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Blogger Fodder

22 Apr 2015 64 Comments

by Ritu in Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogger Fodder, Blogging, inspiration

Obsessed.

I must be.

Because everywhere I go, everything I see, I find something that makes me want to write!!

Something that reaches deep into my mind, and makes me think of a poem, a story, or even a funny anecdote.

In my own home, the perfect examples, my kids. Each sentence uttered appears to have a bloggable dimension, my kitty, Sonu Singh, well it’s just his face! The food we eat, the things we do.

And outside, I see a sign that makes me think of something funny, maybe it’s the place we’re at, but something always jumps out at me, gives me a new reason to write!

Of course I don’t actually write about it all.. I wouldn’t actually be living my life then, I’d be at a screen all day! But then the ideas would dry up and I’d have nothing else to write about!

What am I saying?! At the screen, why even more pearls appear… Sometimes reading another post, makes me want to write my own version of something. Sometimes it’s a comment I might make, that makes me think, “Ooh! I could make a whole post about this!”

The news, the hashtags of the moment, new movies, songs, books… There are so many things that jump out at me!

Then I look back on my life and, while reminiscing, or maybe looking at photos, another story jumps out. It’s not only something I hope others would enjoy reading, but there is a certain enjoyment it actually putting certain stories on paper.

I have given all this inspiration a name, Blogger Fodder!

Is anyone else like this? Do you seem to think constantly in terms of what you could blog about… ? I do believe I am almost OCD about it!

Watching…

15 Mar 2015 6 Comments

by Ritu in Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, inspiration, Observing, People Watching, Stories, Watching

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Sometimes I people watch.

Yes me. I don’t always talk to everyone, honestly! Sometimes I like to observe, to see the world around me, and the people sharing it with me.

It’s an eye opener, sometimes in a wonderful way, sometimes not so great…

The interaction of a mother with her child, hugs and kisses, a look of delight as a surprise ice cream Is deposited in a small chubby hand… But then you get the opposite, the mother screaming at her kids for misbehaving, or even swearing at them, or heaven forbid, giving them a clip round the ear hole… And that one in between where you can see so obviously that mum hasn’t got a clue, or has just given up, as the kids career around causing mayhem for the surrounding crowds!

The beautiful moments observing a family, parents and children together. Amusing when it mirrors your own situation, oh look there is two crazy children, and mummy trying to regain all semblance of control, and there’s daddy, sauntering ahead, oblivious to the havoc being reeked behind him. Or you might see visions of that ‘perfect’ family, where it seems that all is sweetness and light, a child holding the hands of each parent, swinging along happily, no fuss, and smiles abound from each face.

You might observe a couple, and from their demeanour, guess whether they are in the fresh flushes of romance, or past that stage, a bit more jaded, married or just friends… It’s interesting to wonder that their story might be.

I see old people and they can delight me, seeing, perhaps, an elderly couple, still holding hands, or the woman holding the proffered arm of her husband, and they support each other. A true product of the generation who didn’t ‘throw away’ broken things, they ‘mended’ them. Who knows what they might have been through in their lives! Then I see the flip side of the coin, that old person, walking slowly along, possibly with the support of a stick or a frame, and nothing else. No other companion. Looking lonely, needing company. Will they be going home to an empty house? Or is there someone at home waiting for them?

One thing people watching has taught me though is that first impressions can be deceiving…

You know, that dad who seemed to be oblivious to his child’s tantrums… Actually he came back, with something to help calm the child down. That mum who was giving her child ‘what for’ on the street, hugging her child, as she had only shouted out of worry, he was about to run into the road. That perfect couple looking so in love, then you notice the fella giving other women the eye as he walked past… Not so perfect, eh! Or that elderly old man, turning a corner and greeting someone who looks like a grandchild, and happily taking their hand to walk the rest of the way home.

It gives me hope, sometimes. Sometimes it makes me thankful of what I have. But inevitably it gives me inspiration…

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Spidey’s Serene Sunday Part 3

15 Feb 2015 Leave a comment

by Ritu in Spidey's Serene Sundays Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogging, Calm, inspiration, Seren, Spiderman, Spidey's Serene Sunday, Sunday

“Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along” – Paramahansa Yogananda

Happy Sunday everyone!

So, where do you like to do it??

07 Jan 2015 52 Comments

by Ritu in Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blogging, inspiration, Location, WordPress App, writing

Personally, I’m more comfortable in bed, my fingers move so much more smoothly…

…as I type. What? Really? No! C’mon guys! Minds outta the gutter again! 😜
Remember How Long is Too Long?

I’m talking about blogging! Where do you sit n type/compose/get inspiration/read even?

I currently have my PC, which is great for more technical things, and the WordPress app on my iPad and phone too.

If there is a more serious topic, I might be more likely to use my PC as it feels more formal, and serious, if that makes sense!

Being mobile means so much more freedom! I’m not tied to a desk, and can lie in comfort reading, and writing.

I have my notes app on my phone, so if inspiration strikes, I jot an idea, title or topic down, for later perusal.

And with regards to posting in general, I might be at home, early morning, on my iPad, having that precious cup of tea before the kids wake. I’ll check comments and reply, read from my reader, and post sometimes.

Or, sat waiting for the kids karate class to be done, I have an hour to kill… If inspiration strikes, I’ll sit there on my phone tapping away silently, though if eye contact occurs, I might strike a conversation with someone! (See earlier post Conversations with Random Strangers )

But I have to say, for me, bed is best!
The holidays were great, I posted as and when, but not reality has struck my life again, back to school, back to work, I have ‘other’ responsibilities too!!

So where’s best for you?
Desk?
Bed?
Sofa?
Bus?
Train?
Indoors?
Outdoors?

I’d love to know!

(Currently, I’m sat my In-Laws on my phone!)

04 Jan 2015 7 Comments

by Ritu in My Writing Tags: inspiration, Rory's Story Dice, writing

My littlr inspirational die!

So while having a rummage and sort through, I found these.I bought them for use in school, but obviously squirreled them away…as you do, so I think I might roll some dice now and then to inspire me to write something, long or short.