Inspiration?

Put yourself right in the present. This was my principle when I wrote the diary – to write the things I felt most strongly about that day. Start there and that starts the whole unravelling, because that has roots in the past and it has branches into the future… I chose the event of the day that I felt most strongly about, the most vivid one, the warmest one, the nearest one, the strongest one.
Anaïs Nin, A woman Speaks


I was ready to go to my gym class this morning, as I always do on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but when I got close to the sea I observed a marvelous horizon, a pinkish hue line above the sea, a mixture of pink and purple that all of a sudden I decided to change my plans. I went walking by the sea instead and found a great deal of details that made me think of my day as something absolutely different, something special.
As I was observing the passersby I could detect smiles, frustrations, anger, joy, happiness, determination, doubt, anguish… on their faces. I just corresponded with a smile or a few words if they were familiar to me for I felt naughty, as if I had not done the right thing but I was being compensated for my deed.
I was enjoying the first real autumn day thoroughly, feeling the drizzling rain on my face, observing the naked tamarinds, recently trimmed, the sand sculptures demolished by the cleaning trucks and the surfers getting in their wetsuits ready for a great trip! It was their day!
As I was walking, two poems, I would love to share with you, came to my mind: Sea Change by Charles Tomlinson and Ode to Autumn by John Keats. I cherished these delightful thoughts in times of crises.
As I reached the end of the Promenade in Sitges, I took my notebook and scribbled a few ideas. Here’s the organized result of my messy notes.
Enjoy the weekend and plan on a little escape, do something different than you usually do. I hope you feel rewarded just like I have been this morning.
All the best!

The Slow Movement

Reading about The Slow Movement: Making a Connection I've come up with a list of ideas you may consider. As usual, this is not compulsory. You may write about this unless you have better ideas...

-time poverty
-Home schooling
-making connections
-Buddhism
-organic food
-Schools in turmoil.
-Home schooling...

I got a few ideas from the text. There are many more!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Burn After Reading

I've just posted in Nicenet a couple of links (trailers and review) related to the new comedy from Joel and Ethan Coen. I hope the links inspire some writing and of course a greater wish to go and see the film in the original version, of course!!!
Keeping you busy, just in case!
Cheerio!

Need ideas?

I was reading the BBC News last Saturday and found an article on the topic we were discussing in class: Tattoo culture under the spotlight. Here's the link for you to read and in need of ideas you can write a little review using some of the words and taking care of the style.
Here are some quotes to open your appetite:

"It is only now in Western culture that tattoos are becoming an expression of individuality, rather than being about belonging to a community,"

"People understandably tend to be focused on the artwork of the tattoo, but as it is usually an invasive procedure on the skin, people should be aware of potential problems, even if the risk is small."

I hope you take advantage of it and enjoy it!