LBW // H A P P Y

L B W

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T W E N T Y S I X T E E N

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H A P P Y

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Aloha, Ahoy,

I love the ocean, I love the eternal rolling of the tides, I look at the ocean in the morning as the sun shines bright sparkling over the surface & again in the evening under the rising stars as the darkened sea reflects the moonlight.

In the ocean I find freedom, the way I lose myself when I stare at the clouds and into the stars that light up the night sky. 

I dance to my own song, I remember as a kid wanting to be outside all the time, I couldn't fall asleep in the house, I liked to be out in the fresh spring air.

Being driven round and round town I'd watch the clouds in the pinkish blue sky and slowly drift into the land of dreams.

I hunger for the dirt track road, the winding path to the coast, the stretching horizons that whisper the beginnings of new adventures.

I love the connection of meeting like-minded friends, of sharing nights of conversations, of listening to endless records, of listening to their stories, their adventures retold with all the passion as if it was the first time they were experiencing them.

I like my own time, I live in my own world because it allows me to see the magic in life, anything is possible while you're wandering through wonderland.

 I love my family & my friends from all around the world. My mumma is a free spirit, she always danced to her own song & she taught me that in life I only ever needed to find what made me happy that everything else would fall into place if I could discover the things that made me passionate & followed my heart.

One day I want to share my adventures, to spend days in the ocean & nights under the stars, On the road endless days & nights of writing stories, creating memories & following distant horizons. 

I don't crave what most people call a successful life, for me my words, the music & my adventures are how I would describe a life well lived. 

My inspirations come from the wild hearts, the wanderers, the day dreamers, the one's who refuse to accept all they are told.
These are the people that set my heart on fire.

The image of freedom

I'll never forget the punk gigs I went to as a teen, they had a life changing effect on me, I was so taken by the sound and drawn to the scene. I loved going to those gigs & these days I find myself drawn to the emerging music of the world, of finding new music to share here, of supporting the artists & immersing myself in the music scenes around the world.

I urge each of you, no matter how difficult it may seem to find your passion, your happy.

Then spend everyday living and breathing it.

This is your journey, your story to write...

Look to the horizon for more music posts shortly...

Love & Peace

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SNAPSHOT - CORNWALL - PART II

 L I T T L E B E A R W O L F

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T W E N T Y S I X T E E N

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S N A P S H O T 

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T R A V E L 

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- D E L A B O L E - T I N T A G E L - B O S A S T L E  - 

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P A R T 

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Aloha, Ahoy

At the beginning of this month, I went to Cornwall for a few days to escape the world a while.

If you haven't seen part I of this feature, you can read it here.

The second installment focuses on the time I spent in Boscastle, before then heading to Bude & Port Isaac.

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Boscastle is a beautiful little fishing village, tucked inside the harbour from the cliff edge. Arriving early in the morning, permitted a rather mystical view of the village. Driving down through the cliffs and hillsides, under canopies of arched trees across the road, the village appeared at the end of the meandering road.

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A selection of cottages, a handful of inns & a couple of cafe's make up the majority of the village. Set in the valley, a babbling brook runs down through the village and into the harbour, where the picturesque image of fishing boats & the cliffs greets you.

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The brook & Boscastle Village

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A stop in the local cafe for Cornish cream tea was probably not necessary after breakfast at the inn, but when in Boscastle...

I had two scones with Cornish clotted cream and jam with a pot of tea - delightful.

It is Cornish tradition to add the clotted cream to the scone atop the jam, whereas in Devon it is generally accepted that you would put the cream on before the jam.

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Boscastle Cornish Cream Tea

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Boscastle has a rather interesting attraction, something I wasn't expecting but was wonderfully surprised to find.

The Boscastle Museum of witchcraft is an intriguing collection of historical, magical & natural pieces that have been implemented by witches locally & from afar throughout the years.

Hosting the worlds largest collection of pieces & has found a place to call home in Boscastle for the last fifty years.

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Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft

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Covering the history of witchcraft, the items used to perform rituals and spells, information surrounding well known witches throughout history and modern times, the museum is an educational experience for those visiting. I particularly enjoyed the ingredients used for garden magic, the section on divination & the tarot card reader.

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Garden Magic Herbs - Casting spells in the witches cottage - Witchcraft Treasures

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I would certainly recommend a visit to the museum if you're in Boscastle. I definitely found the time I spent there interesting & furthered my knowledge of witchcraft & the local area to Boscastle.

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After the museum, a walk down to the harbour and up onto the cliffs was refreshing & allowed the enjoyment of beautiful unspoiled views across the coast.

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Boscastle Cliffs

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The scenery & geographical location of Boscastle permits the feeling that you have left the modern world far behind. It's one of my favourite places I've traveled to. It's a perfect combination if you're in the area visiting Tintagel & I would certainly recommend spending a day or two in the village.

