The Fosters

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'It's not where you come from, it's where you belong'

By far one of the most inspirational television shows I have ever watched is 'The Fosters' on FreeformTV. The show is described as 'a one-hour drama about a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms'. This show deals with a large range of issues relevant to todays society that is not necessarily discussed in other shows. This is the reason why I (and so many others) love the show.

The forbidden love of foster siblings, Callie and Brandon, has to be one of my favourite love stories of all time. I am still holding out hope that these two will end up together (they are endgame, I'm sure). These two are a perfect pairing, the only barrier being the fact that they are 'family' and therefore forbidden to be together. I feel like now is a perfect time to remind you that they aren't biologically related so hang on to the hope that they will get a happy ending. This relationship can only be compared to that of Romeo and Juliet only without the fatal tragic ending (hopefully).

Top 10: Shows That Should Never Have Been Cancelled

There is nothing I hate more than becoming so emotionally invested in a show and the shows characters when suddenly, the show gets cancelled. Below is a list of my top 10 TV shows that, in my opinion, should NEVER have been cancelled. 

Eye Candy

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Don't even get me started on how mad I was that this show ended. One season was not enough, especially with the ending it had. The show follows an internet hacker, Lindy, on her journey to find her sister who was abducted years ago. In the process, she gains herself a stalker/serial killer which leads her to work with the police on various cyber crime cases. Victoria Justice and Casey Jon Deidrick did an AMAZING job acting in this. Their on screen chemistry was flawless as well as a flawless performance from Ryan Cooper. I suspect that the only reason the show ended was the lack of rating that came from being a show on MTV. I don't think anyone expected the show to be as good as it was purely because of the network it was with. Out of everything on this list this was a clear #1 for me. It's never too late to make a comeback... MTV please! Bring back this show!

The Secret Circle

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Despite the fact the the show appeared to be merely another supernatural show for teens, it was much more (even in its short airtime). The show followed a group of witches who found the final piece to complete their 'secret circle' when Cassie moves to town. The show proved to have intriguing story lines and loveable characters that I was able to form connections with. One season was definitely NOT enough. Even though it was only one season, I still recommend giving it a watch as it was a thrilling and exciting experience that I loved every minute of. Or maybe I loved it so much because of my love for Phoebe Tonkin... either way, it's a great show and should have had AT LEAST another season.

Stalker

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Again, don't get me started on how mad I was about this show ending. The show is about a group of detectives that focus on cases involving stalking. Each and every case is equally as fascinating and disturbing as the last, not to mention one of the best ongoing story lines I have ever seen. I must admit, the show was a little scary but that just added to the appeal. I have no clue as to why this show was cancelled but I know a lot of people would be upset by it. There was so much potential for this show to continue for seasons on end but unfortunately it was cut unreasonably short after the first season. CBS, why did you do this to me?

Book Review: Girl Online On Tour

I was so excited for the novel 'Girl Online On Tour' by Zoe Sugg to come out and I definitely was not disappointed with the result. The first novel was personally inspiring to me and Zoe definitely had big shoes to fill on the second book. Girl Online (the first novel) is a story of a girl called Penny who suffers from anxiety. Penny meets a famous rockstar and goes on Magical Mystery Day adventures while exploring her growing relationship with Noah. Their relationship is very cute and makes me smile from ear to ear. The second novel follows Penny on her journey around Europe with her rockstar boyfriend including all the ups and downs of life on tour. There are new characters, new places and new adventures to be explored! One of the things I love about both books is the travel. They travel to New York (one of my favourite cities) in the first novel and other countries around Europe in the second. Seeing as I have never been to Europe this was particularly exciting for me to read!

If you haven't read the first book I would 100% recommend it! It is an easy read so if you are looking for something to wind down before bed than the Girl Online series will be perfect for you. I would also recommend both books if you are suffering with any form of anxiety. There is so much comfort in these books for people with similar problems to know that you are not the only one. I am so proud of Zoe and all of team internet releasing books. The great thing about Girl Online is it is always able to re-inspire me.  Before reading it I was in somewhat of a slump; completely focused on studying and not feeling the slightest bit creative. Now that my exams are FINALLY over I am able to get this blog post up and hopefully many more in the weeks to come!

