Becoming Coco

  Miracles I’ve always believed that miracles are possible, but I’ve struggled to believe they are possible for me. I’ve believed in God and believed He hears our prayers, but, underneath it all, I mostly felt He didn’t really want to answer mine. Maybe I wasn’t good enough, or my prayers were too selfish, or I just wasn’t worthy. But when I got sick, I didn’t have the time or energy to become “good enough” for my prayers to be answered. So, I just prayed—desperately—that I would see miracles and be healed. And through those raw, honest prayers, I began to have a shift in my mindset. My faith started to grow, and I began to realize that God does hear me and wants to answer my prayers. Sometimes, I think, He just wants us to keep on praying, to keep believing, and to train our minds to accept that miracles are possible for us. In this time, I’ve been reading books on prayer, listening to others share their miracle stories—some answered, some not—and surrounding myself with Bible verses

  When I heard that Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical, my jaw dropped. And not in a good way. While I love musical theater and plan to watch the film with an open mind, I can’t help but think that the lack of transparency about this huge genre shift might be one of the boldest yet most tone-deaf marketing moves I’ve seen. This wasn’t advertised as “Joker the Musical”—instead, fans were left to discover this shift the hard way, likely with a mix of confusion and frustration. Was It Too Much of a Risk? When Joker debuted in 2019, it captivated audiences with its gritty, psychological tone, presenting a deep, unsettling look into the mind of Arthur Fleck. The follow-up, however, introduces musical elements, a significant genre shift that could easily catch audiences off guard—especially if they’re expecting the same intense, grounded storytelling. A bold choice like this works best when the audience is primed for it, allowing them to be open-minded rather than confused or disappointed. I