In order to give myself a little kick in the butt and get this blog going, I have turned to the experts for some writing inspiration. This quirky and sweet non-fiction film trails the experience of Julia Child, infamous chef and cookbook author, and Julie Powell's attempt to follow in her footsteps through a cooking blog. I fell head over heels for this movie because it has Meryl Streep AND Amy Adams. What is there not to like? Of course, hilarious goof-ups and touching revelations ensue. It is Julie's dedication, however, that keeps me coming back to this movie again and again. She feels a responsibility to herself and to her readers to complete the task that she has set in front of herself.
As for me, I know that I don't have a following, but maybe the motivation to stay true to my own promises will be enough.
2. Lookbook
This fashion blog uses photography, not words, to tell the stories of followers around the world. Each look has a strongly introverted, but stubbornly unique point of view that I can't resist. Plus, it helps my own fashion crises! Now that I have a camera of my own, I'd love to showcase some of my "creative" wardrobe... maybe on my sister?
3. StumbleUpon
If I am ever having writer's block, which I usually am, this website is great for finding the most random photography, jokes, short stories, articles, whatever, to get my mind off my piece. Some of the stuff I find is so great I have a file on my desktop filled with pictures and articles that I couldn't let go of. So, fully aware that Stumble has single-handedly enabled my procrastination habits, I am giving this link to you, hoping that it will expand your mind, at least a little bit.
Well, that's all for now, hopefully you will be seeing more of me within the next few weeks, because classes start up again the 17th of January, and I don't know how much time I'm going to have then. But who knows, perhaps I will create a firm enough habit of it.
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