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Another selection of little gift shops line the street too & I would certainly recommend checking out the local artist's work, the fudge shop - where the ale lover amongst you can find an incredible selection of Cornish ales. The shopkeeper was particularly good at recommending ales & talking about their origins.

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I hope you enjoyed this part of the adventure. Part III for Bude and Port Isaac will be up on the blog shortly. 

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Keep a weather eye on the horizon.

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Love & Peace

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- L I T T L E B E A R W O L F - KG Ⓒ 2016 -

SNAPSHOT - CORNWALL - PART I

 L I T T L E B E A R W O L F

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T W E N T Y S I X T E E N

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S N A P S H O T 

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T R A V E L 

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D E L A B O L E  -  T I N T A G E L  -  B O S A S T L E  -  B U D E  - 

P O R T  I S A A C 

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P A R T 

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Dusk in Port Isaac

Tintagel - Tintagel Castle - Tintagel Cliffs - Boscastle Cliffs

Aloha, Ahoy

This month's travel snapshot feature focuses on the south west coast of the UK.
My new years resolution was to indulge in everything in life; I thought celebrating my birthday (28 years old...eek) was an excellent way to start a new chapter in my personal life but also to escape on an adventure for a few days.

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  In the western most county of England lies Cornwall.

A rugged cliff edged county with the most scenic beaches in England.

It's hard to not lose touch with reality when camped out on the coast of the Celtic Sea.

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Over a four day road trip across the south coast & into the west, I spent time in the north within the village of Delabole, climbed the many steps up to Tintagel Castle, trekked the cliffs in Boscastle, fell in love with the surf in Bude & found myself never wanting to leave Port Isaac.

Cornwall is truly one of the most magical places on Earth.

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The landscape is mainly untouched. The sheer rock faces of the cliffs, the swirling tides and surf, the little fishing villages located on harbors set in steeped valleys; make it feel like you've truly traveled to another time and place. A far cry from city life.

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Let's talk of geography and history for a minute...

History tells us that the county was first inhabited in the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods. With continued occupation by the Neolithic & then Bronze Age peoples.

Homeland of the Cornish people, Cornwall is recognized as a Celtic nation. The landscape reflects the counties history.

Cornwall forms the tip of the South West peninsula of Great Britain and is fully exposed to the weather coming in from the Atlantic Ocean.

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I stayed at The Poldark Inn just outside of the village of Delabole.

A little inn with a quiet nature, stood just inland from the cliffs. 

If you get the opportunity to stay there or visit the inn, do take a walk to the left of the building; a narrow pathway that leads through the fields all the way down to the cliff edge. 

You can see for miles across the ocean, to the left the little fishing villages and to the right striking cliffs.

The rooms were comfortable (the shower was amazing!) and I had several great night's sleep.

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The first stop of the trip was Tintagel, which is surrounded by history, myth & magick.

The village and nearby Tintagel Castle are surrounded by the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the round table.

A beautiful castle set upon the cliffs above the bay below. The legend of Merlin's cave & the castle are certainly not to be missed if your in the area.

The village also features the stunning 14th century post office.

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Tintagel Post Office

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I loved walking down the hill to the bay, then climbing the steps to the castle ruins. The statue of King Arthur stands tall as you approach the top.

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The King atop of the cliff

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Taking a breath and admiring the view is a must for anyone who's made the trip.

I genuinely felt that this was one of the most beautiful and peaceful places that I have ever had the pleasure of visiting.

[Do stop in the little gift shops within the village too, some really cool treasure to be hunted.]

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Tintagel Castle

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After the long winding walk down to the bay, I came across where the tide meets the beach.
I felt as though I had entered Middle Earth, Westeros or perhaps even just traveled back in time.

There was something incredibly calming about watching the waves crash against the rocks, despite the loud crashing sound.

I enjoyed the climb up to and along the cliffs. Do take time to explore the second part of the location and walk along the cliff top to the church.

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Exploring & Trekking

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After a stop for a drink, it was time to head to the inn (as mentioned above) to check in. Taking time to drive along the coast path through the winding country lanes. For reference if your car has a small engine, do proceed with caution. A couple of 'you can do it, please make it up the hill' moments did occur throughout the trip.

Delabole is named after Delabole quarry, there's also a beautiful church (St. Johns) if you're stopping by. [For those new to the blog - I love architecture particularly of the Gothic and medieval design. Churches included.]

The slate quarry is one of the largest of it's type in England and has been operated since the 15th century. Making it the oldest working slate quarry in England.

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View from the cliffs

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I loved Tintagel and I think the time I stayed there, will stay with me for a long time. If you're looking for a great place to getaway for the weekend, I do certainly recommend staying in Tintagel and exploring the nearby locations.

