Inspiration blog - by PaperNotes

Urban dancing and creativity

The Urban flavoured party's by Club Populair are always very nice to visit, as we did this saturday... One of my ex-collegues (also a friend) is part of the organisation. Club Populair organise party's in Leiden, like LVC, among other places.

The thing that's inspiring about this concept, is the drive and enthousiasm that comes from the organisation (you see them dancing amongst the visitors) and the crowd (characterized by a friendly, flirty vibe).

Dance and Rap battles give the opportunity to challenge each other, in dancing you're free to do what you want (without people really staring) and stand-up comedians, rappers and other young talent get the opportunity to present themselves. Creativity rules!

An inspiring morning

Do you know these moments that you hear a series of songs on the radio, that can suddenly make you happy? *Yes, I still listen to the radio sometimes...*

When I woke up this morning, it was still dark. The first thing I see is lightning and I hear the rain fall on our roof abnormally loud. *Hellooo?? It's summer, guys!* 45 minutes later, I'm sitting with my cup of tea in the car, staring outside, it's all grey. It's 7.15 AM and I'm off to work...

Then I hear this song (fragment from Freerecordshop.nl), I didn't know who's song it is but I've heard it before. "Comfortable as I am", it starts. Like a bad movie I start singing along. And after this a song by Lionel Richie follows. Strangely these two songs gives me a positive vibe...

Thanks, Skyradio!

No more excuses: Alanis

From when her first album came out, I've been following the music Alanis Morissette produces. A song that inspires me on the subject of using excuses, is her song with the similar name, from the newest album So-called chaos.

This song made me realise that a lot of people, including myself, use excuses too often. Most of the time because it's more convenient and maybe also because they're afraid of telling the truth.

I've been raised to always be honest to others. The 'Excuses' song only makes this feeling stronger, being honest and telling people what I really feel or would like to do. In stead of hiding behind the fact that you might have a headache or not enough time. The song also inspires me to be honest to myself, to think about things you really want or don't want to do.

How the song starts:

Why no one will help me I am too dumb I am too smart
They'll not understand me I am lonely They'll hate me
And there is not enough time It's too hard to help me
And god wants me to work no resting no lazy

These excuses how they served me so well
They've kept me safe
They've kept me stoic
They've kept me locked in my own cell

If you want to read all lyrics, they're on the Alanis website. Want to hear the song? Here's a fragment, from Freerecordshop.nl.

Staring out the window

When I'm at home, I can really enjoy hanging out the window and just stare. Looking at the clouds passing by, see them changing shape, watching the sun shine through...

Ever since I was a kid, I've been able to lay in the grass and look at the sky for hours. One of the rare moments I allow myself to really wonder off and let my unlimited thoughts take over the universe.