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current thoughts 14.8.16

• wow my birthday is so soon this is absolutely weird & I have organised & done just about nothing
  
• I have to leave for a shoot in less then 20 minutes
• I’m incredibly tired; my eyes want to shut, but I must resist
• so excited to have the girls over tonight for a ripe ol’ veg feast
• still haven’t gotten my nails done
• where can I buy a crown to wear for my birthday
• does this place also have single vegan boys with a personality who care about the planet & are interested in more then how one looks
• I am desperate to work with bonobos & I don’t want to do about it
• I seriously struggle when it comes to science, but have a way with animals - how does one become a cleaner for these places
• salt has become too abundant in my diet but I can’t seem to wean myself of it
• I know people take the piss at veganism & the vegan community, but man, there are some real good eggs (excuse the irony) in amongst the vegans of the world - I am particularly excited, thrilled & feeling blessed to be borrowing a dehydrator (the one I was considering buying myself & bigger then the one I’m currently borrowing from another vegan friend) from someone who answered my post about dehydrator recommendations or 2nd hand purchases on our local vegan page - the darling said I can long-term borrow it & didn’t ask for a thing (despite my persistent offerings) to which i then shared a lovely conversation where she mentioned the rescued animals she looks after & ah - GOOD EGGS
• my hair is agitating me - it’s not part of my face or who am I at the moment, it’s just there sitting & loping; the kind of moments in your hair life where you find you’ve got it tied up most of the time/not looking at it
• she hasn’t replied to my email
• I’ve read 3 books in the last 5 days & loved it - try reading on a treadmill or bike - game change
• HIGHLY recommend the books ‘Better than before’ & ‘Ape House’
• can’t wait to have my own place & have everything just the way I like; I think about this so much 
• Minimal plastic, glass containers, as much things as possible bought from bulk food places that don’t use plastic, everything vegan, lots of wood, green plants, good vibes, art
• Hopefully I’ll get some fresh new paper soon & do some art which I can then SELL YAY - how does one open an etsy or where should I sell them
• can’t stop thinking about hanging out on the beach all day somewhere tropical, relaxing, living in the moment & breaking free
• I really need to clean my laptop (have been saying this to myself for who knows how many months)

I REALLY GOTTA GO NOW

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I don’t really have favourite things a lot of the time so here are 3 things I’ve been having & enjoying a lot as of late:

• big salads made with whatever we have on hand (peas, corn, carrot, cucumber, tomato, avocado, pumpkin, seeds, sauerkraut, beetroot, zucchini etc), served with my homemade dehydrated veggie wraps - all drowned in tomato sauce, nutritional yeast & italian herbs :) 
  
• fresh fruit meals - again made with whatever we have on hand which at the moment has generally been papaya (with lime of course) and/or watermelon
• I’ve been so obsessed with corn/rice rice cakes lately & have been having a couple packets of those most/every other night with a few avocadoes, mayo, lime juice, pepper & tomato or my gluten-free vege spread - in my mind I don’t really see this as a proper meal in itself though so I usually have it in combination with something else that has a diversity of rich nutrients & vitamins; part of a meal I guess! However, I’d recommend them in lower volumes & more as snacks just because they really dehydrate you & (at least in my case) don’t give as much energy as I want/need regardless of how many I eat - I’ve been having them a lot as I’m short on time & they’re incredibly convenient, cheap & (addictingly - you’ve been warned) yummy, but I vowed to change that & get more diversity & whole foods in me now that my exams are practically over :)

xxxxx

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I have 2 pairs of reading glasses & funnily enough I’ve had so many people asking me about them lately! Unfortunately I’ve got no clue what the official name or code is for either of them, but 1 is from Tom Ford & the other spec savers. Thank you for such a lovely heart-warming message, I’m gushing! I hope you have a lovely day m’dear, sending love xx

