TV Spotlight on The Loud House

Hi there everybody its a me Mario....JK its just me the 7 Year Old Hippie. How has everyone been? I've been doing well myself. I hope you all enjoyed my previous post on fidget spinners, I would like to first wish you all a Happy Memorial Day. I spent most of the day running around outside, and I finished the day off with a burger cookout.

In today's blog post I wanted to do a TV show spotlight on a cartoon currently on Nickelodeon, The Loud House.

                                     
I have genuinely enjoyed this show. I feel like it captures an essence so often missing from newer kid's cartoons. Don't take me the wrong way I am not one of those people who think that all newer cartoons are bad, I enjoy many modern cartoons such as Teen Titans Go and We Bare Bears but every once in a while a cartoon comes along that I feel not only entertains modern audiences but also has contains something else that is special like Adventure Time.

For people who are not aware The Loud House airs on Nickelodeon and tells the story of the main character Lincoln Loud and his daily adventures with his family. His family consists of 5 older sisters and 5 younger sisters and as you can imagine with that many family members things can become very hectic. Lincoln the main character is a bit of a geek and enjoys things like comic books and video-games. I like this because I identify with this as I was the same way as a child and I continue to be the same way. Throughout the show he has daily adventures and learns things about himself and his family. Its a nice show and I find it entertaining.

I enjoy this show because as I said its entertaining and I feel it definitely has some special charm. I would highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys cartoons like I do and even people who are trying to find quality kids shows to watch.

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Round and Round the Fidget Spinners Go!

Hi there everybody how are you today! Welcome to the first official blog post of A 7 Year Old Hippie. Today we are going to be discussing Fidget Spinners. I trust most of you know what a fidget spinner is, but for those who don't I am going to give you a quick run down. Fidget Spinners are these new toys in which kids spin on their fingers and do tricks with them....they're pretty much the yo-yo's of the current era.
                                            
Now there has been a lot of buzz on these toys. Some people like them and some people don't. I will be addressing the latter group first. To those people who seem to think its a stupid fad...I hate to break this to you but everything is. Seriously these are just the Yo-Yo's of today's generation. You might be saying "But I don't get it!" and I'm here to tell you that is kind of the point. You're an adult you're supposed to not understand kid things and go and do whatever it is adults are supposed to do...Taxes I guess? I understand them because I am a forever kid. I am not saying you have to become like me I am simply saying if you complain too much you sound weird.                                                                                     

Anyway, that was my two cents on that matter. Second, for the people who say that this is a great toy and it will help children with ADHD....don't be silly. While I can appreciate that you have good intentions I must regretfully inform you that things are not that simple. ADHD is a complicated characteristic and it cannot be fixed or swept under the rug with quick fixes (regardless of how much wishful thinking is involved). That being said they are still fun so if your child wants one let them get one. I have one myself and I can attest to the fact that they are quite entertaining. However, if your child goes to a school in which teachers have banned them then I recommend you don't let them go to school with them lest they get confiscated. I personally don't agree with the teachers who have banned them but hey me disagreeing with teachers is nothing new. However, they still enforce the "rules" at school and unfortunately children must follow.

Well I hope you appreciated my opinion on the topic. The main takeaway is that fidget spinners are fun and you shouldn't knock people for liking them. If you are buying one for your child with ADHD don't expect magic. And if you're like me and enjoy them then I recommend you watch YouTube videos on how to do the tricks...the hand toss seems especially fun.


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Set the Sails for New Horizons!

Avast ye scallywags prepare to set sail for new horizons!......JK

Unfortunately I am not a pirate, I do wish I was one though, the promise of adventure is definitely enough to reel me in. My name is Eric but you can all call me the 7 year old Hippie. If you're wondering why I chose that moniker its because its the best description I have for myself. I have the emotional and mental maturity of a hyperactive seven year old. Many people have called me a sugar coated optimists but I feel I'm more optimistic than that.

The best description I have for what I do is: Awkward Professional Vagabond. If that doesn't make sense to you don't worry....It doesn't make sense to me either. I enjoy photography, writing, adventure, gaming, toys, and travel. I am a forever kid and I plan on staying that way.

The best description I have for this new blog is: A fun slice of life blog. It will be about a vast array of topics that I hope you will all enjoy. I will discuss these events through my uniquely childish point of view.  I hope it is enjoyable and as time goes on things get even better. Now then.....

And with those opening words lets shove off towards the next adventure!