The life and times of a writer.

The complexity of writing to a personal extent, but not giving away your emotional content.
This is something I find MANY people struggle with, in the sense that as raw and pure as we wish our writing to be, we still don't want you to know 'what makes us me'.
So we tweak and we twist and it becomes slightly unclear, and for you to judge, then becomes our fear.

'Deep' you know. A comment that has saved us, when people feel they can relate, but they know half of the pain as emotions been slain just to appear as a writer. But sometimes you see, we do exaggerate, when the situations really not that 'deep' so you see it goes two ways.

It's a talent and curse, this writing thing you see. For the normal ways of coping become unclear to me. I feel writing is the cure, yet the cause of all my pain, At the same time it brings a joy I'm yet able to explain. 'But you just have internet access, and put posts online, Your blog is an expanded twitter.' I get that all the time. I don't need to get angry, or owe them an explanation, My blog is who I am, even if it's just for recreation.

One day I WILL be recognised, and this blog will not suffice, to define or explain the journey which I took, but now you're reading this post and others you'll watch out for my book. I must thank those who secretly enjoy and constantly support  and for all the other passers-by (is that a word) I thank you for not  seeing my blog link and thinking spam report.

This is not a poem, although somethings seem to rhyme, but when you write a lot of poetry, you'll understand with time, That words are fun and deep simultaneously, and a writers words aren't truly what they seem. Don't believe me? Fine is this a poem or a rant? A thank you or complaint? Now riddle me that.

Bonsoir....

It's cliche to visit Paris and return thinking you're some French expert... but I'm nothing short of the cliche individual so here's another cliche post to add to your collection. So as you've gathered, I've recently (recently being about 9/10 hours ago) returned from Paris and well, it was awesome.

Here's some pictures and holiday advice.

1. A camera is the most essential companion. It's more important than your phone. In fact, your phone is only necessary for when you're returning. So long as you're with people, you don't need to keep in contact with anyone else. If you have to keep in contact, get a local sim and credit. It'll save you money. Yes a lot of phone have camera's but it's not the same.

CAMERAS ARE NOT FOR THIS REASON!

 2. Loved ones are always a necessity. Last holiday I had was with my 'cousins' in Dubai. While being around your age mates is tops, having younger ones is still fun. They have stories for days. They have descriptions for everyone and they always want to have fun.

Meet the squaaaaaaa!!!!!

3. A journal is ten steps higher than a camera. Yes cameras a great for visual memories, but when you're writing, your more in touch with your personal, your emotion and that. I didn't keep one, but I wish I did.

4. Visit landmarks, be a tourist!!!! Almost every country has a landmark. Take out at least one day in your holiday to visit it. As we know, France has the Eiffel Tower, and it would be silly not to go. I'm a sucker for heights, and though this has nothing agains Burj Khalifa, it was still beautiful.

Eiffel tower...

The lock Bridge.

5. Bring out the child in you. Now I'm aware that not every city has a disneyland, but a theme park is somewhere at bay or something to remind you of your childhood at the very least. As for me, it was Disneyland Paris. Even though I went as a child, it was nice to actually remember things, also to experience new things. The parade was also AMAZING, the studio a lot of 'you should've been there' moments, and a couple, 'I wish so and so was here.' None the less, I was a child for the day. 

Oga at the top!

Because Disney...

The missus.

6. SHOP! SHOP! SHOP! EAT EAT EAT!!!!!!!

 I put these two together because they are where your money will go. Shop... every time you travell I suggest you collect stuff.. shot glasses, key holders, fridge magnets, ash trays just collect... it's fun to do. Now, I'm not a fan of taking pictures of food, so I don't have any of those. However, I always make it a must to try out something cultural. This time, I stayed away from frog legs and stuck with baguettes and croissants. 

But yes, luckily for me there was a MASSIVE shopping mall.. Val d'Europe and a Designer outlet village... La Vallée Village behind my hotel.

Google this.

There's so much more advice to give, but that's all based on my own opinions and experiences. So travel and find out what suits you best and share your tips. 



Au revior for now... 

 

What's a holiday without one of these? 

#AGooddeedaday...

Here's to hoping that the designers of this campaign never find this.

But yeah, my time working as a Senior Mentor with the Challenge Network has come to an end. And while I'm sad, I feel like a proud mother. This week was probably the most stressful week for my young people. They had to develop a campaign and pitch it to a panel of judges (top heads at Sky and GSK) - Dragon's Den style, and bid for funding. I was soo nervous for them, I felt sick, I even threw up a little in the toilet. But i had to hold myself together. If I couldn't, how could they. So I did and so did they.

They did AMAZING!!! I almost cried. I don't know how I didn't. I was in awe. I'd seen these 12 kids walk into a room three weeks ago, all timid and awkward and now they were running the show. 

They did so well that the judges could only find ONE fault... which was to change the colour of a feature in the logo. 

I don't know how to express the smile I had on my face.

Anyways, by law I'm not allowed to stay in contact with them, but I definitely want their campaign to be a success. 

So I urge you all to follow the campaign '#agooddeedaday'... 

Just pop it into google and follow the FB link and yeah. Get involved.

If you're on it, I'm on it. 

xx

If you're on it, I'm on it...

Hanging around young people brings out the kid in me. You'd think I'd be one of those power trip people, but no, I just blend in. I've been fortunate to find a job that lets me do this and pays!!! So while I've been on it, I've picked up a couple things. Kids Young people have a positive, get go attitude. Forget the stereotypes the media provides you with. If you get to know these young people, you will find that they have goals and dreams. Unfortunately society (and sometimes reality) picks at them and crushes them and they become fit to bone of a stereotype.

Anyway, in the group of 12 kids (we're keeping this cos it's shorter - however it's 'politically' incorrect) I was in charge of had this phrase 'If you're on it, I'm on it.' We'd give them a challenge, no matter the size or importance, and one would chant it, and they'd all respond 'I'm on it!', and go off and do the challenge. I LOVED it. It was that get go attitude. I've still got a week and a half with them as I write this actually, so here's to hoping it lasts. But here's to applying 'I'm on it' to everything I do. Try it out guys...

x

3 F's

Today, I sat through a speech class. The speaker was totally amazing. He engaged a group of 58 16-17 year olds for two hours straight, and they took something home from it. It was amazing. As he stood on stage, he controlled us (the audience), and we didn't realise that two hours had gone by. The kids young people, were so encouraged to not just be confident speakers, but just make something of themselves. Likewise myself.

Anyway, going back to taking something away, our speaker taught us many things, but one of my favourites was: The three F's to consider when deciding your career path/picking a job.

Fun
Fulfilling
Finance

IN THAT ORDER.


I could go on to debate this, but it made sense to me and i'm going by it. Anyway, the speakers name is Charles, and his twitter is @CharlesEmeka. Check him out, follow him and let him know i sent you there (I didn't want to follow to avoid the risk of the young people I work with following me - it's against the law)

Quick apology, I'm working these day's so posts are limited. But stay tuned. More to come. x