Michael

We Were Here.

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"Hate/Love" I hate the afternoon, the afternoon is the supporting act at my favourite bands concert. It's the intro to my favourite song, It's the long period of waiting for my favourite part of the day which is night. I love the night. I love driving through the night looking out my car window playing indie songs that I relate to so much. Falling into my dreams and being carefree. The night is perfection and the afternoon is that tiny imperfection only I can see. 

Music I've been listening to - Chance the Rapper's new album

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"Yourself" 7/2/16 I sometimes get caught up in the thought of what if that person doesn't like me or what if that person thinks I'm mad at them. I try to not get caught up in those thoughts but they can consume me. It's good to take a break from social media every now and again, not having to worry about replying or catching up on other people's lives. Peace, is what I'm really striving for in my life now, what makes me happy and not worrying about anyone but myself, to an extent. We're so caught up in this social world of pleasing and lying, never giving an honest opinion and only saying what other's want to hear, wanting to sound nice when saying no to someone and trying to live happy in a life that's not yours. Of course others deserve the right to happiness as much as yourself, but you shouldn't have to compromise your happiness and peacefulness because someone isn't satisfied with you or your opinion. Just say what you want to say and be the person you want to be, unapologetically.

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"Popular State of Mind" Thoughts 7/2/16 It's funny where some people's priorities lie, and what they believe to be so important. A popular state of mind for a lot of high school students is to fit in with the popular crowd. It's a very uninteresting crowd of people trying to out do each other, they don't really care about environmental or social justice issues, things that matter, they'd much rather talk about materialistic objects and how "fun" they are to be around, whilst trying to impress the empress. I get it you want to be popular, I know! I've been there first hand. You want everyone to think more highly of you than you think of yourself, you want them to believe that you're an amazing person. You might have to do a few things you don't want to do, say a few things you don't really agree with and get rid of a few friends, but it's alright because popularity will make you a better person right? Wait. Popularity shouldn't be your first thought, when it comes to fitting in and being the person you want. Popularity shouldn't be a thought at all. I'm not saying all people who are popular are terrible people, some people are just genuinely liked by everyone. I'm just saying that the popularity system isn't something we should be focusing on, it isn't something that you should strive to be apart of, it isn't healthy for the people who are affected by judgement and the bullying mentality of people who think they're superior. We should all just focus on our selves, go to school for our education and forget about this irrelevant social structure of popularity.

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"Throwback" 6/2/16 These photos were taken over a year ago, but if feels like just a couple of days ago. Time goes fast when you think about it. The days get shorter and time never stands still, there's always this fear on my mind as I'm becoming a young adult. I can't just focus on the present, it never feels real. I hope I get back to that feeling of everlasting life that I had when I was a child, with no fears. Just big dreams and the time to watch the world go by.

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“Lone”

5/2/2016

I’m a bit of a lone soul sometimes, not lonely just companionless. I don’t feel a need to socialise with people, I don’t relate. I find it easier this way, there’s a lot less stress involved when the only person you have to think about is yourself. There’s no concern of time and where you want to go is up to you. I think I just want people to realise that being alone isn’t always negative, it’s not something to feel uncomfortable about or stress over. We should cherish the moments we spend by ourselves just as much as the moments we spend with each other.

Music I’ve been listening to - Never Be Like You by Flume (feat. Kai)

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"Art" 3/2/2016 Photos: @neoluxure

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“Dependence”

28/01/2016

I get homesick whenever I leave home. I like to travel, go to unknown places and create amazing memories but I still have that separation anxiety from the place I call home. I think it comes with being a teenager, at 17 I’m one year away from becoming a fully independent adult. I won’t have to rely on rides, permission slips or restricted areas. I’ll be able to just get up and leave and get into a rhythm of doing new things, experiencing new places, living an independent life. I’m excited to overcome this feeling of dependence and willing to see what the future will bring me.

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"Thoughts" 19/01/2016 I like to stay open minded to new ideas, new people and places. I'm usually apprehensive at first when trying something new. I don't like the fact that I may not be in control of a certain situation. I know that if I'm fearful of something I should just conquer that fear, cause something good will most likely come out of it. But I'm not always willing to just drop everything and do something, I need motivation and confidence. I think as I'm getting older I'm gaining more confidence, independence and more things that are going to help me become more open minded. But I also know that if I miss out on doing something now there will always be time for that in the future. I'm only 17, I know that's old for some people but I still feel I have a lot more learning and growing to do.

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“Breathe”

I think every now and again I need to take a step away from the world and just breathe. Dream like I did when I was a child not having to face the harsh reality of this world, the strict rules and responsibilities. I pretend that there’s no such thing as a worry or concern and I pretend that anxiety is not a real thing. Sometimes it’s good to get away from the real world, but nowadays it’s hard to find an escape. Escaping the real world for you might mean going for a run or listening to music, taking photos or just doing nothing. Whatever your escape is make time for it and value that time.

Music I've been listening to - 'Brain' by Banks

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Tonight’s sunset created the most beautiful sky I’ve ever seen in my life

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"California Dreamin'" 

 I'm not sure if it's just writers block or living in a small town but writing this specific blogpost is proving to be difficult. I dream of travelling, not just to California but places like Italy, Dubai and India, places where I can take beautiful photos and immerse in the culture. Maybe the reason Writing this is proving to be difficult is because I've never travelled and right now I'm catching the same bus to school I catch everyday and surrounding myself with the same people, but I know one day soon I'll have the opportunities to travel and go new places and for now I should just enjoy the blue neighbourhood I'm living in right now. 

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Two year anniversary of pure heroine

What I wore Tshirt - Target Jeans - Neuw Cap - Polo Ralph Lauren Shoes - Roger David

My admiration of Lorde started when my friend showed me the song “royals” on the bus on the way to school. She said the Ep cover reminded her of something that I would draw. I was immediately hooked and felt a strong connection to all the songs on the Ep especially “the love club” and “million dollar bills”, So when I found out she was touring Australia for her first time I begged my friend to go with me. But we were both a lot younger then and we ended up sadly not going. So for the next couple of months I watched as Ella’s (Lorde’s) career grow immensely and then she released her album which changed how I saw the world. Pure Heroine is and always will be my favourite album through good times and bad times, fun and anxious times it shows me a different perspective on life. I got to see Lorde perform live over a year ago and when you see your idol front row at their concert it’s an indescribable feeling. Happy two year anniversary of pure heroine. lordemusic

Music I’ve been listening to - Magnets by Disclosure feat. Lorde and Pure Heroine by Lorde.

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“Something to look forward to”

I like to explore art galleries whenever Im feeling uninspired, I’m motivated by everything, from the artwork to the frame it’s held in. I’m inspired by the simplistic drama, detailed framing and how art is portrayed through photography.