creativity.

When I am bored I like to doodle, play on my ukulele and attempt to write a song expressing my feelings; listen to music, edit photographs taken previously, experiment with different art mediums... This is something I've recently noticed. 

Does this mean I'm a creative person? 

To be honest I would like to think I was but why is CREATIVITY mainly associated with the artistic type?





I looked up the defintion of 'creativity', it says: the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.





And the synonyms: inventiveness, imagination, imaginativeness, innovation, originality, individuality, artistry, expressiveness, inspiration, vision, creative power, creative talent, creative gift, creative skill, resourcefulness, ingenuity, enterprise. 

Okay yes from the definition it suggests to create something with imagination however when you dig deeper and look into the bigger picture (which is what the synonyms do) it is highlighted that creativity is about your individuality and you as the person you are today, tomorrow and next week. 

ITS ABOUT YOU. > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > .

Don't shy away from situations you may feel less confident or uncomfortable in. As humans we worry of being judged and in this context it maybe due to a lack of skill. Let your personality shine. 

This doesn't just go for being creative... It can be used in any context. 

I was inspired to write this when my friend questioned herself and her creative ability. I wanted to show her what hopefully I have shown you today. 

and that's the end of another...

LITTLE LIFE BLOG 

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Capturing With The Forgotten

Capturing moments do not need to be done using the latest technology all the time. This summer I went on an educational trip to Sri Lanka volunteering and helping various communities for 3 weeks. Of course I took a digital camera however in addition I also took 3 disposable cameras. I remember using them when I was in primary school on school trips, taking mug shots of friends or accidental ones of the floor...

However nowadays I believe I am more careful and selective on what I decided to take a photograph of as only having 27 pictures on each camera limits me.

It is so nice to have print outs straight away and although the whole process may cost you a little more I definitely think its worth it! Some thing I also found is that by the time I come to getting them printed I've already forgotten what things I took photos of in the first place. This therefore is a surprise and in my case it triggered many forgotten memories. 

The actual photographs themselves are surprisingly really good quality, in my case sometimes I forgot to turn the flash on therefore they came out a little dark so you just need to be aware of your surroundings and the time of the day. Otherwise I was so happy with the results and I am just on my way to putting them in a scrapbook and some in frames. 


See... some old and forgotten things are in fact some of the best things...

That's it, another

LITTLE LIFE BLOG 

Let's Get Healthy This 2015!

Lets all admit it, we have put on a bit of weight over the festive period. All them yummy chocolates and delicious puddings we could not resist... But now it is time for change. Does anyone want to join me? I am doing a no chocolate January to start off. At first it maybe difficult however once you have past the 3 day mark you can do it! I have been doing it for a week already and I can feel a change in me. I am just feeling so much more active and healthy. And that's just from one week!

So imagine after 1 month, you will not only feel healthier, you will be able to see a visible difference in you skin and body shape. Along with that I have started to go out on runs, they are nothing to long or intense however it is something to do and it gets me out of the house.

I don't think I have ever told you but I am a keen road biker and this year it is going to be a little part of my life which has not been there before. I have already planned and decided which road races I would like to take part in and one of which will be my longest ride yet, so me and my dad are going to be doing a lot of training leading up to it. This therefore means that it will be a great opportunity for me to share the sport with you all and what cycling allows me to do and why I enjoy it because it is my sport and what I love. Be sure to see a blog post up about it soon... 

Having an activity you love and can do on a regular basis is great and helps you to stay fit. So try some new ones out and find one for you. 

Food is the biggest part of getting and staying healthy and I am hoping to be sharing with you some new recipes and ideas that I discover or create on here, so look out for those.

It is all about the decisions you make. Whether that is the right one or wrong one is up to you. 

It is a new year, it could be a new you. 

My Blogging Essentials

Here I will be sharing with you guys all my blogging essentials. 

So firstly you will want to have a laptop or computer... I use the samsung chromebook, It helps me to create my blog and make my blog how I want it and that is with the help of blogger.

This is the SONY a200

Then you will need some pictures to put on your blog so another one of my essentials is a camera...

I have 3 and use all of them for different types of photography and photos. 
First up is the daddy camera, I use this the least often out of the 3 because it is so big it is sometimes to bulky to be carrying around all the time. 




Then the one I use the most is my little canon IXUS 500 HS. I love how it is so small and compact however the quality of the photos are the same quality as if I were using a bigger camera!






Then my final camera is actually just my IPhone 5C. It can produce quite good photos therefore if I am out and need to capture an image for my blog and do not have any other camera's I will just use that...


Next up is a notebook and pen! I keep one with me at all times! If I suddenly come up with a good blog post idea I will write it down... Also if I find some inspiration I can record it in my little notebook. 



Also another thing that is an essential for me when I am writing blog posts is MUSIC! I find it helps me to concentrate therefore I can get the job done easier and quicker. It is so boring just sitting in silence just listening to the keys on your laptop tapping away! 

And finally some kind of beverage and possibly a snack to keep you going.

So these are my blogging essentials... What are yours?

The British Tag

I have been wanting to do the British tag for a very long time so today I thought it would be a fun little post for you all to enjoy! LET'S DO IT...

1. How many cups of tea do you have a day? + How many sugars?

I have about 3 cups a day and with no sugars.

2. Favourite part of your roast?

Umm... this is a hard one! I love the yorkshire puddings however I do also love the roasted vegetables and bread sauce!

3. Favourite dunking biscuit?

Its got to be the good old chocolate digestive but sometimes I like to change things up and go for a malted milk.

4. Favourite quintessentially British pastime?

Going to the seaside and getting fish and chips to eat on the beach.

5. Favourite word?

Don't ask me why but I use the word 'cheeky' all the time so I guess that is probably my favourite word! 

6. Cockney rhyme slang?

I think I use it without even realising to be honest... for example going up the 'apples and pears' (stairs) and 'It's raining cat's and dog's' (It is raining hard/a lot).

7. Favourite sweet?

To be honest I prefer chocolate to sweets but anyway my favourite sweet is probably jelly babies!

8. What would your pub be called?

I would have to include something to do with my love of travelling into the name...

9. No.1 British person?

Kate Middleton - The Duchess of Cambridge, she seems so lovely and has great fashion sense... Also Prince George is awfully cute!

10. Favourite shop / restaurant?

I love boots, its got all my beauty essentials and needs! I could spend all day shopping in there! Also I love John Lewis, there Christmas displays are always stunning and always get me in the festive Christmas mood.

11. What British song pops into your head?

S Club 7 - Bring it all back! 

12. Marmite. 

HATE!

I tag everyone!

welcome to my blog!

HELLO THERE...

welcome to a little life blog!

On my blog you will see:


For the beauty lovers:

• make up
• tutorials 
• product reviews
• fashion and trends

For the life lovers:

• days out 
• adventures 
• recipes 
• healthy meals and snacks 
• fitness 
• lifestyle 

I am looking forward to start blogging and posting up new pictures and pages very soon!

So please stay around :)

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