It has been seen throughout history how captivating writing and storytelling can greatly impact the way we learn and view the world around us. It can alter the way we live our lives and affect the goals we set for ourselves. I have experienced this numerous times throughout my life as well. Reading literature, watching plays, and listening to musicals is what prompted me to dive into the world of writing. As I have learned and grown in my writing journey, I strongly desire to create characters and worlds that are captivating and provide some knowledge and insight into the people and themes in the Bible. In my storytelling, the goal is to create a story set in the modern world with characters that reflect Biblical morals and values. For example, I am currently in the process of writing a play. The play is a love story, while writing it, I want to reflect what true love really is. There's a beautiful passage in the Bible, which is also one of my favorite passages, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. The passage describes everything that love really is; I think this is very important to portray in the show. The goal is to reflect those principles while showing as well that humans are sinful beings, we mess up and make mistakes constantly. Though I want the characters to go through their journey and trying to build a relationship, they eventually realize that this is not possible if they do not have God involved and helping them with their relationship. As I believe that if you do not know God, then you cannot know true love. The play would reflect these themes and show the characters throughout their journey and to their successful love story. I think my storytelling would help make a difference and change the world as the formatting of the story would leave the viewer wanting to know more about the kind of love that is talked about in the show. It would be demonstrated in the show that the way to know more about this love would be to turn towards God. To read the Bible and get to know who He is and the love and glory that comes with it. I think more stories like this would provide viewers with a sense of hope that is desperately needed in today's world and society. There are already many great Christian based stories and forms of entertainment, I would love to one day contribute to them.

I am Team Conrad as I believe he loved her before the summer she "turned pretty." In both the books and the series some moments show his love for her before she ever realized it. One of my favorite moments is shown in more detail in the series. When they were kids, Belly expressed interest in the stuffed bear Junior Mint at a fair. Conrad then spent a lot of his time and money specifically trying to win that bear for her. Because he knew it would make her happy. Though he may not have fully realized he was doing it because he loved her, I think deep down he always knew that he did. Another reason I am Team Conrad is because of how he acts when he is around Belly. There is a scene at the end of season 1/beginning of season 2 that shows Belly and Conrad's kiss on the beach. It is such a sweet and delicate moment between the two of them. I think the gentleness of the moment is a sign of true love. Whereas if you compare this kiss to Belly and Jeremiah's kiss at the college, it is very rough and seems to show more signs of lust or desire than it does love and care like Conrad's. Conrad struggles a lot but always tries to treat Belly right. The moment when he took Belly to her prom may not be a shining moment of Conrad's, but I think he deserves some sympathy as his mother was not doing well and he seemed to be pretty close to her. Even then, in that scene, you could tell that it hurt Conrad to see Belly so upset. He looked like he wanted to help her or console her, but he knew he shouldn't. Another scene is at his mother's funeral, Belly starts screaming at him, but as she leaves, she falls. Conrad immediately tries to help her and seems to want to genuinely talk to her. Anyone else likely would have left her there, as Belly had crossed a line. But I think this shows Conrad's character as he has always been concerned for Belly’s well-being. He has only ever wanted what was best for her. A final thing to me that shows how perfect Belly and Conrad are together is that they are both deeply flawed characters. I do not mean this in a bad or negative way, it is a good thing as it makes them realistic. No relationship is perfect and all lovey-dovey. The show is great at displaying this. Conrad and Belly’s relationship reminds me of Noah and Allie from The Notebook. Both couples fall in love at a young age, they break up and date other people, but in the end, they come back to each other. Yes, they yell, and they fight, but they work through their differences as they know they are meant to be with each other.

Crossover between Liv and Maddie and Austin and Ally. "Austin and Ally: Cali Style" Austin is about to embark on his first world tour, the first stop? Los Angeles, California. Follow Austin, Ally, Trish, and Dez as they pack their bags and head to L.A.! While on the plane, Dez realizes that he misplaced the set list and now Austin has no idea what songs he is supposed to perform. Austin begins to panic as he only has a few hours until they land in L.A. and he has to perform! So the group prepares a new set list in the few hours they have on the plane. Will they make it in time? Meanwhile in California... Maddie hears Liv scream from the other room so she runs in to see what is wrong. Before she can ask anything, Liv excitedly yells: "Austin Moon is coming to L.A.!!! I have to go!!!" But when they try to get tickets...they are all sold out. Liv is devastated, but Parker gets an idea and enlists Maddie to help him with it. Parker explains to Maddie that he saw online how to contact Austin's manager, and maybe if they contact her, they can get tickets. Maddie agrees so they contact his manager whose name is Trish de La Rosa. Back to the plane... Trish receives the message from Parker and Maddie, she pulls Dez aside to talk to him about it. She tells him about this message she received about a girl named Liv, and how she has been a fan for years and was devastated when she could not get tickets. Was there any way that she could help fulfill the dreams of a long-time Austin Moon fan? Dez thinks it would be a fantastic and kind thing to do, but on one condition, it has to be a surprise. Seeing the joy on Liv's face would be amazing and priceless. So, Trish responds to Parker and tells him all of the details about the event. Back in California, Parker and Maddie are stoked and so excited to surprise Liv with the concert. There's one issue though, Liv is devastated and refuses to leave the house, and the concert is in a few hours. So, the two ask Joey to help them convince Liv to leave the house. Joey suggests that they take her out for ice cream to help cheer her up. Liv agrees, and they leave the house, secretly on their way to surprise Liv with the concert. Back on the plane, Austin and Ally are rushing to finish the setlist. Dez and Trish gave a few suggestions, but Austin wanted to finish it himself so he could fully prepare for each song. With 30 minutes to spare before they landed, they finished the setlist. Austin could finally relax, this is when Dez and Trish told him about meeting Liv. Austin thinks this is a great idea and he is so excited to meet her. They land shortly after and immediately head to the venue. Parker, Joey, and Maddie are all so excited to see Liv's face when they drive up to the venue. They explained to her that she gets to see the show and meet Austin Moon! Liv freaks out and is so excited. Before the show, Austin meets Liv. They have a short talk and take pictures, she mentions to Austin that he is a huge inspiration for why she sings. He invites her to sing on stage with him. The episode ends with the two singing "Don't Look Down." Which happens to be Liv's favorite song.