A life lived in fear, is a life half lived...

Baz Luhrmann just knows everything, I swear. My wonderful film group and I did a presentation on him today, and this is the motto through which he lives his life and creates his amazingly innovative films. This got me thinking; why am I so scared of everything? I really am. Scared of being hurt. Scared of being happy. Scared of being on my own. The list goes on really. But what do I have to be scared about? Nothing. I have a good life, and I should start to live it, instead of being terrified of what might happen if I let go and just enjoy myself for a change...It will be hard, of course, but if I have learned anything over the past few weeks, its that good times are so closely knit with bad times, and that you need both to survive; without the good times we wouldn't do anything, and without the bad we wouldn't learn.

So in aid of this Eureka moment, I have decided to post my top inspirational people, people who lived their lives without fear or trepidation, but simply lived the life they led, embracing the bumps with the smooth. Enjoy.

1. It has to be, one of my most favourite women of all time. Judy Garland. She's pretty much inspirational to everyone in at least one way. To me though, he just expresses the turbulent nature of life; she was amazingly successful and talented, but she had a very troubled existence. She inspires me to take the good with the bad, to live life to the fullest everyday; if something bad happens, its not the end of the world. So this is for you Judy; you are wonderful.



2. I'm going to try something a little different now. And use something very personal to me, basically, my Grandad. The most amazing man in my life, ever. He was like a Dad to me and I never got chance to tell him that. Its something I deeply regret in every way. He was so inspirational, because before he died he was very ill, but still his usual self; still desperate to hear about my day, telling jokes. To me that shows so much courage, knowing that the end is coming, but embracing the life you have left. I hope when I'm an old lady, I will be just like my amazing Henry (: Thanks for being the best. I love you, always.

3. Another old film star now, perhaps my favourite, Bette Davis. She was so fabulous. She fought her way to becoming one of the best actresses of all time, she fought against the male run industry, against the fact she wasn't a typical beauty...and she made it. Which is the most inspirational aspect ever. I love how she wouldn't take no for an answer, she knew what she wanted, so she went and got it. She is exactly the kind of woman I aspire to be. You go Bette!



4. You may not be familiar with my next choice, but next up is my favourite author, Lindsey Kelk. She's inspirational to me in a few ways, firstly being that she writes amazing novels that I definitely relate too in every way, not only this, but its inspired me to pursue my writing and make it happen for myself. Which is an amazing gift. Secondly, she decided she wasn't happy with her life, so she made changes so that she was, which included moving to NYC (Who wouldn't be happy with that?!) which isn't necessarily for everyone, but the fact is she made a change for HER. Which is the most important thing; don't ever change your life, unless its your choice. Especially don't change for a man, because they will never change for you. Amaze, love you Lindsey!



5. Finally we come to the most inspirational woman I know. My wonderful, amazing, funny, beautiful Mum. She has basically brought me up on her own, and she has given me everything. She has taught me so much about life, and I have learned so much from her, in fact, I still have a lot to learn from her. She embraces life, even in its bad moments, and she reminds me to be strong, hold my head high and take life by the balls. So even if I don't achieve the amazing characteristics of any of the above inspirational people I have mentioned, I really hope I can become even a tiny bit like my Mum. She's my best friend, and I love her tonnes.



I hope this list has inspired you, as much as it has inspired me. So, go out there folks, and seize the day! (: