To The Bone

Heyy!

So today we're going to talk about a new Netflix movie 'To The Bone'.

This movie stars

                                                                               Lili Collins as  Ellen / Eli 

                                                                           

    Keanu Reeves as Dr. William Beckham 



                                                                               Alex Sharp as Luke 

                                                                           

Just to name a few.

The movie is about 20 year old artist Ellen who is suffering with Anorexia. Ellen's step mother - Carrie Preston - gets Ellen a meeting with a Doctor who practices unconventional styles, trying to install in his youths that life is worth it, while also pushing buttons and boundaries. 

Changing her name Eli slowly becomes friends with Luke the pair hang out more and more going through the drama of the house together until it's just too much to fast, and they stop talking. 

In a flash of over emotion and pushing boundaries and buttons, Eli has had enough and packs up after a confrontation on the stairs with Luke - who is now facing the fact that he will never dance again, his dream - Eli takes off as fast as possible. 

Eli buses out to Phoenix to be with her mom - Lili Taylor - and her mothers wife - Brooke Smith - who didn't want Eli in the first place. After climbing a small mountain in Phoenix and passing out Eli has a dream in which she comes to see how sickly she's become. Climbing back to town Eli goes home to LA, and back to the home with Dr. Beckham. 

In the movie you never see Eli's dad he is always 'busy' with his new wife making excuses for him to the family.


Review time!

I really enjoyed this movie, I have never suffered with any of these problems, but I thought the acting was exceptional. I know that Lili Collins was able to draw from her personal past to help her with the character, but even without that I think the whole cast was excellently picked and worked well to portray a hot button topic into a great movie.

I would recommend this movie, but say that be careful if you have suffered with any of these topics. The movie does not push a lot of the problem front and centre yes they come up often, but they help drive the story line of young people trying to get better so they can live their lives. 

The ending of the movie was a little odd but I enjoyed the whole thing thoroughly.

Have you seen it? What did you think? Let me know!


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Lady Midnight

Heyy!

Today we're going to talk about Cassandra Clare's book 'Lady Midnight'. Spoilers Expected

This book stars Emma Carstairs, Julian 'Jules' Blackthorn, Julians brothers and sisters - Mark, Tiberius, Livia, Drusilla, and Octavian - and Christina Mendoza-Rosales. 
With minor apperances from Diego rocío Rosales, Diana Wrayburn, Arthur Blackthorn, Malcolm Fade, faerie prince Kieran, Johnny and Christopher 'kit' Rook, Magnus Bane, Tessa Grey, and Jem Carstairs. 


"Lady Midnight" is the the first book in 'The Dark Artifices" series - a sub-series from 'The Mortal Instruments". The prologue opens with Kit and Johnny going to the Shadow Market, Johnny specializes in selling secrets and other artifacts that are difficult to get ahold of this is where you meet Emma and her at the time boyfriend. 

The book then opens up in LA with the Emma and Christina waiting on a roof with the information Emma bought at the 'Shadow Market', and discussing the man Christina - who is in LA to see how institute life is in another country - left behind and Emmas' Parabatai - Julian. The girls follow the lead only to find a dead man. 

Julian and his family come home form England, and in Emma's opinion he was acting strange. Life goes on as normal in the institute, until the faerie court come with a quest and Mark Blackthorn - if they can solve the puzzle they can keep the eldest brother. 

Saddled with the new task and a deadline with which to complete it the Blackthorns and Emma work on the riddle. Going anywhere they can think of - Lady midnight theatre, shadow market, Johnny rooks - the Parabatai stumble upon a dead girl in a pool of water missing her hands when Julian is shot with a poisoned arrow Julian is stubborn but Emma is just able to save him. 

The young group seek help from Malcolm - warlock and friend - with the answer to the riddle. 

Emma goes to the cave - where the person behind the sacrifice has been stacking thing - but while polling around Emma is washed out to sea - Emma hates the water - just when she is about to give up Julian finds and rescues Emma pulling her to the sand the young Parabatai confess their love for each other which unfortunately is agains the law. 

