Chasing Amy-Lou

Life is an open road…

The Travelling Creative

March 2, 2016

Travelling blog posts have been a little slow lately; in fact, blog posts of any description have been a little slow. At the moment I’m working full-time and holding down two freelance writing jobs (no complaints there) so finding the time to write is proving very difficult. Not being able to regularly contribute to my … More The Travelling Creative

The Six Month Itch

January 13, 2016

It’s exactly six months to the day that I arrived back in England, and every day for those last six months I’ve wanted to leave again. I’ve wanted to grab my overnight bag and passport (which sit at the end of my bed by the way, already packed with toiletries and spare underwear) and leave. … More The Six Month Itch

To Bucket List or Not to Bucket List

January 12, 2016

When I first began my travelling journey in Virginia, USA, over ten years ago now, I made a small bucket list of places I wanted to go: Italy, Cambodia, Argentina, Chile, Australia, China, Denmark… Some of those destinations I’ve yet to grace with my presence and the rest I’m happy to say I’ve managed to … More To Bucket List or Not to Bucket List

Pave Me The Way With Streets Of Gold

November 8, 2015

She sits, staring at the sky, her dreams far from the reality she reluctantly embraces. A shooting star passes by, casting light upon unfamiliar faces. Her thoughts dance along the waves, the sand at her feet, warm and loving. In stark contrast she behaves, as if the past were lost and merely nothing. Yet it’s … More Pave Me The Way With Streets Of Gold

Like Ships In The Night

October 22, 2015

If we met in the night like passing ships, then sailed by again to catch another glimpse; If we shipwrecked ourselves upon the shore, stranded together like never before; If our short precious time was filled with fun; lessons and experiences, my trust you won; If I could stay but chose to leave, to follow … More Like Ships In The Night

Dreaming of the World and You.

October 20, 2015

What will happen when day meets night, And night meets day on the other side? The vast mountains and rolling hills, The rumbling jungles, silence instills, The never ending ocean and dipping tides, The connection felt between you and I. Along the horizon a new tale unfolds, Crashes of light and colours so bold. Sounds … More Dreaming of the World and You.

Close Your Eyes

October 15, 2015

As I appear to have been neglecting my blog recently in begrudging and reluctant favour of participating in full time work; a job I care little for and wish I could walk away from but cannot as the financial catch 22 situation prevents me from doing so, I’ve been channeling my creativity and writing into … More Close Your Eyes

When Creativity Wanes, Head For The Ocean

October 5, 2015

There may come a time in every Creative’s life when that spark of artistic talent slows down; when the creative flow wanes; when there’s nothing being produced except, well, nothingness. Becoming consumed and bogged-down with life, and monotony, and routine (yawn) sometimes voids a Creative of all inspiration – there’s no stimulus to give you … More When Creativity Wanes, Head For The Ocean

The Truth Hurts

September 27, 2015

They say the truth hurts, but you don’t believe it until you’re actually faced with it yourself. And you know what, it more than hurts, it wretches at your soul; twists it into small, tiny, unidentifiable pieces and then spits it back out. The truth, apart from being a great platform to base your life … More The Truth Hurts

Writers Block Is Real And It Sucks Ass.

September 21, 2015

Writers Block is a real thing. It affects the best of us and it probably affects the worst of us too. Personally, I’ve been experiencing writers block way too often of late and I think I know the reasons why. I can’t put it down to lack of inspiration as there’s inspiration for a good … More Writers Block Is Real And It Sucks Ass.