#BlogLaunch

[manifestopaulo]

❤️ Dot to Dot

There are some parallels between the acts of completing a dot-to-dot drawing, following a pre-defined diagram, and living a conventional life outlined by societal or cultural expectations. 

In a dot-to-dot drawing or when following a diagram, there's a set trajectory. The outcome is pre-determined; all you need to do is follow the given steps to connect the dots or match the diagram. It is a form of structure and guidance which can sometimes lead to a predictable or even an exquisite creation.

Living a conventional life often bears similar hallmarks. Society sets some 'dots' or conventional milestones for us, such as going to school, getting a job, getting married, having children, and then retiring. It provides a safety net of guidelines and societal understandings, fostering a sense of belonging and normalcy.

However, the notion of creativity, individuality, and autonomy can face restrictions in both scenarios. Just as a dot-to-dot drawing leaves little room for one to exercise creativity beyond those dots, living a conventional life may limit a person's ability to explore unique paths or express individuality, particularly when these expressions conflict with societal norms.

Yet, it's essential to remember that life, unlike a dot-to-dot drawing, isn't rigid. One has the freedom to create their own 'dots', to define their unique path, and live their authentically unconventional life. It leverages the unpredictability and chaos of life to create something truly unique and personal.  

Ultimately, the choice of whether to follow the dots or create our path reflects the tension between security and autonomy, conformity and creativity, predictability and uncertainty.

[thebloomingpen]

The Blog is Live!

      

🌸 Hey there! 🌸

I´m SO excited to welcome you to my very first blog post! My name is Emma, and I´m a 23-year-old who LOVES to explore new creative projects, share ideas, and embrace the journey of self-growth.

When I´m not writing✏️ or planning my next event, you can find me diving into the world of creating. Looks, spaces, stories, and experiences are all on the list!

At the heart of this blog is the idea of evolution - the journey of personal growth and change. Whether it´s adjusting my career path, evolving my style, or navigating new opportunities, I believe in embracing the changes that come my way. Dare to step out of your comfort zone - be YOU 🫶 Be open to evolving without fear. 

Vulnerability, authenticity, and creativity are some of my core values, and they will guide everything you see here.

Now that you know a little about me, let's talk about what you can expect from this blog! 🌸

The truth is, I´ve always wanted to document my growth 📸  not just as a creative, but as a person.  And that's why this blog exists - a space to reflect and connect. This space will be all about personal growth, style evolution, creative writing, and event planning. I´ll be documenting my journey as I experiment with new projects and reflect on my experiences. 

You can expect posts on : 

How I´m building my brand and navigating my career as a creative professional 

My evolving sense of style (hello, thrifting vlogs and style guides!) 👗

Insights into event planning - both the personal projects I take on and the professional milestones I hope to hit 💪

And of course, a transparent insight into all the ups and downs that come with trying to break into your desired business. 

Starting this blog is my way of embracing all the shifts in my life, sharing the highs and lows while offering a space for others to do the same. It's a place to celebrate progress - no matter how small - and inspire each other to keep evolving 🫶 And since graduation is right around the corner and I'm facing the road to landing my dream job, what better time to start than right now?

By following this blog, I hope you´ll find :��

Inspiration💫  for your own personal growth and creative projects

Practical advice for building your unique style, curating your home, or navigating a career change. 

A sense of community, where we can all share our experiences and encourage each other to keep moving forward, even when things get tough🫶🌸

As for what's coming next….👀

You can look forward to a variety of posts on personal style, behind-the-scenes looks at event planning, and vlog-formatted updates on my daily life, projects, and aspirations 📸

I´ll be diving into topics like : 

How to curate a wardrobe that reflects who you are

The beauty and dangers of aesthetics 🤫

The ups and downs of starting a career in event planning and social media. 