Sometime later while Christina and Emma are trailing a man they believe is due to die and wish to protect when they stumble across the man with the crossbow - 'Perfect' Diego - Christina's future husband until she fled the country. You also learn that Mark is in love with the Faerie prince, until Kieran is responsible for getting Julian and Emma flogged. While Emma and Julian struggle with their illegal love the young Blackthorns solve the riddle; however it looks as though it maybe too late.

Saving Tavvy, and the day, the mismatched family goes back to the institute where Emma learns the possible ramifications of what her love with Julian is capable of and why it is against the law, concocting a plan that will not only discourage Julian but also hurt him deeply Emma seeks out Mark. 

Review Time!

I love this book so much, it is amazing! One of, if not my favourite Cassandra Clare novel. 

The story pulls you in close from the first sentence, and you can't help but become absorbed in the characters lives you want something good for Christina - possibly Diego - for the twins to figure out the puzzle, for Tavvy to come home safe, for Mark to forgive and love Kieran again, but most of all you want a loop pole on the shadow hunter law for Jules and Emma! 

I would highly recommend this book to anyone! Even if you were not that big of a fan of the Mortal instruments I would seriously try this one. The book is a bit long clocking in at 668 pages but such a good read! 

Its a great journey of a book and one I would highly consider reading if I were you :P 

Tell me what you think! Do you agree? Did you hate it? Let me know!


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Riverdale - Pilot

Heyy! 

It's been a while, but I'm back! and today we're going to be chatting about the new tv series "Riverdale"- a sort of spinoff from the 'Archie' comics. 

This will have spoilers from the pilot but also thoughts I had while watching - I'm taking notes :P


The show has an eclectic cast starring:

                                                          K.J Apa  as Archie Andrews 

                                                       Lili Reinhart  as  Betty Cooper 

                                                    Camila Mendes  as  Veronica Lodge 

                                                      Cole Sprouse  as  Jughead Jones 

The first episode opens with a narration that you will later learn is by Jughead Jones, explaining the tragic events that happened that summer. Promptly moving to a shoot taking place in Betty's bedroom, Betty is getting ready to go out with Archie while she and Kevin discuss Andrews. 

Cut to Veronica Lodge and Hermione Lodge moving into their new penthouse home in the small city of  Riverdale so no 'The gang' didn't all grow up together as Veronica hails from New York City. 


Veronica waltzes (not literally) into pops - where Betty and Archie are catching up -  instantly stealing Archies attention off of Betty. 
Veronica is the epitome of class, style, and subtly snobby rich kid; however when she leaves the room you can't help but feel bad for Betty due to Archie's obvious infatuation. Veronica is quick to drop a reference weather the people she's with knows what she's talking about or not 

Archie habitually late. 

Alice Cooper is intense about Betty's grades, and weather Betty needs them or not makes sure she has her ADHD medication.  

Josies kind of jerk, but Kevin Keller is such a good character! 

Ms Grundy isn't old but she did get it on in her Volkswagen with Archie! *gasp* that isn't teacher behaviour! 

Why is no one together?! - Mr. & Mrs. Lodge or Mr. & Mrs. Andrews 

Mrs. Grundy went to Juilliard?! 

So Archie think they - himself and Grundy - heard gun shots the day of the accident; however, Ms. Grundy - who doesn't want to get in trouble - has convinced herself they were fire works. At 6 AM...

Why is Veronica wearing pearls and a gym outfit?...

WHAT?! is Veronica so desperate to be a cheerleader she's going to make out with Betty?! how is that your big finish if anything it would be distracting to the people your cheering for. 

First Cheryl cares not about their kiss, she's just there to take Betty down second Cheryl is evil. I'm convinced. 

Awesome.

Matching cheerleaders.

Does it really count as starting over if you tell someone your entire backstory?....

Turns out Veronica is a great friend to Betty, giving her the push she needed in all the right directions

Rejected by Archie but not if Veronica has anything to say about it! 

WOAH! Betty stands up for herself and who is it against? Her mother! Apparently she reeeally wanted to be a cheerleader.

