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1/15/2014 1 Comment A Return to Inspiration Source #5I am once again returning to my blog post on the Five Sources of Inspiration. And once again, here is the link to that post in case you didn't see it when it was posted at the beginning of January: http://akeohaneproject365.weebly.com/1/post/2014/01/the-five-sources-of-inspiration.html So today I would like to return to inspiration #5: Things That Aren't People. The main thing that inspires me is good old Mother Nature. Especially living up here in New England. For those who aren't familiar with the weather patterns here, let me explain: They don't exist. Yeah. They really don't. One day it could be raining and 50 degrees in January, and the next day it could be below freezing and snowing. This isn't a very good thing, though, because all the snow melts and there is water everywhere, and then it just freezes...all over everything. You know, people think that Massachusetts is full of really bad drivers, but perhaps it's just full of really bad driving conditions. But, while New England does have very unpredictable weather, it has the most beautiful seasons that can be found no where else in the world. It's like we are in this sweet spot where everything just comes together to create something magical. And the most beautiful season of all of them is Autumn. There is truly nothing like Autumn in New England, and you simply can't help but just become overall happier when it starts getting closer. I did a blog post once talking about expectations and how they aren't usually met. Like how we create such a build up for Christmas and then it just goes by and you realize you haven't spent any time baking cookies, cuddling by a fire or building snowmen. Fall in New England does not fit this scenario. At least for me. I do spend time picking apples, carving pumpkins, wearing flannels and cowboy boots, going through corn mazes. It's awesome. If you haven't been here during that time, I highly recommend it. Literally everything becomes limited edition pumpkin or apple spice flavored. Like everything. I've have the pumpkin Hershey Kisses, not half bad. So you get the point; New England revels in these perfect three months. Though, by far, the best part of the whole Autumn season is the amazing and dazzling and breathtaking scenes that cover the whole state of Massachusetts. Now I know that other New England states have changing leaves as well, but nothing like the vibrancy of Massachusetts. I am often quite scared that I'm going to get into an accident while driving because I find myself mesmerized by the beauty of everything. It's like living in a painting, and there is no way of really understanding it unless you've seen it with your own eyes. Pictures just can't do it justice. I often just want to spend all my time outside, going for runs and walks or just sitting outside reading because I want to be surrounded by it at all times. There is so much beauty that it is literally impossible to take it all in. And this, getting to the point, is why it is such an inspiration. Being surrounded by something so powerful is hard to express, so it makes me want to write or sing or film to make up for it, and to somehow help me express my feelings. Though, you really wouldn't want me to sing...I'm just so, so bad at singing. I think that I am the happiest and most creative during this time, simply because I am always finding inspiration in everything I see and do. So, to all you Massachusetts virgins out there, I'm telling you - you need to see this for yourself. There's nothing like it. Thank you for reading, Amanda Lucille Song of the DayI've Just Seen a Face from Across the Universe This is probably one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies. You're bound to see more clips from this movie in the Song of the Day section! Plus, who doesn't want the gorgeous Jim Sturgess singing a song to them about how much he loves your face?!
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Frankie
1/15/2014 07:25:27 am
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