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Thank you for the kind words :) By the sounds of things you are already very aware of what you are eating & how it can impact your skin, so if you are already eating relatively clean & seen no difference at all then your food probably isn’t the problem. If you really do think it is playing a big role in your acne then don’t just start eliminating things, instead focus on being aware of how your skin reacts to certain foods. However, as I said if you’ve really switched up your diet & eat pretty clean I really think it may be caused by something else. My first & foremost recommendation would be seeing a skin specialist, they would by far have much more information & knowledge then I would & if you want a natural approach see if you can find one that specialises in natural treatments & if not just ring ahead & say you’re only looking for natural remedies. In terms of my advice, I honestly think it’s truly about keeping as natural as possible; trying to use no or as few products as possible & that those products be as natural as possible (minimal whole ingredients) + if you are using products try them for a considerable amount of time to really see if they make a difference & if they don’t work trial around. I would also highly recommend trying to avoid makeup as much as you can, particularly any form of foundation. I’ve never really had bad skin, but the worst I can remember my skin was when I was getting into the habit of using make up on a frequent basis, which didn’t last long. I know it can help your self confidence in the short term, but in the long-term letting your skin breathe will be far more beneficial in letting your skin recover, not to mention it will probably help you be more confident & proud of who you are. If you must use make up I would recommend, like any skin products, the most natural plant based holistic & minimal ingredient product you can find & make sure you always remove it as soon as you can with a natural makeup remover (like coconut oil). There are honestly just so many factors that can come into play with acne like your hormones (don’t even get me started on the pill), genes, stress-levels & more so it can be really hard to pin point what’s going on, so don’t just think it’s food but take a look at everything in a general prospect - ask your parents if they had similar problems, if you take any medication see if it has any side effects etc. Anyway, I hope this helped in some way & if you have any more questions feel free to ask. Sending love & trust me all will be okay in the end, sometimes patients is all we can have. xxx

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Thank you! Sure thing, here’s a quick list:

• It’s really quick incredibly & makes me feel incredibly proud to see how far I’ve come in writing essays & studies in general
  
• cleaning/clearing out your room/house/bathroom/wardrobe is so satisfying; it’s like getting waxed after winter
• I really feel like getting waxed now
• I’ve been studying some crazy hours lately & despite the fact I think it is kinda crazy, I’m really proud 
• SHE RANG YAY
• what in the hell do I want to do with my life
• wow I’ve missed eating such huge amounts of fruit
• note to self - YOU NEED MORE FRUIT 
• life is scary short, like scarier then the grudge
• I really want to improve & expand my content
• been sleeping pretty good lately - & by good I am still waking up around 5-6 times every night, but I’m feeling more rested in the morning, probably because I’m more tired from working my butt off for the whole day
• literally have running withdrawals, it’s been almost a week since I’ve been able to run - terrible timing given it’s crunch time for my big exams - & I think about running at least once a day
• you know what, I really don’t think I like showers very much
• note to self; if I get a bath you are getting one of those tables that lays over the top
• I had so much fun partying last week
• my exams will be over in 3 weeks !!! YAY
• my exhibition is in 3 weeks !! YAY BUT ALSO SHIT CAUSE I STILL HAVE STUFF TO DO
• I’m beginning to like sweet potato; what a revelation
• I’ve been eating new things & it’s really nice & refreshing
• holy wow I can’t wait to go away somewhere tropical at the end of the year; I dream all the time of lying in the sun on a sun bed, taking draw-dropping photos, bringing a collection of disposable cameras & potentially even investing (my left limb) in getting a drone (because srsly the views cannot be appreciated by any other camera)
• I love photography & cameras so much; not the best hobby to have financial wise
• water is awesome; drink up kids
• why am I so excited to go clubbing with my family
• Pirates of the Caribbean is so good; SO GOOD
• I really want to meet new people & hang out with new people; have big DNMs & just get to know society & the broader world
• if I end up becoming a lawyer I will be surprised
• so unsure about having children
• dammit body/mind
• I CAN’T WAIT TO WORK & MAKE MONEY; i just feel like it will be so satisfying & I really like working for some reason
• note to self - CAN YOU HURRY UP & BUY VEGAN NAIL POLISH YOU’VE HAD THE TABS OPEN FOR WEEKS YOU PAIN IN THE ASS
• I really should be getting ready to go to the library
• should I have a party for my birthday or not ???? I really want to invite everyone, but at the same time effort/I’m more a low-key person .. 
• smoking is so unattractive to me; you got 1 life, 1 body, stop hurting yourself please; if you can’t look after yourself, how you gonna look after me 
• I WANT TO MAKE MORE ART ALREADYYYYY
• would anyone actually want to buy my work is the question
• I think a lot about really wanting bigger boobs; don’t get me wrong I love my small boobs, but I’d also like the option of having bigger boobs sometimes y’know? (this led me to think of some kind of technology where we had settings for our boob size & could adjust to the occasion/outfit)
• hurry up & grow hair 
• OK REALLY NEED TO GO TO LIBRARY NOW BYE