And much more! I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I hope you´ll join me as I explore and grow 🌸

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this introduction. It’s given you insight into what this blog is all about. If you´re ready to join me on this journey of personal growth and creativity, be sure to follow along on Instagram and Pinterest. I´ll be sharing sneak peeks, updates, and inspiration there too. 📸 

Let's embark on this journey together - don´t forget to follow so you don't miss what's coming next! 🫶

[thaumaturgic-whispers]

🎉🎉🎉BIG NEWS: The Nutrition Education Blog is Now OPEN! 🎉🎉🎉

After working on this blog post for so long I am thrilled to announce that it's finally up!!🤪

As a Sports Nutrition student(& Nutrition Coach), I'm diving into the fascinating world of electrolytes—that have a big impact on your health. 💪

In this post, you'll learn: ✨ What electrolytes are and why they matter ✨ The roles of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium ✨ How to naturally balance your electrolytes through food

💡 Did you know you can replenish electrolytes with foods like bananas, spinach, and even dark chocolate? 🍌🥬🍫

Check out my blog below! I'd love to hear how YOU stay balanced and hydrated. 🥤👇

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Thank you everyone for supporting me on this journey—this is just the beginning! 💖

[hayleyoctoman]

🥾 Embark on your next adventure with confidence! 🌄 Check out my latest blog: "Essential Hiking Gear for Women: A Comprehensive Checklist."

[lucafinn]

🎸 Dive into the world of sonic exploration with my new blog, "Master Your Sound"! 🎶 Discover the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect guitar pedal to elevate your music game. Whether you're a shredder or a strummer, find your signature tone here. Let's rock and roll! 🤘🔊

[leomunz1995]

📸 Excited to launch my new blog, 'New Perspectives'! Dive into the fascinating world of professional camera lenses with me as we explore the most popular types and when to unleash their magic. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, there's something here for everyone. Let's capture those moments in style!

[rinaphiaksacofcl]

Embarking on the Journey: A Prelude to New Beginnings

🌟 Greetings, fellow adventurers! Welcome to the beginning of a new chapter and the inception of my blog. As I sit down to pen (type) the first words, I am filled with a sense of excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nervous energy. This virtual space is a canvas, a sanctuary, and a conversation waiting to unfold.

The Genesis:

Why start a blog, you might wonder? The answer is nestled in the desire to create, connect, and share. Life is a grand tapestry of experiences, and this blog is my attempt to weave in the threads of thoughts, stories, and reflections that make up the fabric of my journey.

A Canvas for Creativity:

This blog is not just a platform; it's a creative haven. Expect to find an eclectic mix of words, colors, and perhaps even a melody or two. It's a space where ideas will dance, imagination will take flight, and creativity will be unleashed.

Themes and Musings:

From the profound to the whimsical, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, this blog will traverse a myriad of themes. Whether it's a travelogue from a recent adventure, reflections on life's lessons, or a burst of creativity in the form of poetry or art, each post aims to be a chapter in the ongoing narrative.

Community Corner:

Beyond the words on the screen, I envision a community. A gathering of kindred spirits who share their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. Your insights will enrich this space, turning it into a dynamic conversation rather than a monologue.

A Call to Adventure:

As I embark on this blogging journey, I extend an invitation. An invitation to join me in the exploration of ideas, the celebration of creativity, and the discovery of the extraordinary in the ordinary. Share your thoughts, your stories, and let's create a space where inspiration knows no bounds.

In Closing:

Here's to new beginnings, to the excitement of the unknown, and to the joy of creating something meaningful. Thank you for stepping into this adventure with me. I can't wait to see where this journey takes us.

With enthusiasm and gratitude,

RINA PHIA 🚀📖 

[manifestopaulo]

Post-Punk, Reggae, and the Evolution of East London's Music Scene

Introduction

The British music scene has a vibrant history of embracing and transforming genres from different cultures, particularly black music. From the Beatles' admiration for American rock 'n' roll in the 1960s to the rise of reggae music, the British have taken these influences and added their own innovative touch. However, it was with the emergence of reggae in Britain that an exciting and transformative journey began. This journey eventually paved the way for genres like rave, jungle, garage, and dubstep.

Moreover, East London played a central role in shaping this musical landscape. This essay aims to uncover the deep connection that East London has with dub and reggae music, as well as the influential East London artists who emerged and played a significant part in transforming British music.

Early days of Reggae in East London.

