Star Wars Day - Happy May The 4th

Happy Star Wars Day!

May the 4th be right around the corner and is a perfect day to geek out and enjoy the wonderous world of Star Wars. Star Wars always brings me back to my childhood and the great memories of saving the galaxy from the evil Empire. I would watch the movies with my brother all the time and we would dream about being brave Jedi’s or smooth bounty hunters. We were also really into the video games. Whether it was conquering the battlefield in Battlefront 2 with my brother or exploring the incredible story of Darth Revan in KOTOR, the world sent our imaginations to a galaxy far, far, away.

It’s the reason I love science fiction and fantasy.

I can’t wait for all the surprises Lucasfilm and Disney are going to present. The big one that I am aware of is the new television series, The Bad Batch.

I don’t know much about it, but the trailer (link above) gives a general idea. If you like animated Star Wars adventures like the Clone Wars or Rebels, then this looks like the droid you’re looking for. There is even a Star Wars Bingo (generously provided by the Star Wars Twitter account.) for the Bad Batch premiere. Pretty cool!

Anyways, play games, read a book, watch a movie or show, or even write a sweet fanfiction. Whatever you choose to do on Star Wars Day, do have fun! There is no try!

Until next time, read, write and May the 4th Be With You!

-J.J.

May the Fourth Be With You - Star Wars Day

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...May 4th would not be celebrated. Instead, a war would break out among the stars with an entire galaxy's fate resting in the hands of Anakin Skywalker...and then Luke Skywalker...and then Rey Skywalker. Okay, Rey isn't a Skywalker...for now.

I absolutely love Star Wars Day! It's a great day to remember an incredible franchise that shaped culture and was a force for change in movies, literature, and scientific advancements. As a kid, my imagination would soar like an X-Wing, dodging the blaster fire of reality, to escape in a world of adventure. 

There is a special feeling attached to Star Wars that has been incredibly difficult to explain, at least for me. Star Wars captivates you in ways you can't describe as a kid and that feeling just sticks with you as you age. If you're new to Star Wars, I can't guarantee the "feels" would be there for you considering the wide assortment of science fiction options on the market today. It's an experience you have at a young age that really influences you. You feel like you can be Jedi, a smuggler, a princess, a hero. 

Now I don't want to really go too much into what you SHOULD be doing today. It's pretty obvious. You can do anything to show of your love for Star Wars. However, I have a recommendation if you want to be a Star Wars hero in real life.

Each year, Star Wars: Force for Change helps raise money for charities around the world that help children with healthcare and/or education. This year, they are teaming up with UNICEF Kid Power and Starlight Children's Foundation.

If you want to donate, I will provide links below to the Force For Change along with the individual foundations mentioned.

If you can't donate, but still want to help, I have a challenge for you! Well, they do actually...

#ROARFORCHANGE

Roar For Change is a global challenge that supports UNICEF. All you have to do is share your own version of Chewbacca's roar on any social media platform with #RoarForChange. You can do this anytime between now and May 25th and for every post, like, or share, Star Wars: Force for Change will donate $1 to UNICEF. I would turn Star Wars Day into a weekend and bust out a cool post. 

To learn more about the initiatives, click on the buttons below:

Take the Pledge

Donate

Take the Challenge

I hope you all have a great Star Wars Day and make sure to celebrate! And now, to leave you with a song that has been stuck in my head for days. May the force be with you. -J.J.