Welcome to February, everyone! It’s a short month, but we get an extra day with Leap Year! Before we slide fully into the month of love, I’m here to share my January Favorites. Let me know what yours are in the comments.
Monthly Favorites (January 2020): TV, Movie, Songs, and more. Do we share any of the same favorites? #ontheblog Share on XJanuary 2020: Monthly Favorites
Favorite Movie: Little Women. To be honest, I’ve never read Little Women or seen any of the previous film adaptations. However, I saw the newest one and it was so good. I definitely teared up throughout – there were just so many touching moments, and moments that I could personally relate to as well. I thought the cast was amazing. I’m a big fan of Emma Watson, so it was great to see her in something different. The standouts, of course, are Saoirse Ronan (Jo), Timothée Chalamet (Laurie), and Florence Pugh (Amy). And honestly, while I LOVE Ronan and Chalamet, I think Pugh might have been my favorite performance of the whole movie.
Favorite TV Show: 9-1-1 Lone Star. I really like the original 9-1-1, so I figured I’d check out the new adaptation. The set up is essentially the same, in terms of firefighters, paramedics, cops, and 9-1-1 operators. This time, however, the show is set in Texas. There’s only been three episodes so far but I’m really loving it! I’m already a fan of Rob Lowe, so it’s awesome to see him in another show. I’m not entirely sure how I feel about Liv Tyler, though. The rest of the cast is fantastic and I love all the diversity: race, religion, sexuality, gender identity. You get all of that, and I feel like it’s being handled well so far, so kudos to Ryan Murphy and the gang!
Favorite Song: “More Hearts Than Mine” by Ingrid Andress
If I bring you home to mama
I guess I’d better warn ya
She falls in love a little faster than I do
And my dad will check your tires
Pour you whiskey over ice and
Take you fishing but pretend that he don’t like you
Oh, if we break up, I’ll be fine
But you’ll be breaking more hearts than mine
Ingrid Andress is a relatively new country singer. I first heard this song on the radio, but I really like the video for it too. Anyway, I just love this song, and it’s such a simple but truthful concept. Breakups of any kind hurt more than just the people in them.
Favorite Product: Halo Top Ice Cream – Sea Salt Caramel. I know, I know, these have been around for awhile, but I just FINALLY had some and I’m addicted. The entire pint only has 320 calories – plus it has some protein in the ice cream, so it’s not all bad for you! I’ve only had the Sea Salt Caramel flavor so far, because it’s gluten-free and they aren’t all GF, but I’m loving it. I don’t need anything else.
Favorite Performance: Demi Lovato – “Anyone” – 2020 Grammys
A hundred million stories
And a hundred million songs
I feel stupid when I sing
Nobody’s listening to me
Nobody’s listening
I talk to shooting stars
But they always get it wrong
I feel stupid when I pray
So, why am I praying anyway?
If nobody’s listening
Demi Lovato is such a courageous person, and a fantastic singer, and it was amazing seeing her perform again at the 2020 Grammys. She sang “Anyone”, which she wrote only a few days before she relapsed. This was her first time on the stage since then (almost two years). It’s such a heartbreaking, but beautiful performance, and I highly recommend everyone watch it.
Let’s Discuss-
That’s it for my January Favorites! Do we share any of the same ones? Let me know what your favorites were in the comments; I’d love to know. I’m also tinkering with the idea of making this a monthly link-up because I know other bloggers do favorites posts and I love reading them. What do you think? Would you join?
I thought about watching the new 9-1-1 but I wasn’t sure if it was good. I love the original. I will definitely give it a try!
I really wanted to see Little Women but I missed it in theaters. I definitely plan to watch it when I can! And YAY Halo Top! I love it too but the dairy free flavors are hard to find where I live.
I agree on Little Women and 911 Lone Star! Liv Tyler’s voice is a bit annoying! The show itself is good though!
I can not believe I didnt get to make it to see Little Women – I loved the last one out with Wynona Ryder too!
I love sea salted caramel anything lol
I guess it was already February but we watched Group Zero on Prime last night and it was just the sweetest.
Karen @ For What It’s worth
Demi Lovato’s performance was amazing. I thought she did awesome on the Star Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl too. I really want to see Little Women! I keep hearing such great stuff about it!
Loved Demi’s performance at the Grammy’s! Her National Anthem last night was AWESOME.
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed Little Women. I haven’t watched it yet but am looking forward to seeing it when it comes out on DVD.
I really need to see Little Women, I have heard it’s so good! I’ve never tried Halo Top ice cream, which is unbelievable for an ice cream lover like me!
I never read Little Women either. I bought the audio book to read though. Back when the original movie came out, it seemed boring to lil’ me. So, I might be watching both movies to compare after I read it, of course. 🙂
Demi is amazing! I can’t wait to see the new Little Women. I’m trying to stay out of the most public places until flu season calms down, but as soon as it does, I will be getting a ticket!
I’m really looking forward to seeing Little Women too Lauren, I’ve read the book several times and seen one former adaptation but so excited to see Emma Watson in this one, everything she does is spectacular! I seen the Halo Top brand in our supermarkets here last week too as well and it sounds delicious. I buy those little tubs usually as well and just have a little here and there when I’m craving a spoon.
That does sound like a nice version of Little women. Great casting.
I didn’t realize Emma Watson was in the new Little Women. I like what I’ve seen her in (though admittedly it’s not much). I think she’s the only actor I know in the movie. Haha. Demi’s performance at the Grammy’s was simply amazing. So powerful.
I really want to see Little Women but I haven’t had a chance yet. Also, Ingrid Andreas is SO good. She has another song called “Lady Like” and that’s even better.
Yes, I love Lady Like as well! Such a good song.
I haven’t watched Little Women yet, but it is on my list. So thanks for sharing more about it here in your January favorites 🙂
I have yet to see Little Women, but everyone loves it! I want to see it. Maybe this weekend I will finally go.
So glad to hear you loved Little Women, I can’t wait to watch that movie! Also, Demi Lovato is definitely a fantastic singer.
Sad to see Demi Lovato crying as she sang in the video above. Hope she is able to stay sober. She has a beautiful voice.
We enjoyed “Little Women” very much. I had read the book – years ago! And did a report or term paper or something on Louisa May Alcott at some point. Even visited her home when I was a little girl. PC even liked the movie a lot.
Halo ice cream is scrumptious. We were eating it quite regularly about a year ago. Might need to pick up that habit again!
Yes, the beginning of Demi’s performance was really sad. It’s heartbreaking what she’s been through!
I’m the same as you with Little Women, I’d never read it or seen any movies, but did really enjoy the new one. I got to see it in a sneak peek showing back in September. I’ve heard the Halo Top ice cream is really good. I need to try it.
I can’t believe I have yet to try Halo Ice Cream. I’ve heard good things!