-The thought came to me the other day (ironically changing a light bulb), about what things inspire me. What sort of people, places and things inspire me creatively. I’ll just jot down a few here and what makes them so special.
- Dwell- This is a magazine that focuses on modern living and architecture. Every issue is always filled with so many great articles and pictures that I have kept every single issue since I began subscribing to it. I clip out things here and there from other magazines, but this one is always kept intact, otherwise I’d be scanning an entire magazine.
- Frank Lloyd Wright- I had never heard of this fascinating architect until I worked for The Museum Company. A visionary in his own right, he was part of every aspect of the design of his structures from the supports to the seats. It’s a shame that some of his architecture is gone, but his influence has been felt far into the future.
- Apple- Think Different. You don’t see that tag line much anymore, but it still rings true today. Always innovating the way we live our daily lives through technology. Thinking back a mere 10 years ago, how would I have survived without a 1000 songs in my pocket, let alone today, having my entire life on a phone. I may sound like a fanboy, but you can’t deny the impact they have had on tech.
- Japan- I have done several writings on Japan, one in particular was where my obsession came from. Even after writing it, I’m still not sure. What I do know is that my fascination with the lifestyle and culture of this amazing country has not ceased in 20 years. I have been several times, and always bring back something new; not just technically speaking but also from an emotional sense.
- Anthony Bourdain- From the first time I saw him on TV, I knew I had to learn more about this man. He was not going to sugar coat anything and would tell it like it is. After countless seasons on TV and several books, of which I’ve read all of them, he continues to inspire me in a culinary sense that good food is everywhere if only you know where to look. Don’t be afraid and just eat it.
- Jamie Oliver- The Naked Chef. Good food doesn’t have to be difficult. It’s an idea I take to heart every time I go into the kitchen. I love to cook and I love to cook for my friends. It’s a way that I can share something that I love with others that I love.
- Lindsay Farrer- She is an amazing photographer as well as an amazing friend. The use of color in her photography, paintings and jewelry is always something that fascinates me to no end A truly gifted individual. Her photography makes me in turn want to be a better photographer and is always a source of inspiration to me.
- Fall- The colors of fall are so warm and inviting. The cool crisp air, the smell of wood burning, the mild days and cool nights-it’s the best time of the year.
I’m sure I could ramble on for hours, but work is calling me back to reality sadly.
From the desk of The Sabbatical Daily Journal, this is Matt…
-Take care
So I have been thinking about this for awhile. The colors outside have been simply amazing. It’s probably one of the main reasons that I love the fall so much. It might just be me, but the colors this year seem to be more vibrant and radiant this year than they have been in previous years. Even after the storms have come through and knocked alot of the leaves down, there are just many trees still there with their leaves holding on to show us their beauty. Every morning I have a gorgeous framed view outside my kitchen window, of the most brilliant orange and yellow leaves that I have ever seen. When I leave the house, there is a tree in the most striking red, that you would think that it was an image touched up in Photoshop. I would take a picture of it, but I don’t think that there is a camera that can do it justice. It’s just one of those things you have to view with your own eyes. Perhaps color is the reason I love fall and spring so much. The vibrant use of colors everywhere. Red, orange, yellow, brown, green, blue (sky). It’s just an artists’ palette to die for. It is a good time to be alive when you can see sights such as these.