Let me know if you have/will read 'Girl Online' and 'Girl Online On Tour' in the comments!
I am also thinking of reviewing more books on my blog. I have become slightly obsessed with reading and buying books over the past two years so I thought it would be lovely to share more wonderful books with you in the future.

Love, Nicole Marie

Serendipity.

Serendipity means a 'fortunate happenstance' or 'pleasant surprise'. To me, serendipity is a wonderful and intriguing word, possibly one of the most beautiful in the English language. Until recently I didn't know what serendipity meant. Yes, I have been to the dessert restaurant in New York but I was never curious enough to look into the meaning of the word.

I think that most of our lives are made up of serendipity. When you think about all of the amazing things that have happened to you, you didn't expect any of it. It was complete luck, or maybe fate, or maybe destiny. Or maybe it was a combination of all three.

I like to think that there is a plan for all of us. Yes, we get to make our own decisions but there is something bigger than us giving us signs, pointing us in the right direction so that one day we will be brought to a special someone who makes us whole. Now I'm not saying that we can't be whole on our own but doesn't everyone want to find that special companion to tackle the ups and downs of life with?

The movie Serendipity goes into the idea of fate and destiny a lot and I couldn't agree with it more. To me, the movie proved that if it's meant to happen, it will happen. It just takes time. Maybe you're not ready for a boyfriend right now or maybe you aren't ready for that job just yet. Whatever it may be in your life just remember that something good will come to you just when you stop looking for it. And that's serendipity.

Love, Nicole Marie

P.S. Serendipity is a great movie! I definitely recommend giving it a watch. I would rate it 9.5/10 :)

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There Is Only One Tree Hill

Some people may say that a TV show is just a TV show, but to me, One Tree Hill was much more. I would probably name One Tree Hill as the most quotable TV show I have ever watched as well as the TV show with the best music.

Not only does the show have amazing storylines but the show has some of the best character development I have ever seen on television. Characters go through redemption, grief, depression, happiness and so many other emotions that make the characters seem real. Characters that you hate at first soon become characters that you love.

For me, I see a video, TV show or movie and connect with it. There are certain scenes that stand out to me - the filming, the lighting, the music, the acting, the script... or all of the above. These scenes give me hope that something magical does exist in the world. I think everyone can find this in something they are passionate about and for me, I found a lot of it in One Tree Hill. This show constantly re-inspires me to create magic for other people to believe in.

Out of the whole show I have two favourite scenes. The first one is when Peyton and her brother Derek are boxing. Peyton has been through so much in the first few seasons of the show and at this point she finally decides to fight back. I think this is an important scene because we all need to be reminded to fight back. No matter what has happened to you just keep fighting, like Peyton, and one day you will get your happy ending.

The Best Of Me.

Don't worry! No spoilers :)

Nicholas Sparks is one talented man. And that is an understatement. He has the ability to move people to tears while making them feel something just through his words. Many of these words have been translated into film making the stories available to be shared on a whole other level.

I recently watched the movie The Best Of Me and I am absolutely in awe. The storyline, the script, the actors, the filming, the editing...the list goes on and on. Basically, to me it was a perfect film. It made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me question my own purpose in life.

Purpose is something I have talked about before and it is always something that will fascinate me. Why are we here? What are we meant to give to the world? These questions are two that are constantly in my mind. I have always believed that each and every human being has a purpose. Something bad might have to happen in order for something better to come of it. You may be going through a rough time but that is only to shape you into the person that you will become. And the person you will become will shape another person. And that person will shape another person. And another... and another. And who knows? Maybe one of you will be the one to change the world.

When you think about it we are all still alive, still breathing, for a reason. It is because we still have something left to give to the world. Someone else to shape.

This movie just confirmed everything that I always believed in. Purpose. Fate. Destiny. Everything happens for a reason and in the toughest of times we need to believe that.

I would highly recommend watching this movie if you haven't already - just make sure you have your tissues handy! It really is a tear jerker.

Love, Nicole Marie