Hey everyone,
Time is a precious gift. Unfortunately it passes wayyyyy to quickly. I've come to the conclusion that there is no point in me blabbing about my life, when actually no one really cares. If I have something to inspire you about - I will post, but right now, I just can't find the time to research and constructively write to you so that I'm actually 100% satisfied with my standard of work. By the end of this week, my schedule will be more flexible.
Till then my lovelies :)
~Julia xx
P.S. Some inspiration down below...What do you all think of the wig - is it a yes or a no??
Today I want to start a series of posts about 'Dream destinations'.
Theses aren't just going to be posts with photos form the internet. I'm also going to include some interesting facts about the place and any books or films I've read/seen that have any interconnections with the place.
So let's get started...
Dream destination #1
Tibet is a region in China. It holds some of the highest peaks in the world click :) People often travel there to go trekking or like I want to, to embrace the regional culture and discover something completely new.
I first herd of this region at the age of 7/8. My mum is someone who longs to travel. This is amongst her top dream destinations too! I think that travelling to Tibet seems so appealing to me because it hasn't yet become a commercialized place like: Spain, Italy, Egypt (you know, the typical holiday destinations). It's still a mystery to most of the world.
10 Facts
Tibet is the highest region on Earth and is commonly referred to as the ‘Roof of the World.’
Though Tibetan is largely spoken in Tibet, the official language is Chinese.
The staple food of Tibetan is Tsampa (roasted barley flour), while the national drink is salted butter tea.
The most famous animal belonging to Tibet is Yak, which provides manifold services.
The current Dalai Lama is Tibet's political and spiritual leader, who fled from Tibet in 1959 and came to Dharamshala, India.
The current Dalai Lama of Tibet was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, for his consistent efforts for liberation of Tibet, based on non-violence.
Tibet has been under the control of China since 1951.
Archaeological evidences suggest that the Tibetan Plateau was inhabited by humans around 21,000 years ago. However, in around 3,000 BC the Neolithic immigrants from northern China captured the region.
The currency of Tibet is Chinese Yuan Renminbi.
The Tibetan new year festival is known as Losar.
A Year in Tibet
Sun Shuyun, a Chinese writer and historian, takes the reader to a tiny and isolated village in Tibet, known for its anti-Chinese stance. She and a team who were half Chinese and half Tibetan, lived and worked there for eighteen months, filming and recording daily life. ‘A Year in Tibet’ is an insight into the relationship between the Chinese and Tibetans, the history behind it, and the way the two interact in the 21st century. Written with Sun Shuyun’s characteristic insight into relationships, this is social and political history with an emphasis on humanity.
I started reading this book not so long ago. It definitely isn't a quick read. You need to take your time with this one. The thing I've noticed with taking your time is that you actually feel like you're there - in Tibet. And after time flies, you still remember what you read in the past!
I really do recommend this book. It's a pleasure to read and gives beautiful insight into the everyday lives of Tibetan people.
Seven Years in Tibet
I haven't watched this film in ages, but when I was researching stuff for the post, I stumbled across it and remembered watching it! I've never been a huge fan of Brad Pitt (yes, I know, it's a shocker), but I'm the type of person who doesn't like what everyone else likes. Despite that, his performance here is really up to my standards. And don't worry, there isn't going to be any spoiler alerts here, because I never ever give away the ending. Never!
P.S. The film's based on a book :)
Movie Trailer below:
Hey everyone,
So I'm glad to say that I think that I've finally overcome the writer's block!
Yesterday, I had a pretty productive day. I visited my granddad and did some stuff for school. :)
Before actually visiting my granddad, I did happen to bump into some nice-looking landscapes. If you were there, you'd probably think that I was a nutter or something, thinking that it was 'beautiful'. But it was. In a way anyway. It definitely had potential. In fact, lots and lots of it.
Something in this particular view makes me wonder. I can't say about what because I don't know. I guess what you could say is that I'm a dreamer. It's like a hobby, at least at my age it is. I'm still a young, naïve, curious creative. Do any of you feel the same way? Because if you do, do share - I don't bite... :)
Okay so this is the last one. A portrait by my mum :) Her website... click <3
Sorry that this is so short. I'll write about something in more depth next time. I still have tons of preparation to do for my English Competition.
I wish you all a fabulous week!
~ Julia
Hi there,
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one suffering from writer's block. I wish I wasn't, and I wish there was a simple cure - but is there?
For the past couple of days, I've sat in front of my laptop, had a tab open for a new post, but nothing came. NOTHING. It was agony. I had some pretty weird ideas that my brain eventually (and thankfully) classed as 'throw in the trash'. And that's pretty much how I got here. Now. This exact moment. And still I have writer's block. Maybe it will pass. Maybe enlightenment will come.
Time gives a different perspective. A fresh start, a new outlook on our surroundings. And this is exactly what you need if you have writer's block... PERSPECTIVE. Basically, there's no need to rush into something if it isn't going to turn out how you want it to turn out. When something is meant to be written - it will be written.
So bear with me, and when something great will pop up, I will definitely write a new post. In the mean time, I might take some photos, go out for a run or something and enjoy my two weeks of 'freedom'!
Till the time of enlightenment,
~Julia
