Sometimes...

...I love to write. Not just the write a little caption and post a cute picture type writing that I tend to stick to here on my blog.

 Real writing.

The type that gives you goosebumps. You know the sort? When you have this raw passion bubbling up inside you, that you just need to let loose on some paper. Breathe life into characters that you've resurrected from the icy wastes of your imagination. Interweave the skeins of an engrossing story. See life through your protagonist's eyes, and feel, really feel their emotions as they race through the pages. The type of writing that you dream about every night, for it fails to relinquish it's tight grasp on your mind.


That sort.

And now that I have a new idea for a novel, I am going to be starting the whole process again. I can already feel the grip it has on me tightening, and whispering startling ideas into my brain...

A Belated Travelling Friday

Well Michael came and went. Our introduction to our next job went really well. Busy busy busy! And now I have another 11 days without Michael... Which I will be counting down. I also have an article to write, as I now have my own, weekly column. But more on that later.

So here is my second travelling Friday feature! Only it is belated, so let's just pretend it's Friday today, shall we?

Antalya, Turkey, 2010:

A Little Corner of the World

I love exploring new things and places. Equally, I love reading. So when those two pair up, it can lead to some pretty perfect hours. 

I have many favourite places to read... Curled up in a blanket on the sofa, when it's raining outside.... On a summery balcony in Spain... In Starbucks... On an island beach in Greece... On a train or plane to somewhere new, rushing along by night... 

But I think what takes the experience to a whole new level is when the pairing up of place and book just seems to fit. My most memorable pairing up was reading this book:

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On ruined castle walls....

Stormy beaches...

Clifftops...

It felt like we were forging a little corner of the world, all for ourselves...

So although I was more than happy to leave Aberystwyth, I made a lot of happy memories there, and miss living by the sea. Especially on a stormy day. 

Reason #9 why I miss Michael

I miss our long walks together.



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Travelling Fridays

I have just recently realised, that considering how much I love, talk and think about travelling, it's odd how little I've mentioned it in my blog!

So I am starting a new, weekly feature... Travelling Fridays. Where I will show either some of my own photos I've taken abroad, or have a look at some great photos of a new destination I'd love to visit myself.


Lhasa, Tibet, 2007

Let me know what you think of my new feature!

Beautiful Thoughts

Sometimes I feel as if I could write more, and more importantly, write more beautiful things, if I had something gorgeous to write with, or on.


Case in point, this pink, vintage typewriter;






Or these cute little owl note cards;






I also quite like these craft embellishment kits as well. They come in a few different varieties on Etsy, but my favourite is either the pink one or the white one. I can't quite decide. But they would be amazing to use when getting creative or scrapbooking.




Pink.




And white.


Now that I've finished my degree, and will have a lot of spare time when in Spain, I need to think of some more hobbies to do. I quite like being creative in various ways, so perhaps I shall invest more time (and pretty things) into my creativity. Hmm...




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Cacti and Electric Guitars

First of all, I have re-discovered my old, electric guitar. I can actually remember a few chords! (Although, to be fair, that was all I ever really learnt...)

Anyway, here it is:



(image from qualityguitars.com)




Secondly I was shopping with my mom today, and while she was looking at flowers and plants etc (I'm not really into gardening), I discovered something rather cute... Mini cacti!




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How adorable? Maybe I should have a couple in my new apartment...