsession with celebrities. An...
Disclosure Day Trailer
Disclosure Day
Release: June 12, 2026
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Coleman Domingo, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Wyatt Russel, and Josh O’Connor
The trailer for this new Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi film has garnered over 31 million views since its release 2 months ago, and I am intrigued.
Where are my science fiction movie lovers at?
Better yet, where a...
In the list of life's most stressful events, divorce ranks second, right behind the death of a spouse. Now, everything that leads up to that can ramp up the stress meter. In Gayle King’s case, catching her husband cheating red-handed definitely ramped things up a bit. She recently shared during her appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that she got home and caught her husband fresh out of the shower with some...
Welcome to Shorts & Stories: Quick Escapes for Your Mind
Introducing Shorts and Stories
What are Shorts and Stories?
My new obsession
Books (audio and physical also featuring Pocket FM)
Micro-dramas aka Shorts
Get to the Library or use Libby
Pocket FM, Libby,
Ranks my least to most favorite
- Galatea TV
- GoodShort
- Kalos TV
- LiteTV
- Sereal+
- ShortMax
- DramaBox
- ReelShort
New player PineDrama TV
...Seven Days in June by Tia Williams is a contemporary romance novel about two people who have seemingly successfully survived their dysfunction. It follows the life of Eva and Shane who have become successful writers after creating characters based off each other.
When you fall off your reading game
About Tia Williams
Perfect Find now a movie on Netflix starring Gabrielle Uni...
Love, Wine, and New Beginnings: My You, Me & Tuscany Review
You, Me and Tuscany
Will Packer Production
Released: April 2026
Director: Kat Coiro
Starring: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Aziza Scott, Lorenzo de Moor, Marco Calvani, Nia Vardalos (did a cameo), and Stella Pecollo
Available: Streaming
You, Me and Tuscany is now available to rent on streaming platform...
Today is a Good day to Renew yourself
Just as trees shed their leaves in winter and renew themselves, the mind can shed its prejudices, barriers and renew itself. - Radha Burnier
Every day is a day to renew yourself, your thoughts, your behaviors, and your focus. Truth be told, I feel like I am doing just that regularly. Consistency and focus are my Achilles’ heel. I envy people who seem to ...
Collect Experiences, Not Stress — That’s Where Living Begins
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. –Rabindranath Tagore
This is a beautiful way of saying enjoy the journey. This is a poetic way of saying count it all joy. This is saying seize the day. This is saying everything is a lesson. As I move through l...
Michael Movie
Released: April 2026
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Kendrick Sampson, Larenz Tate, Derek Lik, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, Juliano Krue Valdi, and Keilyn Durrel Jones
In theaters
Loved it! The movie was over, and the whole audience in the theater just sat there waiting for more.
Great casting
Make-up artist
Rating 10/10
Headlines and Haters
The movie stopped in 1988
B...
Today Is a Good Day to Talk About Your Joys (Yes, Yours Matter)
Talk happiness. The world is sad enough Without your woe. No path is wholly rough. ― Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Today is a good day to be positive. I am not talking about ignoring our problems or propagating toxic positivity. I am talking about thinking of the good things in life, having a different perspective and practicing gra...
The Drama Review: A Hard Lesson—Everyone Isn’t in Your Corner
The Drama starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Mamoudou Athie dropped in theaters, and to be honest, I was not too excited about seeing it. Zendaya notwithstanding. However, I am glad I did.
Lesson learned: Some people only care about themselves and do not always have your back
Rating 8/10
Spoilers 9:30 marker
After finally watching America’s Next Top Model documentary, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, I have concluded that Natalie Nunn is better than Tyra Banks. Hold up, wait a minute. Let’s get into it before everyone attacks me from all directions.
7/10 for the three-episode documentary.
Listen to the full episode.
Know your Values
Article: Stressed Out? Activate Your Core Values for Real Relief...
Did you all know about the controversy?
Why I know nothing about the movies or previous adaptations
About the Movie: Release, cast, critic, Box Office
Review: Listen to why I gave it a 9.5.
Recap and Spoilers
Listen below nowOftentimes, there are things we want to do. There are places we want to go. There are goals we want to accomplish that may seem unattainable. Sometimes, when we look at the situation we are in, all those things seem dang near impossible. I get that. How can we dream bigger when we are caught up in just trying to survive, or trying to get through the day or battling health concerns or consumed with worry about what loved ones are go...
Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 was finally released on Netflix with four more episodes. After binging it, I don’t know how I feel about this season. It definitely did not dethrone Season 2 (Anthony and Kate) as my favorite, but I am not sure where it would land. I have to watch the season again to make that decision.
For now, my hierarchy remains the same:
- The Viscount Who Loved Me (Season 2, Anthony and Kate).
- The Duk...
Release What’s Weighing You Down: Today is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you.
It is a good day to let go of what no longer serves you. There are times when we not only get stuck in life, but we can also get stuck on people, things, or ideas that we once held dear but have since lost their luster. Sometimes the reality of a thing no longer aligns with the fantasy we have built in our heads. It is no longer ser...
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