What Makes You You? Each answer acts as an inspiration for me to create a unique digital image.

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number 813
What makes me, me, is the culmination of my past, present, and future experiences (everything from the food I ate (body) to the people I met and interacted with (family, friends, boyfriends, authors, mentors, and countries) to the meditation and careful curation of what I keep and what I leave behind.
inspired by Annka Kultys 

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number 811
All my life I have volunteered to help people. I’m a curious person and like to find out how and why things work. I’m the late 1980’s I became a mature student  and took city and guilds embroidery followed by quilt making. I got involve with India while studying embroidery and produced a book. I now work as an artist using mainly pen and ink and am a member of Harborough Artist Cluster.    The only association that I volunteer at is the  Parkinson’s. 
Does this make me/me. I have no idea.  
inspired by Greta Palmer 

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number 810
I am not sure. As I become more experienced, I become more aware and accepting of how little I know. My work and pastimes can be fun but are never done. My motivation is family. My titillation is stuff and adventure. I am working incrementally towards Fudoshin.
inspired by Darrel

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 808
I ran away from home when 11 years old.
Police put me into children’s refuge.
Went to London to the night shelters when about 16/17.
Then became pregnant with first daughter at 18.
Daughter passed away aged 11.
Came to Northamptonshire and lived with someone but was subjected to domestic violence and put into women’s refuge.
Then became homeless again and started drinking.
Rehoused into a flat currently.
Came to Hope about 5 years ago which helped to socialise and provided a warm space with food.
Hope has very nice people which makes it a place to come to.
Sometimes help by sorting through donations.
inspired by Anonymous

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 806
A love for life, with a passion to support. Family is at the heart of everything that I do, with fiery go-getting attitude, a heart of kindness shine though.
inspired by Dawn Goodacre

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 805
An eclectic fashionista with an eccentric unique personality.
inspired by Yioda Argyrou

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 804
My children! My son who is grown and my beautiful daughter who is no longer with us, they made me a mum. They are my first love. I never knew what unconditional love was before having them. I never realised why I was put on earth until I had them. they are my reason for breathing and trying to become a better person.
inspired by Clare Brown

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 803
Loving people, Nature surrounding, Honest, Caring,  Mindful towards others and their feelings, Always smile,  Positive, Believe in myself and others.
inspired by H

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 802
I love bright and beautiful people and things.  They make me happy.
inspired by P

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 801
Who I am today wasn’t built overnight, the confident independent strong person most see from the outside ,although always been there, sometimes hidden behind the smile I have pulled myself out of some dark places, had my insecurities, and heartaches along my journey too.  I have been through quite a lot over the years but that has shaped the person I am now, of which I am quite proud.  Fiercely passionate and put my all in to what I do, and the people that surround me. Honesty & trust is huge to me, once broken there is no going back.  I’m always looking to shape myself to be a better version of me for my future journey whatever that may bring.
inspired by Debbie Russell

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 800
Empathetic, Compassionate, Problem Solver, Logical Mind, Animal Lover, Love to Travel, Trainer/Teacher
inspired by Anonymous

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 799
People person, Understanding, Compassionate, Love to be outside/around nature, Love animals, My family have helped me to be the person I am, Can also be a homebody, Music
inspired by Holly Atkinson

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 797
I am the most kindhearted but I could kill if needed.  I am on cloud nine I until am in the gutter.  I laugh hysterically and I could cry a river.  I am generous to a fault but I will hoard and covet things.  I can go all day without eating then eat all day without thinking.  I am fun and excitable when drunk.  I am argumentative and nasty when drunk.  I would give my life for the world, yet the world owns me a living.  I am the second coming with love.  I am evil personified with hate.  I AM BIPOLAR.  This could describe anybody but a bipolar person will feel them stronger.  It’s a very tiring place to be for us.
inspired by Karen


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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 796
Dad  Jokes! My Mouth  Always looking on the bright side of life!
inspired by Anonymous

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 795
My family make me happy.  Niece Tracey and sister Caitlin make me smile.  Andy Pandy, Holidays, Karaokes, Nico Meals, Shopping, Trips, Making Friends, Jeek, Christmas and Birthdays
inspired by Rebecca Wilkes

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 793
I am a working full time carer.  I cook, care-for, and help in any way possible to help my friend and patient, we have a very good working relationship and look after each other, honest, trustworthy, reliable and never take advantage of anyone.
inspired by David Hayes

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 792
I like helping people and making them happy.  Also my life is so so much better now that I am getting the help that I really need.  I feel so lucky now that everything is coming together.  It is people like you and my friend and career that makes me enjoy life.
inspired by Candice Hayes

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 790
Rap Music, Jewellery, Designer Clothes, Rugby/Football, Fighting/Martial Arts, Cleaning, Like Talking, Being a Clown/Messing Around, Making Friends, Get Angry, Wind People Up,  Walking, Shopping
inspired by Anonymous

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 789
I am always enjoying art to make it large in drawing red, black, blue, orange, purple and green.  Rainbows, prisms and making lots of colourful splash art.
inspired by Emma

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 788
Being happy – as in being the person I want to be rather than a man trapped in addiction …I’m the girl I always should have been!
inspired by Emma Corcoran

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 787
Love, Laughter, Light, Colour, Hope, Friends, Family, Experiences Good and Bad, and Music dancing….
inspired by Lynne Nelson

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 786
My boys.  Proving everything within my power.  Family – they keep me grounded.  Helping out, wanting to be the change I want to see tomorrow.  Empowering everyone making sure everyone gets a better now and tomorrow.
inspired by Anonymous

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This image is one in a series made in collaboration with The Hope Centre. Hope helps over 3,000 people every month who are homeless, hungry or living in hardship.
https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/

number 785
I thrive when I try to help people to a better future.
inspired by Jess