Reggae has been a part of East London's music scene since the 1960s, and we owe a great debt to the generations before us who not only created this music but also embraced it, making it cool to listen to. As a personal example, my father was part of the first-wave of skinheads and frequented reggae or 'Blues beat' clubs like the Four Ace's in Dalston during his formative years. The Four Ace's, established in 1966, the Wikipedia entry for the Four Ace’s states that ‘in the 1960s and 1970s, the club was one of the first venues to play black music in the United Kingdom and was credited with playing a significant "role in the evolution of reggae into dance music, from ska, to rocksteady, to dub, to lovers, to dancehall and the evolution of jungle.’

The experiences my father had during that time left a lasting impact on his musical taste, which included artists like John Holt and Bob Marley, as well as Tamela Motown Records and sophisticated 70s soul. These musical preferences were shared by many East Londoners during that era.

A Confluence of Influences: Post-Punk and Reggae

When punk arrived, my father's generation might have been considered too old for that scene. However, it was during the emergence of the second wave of British reggae enthusiasts that something truly groundbreaking occurred. This generation not only embraced punk music but also incorporated elements of reggae and punk into their own music. These individuals were visionaries who played integral roles in the music industry and the post-punk scene. Artists such as Jerry Dammers and Terry Hall with The Specials, John Lydon and Jah Wobble with Public Image Limited, Pauline Black and The Selector, Neenah Cherry with Rip Rig & Painic, Adrian Sherwood, The Pop Group, The Clash, The Slits, and even Madness, played a vital role in the cultural fusion of post-punk and reggae.

The connection between post-punk and reggae in the British music scene is a testament to the remarkable diversity that emerged during this period. They took reggae as a starting point and created their own unique punk versions or experimented with unconventional, abstract variations of the genre. The intertwining of post-punk and reggae is an undeniable connection that can be viewed as a breeding ground for the unique British diversity that would resurface and continue in genres like jungle and dubstep These genres can be seen as natural progressions of the groundwork laid by the reggae-inspired post-punk musicians.

It is important to acknowledge the pioneers of reggae and those who stayed true to its traditional roots. Reggae itself deserves immense praise, but this piece focuses on the diverse sounds it has inspired. Reggae did not necessarily require diversification, but it played a pivotal role in encouraging white British individuals to embrace diversity and undergo transformative experiences. Reggae was everywhere while I was growing up in Hackney - resonating from tower blocks, playing at parties of friends with West Indian Caribbean backgrounds, and streaming from radios & stereos of guys I worked with. During my early teens, there was a Dancehall reggae boom, with half of my friends into ‘Dancehall Ragga’ and the other half into either rave or Heavy Metal music. It was just the way things were back then.

The East London Connection: Jah Wobble.

The biggest noteworthy figure from East London who played a pivotal role in this transformation is Jah Wobble. Born John Joseph Wardle of Stepney Green, the bass guitarist and singer known as the original bass player in Public Image Ltd (PiL) in the late 1970s. Jah Wobble perfectly embodies the open-minded and diverse music approach ingrained in certain types of East London residents. He went on to pioneer a plethora of diversity in his music.

The Influence of Post-Punkers on Rave

Among the post-punk artists, it was the industrial music musicians who wholeheartedly embraced change. Hackney resident Genesis P.Orridge of Throbbing Gristle made influential contributions to acid house with his project 'Jack the Tab,' just as Richard H Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire did in the Sheffield scene and early Warp Records. They were not interested in remaining loyal to a single genre but instead chose to move with the current and embrace whatever manifested at the time. Artists like Jah Wobble, along with many likeminded individuals, were already exploring the realms of reggae, hip hop, and electronic music. The combination of these factors sparked an optimistic and forward-thinking attitude towards music, and the post-punk era cultivated a remarkably imaginative and inventive environment during the vibrant decades of the 80s and 90s, which proved to be an optimal period for artistic exploration and groundbreaking innovation.

