Words were never my strong point, and with the aim to improve on that
weakness I started Buckets & Spades back in 2008, to try to
brush up my language skills and creative writing.
Over the years I've
become used to using a pen to jot down my thoughts daily; through
endless notetaking, and organising my life using a diary. I actually
have a love/hate relationship with words, as I find it all-to-easy to
compare myself to the whitty and expressive folk I come across in
magazines + on Twitter. This doesn't come from a place of jealous, far
from it, as it inspires my writing style to be more open and natural.
I find
Yasumi's unique perspective on life, and the way she tackles words to be hugely inspiring.
Wearing - Whistles Denim Shirt | Albam Jeans | Harry Stedman T-Shirt | Red Wing Boots | Paulin Watch
One constant throughout my whole growing up was having to write
things down, as a way of collecting my thoughts, relaying ideas and
organising my life. This is one side of modern technology that Apple
hasn't been able to affect; I need a pen, notebook and diary to feel
like I'm on top of accomplishing the day's tasks, and never leave the
house without them. I make a to-do list every single day, and when the
day is finally over I look back at my diary to make sure I'm set for the
day ahead. There's also the odd doddle thrown in (Hollie didn't
appreciate the Picaso-inspired drawing of her...), of ideas that pop
into my head, intriguing things I see on my travels, or ideas for outfit
combinations.
The Better Thinking campaign by Parker
got me questioning just how important the humble pen is to my life, and
how invaluable it is to my own personal experiences. For me, a beautiful
pen is as important as the thoughts themselves. And Parker is helping
us unlock a better way of thinking; by helping us discover exciting ways
to create new content, and to keep our ideas fresh.
