I am going to start with drawing. I will copy,borrow,steal,incorporate,plagiarise other peoples stuff just to get back into it,get my technical ability back again and fire up my imagination. It’s been years since I’ve been drawing regularly. I like stencil art, sticker art, some graphic design, cartoons, graphic novels and animation. Anything I create which is worth while I will try to give it away or put it to some worthwhile use free of charge.
I am also going to try to get into songwriting. I am not going to read any books about this but just going to look at the lyrics for old style 19th century folk and traditional songs and then try to come up with my own songs or stories.
I chose this goal ages ago and never did anything about it so here goes.
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How to be more creative
It made me
 "I now define myself by my ability to be creative!"
How I did it: I became interested in becoming more creative when I was 15. It started out when I decided I wanted to be more fashionable and then it all tied in. You have to have an open mindset and take second glances at things you otherwise wouldn't. Experiment! Try new things! I had never considered myself to be creative before at all, and that was when I started paying more attention to magazines. I actually started making collages from pictures I liked and then I'd post them on my bedroom walls. Talk about creativeness! It is simple, but it is definitely a start! I would also advise taking an art class in some area you are interested in, whether it is in Drawing or Dance. I took Digital Photography and I now have that art work up on my bedroom wall and it's just proof of how far I have come. Also, tie in your fashion sense to this. If you dont consider yourself to be a good dresser, start by just browsing and trying on something that you might not normally wear. Go to Goodwill, fleamarkets, and thriftshops too! Find something you like, and if it's not in perfect condition, change it! Think about different ways you could improve it. I bought a cute polka dotted 1 piece Romper at a fleamarket for 25 cents but it was too short on my long torso so I altered it by turning the normal straps into a halter which aided in making it longer so I could fit it. Start small and you will certainly see your creativity blossom!!!! Lessons & tips: Getting inspired is the first thing! Go peoplewatching, talk with your grandparents about the past, cook a new recipe, just OPEN YOUR MIND UP! Resources: -Magazines
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Working on this goal as well with the blog and genealogy research. Helps a lot!
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Just written a parody to “Beautiful South – Rotterdam”
“Rotherham”
And the women stop and stare
Like they’re trying to prove they won’t fall out
And all the men like seagulls
They like to scream, they like to shout
The place might pickled
The people eat pickles for sure
And no-one knows because
They are pirates who say ‘arrr’
This could be Rotherham or anywhere
Sheffield or Rome
Both of them have 7 hills
But only one is home
And it isn’t Rome
We all drink Leffe blonde
And we all think it’s beautiful
And then this song is beautiful and wonderful
It becomes so suitable
And when with haste it’s suitable
They wear red coloured flares
A dark and free personality
Written on their underwear
This could be Rotherham or anywhere
Sheffield or Rome
Both of them have 7 hills
But only one is home
And it isn’t Rome
The place might pickled
The people eat pickles for sure
And no-one knows because
They are pirates who say ‘arrr’
This could be Rotherham or anywhere
Sheffield or Rome
Both of them have 7 hills
But only one is home
And it isn’t Rome
This could be Rotherham or anywhere
Sheffield or Rome
Both of them have 7 hills
But only one is home
And it isn’t Rome
And it isn’t Rome
And it isn’t Rome
But only one is home
This could be Rotherham
Or anywhere
Fun! The chorus bit was made up first, just randomly on 7th April, then I made the rest up just now. I’ve written lots of parody songs before, it’s fun! They’re mostly so random though!
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Almost a year ago S and I bought a bunch of acrylic paints and canvases. They’re still propped up against the wall in the wrappings.
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nikkiZ is spending some time with this list..
i think i have progressed with photography, now I am coming to the limits of my equipment and am hoping to be able to afford a bigger camera for xmas maybe..
i have lots of craft stuff at home but never got around doing much with it in relation to my photos, with my little one and as presents for others. I am planning to do more with that once i am back.
i am still waiting for more peace of mind to be able to write a bit more.
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