Concept Of Creativity

"The most popular conception of creativity 
is that it's something to do with the arts. 

Nonsense. Creativity is imagination, 
and imagination is for everyone." - Paul Arden

I might just run away with that quote as my manifesto. I'm ever thankful for quotes like this. I find so much comfort in words, but a particularly powerful, emphatic and insightful statement fires up my brain. Moreover, it reinstates my beliefs. It reignites my passions. It revives my faith. Where would we be if we lived in a world where imagination was not a dimension? As an eternal daydreamer, it's hard to try to consider where my life would have taken me, what ideas I never would have had, or ultimately, who I would even be without such a place to travel. And without further ado, or elaboration on such perfection, it also reminds me of this essential quote by Yann Martel, Life Of Pi.

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Quote via Gary Pepper

Park Life

How's your weekend? I'm a little sunburned from our time in New Farm Park today. It was blissful, and even if I peel, at least I will remember this magical afternoon shared with the friends that are like family. These past two days have been remarkably wonderful. In between the puppy spotting, the talking in Irish accents, the demolition of the (crack) biscuits, and sharing Italian with my oldest friends, I've just got two words to say: happy and delicious. Such a contrast to the horrid week days leading up to it, so I'm super thankful for this (newfound) perspective. With this, and the plans to erase a miserable first week of July, I don't mind Monday at all. Until we meet in a haze of home cooking, painted nails, movie marathons, and handwritten letters, I hope you have the most splendid week possible. Here's to forgiving, and forgetting!

Ps, the remarkable pockets of glitter:

1, the '70s dance party we've been having every night. Particularly Creedence, oh my dayyyss.

2, this meme. And applying to the above.

3, new candles that give our home a sultry glow.

4, the graduation countdown.

5, plus, the beagle count up..in the park.

6, epic discussions about travel that end positively. And, without money-related conflict. Good talk.

7, fresh herbs with every meal.

8, a text conversation all about scones.

9, planning for Christmas In July. Huzzah!

10, Brisbane's Powerhouse Museum. One of my favourites, at any and every time.


*Despite its beauty, I'm glad that bad boy moon is finally waning..and so is my twitchy face.

Monochromatic

I graduate in a little under two weeks and I've been so hazy on what I'm actually going to wear. In terms of occasion, I'm most excited that I'll be celebrating with some of the people I hold dearest. Outside of what I've achieved in study, I feel as though it will be my most adult epoch to date. As both the ceremony and dinner afterwards will be shared with just my partner and parents, it's very important to me that I feel comfortable yet sophisticated and very joyful. For once, I've steered away from my traditional, fitted style and am instead looking at finding the impact in my outfit in terms of fabric and the silhouette created. While I am always the first person to aim to dress for my shape at all times (hello, cinched waist), choosing quality, timeless pieces will help create a chic finish. As it's a night-time ceremony, and winter here, I'm thinking that dramatic outerwear can create a contrasting monochromatic scheme. Despite the cold of my (former) riverside campus, I'm going ahead with my 'party on the feet' theme. I've had my fuschia suede heels waiting for some time, and they'll be quite the eye catcher as I cross the stage to receive my Bachelors. Singular black and white has never been so fun.

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Images and shop:

Asos Silk Dress,

Net-A-Porter Shirt Dress, 

Asos Parker

Net-A-Porter Belted Blazer

Moonrise

So last week, I ended up having a bit too much fun (and doing a bit too much work) to post here at all. My sincerest apologies, and from now on, posting will be as 'normal' as I can undertake. Trust me. Until then, a trailer for a movie that I can't wait to see, in honour of the gigantic orb hanging over the city this week.*

Also, some things to look forward to:

..a monochrome post..

..some recipes..

..a little home inspiration..

..some ideas if you're going to be in Brisbane..

..and, of course, lists aplenty.

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 *This week I started a quest to run 500kms

by 2013. So far, I've run 9km, and tonight

the moon was especially spectacular as we

trotted across the Story Bridge.