Native Moon Magazine

We are an online magazine run by 90's kids who love exploring the world and its inhabitants :) (header image taken by shitfilm)

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You guysss! will you be creating more content soon? missing this page being active ):

We are all dealing with very busy schedules though we will try to make things work! Thank you for supporting us, it means a lot. x - Native Team 

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SONGS THAT REMIND ME OF YOU (Poem by Shai)

It took me a long time to sum up my emotions and write this poem. It’s something that has been bugging my mind and I think that it’s about time to find closure, once and for all!

PHOTO SOURCE: Illustration by poeticamenteflor (IG)

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REDEFINING NORMAL// FOR MADDIE (written by Tessa) One of the biggest problems of this generation is the fact that we too commonly romanticize depression and sadness. We tell ourselves that depression is normal, that sadness is the base line and that self-acceptance is synonymous to being self-absorbed. 

Evidently I can’t speak for everyone, but so many times when I’m beginning to feel self assured or happy about the way my life is going, a part of me feels the need to convince myself that happiness doesn’t last. That self-love is wrong. That no matter what, I will feel sad again soon, and that this cycle is normal. 

I want to feel happy without the accompanying guilt. I want to work towards not feeling obliged to feel sad all the time. I want to stop telling myself that what other people think and feel matters so much because the reality is, when we graduate and move on to better things, none of this will matter. These years will be nothing but a page in my book and this book is not a tragedy. I want happiness to feel comfortable. I want to choose a life of self-love and acceptance. A life where I can feel truly, unapologetically happy and consider it my normal. 

PHOTO SOURCE | Photo by @laylayde

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SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN (playlist by Nikki)

A little mix of everything. 

♫ Listen to the playlist on our 8tracks here

Bloom (Close To You) (Alex Brandt Remix) // The Paper Kites

Find Out What You’re Looking For // Olivia O’Brien

Something To Believe In (RAC Mix) // A Silent Film

Keeping Your Head Up // Birdy

Gravel to Tempo // Hayley Kiyoko

Catch & Release (Deepend Remix) // Matt Simons

Landslide // Oh Wonder

Wildfire // Seafret

Trust Issues // Olivia O’Brien

DNA // Lia Marie Johnson

PHOTO CREDIT | Transportations by Leo Berne  

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hey is going be my birthday soon and I was wondering if you could give me some ideas on what I should do to celebrate with friends! I am a uni student so I can't spend much 😌 thx a lot xxx

Go off campus and have a night out with friends! Whether it be a museum, a park, just spend quality time with people you really care about. You could go to a familiar restaurant although it maybe pricy to pay so do small things e.g. ordering pizza and watch a movie or a theme park? Be creative! x 

(Happy birthday in advance!) - Native Team 

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YOU’LL FOREVER BE THE ONE WHO LOVED THE SKY// (written & photographed by contributor Ash)

The way you smile while seeing pictures being painted captured me. People laugh at different things, you always had a special connection with the sky. I’d often ask you why it’s so special. I never really understood your infatuation with it. Even though we both were together you saw something I couldn’t. Days could go by and sunset would come and I couldn’t tell the difference. Yet there you sat with your camera laughing quietly to yourself. I remember you trying to describe what you saw. No matter how hard you tried I could see half of what you saw. It always looked blue during the day and pitch black at night. I couldn’t see the colours in between. Some people have a way with words you had your way with the sky...

...Rainbows and a splash of colours would be put on display but only for you. I tried but I never saw half of what you did. It was only until we parted ways and I looked up and saw the beauty. It was in that moment I knew I’d remember you as the girl who loved the sky. I wondered if you were looking at the same thing as me. No doubts came to my mind that you’d be watching and quietly smiling to yourself. You were the only person I knew who would chase the sun before it disappeared until the next day. You’ll always be memorable in my heart.

Ash’s Links// tumblr: oceaniasupreme instagram: @ashaaxxox

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WITHIN AND WITHOUT  (Written by Glory)

“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life”  F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Reading this line from my favourite novel almost feels like I’m reading my own personal diary, in more elaborate vocabulary. I simply would have put it as “I’m alone even when I’m not alone” but that quote encapsulates everything I feel: constantly within and without. Present but not present. My flesh in one place but my mind in another. Within and without.

I feel as though I’ve always been this way. I don’t ever recall a time in my life for an extended period of time where I felt completely within. My sense of belonging is haunted constantly by rejection and my never ending fear of it. I push people away. I never let myself be fully within. Maybe it’s just a surviving mechanism that I have adapted over time, a human survival instinct, just human nature possibly.

I want to belong. I want to belong to a people, to a group, to something worth belonging to, just as every other person in this 7 billion populated world. Will I ever get to that point? Where I am no longer within and without and instead JUST within? Who knows if I ever will

PHOTO CREDIT: Image 1 from jaymantri and image 2 from snapwiresnaps

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AUBELLA (Written by Grace)

I was lucky enough to meet the young designer Audrey, who is the face behind this rapidly growing Australian minimalistic jewellery company called Aubella. Find the following interview below.