Mutation, diversity and open-mindedness towards music all idea’s that would find home and be carried forward in Rave. Other influences added to the cultural blend, including the energetic beats of hip hop, house, and techno. As a result, the British Reggae-Rave version of this music emerged. Some of it had an electrifying party energy that gleefully crank-up the insanity level, with an emphasis on multiculturalism much similar to the British Ska movement of the late 70s. Then some of it would be dissonant and otherworldly like a mix of techno and more abstracted post-punk like Public Image Ltd. This thrilling evolution proved to be revolutionary, setting the stage for Jungle, Drum & Bass & Dubstep. This emerging genre of dance music would serve as a platform for even more numerous young individuals, many of who had little music training or equipment, to engage with music. Enabling them to flourish, thrive and capture the spotlight, which, in my opinion, truly epitomises the essence of punk. This indomitable spirit, reminiscent of both British Punks and Jamaican rebels, continued to exert its influence within the rave generation, as a real rebel connection.

Furthermore, when artists from East London who had primarily focused on reggae music began experimenting with abstracted reggae elements and rave-inspired tempos, as exemplified by the likes of 'Shut Up & Dance' and their 'Hackney Hardcore' projects, the rapid development of Jungle music was greatly accelerated.

Since then, East London has consistently been at the forefront of underground dance movements, particularly during the ascent of rave music in the UK. This is not by chance, as at that time, East London's vibrant music scene provided the perfect nurturing ground for experimentation and creativity to flourish. This collective effort resulted in a vibrant underground dance movement that East London has continued to lead ever since.

Conclusion

The journey from post-punk to rave exemplifies music's ability to transcend boundaries and spark creativity. The experimentation and melting pot of ideas in the post-punk era have had a lasting influence on future generations. The contributions of reggae-inspired post-punk musicians will remain a source of pride and inspiration, serving as a constant reminder of the limitless possibilities in both music and life.

In conclusion, the most significant impact of rave was its ability to bring people together and overcome differences. Rave culture was about breaking down divisions and embracing unity. The transition from reggae to rave, jungle, garage, and dubstep is a testament to the coming together of people from different cultures within these shores creating genres that celebrate the cultural mix in music. The enduring legacy of East London's music history reminds us of the importance of unity and transcending differences. The influence of these artists and the love for dub and reggae music in East London continues to shape not only the UK music scene, but also that of the world.

[lailarh-blog]

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my new blog https://ara897.wordpress.com/

Join me as I explore various topics, share insights, and connect with a vibrant community. Your support means the world to me! Check it out and let me know your thoughts! #BlogLaunch #NewBeginnings #Community

[assay-biotechnology]

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

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[positivesexedwitherin]

Today I'm sifting through old columns I've written, and came across this gem from the dark recesses of 2021— The Secrets of Aging. I love my frankness and earnest goal of putting information in front of people. I want to do more of this! You can find it under a different title, "The first rule of this taboo club is: There are no secrets" at DgoMag.com/sex-and-love (As most writers know, we very often don't get to title our works.) Sadly, I've stopped writing for this print magazine but hope to someday return. To maintain a space for the written word, I'll be launching a blog this spring so stay connected! #BirdsAndBees #PositiveSexEd #SexCoach #SexPositiveColumn #Write #BlogLaunch https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca0Z5advuyd/?utm_medium=tumblr

[wellbeingofyou]

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[queerlyobvious]

Welcome to Queerly Obvious

This blog is the brainchild of Jacob Dicke and will view things from a queer perspective. Look here for thoughts, opinions, random musings- including serious discussions and article series on things that affect the LGBTQ+ collective. Bookmark this website, and follow us on Facebook (social media pages coming soon) for more info!

[shakeetaandreita]

Consistency is something I’ve struggled with for a long time and it took me a while to realize I was hustling backwards. The grind grind grind methodology is a inspirational storyline in movies but IN REAL LIFE it creates BURNOUT. Here’s my new recipe! Click the LINK IN MY BIO to learn how to build sustainable progress. - - - - - - #ootd #dailyinspo #fashiondaily #lifestyleblogger #dallasblogger #fashioninfluencer #styleblogger #sanantonioblogger #igdaily #christianblogger #microinflencer #sanantoniolifestyleblogger #shakeetaandreitablog #bloglaunch #howtobeconsistent #womenempowerment #atxblogger #texasblogger #bloggersunder5k https://www.instagram.com/p/B5u7QcLF615/?igshid=ou6xhssynrzd