Hi everyone! I know I haven't been on in awhile, but yesterday was the tenth anniversary of the first movie in the Hunger Games series. I can remember going on opening night, and despite the fact I had yet to read the books, I remember immediately falling in love with the story and characters. I will never forget reading the books and thinking to myself why the film left out such a touching moment between Cato and Clove. I thought that we as an audience really got to be reminded that even though the careers were trained to kill, they were still just kids who were scared of dying so young. I have such an appreciation for the series and the films. I truly believe that THG was what gave me the confidence to write and explore storytelling, and Cato and Clove as characters will always have a special place in my heart. Sometimes, I wish I could go back to ten years ago and experience this all for the first time again. However, with that said, I wanted to say another thank you for those of you who where there ten years ago with me, and those that still vote and comment now. It is truly mind blowing how much this series brought so many of us together. Isabelle posted some photos on her Instagram, and it immediately made me nostalgic. Eleven/twelve year old me would have absolutely freaked out over that post, and it makes me smile to think back on those times.
With that, happy belated anniversary, THG. I love you with all my heart <3
-Caitlin
PS: Clato forever (;