Planning - All about me

So today's post will be an 'All About Me' session. Earlier this week in class we were told to find 10 pictures which best describe ourselves ie; our personalities, hobbies, interests etc. Ultimately when I decided to choose my ten pictures, I stuck with the theme of 'interests' - as I believe it covers all the aspects of this project: my interests also highlight what my hobbies are, and what my personality is like.

So, let me talk you briefly through what each picture is (in case you didn't know already). And I'll also tell you why I chose that picture and what it represents about me as a person.

The top left picture is of a singer called Jessie J. Before I go on to explain why I picked a picture of her I would like to clarify one thing. For me, I feel that unless you are living life as a young person in our generation today, then you cannot truly understand how much music can do for you.

I myself suffer with quite bad panic attacks and anxiety, and I think that this is actually quite a common problem among the youth of today. And a lot of it is to do with the pressures of society. Moreover, I believe this is a problem which affects girls more specifically; we are always under scrutiny for how we look - our size, skin colour, hair, make-up and complexion are just some of the silly little things girls can get slaughtered over. Therefore, I think this highlights what several of my chosen photos will represent about me; I'm a teenage girl, living in a generation where outer beauty is more significant to others than what lies inside. Furthermore, I believe that the media has played a massive part in that. So many films, music videos and TV advertisements create this facade of women with flawless skin and amazing bodies which do not promote what our society should. And THAT is why I speak the most honest truth when I say that music is a savior for so many young people. It's also why I picked a picture of Jessie J: who promotes all the goodness that the media do not. She highlights the importance of inner beauty and loving yourself for who you are (a title of one of her songs too). Therefore I think that represents that I'm a person who always wants to promote the positives - especially within girls. I want females to love themselves no matter what there size is, how flawless their skin is - no matter what! Also, I think you could say I'm quite a strong feminist; because I believe in the young women of today. We can all be strong, independent and strive for the impossible. Because, if you set your mind to it, any goal is achievable.

Now the photo next to that is of an Irish band called 'The Script'. For me, when it comes to music I love the honest stuff. I hate - repeat HATE - any music which has no meaning and no clarity to its construction: I won't go into detail of which artists I'm talking about here as I don't want to insult anyone. But these men are amazing! They write so beautifully and I am a very big fan. I have had the pleasure of seeing them play live 4 times and I have met them all; they are the loveliest men on earth and are so genuine in every way. Every note they write conveys so much heart and soul.

Honestly, words can't describe how much I love these boys - they do so much for those who have so little, and I have a lot to thank them for. Another way I believe this represents me is as a girl who is passionate about music; and I analyse it with depth and appreciate it's beauty.

Following on from that is picture number three. Basically, I'm old fashioned and I love Queen!

Freddie Mercury is and always will be my musical icon and my idol!! He is so captivating when he performs on stage, and he is so talented and was taken from this earth too soon. Admittedly, I have cried several times over the loss of such a legend; I'm aware that my feeling of heartache over his loss is also shared by many people across the world. Also, I could sit here and write for a whole year about how amazing the rock band 'Queen' are but, to put it plainly, they are the BEST. BAND. EVER!!!!!
What my love for this band represents is really the same as what The Script do. However, I also think this picture highlights a frustration, because - I've never really seen anyone question Freddie Mercury for being gay; yet in society today that seems to always be a major problem: a sin in fact. It's horrible to witness the persecution of normal human beings just because they fall in love with people of the same sex. To me, it doesn't make a difference what your sexual preferences are; it shouldn't stop people loving you. Hence why I think this factor also represents my open-mind and acceptance of people, no matter what their sexuality is.

Next is the last band pictured in the bottom-middle of my collage. Oh yes ladies and gentleman - a 16 year old girl can be obsessed with 'Take That' too...not just your mum!

I have always been quite a big fan of this bands music, yet it wasn't until I treated my mum earlier this for her birthday by taking her to see them live, that I became, well obsessed! They are just so incredible live, and they really do put on an amazing show. Also, I'm not going to lie, they're all pretty good looking for their age.
There's no deep meaning behind what this band represents about me; I think it just shows the quirky side to my personality, and that I have a wide-ranging music taste.

Now, it's onto TV shows and actors - I'm not just a massive fan of music; I love TV and films too (a large percentage of the reason why I decided to study Media as a subject). So, without further ado, I shall talk about the first TV picture - which is of a show called 'Ripper Street'. I didn't get into this until this year, but since I started watching it about a month ago I have been addicted.

What this represents about me is my love of History - it's one of my favourite subjects; so any show or book I can find to increase my historical knowledge I will most likely watch or read.

The next two pictures are of a show called 'Poldark' and an actor called Aidan Turner. Once again, Poldark is a historical show but based upon a fictional novel set in a completely different time period. I began watching the show purely out of interest - as my mum had told me it was a show in the 1970's which was getting remade; so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about...well, it's safe to say I know what it's all about! I love it! However, being perfectly honest I love it more for the amazing love story; but the history side of it does intrigue me very much too.

Now to link this to the second picture I feel I must inform you that - through the show - I have absolutely fallen in love with the actor who plays the main protagonist. Can you guess who that might be? Yep. You got it right - it's Aidan Turner. He's just beautiful! He's gorgeous, muscular, kind, sweet, funny and - most importantly - IRISH! Yes, yes, I love Irish people, but come on : who doesn't want to listen to that accent all day?

Evidently, what these two pictures represent about me as a person is a trait us young girls call 'fangirling' - which is basically being obsessed with anything ie; a TV show, singer, actor etc. and then not shutting up about it!

In addition, two more photos which represent the same ideas are the one of a very popular TV show on BBC1 called 'Sherlock' and one of an actor - the most humble, talented, gorgeous, wonderful person; Benedict Cumberbatch. Once again, it was my mum who got me into Sherlock (although I'm more obsessed with Poldark than she is). And, similarly to Poldark, I fell in love with Benedict Cumberbatch through the show. He really is just an incredible person, and I don't think any explanation can truly some up how wonderful he is. Just go and watch 'The Imitation Game' and you'll get what I mean.

To conclude this rather long blog post (sorry about that) is a picture of the logo for the social media site 'YouTube'.

YouTuber's are people who film a variation of videos and post them on the Internet. Now, some can be weird, hilarious, helpful and inspiring. Many of the ones I watch are really funny: like 'side-splitting', "I-can't-breathe-someone-help-me" funny. Some are helpful in regards to make-up, friendships, fashion and  relationships. And some make me shed a tear because I relate to them so much. Thereby highlighting a representation of fault that I think a lot of people have. Anyone who watches YouTube often assumes that these people have such an easy life - that their job is a dream-come-true (a hobby that became a job) and a 'walk in the park'. Maybe that's so, maybe it's not. Yet what we all need to comprehend which is far more important is that YouTuber's - like any celebrity or person - are human beings; and they have bad days, and they have feelings. Thus I believe this portrays how much respect I have for so many people. I love it when someone can inspire me to make a change and better myself as a person. And I think that each picture on my collage, does that in some way or another.