xxxxxx

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Here’s what comes to mind for me:

• talk to friends who know him & try & instigate something or at least learn a little about him so that you can find something to talk about to make things less awkward in conversation
  
• try to organise to see him or bump into each other again; go to the same event, grab coffee, study together; whatever works & you feel comfortable with
• show interest - follow him/like his posts on social media + talking to his friends about him can also do this
• be proactive - I have this belief that awkward only exists if you think it’s there, in other words nothing is awkward until you say it is - so I try & believe that nothing is awkward & then nothing really is awkward. THE POINT BEING just go for it, just talk to him & continue talking to him & make things not awkward

Hope this helps in some way! xxx

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If I were to teach you how to make my artworks not only would I be spoiling my personal identity & technique as an artist, but I would be doing what - in my eyes - is unjust as an artist being, not encouraging to find your own way, your own practice & your own style. 

So, I put to you that instead of me teaching you essentially how to copy my personal style that I have worked tirelessly to develop, you do some research - pinterest, google, art blogs/website, instagrams etc - into what you kind of mediums, styles & artists you are interested in & ask yourself why you like them, what about the art do you like & learn from them; then attempt your own works. You won’t get there straight away, but that is the point; as you develop, as you learn, you find what you like, you find what works for you & then you grow your style & practice as an artist & that to me is what becoming an artist is all about; finding your practice & finding yourself in the process :) xx

Sorry I didn’t even realise! I’ve switched it on - cl-s.tumblr.com/ask - so please just resend this through so I can respond on my laptop & be as elaborate (& hopefully helpful) as possible xx sorry for the inconvenience sending love xx

Guys please contact me on my replacement blog cl-s.tumblr.com - it’s easier for me to type on my laptop & I won’t have access to this account soon.
I don’t drink anything more alcoholic then my coconut kefir & kombuchas 😜 I’ve had drinks in the past - only serious drinking a handful of times otherwise just sips here & there - but stopped all that completely quite some time ago, maybe 3-4 years ago. Honestly, there was no defining reason I stopped I just came to the conclusion that I don’t like the taste of alcohol, I don’t desire it, I don’t believe it to be healthy for the body & I don’t like what it can do to you mentally so why have it? Since then I’ve had nothing & haven’t really want to; the only time being when I was admittedly feeling a bit depressed & wouldn’t have minded feeling numb but that’s not the right reason to do ANYTHING.
I still go out & have no problem not drinking or being around those who drink. I still have fun, but I have to say I feel things could be more fun if other people were sober because I just don’t find it fun to spend time with people who can’t keep conversation & won’t remember anything you said or did the next day + don’t even start with if you’re trying to meet a guy (or girl for others), I mean seriously if you can’t keep a conversation with me you can forget it. I don’t judge others for drinking, but I will admit I question & more so worry the extent to which some people drink & the situations people get themselves too. I haven’t really had people try to pressure me or anything like that either, I mean people ask if I want anything but that’s it. Much love xxx