I hope you've enjoyed this part of the adventure, do pop back for the next parts of the adventure; featuring Boscastle, the beaches at Bude & the stunning harbor at Port Isaac.

Keep a weather eye on the horizon.

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Love & Peace

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101 IN 1001 - THE GREAT ADVENTURE

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L I T T L E B E A R W O L F

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T W E N T Y S I X T E E N

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Aloha, Ahoy

I write lists, I make lists, I think of lists; in fact even in my sleep from time to time I've become aware of things to add to my list.
This has resulted in an obsession with purchasing notebooks.

I believe that enriching yourself through experiences is a great way to develop yourself, your story & a way to encourage opportunity in your life.

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For this reason when I was told about Day Zero Project, I knew I wanted in.

Day Zero is an online community for people who love creating lists, setting challenges & making positive changes in their lives.

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The people behind Day Zero believe that open lists like bucket lists don't work because the pressures off, but when you add in a time constraint, your focus and determination kick in.
Which I have to say I totally agree with.

I'm not one for rushing but I liked the idea of the 101 in 1001, my reasons for this are threefold.

One I'm 27 so I'll be turning 30 shortly before my list is up, while I'm not freaked about the horizon of 30, I want to make the most of my twenties.

While I'm happy in my life, I want to make some changes to the route I'm wandering down, I feel that this list will ensure I'm sticking to my ambitions.

Last but not least, by spreading the list over a couple of years I can really measure the progress & experience the list has encouraged me to accomplish.

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Day Zero Project have lots of inspiration for lists, but never one to shy away from a challenge, I'm opting for the 101 in 1001. 

101 things is quite a list, so to ensure I utilize the list and time as best I can I'm dividing my list into categories.

Five categories comprising a list of twenty goals (apart from travel which has twenty one, because y'know the heart wants what it wants!)

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01. Visit Wales

02. Take a Cruise

03. Visit Spain

04. Visit France

05. Visit Germany

06. Wander around Salisbury, Wiltshire

07. Explore Bath, Wiltshire

08. Visit Bristol

09. Visit Sweden

10. Wander around Malvern, Worcestershire

11. Wander around Worcester, Worcestershire

12. Visit Budapest

13. Visit Romania

14. Visit Amsterdam

15. Visit Italy

16. Explore Edinburgh, Scotland

17. Discover Dublin, Ireland

18. Explore California, USA

19. Trek New Zealand

20. Visit Japan

21. Visit Mexico

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22. Learn Mandarin

23. Learn French

24. Learn Spanish

25. Study Native American Culture

26. Study ancient civilizations

27. Study Astronomy

28. Learn to bake

29. Learn to cook

30. Make candles

31. Make potpourri

32. Enhance photography skills

33. Learn florist skills

34. Improve my flexibility

35. Improve my strength & posture

36. Decorate my house

37. Find out my blood type and donate blood

38. Find the perfect ches-longue to celebrate turning 30

39. Dye my hair

40. Get pierced

41. Spend time with family

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42. Start a business

43. Create a strong CV

44. Write a strong cover letter

45. Put together my record of achievement

46. Link & update my social media accounts

47. Create blog & business design

48. Create blog & business logo

49. Intern with a creative company

50. Publish my features for a magazine

51. Publish my poetry

52. Take a course to improve career skills

53. Take a creative course

54. Build a career

55. Attend a lecture

56. Meet a blogger

57. Attend a networking event

58. Attend a blog meet

59. Create & print business cards

60.  Launch website

61. Launch online store

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62. Write a feature for 101 things I've achieved in this lifetime

63. Take a photograph of me on day 1 of 1001 & one on day 1001

64. Dance on stage

65. Play in a band

66. Learn to DJ

67. Create playlists

68. Sing on stage

69. Act on stage

70. Learn to play drums

71. Learn to play guitar

72. Learn to play bass

73. Play more piano

74. Play tambourine

75. Create a photography portfolio

76. Create a podcast

77. Create a video blog

78. Create a blog schedule

79. Use my planner & journal

80. Learn to knit

81. Put together my photo albums

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82. Practice Yoga

83. Watch the sunrise

84. Watch the sunset

85. Visit The British Museum

86. Visit The Natural History Museum

87. Visit The Science Museum

88. Go to the ballet

89. Go to the theatre

90. Sleep under the stars

91. Go on a road trip

92. See The Northern Lights

93. Light Chinese Lanterns & set them off

94. Fly internationally

95.  Visit all the English Heritage locations

96. Document my travels

97. Read the classics

98. Support the causes I believe in

99. Answer the 50 questions that will free your mind

100. Plan & Host a music event

101. Write a letter to myself to open on day 1001

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Want to know more about Day Zero Project? Find the community here.

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Are you doing the 101 in 1001? 

What do you think of my list?

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Love & Peace

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