number 230 The loss of my Mum a long, long time ago and the struggle of having to try and cope on the inside and yet be strong on the outside, whilst at the same time needing to grow up fast and take care of my dad who was falling apart. The bond between my dad and me and the way that there is so much of him inside of me. The unconditional love I have for my two daughters. The unbreakable friendship with Simon Richard Stevenson Hoare, (my best friend and brother). The pain and the relief of getting Divorced. Falling in love. Being a single parent. My little cottage, (it’s like an old friend, it keeps me safe and is definitely my home). My passion for music and seeing bands play live, Bradford City Football Club, Away trips, Big nights out. Any night out. Having ginger hair. Being very tall. Never taking myself or life too seriously. Always wanting to have the most fun. Being an eternal optimist. Being friendly, polite and having a smile on my face. Cooking. Food. Wine. Lager. Books. Art. Records. Clothes. Dancing. Running. Friends. My beautiful friend. Music. Music. Music.
inspired by Simon Edward Settle
number 227 I seem to be made from lots of different avenues, I am strong yet weak, confident but shy, aggressive yet vulnerable. I would like to think I was very individual but what does that mean? I am many different people on many different days. I do not know what makes me me and maybe thats a good thing, never knowing who you really are. Identity can be altered but you will always be you whoever that may be. : )
inspired by Anne Boo Whetter
number 225 By being – myself, true 2 myself, an artist, honest, truthful, loving, kind, reliable, believing in myself and my abilities
inspired by Leana de Villiers
number 221 Hope, Persistence, Help and Collaboration especially with artists and I believe that the human being must be in peace with him/herself from the inside, because the sky is blue everywhere. Despite the obstacles that we Iranians are facing in Iran. inspired by Manijeh Miremadi
number 219 Learning about the world, learning about people, and especially the not-so-obvious things you find when you look under the “stone” no one else has turned over.
inspired by Carl Ingalls
number 208 My love of shoes, especially the stupidly high or uncomfortable looking ones, my ability to talk to anyone for hours, but mainly my friends and family and the laughs we’ve all had, and hopefully are yet to have.
inspired by Nicola Law
number 205 I smile about the outrageous life I have had…some would not believe the episodes of diverse events and lifestyles I had in such a short time! Some good, some bad and some extremely dangerous but always no matter what has, Art has always been the core of my love and passion. Even today, I was daydreaming of what a bizarre book I could write. However, I have to remind myself my adventure has not finished yet its just another chapter about to begin xx
inspired by Tracie Shaylor
number 204 “Aww. I stared at this simple but complex question …. Makes one think …. No Structure is built alone, no road holds a single footprint, it begins in the womb the most Intimate relationship that will ever be! Faceless and nameless but all the same The structure is forming. Cells and D an A …. From that moment on, you are touched by mankind, good and not so good …… You are becoming “you” drinking up the pain from others, is the greatest shape of the making of “you” Called compassion ……. In Sorrow strength is born … Running through your blood as water runs through a river, it just happens. One becomes from others. :) ” inspired by Jackie Barrett
number 203 “I know I am a product of society, yet I feel I am unique, I see, hear and am told what is right and wrong. Yet I do what my inner voice says.”
inspired by Seema Devi
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