Trying to protect his family by sending large sums of money while still being a social outcast sweet or dumb, Mr. Lodge?

forcing your son to live your dreams. Bad Mr. Andrews! 
Or maybe not ... 

"Whatever you decide be confident enough in it that you don't have to lie" - Mr. Andrews 

Spiking the punch cliche 

Archie rejection, again! If he made up his mind this fast all the time there would be one comic book.

Cheryl = Evil. 

Archie can be oblivious, but what is Veronica doing?!

NOOOOO!!!! BETRAYAL!! NEW FRIEND BETRAYAL!!! 

I'm not buying your self doubt speech, not today sir.

Oh man plot twist!! 

Review time! 

Okay so first of all the cast isn't what I thought it would be at all, but somehow it works, not with the comic series, but almost a separate entity all on its own the only thing they did was borrow some characters, but even with that being said they still morphed them a little into something malleable that they could work with in their show. Its brilliant. 

A great mystery plaguing a small town and wrapping together the lives of the characters you've loves since you were little, the show has great story lines and has defiantly peaked my interest! There is something so great about seeing some of your favourite cartoons being brought to life, and how much - even now - you really like this world their re-bringing to life with a great set of people playing your favourites. 

I will be watching the show and keeping up to date with it! but tell me what you think! Have you watched it? Have you even heard of it? Do you even like Archie? Let me know!


Thanks for reading! I'll be back soon!


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On The Serious Side

Heyy!

So today we're going to talk about mental health. 

This can be a touchy subject, and people tend to shy away from anything to do with what could be going on inside of someone else's brain, but I think we need to discuss this more often, if we could help someone why would we not want to talk about it. 
I know the stigma surrounding mental health "issues" causes people to look at others as though it is a bad thing they choose to have. People aren't freaks because they can't cope, they aren't losers because they avoid the rambunctious parties they are dealing with the hand they have been dealt and doing the best they can. 

I myself battle daily with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I know thats quite a few, and some days are really hard to handle, I don't want to leave my bed or face the day, and sometimes thats okay, but more often than not you do have to get up there are things to be done and it's time to face the music, so begrudgingly I leave the house, but I'm in no mood to deal with anything - or anyone - people don't know whats wrong but they give me a wide birth when in actuality all I want - besides the comfort of my room - is to ask whats wrong, listen, and maybe a hug. It's not that hard, but sometimes it feels like you're asking for the moon. 

Mental illness presents itself in many different forms, and I wouldn't be surprised if more people than you would have guessed deal with a form of this in their daily lives. So given the fact that so many are afflicted, shouldn't we be just a little more accepting of the conditions? 

I thoroughly dislike the saying everything happens for a reason I find it wildly unhelpful; however, I also believe in that saying and happen to feel it is very true. If nothing had a reason for happening it just happened Why would we be here, what would we be working towards and if it didn't happen for a reason why wouldn't we get everything we wanted? 
I think this also applies to the mental illness you may or may not suffer with on a daily basis. 

Your life is a book - in a weird cheesy way of saying it - and everything you fight through today will just better - and maybe inspire - your tomorrow, or maybe inspire someone else to live long enough to see their tomorrow. If we can all be so ready to help the homeless why can't we all be ready to jump in and help those who don't know where to start to help themselves. 


Now it's not so much a review as an opinion :) 

The subject of mental health has been a dark subject for so long that people aren't even sure really what it means anymore. It's not just a stigmatism anymore its a reality for at least 20% of Canadians approximately 8% of all Canadian adults will deal with major depression alone, if it affects that many people shouldn't it be our right to arm ourselves with all the knowledge we can on the topic, because I don't know about you guys but no school I've ever gone to has even brushed on the subject! 

Some facts!

Despite being treatable - medication, therapy - 49% of Canadians who have had problems with depression have not been to see anyone about the problems 

24% of deaths in people aged 15-24 is suicide related, 16% in the ages between 24-44 

roughly 10-20% of youth in Canada is affected by some form of mental illness - This is the most disabling group of disorders NATION WIDE!

So if its this common why aren't we doing our part to help, better yet why is it only now in the last 5-6 years that the topic has even come up of concern at all? 