Quick Stats:

Name | Audrey

Age | 17

Location | Australia

Star Sign | Leo

Where can we find Aubella?

Website | www.aubella.com.au

Instagram | @aubella_

Talk us through the creation of Aubella and what it’s all about:

Aubella is an online Jewellery store dedicated to minimal geometric lines. Aubella is not manufactured or produced by a machine, instead each piece is individually crafted to be custom-made to your fit with the assistance of traditional methods of a skilled hand-craftsman. I strive for designs that are simple yet elegant. Therefore, Aubella provides jewellery that is authentic and timeless.

What was the inspiration behind this brand?

I remember one day, I was talking to a woman who wore a lot of rings and every night before she went to bed, she would take her rings off because it felt uncomfortable. Upon hearing this, I wanted my Jewellery to be something that could be worn and never have to be taken off. This begun my endeavour to create something that was comfortable. As I am a big supporter of hand-crafters, I was inspired to use natural materials that incorporated my admiration for minimalism and geometric designs to create Aubella.

Who is the ideal Aubella girl?

Honestly, anyone! I think the greatest thing about people is that we have so many different characteristics that we cannot define into one. The important thing is that you value the art, time and delicacy that comes with craftsmanship and the great quality of using natural materials.

What is the Aubella’s future? any plans? dreams?

I am in absolute awe of the incredible photographers, artists and craft-makers I come across who are endlessly inspiring. I definitely want to collaborate with many more! I am constantly learning and developing as a person, so to be able to gain an insight into their techniques and skill is my plan to help Aubella improve and grow.

Do you have any tips and tricks for new business entrepreneurs?

It’s definitely important to be passionate and dedicated in what you want to pursue. I’m still learning as a business owner but the one thing I absolutely value is authenticity. Across social media, there are many people who promote products and never end up speaking to the company again. I feel that it’s important to build connections with people you work with, to be honest, authentic and raw throughout. Also, go and reach out to people who inspire you! Or people who you would like to work with. Never stop learning!

PHOTO CREDIT | All Images from aubella.com.au

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how do we get an interview? i want one aha

We interview people that catch our attention! It sadly isn’t something you can request. x - Nikki 

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MEET LUNA MARTINS (Written by Nikki)

Introducing Luna Martins, also known as fellow blogger; ghoulsprout. She is an aspiring artist that has been a part of Tumblr for the past 5 years. I got the chance to interview the lovely artist; here is the interview! :

Q. Where do you think your creativity comes from?

There are so many sources that aid in getting my creative juices flowing, I think it’d be hard to name all of them. It could be something as simple as the corner of a building, the way someone smiles, cries or laughs- even if I only catch a glimpse of them from a window or a train. Music and sounds, though, are a bigger and recurring contributor to my creativity. Different genres of music build different atmospheres, different auras. To me, songs have color in them, they have patterns and elements, all of which I do my best to arrange together so they come alive in a visual form. I find it difficult to draw and paint without at least some music playing.

Q. If you could hang out with any artist, who would it be and why?

I would have to say Sang Woo Kim. His drawing style reminds me of Picasso’s own, and I love the way he works with lines to relay a feeling or express how he envisions a place or person, and they entwine and overlap and build up in such a simple yet complex and beautifully arranged manner- I adore his style. I would love to spend time with him, get a glimpse of how he envisions the world, watch him in his element. I think I’d be able to learn a lot from him, he’s truly someone I admire.

Q. What kind of art appeals to you?

I definitely appreciate all kinds of art forms and mediums, as I know how much time can be spent on expressing a single idea in a physical, audio and/or visual manner, but I must say drawings have always stuck out to me (and maybe it is biased of me to say this, considering it is my main medium). Whether it is minimalist or extremely intricate, black and white, monochromatic, or screaming out “I’m alive!” in full color, I have great affection for this medium. I do love paintings, as well, they’re gorgeous and flow in their own way, but drawings are home to me.

Q. What’s your favourite artwork (of your own)? 

This is a very hard question, they’re all my children, and I feel as if choosing a favorite child would probably be one of the most unfair and tough acts. I do have a few I am really fond of and might my ego dare to say, proud of, but I can’t choose one single artwork, especially since I find I am always growing, or improving in regards to my techniques, use of color, etc. I don’t usually title my works, but these are examples of ones that I hold dear to me.  (Example: 1 & 2 both of which are shown).

Q. Do you wish to pursue a career involving art or is it a hobby?

I have always kept an art driven career in mind, up until now it has been only a very active hobby of mine, though I do have intentions to carry out a more professional approach to it in the very near future. At the moment, the only places my art is being posted on are my Instagram, Snapchat, and Tumblr, though I am thinking of investing more time in building myself a name and gaining more exposure to see where it all leads my artworks and myself to. I think I’ll never stop drawing regardless of it becoming a career or staying a hobby. It is my passion.

