Delve Into Me: A Close Look At The Bloggers You Love (004)

I had the great honor of interviewing Lauren G from Pretty Things And Polka Dots! Enjoy. :)

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Please introduce yourself, and tell us a little bit more about you and your blog.

Hi! I'm Lauren and I have a little part of the internet called Pretty Things And Polka Dots. I write about beauty, photography and any topics that I am interested in. I am Welsh, fourteen years old and enjoy the simple things in life :)

When did you start your blogging journey and why?

I started my blogging journey nearly a year ago now (the 23rd of April is it's one year birthday!) I began blogging because I loved the idea of meeting people from all parts of the world. I also enjoy writing very much and the idea of sharing my views and opinions with people who were interested in similar topics seemed very appealing.

What's the most challenging aspect of blogging for you?

I think the most challenging aspect would have to be posting regularly. As much as I love blogging, it can be really hard to prioritise with increasing school work and other hobbies that go on in the week.

Do you have any blogging rituals (like following a strict schedule or making sure to procrastinate by going on Pinterest first, etc.)?

Hmm... Not necessarily, but I do like to search through pinterest when I am stuck for ideas. I feel like this can really help spark inspiration, I also do like to have a glass of water or some chocolate to munch on whilst I type away, I am a over of food!

What's your number one blogging tip?

I would say don't expect lots of followers at once. I think some people can go into blogging expecting fame and money, and if you don't do it because you enjoy it, then you're doing it for the wrong reasons.

Besides blogging, what other hobbies to you enjoy participating in? Which are you most passionate about?

I love music. I play piano and adore classical pieces such as fur elise and clair de lune. I'm also in a band in my school, in which we compose songs and generally just make music. I also love photography, I have recently purchased an SLR Canon 1200D which I now take everywhere with me and snap away! I like the fact that you can save a moment forever and look at it in the future, I'm a person who goes through albums just to reminisce about the past, nostalgia is the best.

(Due to the title of my blog, I feel like I should ask:) Do you feel like you know yourself?

I would like to think so, but I think I still have more to discover due to my age. There are so many things I have not experienced, and I reckon that the things that adulthood bring, such as moving out and fending for yourself properly will cause me to discover myself more.

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The Best Experience in the History of Experiences

Last week, on September 13th, 2013, two amazing things happened. Niall Horan--of One Direction--turned 20! *sends glittery kisses into the wind* I didn't forget you, baby! I promise! I met up with the most amazing person that has ever come into existence . ^^^ *sniffles* Here is a photo of our good-bye hug. Kenz added the glitter. ;) My family and I had to drive about three and half hours, to get to our meeting place--which was a beautiful Barnes and Noble full of amazingly exquisite books [it was quite heavenly]. The whole trip there I was bubbling with excitement. Rocking in my seat, tugging at my hair, belting out the lyrics to any songs I knew when they blasted out of the speakers. I had a little brother to my left, a window to my right and a present in my lap--and a stuffed Pikachu at my feet. o.O Finally , we arrived at our destination. I cannot describe to you the feeling of walking up to that bookstore, and having a someone whom you haven't p...

silver linings

a post inspired by this lovely photo. [ photo via pinterest ] sitting swinging singing head bowed arms hanging voice low thinking blinking shrinking gears turning eyes wide shoulders slumped where did it all go? * * * She doesn't want to look up, only for her eyes to find the dark and terrible surroundings she calls her world. She doesn't want to go back, to the dwelling where words were spoken and exchanged but never taken back. She doesn't want to sit there forever. But that seems like the best option right now. While she swings, she listens and thinks, sings and sinks, the only company she has is the rag doll under her fingertips. It looks worn--just like her. And torn--again, like her. And used--just. like. her. Yet loved--a foreign feeling that has been wasted. She lifts her head to look up at the dark sky, wishing the clouds would split apart and act merciless upon her. Instead, they seem as if to slowly zip open, lightl...

"it's complete"

[ photo via pinterest ] writing. exhaling words onto paper inhaling the smell of ink scribbling furiously shoulders tensing the pencil stops dead in its tracks words are hard writing ceases days pass by no words are exhaled no ink is inhaled the author is taking a break dreams occur inspiration is sparked writing begins again and it doesn't stop "it's complete" two words that mean so much sentences build paragraphs that build chapters that build a book that build a lesson, a story my lesson to you is || don't ever give up thanks for reading. <3 xoxo, Rose pinterest instagram bloglovin

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