Let me know your thoughts and opinions!


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Sabrina The Teenage Witch - Season 1

Heyy!

First: 
       Happy New Year!! Heres hoping everyone has an amazing 2017! 

Next!

Today we're going to talk about the first season of 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch'.


The show 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch' first aired in 1996, it was popular when it first came out, and remained popular during its reruns around 2005 and 2006. 

Starring in this magical 1996-2003 show are 

                                                 Melissa Joan Hart - Sabrina Spellman 

                                                       Caroline Rhea - Hilda Spellman 

                                                       Beth Broderick - Zelda Spellman 

Nick Bakay - Salem Saberhagen

                                                      Nate Richert - Harvey Kinkle 

Jenna Leigh Green - Libby Chessler 

Michelle Beaudoin - Jennifer 'Jenny' Kelley 

Quick synopsis!

Sabrina The Teenage Witch is about a young girl - you guessed it Sabrina - who is 16 when the show opens. Sabrina goes to live with her 2 aunts Hilda and Zelda Spellman, who put her in school and teacher her about her magical abilities at home. Sabrina instantly falls in with Jenny and Harvey, who before the end of the season will start to date Sabrina, Libby makes fun of Sabrina and Jenny; however, she was infatuated  with Harvey trying desperately to steal him out from under Sabrina. 

Review time!

Okay the show is great - in my not so humble opinion - the characters work well together, and I think it was well casted. The jokes, while at times are odd, could be relatable if you slightly adjusted the situation and took the magic out (😋) while yes the everyday person cannot relate to having magical abilities they can relate to high school, crummy popular kids, significant other stress, and best friends. 

quite a few of the episodes attack lessons on the plight of the everyday teenager with a moral to dive the lesson home; however, while they do this it feels like 25 minuets of fun  and laughter with your favourite modern witch not 25 minuets of lesson learning and how to come at a problem in your very own life.   

I would recommend this show to any modern young adult. While parts of the program may feel dated - uh pay phones?! - its a great show with an awesome set of characters. 

Let me know what you think! 

Thanks for reading! I'll be back soon!

Try new things, love life, and live out loud 

Book Worm!

Dip!

Heyy!

Today we're going to talk about a recipe I stumbled across the other day that turned out to be amazing! as well as super easy!

I first found the recipe on Pinterest - Which I adore!  - but it was originally posted by 'Spend With Pennies'. 

This is a Dill Pickle dip that only has 4 ingredients in it. 

You will need:

- Cream Cheese
- Pickles 
- Pickle Juice 
- Dill



Review time!

The dip is crisp and fresh, it has a slight savoury after taste and is so delicious on pita crisps, veggies, chips, and left over on spoons :P 

I would recommend this dip to bring to any function your going to its creamy and pickle fresh it sounds as though it should be overwhelming but it's not its just enough, and I'm sure a big crowd pleaser. 


Everyone should definitely try this at least once, it comes highly recommended! 



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http://www.spendwithpennies.com/dill-pickle-dip/

Question!

Heyy!

I know its been a while but school has been super crazy so far! I love it, but it keeps me busy!

Today will - hopefully - be more of a reverse Q&A. So here we go:

 As school moves forward, coming closer and closer to the end, I'm thinking long and hard about what I'm going to do next year. Lately I've been considering and researching the possibility of studying abroad for one year if completed it would turn my degree into a bachelor degree which I imagine could only help in this crazy working world we are preparing ourselves for come the big day of graduation!

I have some questions and to be honest I'm just not sure what to think any more. So if anyone reading has in fact taken the big step and left their county to finish their education some advice would be so very appreciated. 

- Is it crazy expensive?
- Will school loan programs help?
- Is it worth it? - I mean I think it would be but I just don't know 
- Is it hard?
         -> Being away from everyone you know 
         -> Studying in a new country 
- Did it help you with a job?
- Do you still graduate the same year you normally would, is this an add on to your papers meaning you wold graduate again?

Those are just some of the big questions I have right now, and if anyone could answer even just one it would be a huge help! 


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