FIND LUNA HERE// Instagram | @lunamartins Tumblr | ghoulsprout

(PHOTO CREDIT | all art works by Luna Martins)

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Do you guys have a few songs recommendations? I'd really appreciate some :) xx

Here a mixed bunch of my favs!

em harris // apex

spookyblack // pull

flume // lose it + star eyes

appleby // castles

the jungle giants // shes a riot

beach house // majorette  + space song

goldlink // late night

sticky fingers // australia street

sky ferreira // you’re not the one

childish gambino // retro (rough)

 - grace x

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OH...WOW (playlist by Grace)

For cas, she was magic.

“Love is, like, really important. It’s good to be loved. Even if it’s only for one night.”

♫ Listen to the playlist on our 8tracks here

She drives me crazy // Smo

Don’t Be Afraid, You’re Already Dead // Akron/Family

No Surprises // Regina Spector

Oblivion // Grimes

Hear You Me // Jimmy Eat World

Child I Will Hurt You // Crystal Castles

The Pills Won’t Help You Know // The Chemical Brothers

Sinking Friendships // Jonsi

The Funeral // Band of Horses

Dog Days Are Over // Florence + The Machine

Between The Bars // Elliott Smith

Fineshrine // Purity Ring

Yellow // Coldplay

Without You (Vindata Remix) // ODESZA

Charlie Brown // Coldplay

The Scientist (The Voice - Studio Version)  // Holly Henry

White Lies // ODESZA

PHOTO CREDIT | Photo edit by itisjustmylittleworld

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will you be making playlists anytime soon?

Hopefully soon! If you have any recommendations for which types of playlist you’d like us to make, feel free to message us. x - Native Team 

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THE TERRIFYING FEELING OF INCOMPETENCE.  (written by Nikki)

For the past 6 years of my life, nothing has been as important to me as school. It isn’t because school is a passion of mine, it’s simply because it has been enforced on me by my teachers and colleges.

It’s always been important for me to come home everyday and study. Whether it be maths, english, science... I studied as much as I could and I was able to attain good grades up until Grade 7. For some reason, my life came to a halt. I stopped attaining good grades, in fact, I was flunking some of my classes and I just couldn’t understand why. I was deemed incompetent amongst the students and it tore me apart. Within the second that I came to the realization that I would never be ‘good enough’ to achieve my goals in life, my self-esteem and self-confidence vanished.

Now, you must wonder why I’m writing such an article. The reason is because I am ashamed of how I’ve let my grades determine my self-value. I care and try so hard to be a better person everyday and yet, I don’t seem to succeed. Not only am I unable to impress myself, but I can’t even impress others because I don’t reach their standard of ‘intelligence’.

This brings me onto my next topic; the arts. Although we have improved in accepting the arts as a possible career, it is still seen as something that doesn’t quite reach the standard of being ‘intelligent’ which is something that will always remain a mystery to me. If I don’t study anything relating to maths or science, I am automatically seen as someone who is finding an ‘easy way out’. Is that really the case? Pursuing a career involving some form of art is not an easy life. So how is that an easy way out?

Although I support arts, I feel guilty because subconsciously it’s been embedded in my head that if you’re good at chemistry, biology, physics or maths; you are automatically more intelligent. Sadly enough, teachers see it this way too. That’s why I believe the people you surround yourself with are so important - if all students had supportive classmates and teachers, they wouldn’t feel this way and I really do hope that things change.

PHOTO SOURCE | Joel Pommerat, Cinderella, 2011

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Heyy, first of all I love your blog 💗 I have a problem that I hope you could help me with. I don't have any hobbies, so I sit a lot at home on my phone. I was wondering if you maybe had some recommendations for hobbies/activities?Thanks in advance

Hey there! Well this all comes down to personal preferences… That being said, here are a few that you could give a go:

Cooking (something you’ve never tried to cook before)

Embroider or knitting

Pottery (attend classes)

Volunteer at animal shelters or at a charity 

Yoga

Reading

Learn to dance

Learn how to play a musical instrument

Learn a new language

Origami!

Photography - make your own short film?

Calligraphy (it’s pretty cool)

Join a sports team

Running/jogging or go for hiking

Camping

That’s a few that i had in mind… Although if you still need some help for more ideas, let us know! x

- Nikki 

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Hey I have recently stop talking to some of my longtime close friends because they were making me feel negative about myself and I felt like I was growing apart from them. But now I feel really alone and that I have no one to talk to. Do you have any suggestions on how to meet new people and make new, more positive relationships?

I think by joining activities like book reading club, dance class, pottery lessons and so on, you can meet new people. You’re able to meet people with similar interests as you and it makes it easier to approach them since you have common interests. You can even volunteer at charities or animal shelters and meet new people there! 

It really does depend on the area you live, if you find an activity you want to partake in, then do it. x

-Nikki

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I really love this magazine/blog! Is there anyway that I could become a writer for it? Maybe by submitting some things I've written or talking with someone on your end?

Hey there! :) At the moment we’re not taking any new team members, however contributors and submissions are always welcome and appreciated and we fully credit and link you for your work :) Feel free to message us if you want further information on how this works :)

Lots of love, Lotta xx